Friday, January 2, 2009

When the Faith is above Logic, are we fanatics?

Faith in God is questionable, but for some it is not. If somebody asks me why do I believe in Christ, I should answer him/her based on what I have learned in my religion.
The Roman Catholic church teaches me a lot about Christ. But someone with a certain mindset will not agree with my answer and would ask me, what I personnaly think about Christ and why do I believe in Him? Well, he/she is logically making sense in his/her point...
Every Christians have their specific understanding on their Faith. They come from their churches, families, friends, individuals and other from sources. Islam too believe in the existence of Jesus, but they do not believe Him as a Christ. And also some non-Christian organisations includes Jesus in their ritual, but give Him a different status.
My faith in God tagged along with the teachings and traditions of Roman Catholic Church. I do not interpret my own Christ. I have an interest in the Darwin's theory, but I believe in the truth of creation in Genesis. I have statues of Jesus and saints in my home, but I do not do idol worship. I believe in Trinity, but I do not understand how Trinity is One God and I accept it.
So. Am I a fanatic? It is up to you to judge but your judgement is not important at all. My faith is above logic

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Sacred Music



What make the Eucharistic celebration is different from other services is the Sacred Music. The following about what is Sacred Music:


1. The Council (Vatican Council II) drew attention to the age-old tradition of sacred music and singing, closely linked to the liturgy; and the Constitution declares that worship becomes more noble when it is carried out with solemn singing, especially when the celebrant, ministers and people take an active part.

2. Great attention is to be paid to the teaching and practice of sacred music, in harmony with training and instruction in the liturgy.

3. Gregorian chant is especially suited tot he Roman liturgy, but other kinds of sacred music must not be excluded. In mission lands where the people have their own characteristic musical traditions, these traditions also should be incorporated into Christian worship.

4. In the Latin Church, the pipe organ is recognized as the traditional musical instrument, but other instruments maybe used provided that they can be adapted for use in divine worship.