The Official Website of Mike Adkins .com

MikeAdkins.com --> Articles filed under ‘Catholic’:

A question from a reader:

Image sent in by a reader:

A question from a reader:

A question from a reader: I currently dont belong to a religion,but ive been to a few catholic masses and i am postitive i want to be catholic.

A question from a reader: I got married to this guy, who led me to believe he was clean. Well come to find out, he was married, has 2 kids, in debt of child support, served a prison term and can”t even own anything in his name, example: a bank account etc etc. It was less than 2 month into the marriage that i found out these things. I immediately filled for an annulment..
I just don’t want this to be on my records. What do people get from lying and deceiving other people?

A fairly new trend in wedding ring design has risen in popularity over the past few years and it’s based on something that is anything but new. Celtic wedding rings, wedding bands and engagement rings that are designed featuring classic Celtic knot work are adorning more and more matrimonial fingers than ever before, perhaps since the days of the Celts themselves. At one time these rings could only be special ordered from specific companies and were very costly. Today, however, with the rise in popularity of ancient Celtic design, many jewelers are carrying Celtic wedding rings and jewelry of all kinds on a regular basis.

The best and most beautiful Celtic wedding rings still come from companies that design the jewelry and do all the work themselves. Special intricate designs can be custom ordered and there are companies that will work your initials into a unique Celtic design for your wedding band… Purchasing your wedding rings from one of these companies can result in your having a true one of a kind ring that is completely unique to you. If you love the Celtic look but want to spend a bit less, however, you can simply go to your closest jeweler and find a Celtic wedding ring that suits your tastes. The method you use is entirely up to you.

Celtic wedding rings take their laced designs from the patterns of the ancient Celts, European peoples in the areas of England and Ireland in the last few hundred years B.C. At one time the Celtic civilization stretched across most of Europe, but it is from Ireland that most of the Celtic traditions and designs have been gleaned. Celtic wedding rings incorporate the most recognizable of Celtic designs, the interwoven lacework of basic shapes, entwined and overlapping in a distinct pattern.

Celtic jewelry, including Celtic wedding rings, first gained popularity with followers of neo-pagan religions like Wicca, but are now worn by people of many faiths who simply like the look of the designs. Influences of Celtic design can be seen in many cultures, traditions, and religions of today, most notably in Roman Catholicism which has long since adopted the image of the Celtic Cross as one of their own. It seems only natural that the intricate, ornate, and beautiful designs of the Celts would once again find their way into popular culture. Celtic jewelry began appearing in mainstream America again about ten years ago, although it has been around in one form or another for ages before that.

Celtic wedding rings and other Celtic jewelry make a statement about the person who wears them to the rest of the world. Wearing it says that this is a unique and different person with their own style and a different perspective. Having a Celtic wedding ring on your finger will let you hear some things as well. Most common is the comment, “Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous ring! Where did you get that?”

A question from a reader: It has been more than 2 years that this case had been pending in court. I am tired of waiting. I think it was a big mistake to get my present lawyer. Should I get a replacement or should I stick it out with this one who is sleeping on duty. Please advice.

New video:

A question from a reader: If so, how long do you have after you get married?

The fact that the Catholic Church is against a bill that would eradicate the statute of limitations on civil actions by victims of child sex abusers, like priests, under employ of the Catholic Church is deplorable. And the claim of the church that they can go bankrupt is almost laughable, when the Vatican is sitting on billions of dollars while at the same time begging for donations from their faithful, some of whom have little money. Perhaps the Catholic Church should consider selling property.

What would Jesus of Nazareth say if He came to the Earth and saw what the church – which claims to speak for Him – has made of His life’s work? Why not live as Jesus of Nazareth  taught? Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God is within, not in external treasures that accumulate dust. Perhaps  the church is feeling the effects of its causes and is now held accountable for what it has sown. The fruits are now revealing themselves in the current sexual abuse scandals. One may ask: What other skeletons are in their closet that are yet to be revealed? And much of their so-called wealth  that they are so afraid of losing was obtained  unlawfully during the Crusades and Inquisitions of the past. Isn’t it about time they use their great wealth for the good of others?

I find honest the view of a small group in Germany called “The Free Christians for the Christ of the Sermon on the Mount in All Cultures Worldwide.” They have taken the Catholic Church to task and have filed a lawsuit against the Archbishopric of Freiburg as representing the Catholic Church, enjoining it from continuing to call itself “Christian.” Their arguments are sound and quite valid and available for study. The pervasive child abuse of clerics within the church is one reason why they do not want to remain silent any longer on the, as they put it, “brazen labelling fraud,” with which “Christ is mocked and His name abused to such an extent.” Perhaps your readers would like to check them out: www.christ-or-church.de