Fr Frank’s Faith Reflections
February 4, 2022 - by CBD Parish
“He descended into Hell” I have often been asked to explain the above phrase which occurs in the Apostles’ Creed. It reads “…..suffered under Pontius Pilate,…
Read more“He descended into Hell” I have often been asked to explain the above phrase which occurs in the Apostles’ Creed. It reads “…..suffered under Pontius Pilate,…
Read moreThere are two creeds which are used at Mass. There is the Nicene Creed which has been used more frequently and the Apostles’ Creed which can also be used. The…
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