Why do Catholics believe in teachings that are said not to be understandable?
While we do not understand the intrinsic nature of certain doctrines, we know they must be true because God who will not and cannot deceive us revealed them. Of course, there are still natural mysteries that we do not entirely comprehend, and yet, we believe and experience them as true. Why do Catholics fail to wash one another’s feet as Christ commanded in John 13:1-15? Actually, it is done on Holy Thursday. The bishop washes the feet of twelve men. This command was not given to all, but to the apostles. It is intimately connected to the call to ministry and priesthood. Jesus did not offer this ritual as a required act for salvation, but only as a reminder of humility modeled after our Lord, himself. Why do Catholics burn incense in church since Isaiah 1:13 says: “Incense is an abomination to me”? God rebuked the people for their sins while offering incense to him. God himself commanded the offering of incense, but only as long as it was done with a pure heart. If Catholics are so goo
