visions

• According to Catholics, why are visions considered important?

  Because God uses visions to give messages.
• What promise did God make to Abraham in his vision?

  That he would have many descendants.
• What was Abraham's concern before receiving his vision?

  He was childless and had no descendants.
• What key event occurred during the Transfiguration involving Jesus, Peter, James and John?

  Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain, where they saw Moses and Elijah in a vision.
• What was the message from the bright cloud during the Transfiguration?

  “Listen to Jesus.”
• Which historical figure claimed to have a vision instructing her to expel the English?

  St Joan of Arc.
• What was the consequence for Joan of Arc due to her claims of visions?

  She was burned for being a heretic.
• Why do Catholics consider Joan of Arc's visions to be genuine?

  They have been investigated and confirmed.
• How can visions influence individuals to believe in God?

  They may seem to come from God and can cause changes in behaviour.
• From a non-religious perspective, what could be a potential explanation for visions?

  They could be caused by mental illness or hallucinations.
• What is a common criticism regarding visions of Mary?

  People often see her as white and blonde, but she was Middle Eastern.
• What is a primary reason why non-religious individuals might doubt the validity of visions?

  There is no evidence.