“But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Matthew 24:36) These words,
Catholics rarely say that they are going to church. Typically they say that they are going to Mass. They do go to church because that
In the Old Testament, the People of God brought their sacrifices to the altar of the Lord. The smoke of the offering and the incense
Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary. – attributed to St. Francis of Assisi It seems ironic that a great saint who
Towards the end of John’s Gospel, after the soldier pierces Jesus’ side and blood and water flow out (John 19:34), we find something very strange.
I would like to offer the following reflections and practices that have helped me better participate at Mass. My hope is that reflections might help
One day, a Protestant friend and I were discussing something pertaining to Christianity when my friend made a comment akin to “Jesus said it, and I
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops estimates that some 30,000 people came into the Church at the Easter Vigil Masses this year. That is
If you enjoy controversial topics, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I will take on one of the most contentious, emotional and
Humility is considered by St Augustine to be the foundation of all other virtues – the trait that lays the groundwork on our journey toward
“This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the
They are not always very obvious but they are not invisible either. Such is the liturgical role of the Sacristan within a parish. Many parishes
The Great Commission, as it has come to be known, was given to the disciples of Jesus just before His Ascension into Heaven. These parting
What About Your Children? When we became Catholic, some of our friends were concerned for the sake of our children. Catholics didn’t have children’s programs
The woman walked into the sign shop. She needed to order a banner for her daughter’s swim team and knew the owners of this shop
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever, and the bread that I will give
Historically, theological controversy has led to the development of doctrine. This is quite apparent in the record of the ecumenical councils of the Catholic Church,
Last year, Robert Cardinal Sarah urged pastors the world over to “return as soon as possible to a common orientation, of priests and the faithful
Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 I had
Faithful Catholics order their lives around the sacraments of the church. They are regular in attending Mass, often more than once a week, and they
Have you ever encountered someone who feels the Catholic Church is all about guilt? They ask: “Why do I have to go to Mass every