By Richard Dole Defining Relationships: God, Man, and Covenant In ancient days when a covenant, or contract, was made there were elements that defined the
“She died a holy death,” a priest who knew her well told me. Just the day before her death from an aneurism, she’d come up
The sacrament of reconciliation is a powerful way in which we show our repentance for our sins and in return, we receive God’s abundant mercy.
“Repent, and believe in the gospel.” It is with these words that Jesus started His public ministry. Every year during the season of Lent, Jesus
A couple of years ago I was talking to a priest who, as a deacon, had been instrumental in my decision to become a Roman
Through ordination, priests are called by the Church to care for the Christian Community. A pastor is obligated to preach the scriptures of the Lord
Like a lot of people, I would like to lose weight, but I never found diet and exercise programs to be the easiest undertakings in
Does sin have a social aspect? This question is one key to understanding the recent refusal by Fr. Scott Nolan of St. Stephen in Grand
During the first article on reconciliation, we explored the concept of Metanoia and began an examination of conscience using the Beatitudes as described by Paul
The cry for mercy has filled the lungs of the Church since her birth from the pierce side of Christ on the Cross. This cry
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
O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you. My flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land
Christ and the Gospel The joyous season of Easter is among us. Another Lent has passed and we can now celebrate with the entire Church