Praying to the Virgin Mary
The Virgin Mary took on whatever role God had for her to play. This would have been much more difficult than we realize. She was betrothed…
Should Catholics Study the Bible?
Catholics have the Mass, the Catechism and numerous writings of the saints. Therefore, how important is it for Catholics to know the Bible?
The Need for Prayer in Our Lives
As far as the right or wrong amount of prayer, let me just say this. If you are only praying when you need something, you are not praying nearly enough.
Jesus’ Prayer for Unity
I share with you Our Lord’s longest prayer found in the Gospels, a prayer for unity, famously known as the High Priestly Prayer.
The Lord Descends Into Hell
On Holy Saturday we commemorate the entombment of our Lord and reflect on his descent to the place of the dead. This is a day for us to pause, find silence, and mourn the death of our Lord. In the ancient Holy Saturday homily below, we are invited to reflect on the events of our Lord between his death on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
The Power of Christ’s Blood
On Good Friday we commemorate the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the day in which we fix our gaze on the cross and meditate on what we are worth to God. In the excerpt below, St. John Chrysostom draws us to meditate on the immense power of our Lord’s blood.
Christ, the Mystery of Passover
Today, Holy Thursday, we commemorate the Last Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his homily here, St. Melito of Sardis unveils the true meaning of the passover lamb in Christ.
The Glory of the Cross of Christ
St. Augustine, in his sermon here, calls us to see the true glory of the cross of Christ; that in it we may not find shame, but hope.
What is the Sacrament of Baptism?
You want to understand the Sacrament of Baptism? In this post, I share with you everything you need to know about this most important sacrament.
Is Jesus God’s Son?
Have you ever been asked, “Is Jesus God’s Son?” Believe it or not, this is one of the most asked questions by those who are not very familiar with Christianity.