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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s no secret the Bible is difficult to understand. And you, a Catholic, want to understand it. So, how should Catholics interpret the Bible?
You want to read the Bible daily and you’re not quite sure where to begin. Don’t worry, it’s totally normal. Here are a few ideas to help!
Good question. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a MUST-HAVE book for every Catholic and now that it has been published for over 30 years there are a few different printed copies (though the actual contents of the various editions are nearly identical). So, which one should you buy? The answer: It really depends …
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