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The Sign of the Cross: What Most Catholics Don’t Know
The sign of the cross is an ancient and essential part of the Catholic Faith. Learn why you should never make it the same way again.
The Magisterium of the Catholic Church (& why its so important)
Christ has entrusted the official interpretation of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition to a living teaching office within the Church, made up of very particular persons.
Surrender Prayer: Give Jesus Everything
This prayer will teach you to let go of what you want and seek what God wants—to pray “Thy will be done.”
5 Prayers Before Mass and Communion
Long to be fully present at Mass? Here are 5 prayers to help you approach Mass and Holy Communion with devotion.
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition – Are Both Needed?
What is the relationship between Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition? Is Sacred Scripture, or the Bible, enough on its own, or is more needed?
How to Explain the Trinity in 4 Steps
I’m going to break down four trinitarian principles that will make it much easier for you to both understand and explain the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity.
A Prayer for Sacrifice
I want to share with you a prayer that I have found to be both very powerful and helpful in these moments of suffering.
The Prayers I Pray Every Morning
I think a good start is to develop the habit of praying a morning offering first thing every morning.There are a lot of prayers that can be prayed as a morning offering,…
The Immaculate Conception and Mary’s “Yes”
Catholics are obliged to attend Mass every December 8 on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. But, what is the Immaculate Conception?
Devotion Must Be Practiced in Different Ways
On January 24, the Church celebrated the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, one of my favorite saints and a doctor of the Church, who is arguably most known for his work…
Examination of Conscience & the Beatitudes
A few months back I didn’t know what to do…In preparation for my monthly Confession, I sat down with the Ten Commandments for an examination of conscience. I started going line-by-line, reading the possible…
The SIMPLEST Explanation of Catechesis
In this video, Dr. Petroc Willey breaks open the meaning of “catechesis”, “catechist”, and “catechism” in a way you’ve never heard before.
Why Did God Become Man?
In this episode we look at the reasons why God became man, particularly the four reasons given in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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.
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…
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…
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.
How to Interpret the Bible as a Catholic
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?
Read the Bible Daily as a Catholic
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!
5 Biblical Forms of Prayer
Below is a list of the 5 different types of prayer found in Sacred Scripture and outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. After reading about these 5 different kinds of…
5 Facts about the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
On August 15, Catholics around the world will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. 1. What is It? The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is a feast day celebrated…
Which Catechism of the Catholic Church Should I Buy?
Good question. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a MUST-HAVE book for every Catholic and now that it has been published for nearly 30 years there are a few different printed…
What are the 3 Types of Sacraments of the Catholic Church?
The Sacraments of the Catholic Church can be divided into three categories: the Sacraments of Initiation, Healing, and Mission.
Litany of Trust: A Prayer for the Anxious
As an entire world we’re currently going through a period of great anxiety and uncertainty. Nobody knows when it will end and nobody knows exactly how it all began. But what we…
3 Reasons Why I Don’t Pray (especially #3!)
I know I’m supposed to pray. I want to pray. But I often don’t. Why? I don’t have a complete answer, but I think these are some of the main underlying reasons…