Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley
Praying for the Dead
Although the souls of the faithful departed are separated from their bodies, they continue to exist as part of the Communion of Saints who...
Catholic Basilicas
While Every Catholic church building represents the Catholic Church made up of the living members of the Body of Christ, basilicas are Catholic churches...
God’s Voice
In spite of man’s sinfulness, the human heart still has the ability to hear and respond to God’s voice but requires the help of...
All Souls Day
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day, is a holy day devoted to remembering deceased loved ones and...
All Saints Day
Also known as All Hallows Day, Hallowmas, or All Saints Day, the Solemnity of All Saints is an important holy day celebrated each year...
Halloween
October 31 is known as Halloween because the following day, All Saints Day, is a solemnity and a holy day of obligation so the...
Cardinal Virtues
There are many virtues that help Catholics to do good and to avoid evil but all of the moral virtues can be traced back...
One Baptism
A valid Baptism leaves an indelible seal on the soul. Because this mark can never be removed, it is not necessary, or even possible,...
Patron Saints
The saints are persons who inspire holiness by their examples of service, sacrifice, and devotion. In patron saints, there is a special affiliation with...
Marijuana
By allowing themselves to be impaired by the use of marijuana, a person insults the gifts of reason and intellect that man receives as...