Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley
The Baptism of Jesus
Before beginning his public ministry, Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by John, his relative. This baptism by John had been a baptism...
Epiphany
Recalling the event when wise men from the East visited the child Jesus and brought Him gifts, the Epiphany, or Manifestation of Christ, has...
The Most Holy Name of Jesus
Just as God gave names of significance to Adam, Eve, Abraham, Peter, and John the Baptist, He chose a sacred name for his only...
Mary, the Mother of God
If Jesus is God and Mary is his mother, then Mary must be the Mother of God. After being conceived by the power of...
The Holy Family
God chose to enter into the world through a human family, entrusting his only Son to a young virgin named Mary, and Joseph, who...
Holy Communion and Mortal Sin
When receiving Holy Communion, baptized Catholics experience Jesus in the most intimate way and therefore must be in a state of grace, free of...
Christmas
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, Who came down from Heaven for the salvation of mankind. Almost immediately after Adam and Eve committed the...
Christmas Is Not A Pagan Holiday
Some people mistakenly claim that the Christmas holiday is based on ancient pagan celebrations and that Catholic traditions are rooted in pagan customs from...
Drinking Alcohol
Alcohol is part of God’s creation and reminds man of God’s love and goodness. Celebrating God’s gifts with drinking in moderation is supported by...
The Immaculate Conception
At the moment of her conception, Mary was given a unique gift of Sanctifying Grace which filled her entire being so that she was...