Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley
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...
Capital Punishment
Rooted in the Common good, the Catholic Church has tolerated capital punishment when it protects society from violent criminals and dangerous influences. While Catholics...
Heresy
Heresy is the persistent denial of the infallible teaching of the Catholic Church. A baptized Christian who teaches what is contrary to the indispensable...
Advent
Advent is the first liturgical season of the year, when faithful Catholics anticipate the coming of Jesus and prepare for the celebration of his...
Thanksgiving
The American Thanksgiving holiday is not about the Eucharist but it is the secular holiday that most resembles a Catholic holy day because it...
Divorce
Marriage was ordained by God and Jesus taught that marriage cannot be undone by man, so the Catholic Church teaches that the Sacrament of...