Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley
How to Go to Confession
When a Catholic is truly sorry for their sins, sincerely confesses them, and is willing to make satisfaction for them, the Sacrament of Reconciliation...
Black Clothes and White Collars
The easily recognizable clothes of a Catholic priest distinguish him from the laity and provide a visible sense of the sacred in the world....
Our Lady of Sorrows
The Blessed Virgin Mary is given the titles Our Lady of Sorrows or Mother of Sorrows because of the profound suffering and sadness she...
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The crosses in our churches and in our homes, along with the crosses that we wear and that we sign ourselves with, should always...
Tattoos, Piercings, and Body Art
The teaching of the Catholic Church is silent about tattoos, piercings, and body art although its teaching about proper care and dignity of the...
The Nativity of Mary
Mary was born to be the Mother of the Savior. Her birth is an appropriate prelude to the birth of Jesus and marks a...
Exorcisms
Jesus cast out evil spirits in Scripture, the Apostles continued this work, and exorcism continues to be part of the regular compassionate pastoral care...
Labor Day
The Catholic Church values both work and those who labor. There is a sacred link between dignified work and faith. More than simply making...
John the Baptist
John the Baptist was a relative and contemporary of Jesus whose life was devoted to preparing the way for the Messiah. As the last...
Singing at Catholic Mass
Catholics express their love for God by singing, especially during Mass. Worshipping God by singing sacred music in Mass on Earth allows Catholics to...