Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley

The Birth of John the Baptist
Because of his major role in salvation history, John the Baptist’s birth is one of only three celebrated by the Catholic Church. The others...

Corpus Christi
Although Jesus is present in his Church in many ways, his presence in the Eucharist is special because this is where He is real,...

The Rosary
The Rosary is one of the most popular and powerful Catholic prayer traditions. The name of this prayer is inspired by a garland of...

The Holy Trinity
Catholics believe in one God and that in the one God there are three divine persons. The Blessed Trinity is the central mystery of...

Fathers
The necessity of fathers cannot be overlooked in the Church or society. At home, fathers play a critical role as the spiritual leader of...

Charismatic Gifts
Charisms are free gifts of the Holy Spirit to help Catholics live out their life in the Church. From the Greek word for “gratuitous...

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Just as her devotion for her Son is well known, the Blessed Virgin Mary’s maternal care for Jesus’ Church has been recognized for centuries....

Pentecost
The Catholic Church celebrates when the Holy Spirit descended on Pentecost, fifty days after Jesus had risen from the dead on Easter. Pentecost commemorates...

Jesus is God
Jesus is God, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. As the only begotten Son of God, Jesus has the same essence and divine...

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The meeting of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her relative Elizabeth is a joyful encounter between these two women of faith and the children...