Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley
The Conversion of St. Paul
A Pharisee educated by the best of the Jewish rabbis, Paul was a faithful Jew who strongly persecuted Christians who he considered to be...
The Word of God
The Catholic Church has often been accused of discouraging and even preventing its members from reading the Bible. But Catholics are, and have been,...
Hell
When the human body and soul are separated at death, the body remains on Earth while the soul undergoes particular judgement to determine where...
Martin Luther King, Jr.
As a Baptist Minister, the Christian beliefs of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. informed and inspired his work for civil rights. He preached of unity...
Anointing of the Sick
As a one of the Sacraments of Healing, Anointing of the Sick helps the seriously ill or suffering to encounter Jesus’ grace and mercy...
The Baptism of the Lord
Before beginning his public ministry, Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by John, his relative. This baptism by John had been a baptism...
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as the Sacrament of Conversion, Confession or Penance, is required for forgiveness of serious sin. When man commits...
Epiphany
The Epiphany, or Manifestation of Christ has been celebrated since earliest days of the Church. It recounts the event when wise men from the...
Mary, Mother of God
Mary is the Mother of God. One of the oldest and most common titles for Mary is Theotokos, which means “the God-bearer” in Greek. Of...
Purgatory
The souls of the dead who are in God’s grace but in need of final purification go through a state called Purgatory. By his...