Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley
Saints
Even though they lived during different times and in different places, saints are examples of how to live the Gospel for all Catholics. Their...
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...
Prayer for the Forgotten Dead
O merciful God, take pity on those souls who have no particular friends and intercessors to recommend them to You, who either through the...
Amen
Amen is a Hebrew word that indicates the strengthening or confirmation of a statement. It means “so be it” or “absolutely”. Jesus often stressed...
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. ...
The Gospels
The Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims the good news that God loves man unconditionally and He sent his only Son to suffer and die...
Christmas
Almost immediately after Adam and Eve committed the Original Sin and fell from grace, God promised that He would send a Savior to make...
The Incarnation
The mystery of the Incarnation states that the Son, who has existed as God along with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever, took...
The Beatitudes
The Beatitudes are eight teachings about happiness that Jesus proclaimed in the Sermon on the Mount. Each beatitude begins with the words “Blessed are”. Together...