Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley

The Pope
Peter had a special role among the Apostles while following Jesus. The Bible lists him first among the others and he accompanies Jesus during...

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...

Liturgical Calendar
The calendar of the Catholic Church consists of a cycle of seasons that moves us to a deeper knowledge and a closer relationship with...

Pray for the Dead
Praying for the dead is an important part of the Catholic faith. We should never presume that our loved ones are already in Heaven...

Our Father
When Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray, He responded with the Lord’s Prayer, also known as the Our Father. The...

Incense
The burning of incense is an ancient tradition that Christians learned from the Jewish people. Incense was expensive and scarce so burning it was a...

Salvation History
Salvation history is the story of God’s plan to rescue his people from sin and death. It is the story of how God created...

Faith
Faith is an act of believing in, and having a relationship with, the one, true, living God. By his grace, God gives us faith...

Godparents
Baptism is a Sacrament of Initiation into the Catholic Church. Instruction in the faith should continue after the sacrament is administered. In the early...

Angels
Angels are purely spiritual creatures who are made by God with intelligence and free will. They serve Him as his messengers. Although they have...