Grace

Grace is a free and undeserved gift from God that allows man to participate in the life of God. Grace is necessary for salvation....

Indulgences

The practice of obtaining indulgences is an often misunderstood teaching of the Catholic Church. Even after a sin is forgiven and the eternal punishment...

The Problem of Evil

The presence of evil in the world causes some people to question God’s existence. If God is so great and good, why would He...

Dryness in Prayer

Ideally, prayer should lead to feelings of comfort and to an awareness of God’s loving presence in our lives. Sometimes when we pray though,...

Cremation

Althought the Catholic Church has strict laws about laying a body to rest and prefers the traditional practice of burying the body, cremation is...

Love Your Enemies

As children of God, we should try to immitate the Father who loves all people, both good and bad. Jesus commands his disciples to...
Triumph of the Cross

Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Throughout the year, certain days on the Liturgical Calendar commemorate the Cross, not as an instrument of torture and death, but as a means...
Nativity of Mary

The Nativity of Mary

Besides the birth of Jesus, the Catholic Church celebrates only two other births: John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary. This is because their...

Theological Virtues

All virtues provide man with the desire and ability to do good and make right choices in his life. Sacred Scripture reveals the special...

Labor Day

There is a sacred link between dignified work and faith. Good work provides insight into who we are as human beings and our work...