Incense

The burning of incense is an ancient tradition that Christians learned from the Jewish people. For Catholics, burning incense is an offering to God, and...
Suffering

Suffering

For many people, the fact that suffering exists is an obstacle to faith in a merciful God. As a loving Father, God does not...

Catholic Liturgy

Catholic liturgy consists of all of the prayers, acts, and services of the Church, as the Mystical Body of Christ, united with Jesus as...
The Pope

The Pope

The pope is the Bishop of Rome and head of state who represents the Holy See at the Vatican. The Holy Father governs and...

Evangelization

The message of the Christian Gospel is the salvation of Jesus Christ. Jesus rose from the dead, conquering sin and death so that those...
Not Just a Cross but a Crucifix

Cross or Crucifix?

The Crucifix is a distinctive reminder of God’s infinite love and mercy. God, who is all-powerful, made Himself so vulnerable that He could die,...

Catholic Priests, Friars, and Monks

While Catholics may be most familiar with the secular or diocesan priest of their local parish, the Catholic clergy who live the Gospel through...

Christian Joy

Joy is an attitude that people of God adopt, not because of their circumstances, but because they are assured of God’s love and his...
RCIA

Becoming Catholic

The journey of faith often leads people to seek the fullness of truth that can only be found in the Catholic Church. Those seeking...
Eastern Rite

Eastern Rite Catholic Churches

The Catholic Church is comprised of a variety of Churches, traditions, and people who share the same basic faith and receive the same seven...