Category: Catholic
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...
Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas
O merciful God, grant that I may desire ardently, search prudently, recognize truly, and bring to perfect completion whatever is pleasing to You for...
Immaculate Conception
Mary’s Immaculate Conception was officially and solemnly declared a dogma in 1854 but has been a common belief since the beginning of the Christianity....
Spiritual Not Religious
Some people refuse to belong to any Church, claiming to be spiritual but not religious. Spirituality indicates a desire to connect with God and...
Priestly Celibacy
With few exceptions, only unmarried, celibate men can become Roman Catholic priests. Priestly celibacy is often misunderstood and criticized by those who mistake it...
Christ the King
Everyone in the world is subject to Jesus, who is King of all creation. This means that all men are bound to the reign...
Marian Apparitions
Throughout the history of the Church, there have been reports of supernatural appearances of the Virgin Mary, other saints, and even Jesus, sometimes relaying...
Unanswered Prayer
The Catholic Church teaches that we should ask God for all that we need and that prayer strengthens our relationship with God. Sometimes it...
Catholic Bibles
The canon of Scripture is the complete and official list of sacred books that are considered to be inspired by God and included in...
Holy Days
All Sundays, including Easter, are holy days when all Catholics are obligated to attend Mass. In addition to these, the Universal Church has established...