The Theological Virtue of Hope

The virtue of hope is a gift from God that gives Catholics joy, confident that their all-knowing and merciful God has promised eternal life...
Ascension

The Ascension into Heaven

Forty days after his resurrection from the dead, Jesus ascended into Heaven to be seated at the right hand of God the Father where...

Predestination

Existing outside of time, God knows the past, the present, and the future all at once. He knew all people before they existed, chose...

The Resurrection of the Body

Many religions teach that the soul is immortal, but the Catholic Church also teaches the resurrection of the body as an article of faith....

Ghosts and Spirits

There is no official Church teaching about the existence of ghosts but belief in them is consistent with what the Catholic Church teaches about the immortality...
Assumed into Heaven

The Assumption of Mary

Unlike the other saints who’s bodies will not join their souls in Heaven until the Second Coming of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary’s body...
Ascension

The Ascension into Heaven

Forty days after his resurrection from the dead, Jesus ascended into Heaven to be seated at the right hand of God the Father. Jesus’...

Purgatory

The souls of the dead who are in God’s grace but in need of final purification go through a state called Purgatory. By his...

Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell

At the end of human life, everyone will experience death, judgement, and eternity in either Heaven or Hell. These are known as the four...

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...