“Zacchaeus was a wee little man and a wee little man was he.” I clearly remember learning this song about Zacchaeus more than 30 years
Most Catholics, most Christians in fact, even people who are only passingly familiar with the Bible, know the story of the Good Samaritan. Found in
The following article is written as if a Roman newspaper columnist penned a column right after Jesus’s death. The Times Temporal, Jerusalem, March 26, 33
We can occasionally learn things from comments on articles here at CS and at other Catholic websites as well. Occasionally reading the comments can be
There are so many hungry souls out there looking for God, yet they do not see that God is right there with them. God is
The order of the Sacraments in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is actually different than the order of the Sacraments for our baptized
“I have come to light a fire on earth and how I wish it were already ablaze” (Luke 12:49). This is one of many passages
Recently I listened to a YouTube talk by Dr. David Jeremiah, a non-Catholic Christian, on the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall by Nehemiah. I never
When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this
Where do we find faith and witness Christ? My journey and the grace of God have allowed me to discover the most beautiful theology and
The Myers-Briggs Test and Personality Assessment, a measurement tool in assessing different human temperaments, has been used in both the corporate world and in church
As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father;
The Church’s teaching that we must have both trust in God and “fear of the Lord” seems contradictory at first glance. Recently, reflections from an
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.¹ —John 20:16 (KJV) Lord, enlighten our minds!—
Scripture is speckled with much about the eyes of the Lord and His looking upon one and another. The look varies from that which is
[Editor’s Note: This article includes suggestions for living Holy Week. Bookmark this article or pin it on Pinterest for future reference!] Easter without Holy
How often have you heard that phrase “God helps those who help themselves”? I’ve heard it many times and I’ve used it many times. Technically,
… [Jesus] took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his
The Gospel of John recounts a clandestine meeting, under the cover of darkness, between Jesus and a ruler of the Jews, a Pharisee named Nicodemus.
This Lent I have set myself the goal of daily Mass attendance. So far I have missed it twice, but not because of my
Introibo ad altare Dei, ad Deum qui laetificat juventutem meam. “I will go in unto the Altar of God, to God, Who giveth joy to my
At the risk of stereotyping, most Christian pop music tends to be upbeat. There is a fair bit of exuberance and praise. My experience is
I hate John Lennon’s song “Imagine.” The song begins, “Imagine there’s no heaven, it’s easy if you try, no hell below us, above us only
I wrote this article as a warning to all of us know the Catholic faith is true and right. To those who know the teachings
