My scariest dreams always involve Satan. The most memorable among them was the shortest dream I have ever experienced. In my dream I was lying
Temptations Temptations, we all have them. It is part of life. It is part of human nature and they will exist until we die. Adam
Online Catholics I’ve recently been discouraged by a number of responses to Catholics asking advice on the internet. Usually, a sincere Catholic posts a question
Having finished our lunch that day, one of my non-Catholic coworkers and I decided to take a walk around the building for a few minutes, just
“All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification,
Have you been to a Catholic funeral lately? If so, was it a canonization, or was it the Mass of Christian Burial for the faithful
As All Souls’ Day approaches, homilists may find themselves tiptoeing around discussion of Purgatory. Advising people to pray for their deceased family or friends can
Just like gravity affects us whether we understand it or not, the Communion of Saints, the fellowship between the living and the dead, affects us
baptists The other day, some really nice young men, Baptists, came to my front door, and we had a very interesting conversation. I wish I
It has become quite common when people die to display flowers or candles to remember their passing. This gesture is done instinctively to honor their memory, perhaps even
Indulgences! The very name stirs up emotions about Martin Luther and the initial cause of the Reformation. While the Council of Trent way back in
God is rich in mercy (Exodus 34:67) with an inexhaustible love for everyone. In the beautiful portrayal of the father in the Parable of the
Unresolved Grief Unresolved grief is a relatively new concept in mental health circles. Secular doctors are beginning to realize it is the root cause of
So where is purgatory in the Bible anyway? Glad you asked! Let’s take a look at a few of the Scriptural references to Purgatory. Let’s
The Eastern Orthodox Church designates Lent as a time of prayer for those who have gone before us. I think this observance is an appropriate gesture,
What does Jesus want for Christmas? After all, it’s his birthday. And he has told us what he wants. When Jesus appeared to St. Faustina,
I’ve been in jail more times than I’d like to count, and certainly more times than I intended. I’ve forgotten the names and faces of
