We find priests in the Old Testament and in the Catholic Church. Do we find priests in the New Testament? One of the main differences
A few months ago I was following a discussion on social media about how people of faith would respond if faced with martyrdom. It generated
Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law. (Romans 13:10) When I say the word “love”, what comes to
Catholics rarely say that they are going to church. Typically they say that they are going to Mass. They do go to church because that
In the Old Testament, the People of God brought their sacrifices to the altar of the Lord. The smoke of the offering and the incense
It has always struck me that the Lord started His life’s work at such a young age and died a mere three years later. There
On April 15, 2018, my first nephew was born. Though the birth of a new baby is always a precious occasion, the birth of my
You missed the start of Lent and now you are wondering if it’s too late to start. You might be thinking, “What’s the point?” Maybe
What are your plans for Valentine’s Ash Wednesday? Sex and Death The combination was bound to happen eventually; it will happen again in 2024
Having only been a parent for four years now gives me a relatively limited view of parenthood. On top of that, I am part of
“Happy is he who does not have sadness in his mind, and who has not fallen away from his hope.” -Sirach 14:2 Finding Hope in
Have you ever noticed the trend in today’s society to give everyone who participates in something, no matter how trivial their contribution, some sort of “award”
[Editor’s Note: This article was published on Catholic Stand on December 25, 2015. We are republishing here for your holiday enjoyment, since the message is
Calling on God for Help in Dealing with Others Improving our relationships with others is a work that continues throughout our lives. From the time
Fall, A Time of Change The beginning of the school year is upon us. Families, children, teens, young adults and working adults are in full
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) spoke about attending to the needs of our neighbor: “On the question of relating to our fellowman
There is so much to be said about the Eucharist. It is Christ’s supreme gift of Himself to mankind. We can never truly thank God
A Time of Reflection for All We are now in the liturgical season of Lent. This is a time of reflection and a time of change.
The Holy Mass is the re-presentation of Jesus’ sacrifice on Calvary, in a real liturgical manner. At the Last Supper (also known as the First
It’s coming up on that time of year again: the time that our whole Church calendar centers upon – Lent and Easter. As Christians and
Grandmothers and Mercy January is a time that reminds me of my deceased Grandmother. She passed away over 20 years ago on January 31. It is
Discernment is a process that every serious Catholic man must commence at some point, during which he will petition and receive from the
