Saint of the Issue: Teresa of Avila

On October 15, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the…

Catholic Understanding of Justification

“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by one man’s obedience many…

Life is Hard, But Thank God There’s Help

Christianity is not about having a smooth journey through life. If you are a Christian primarily…

St. Peter Claver: Model of Racial Justice

On September 9, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit missionary to…

Hands of Prayer: Explaining the Priest’s Gestures

It is easy to overlook many of the priest’s gestures during the Holy Sacrifice of the…

Excommunication: The Church’s Bitter Pill to Swallow

The word “excommunication” is well known in modern culture, but what exactly is it? Under current…

The What, Why, and How of the Sacraments

Sacraments are sacred signs. They are tools through which Christ’s power operates.

A Closer Look at Mass Vestments

Many Catholics attend Mass without understanding the significance of what the priest wears. While this may…

The Mercy of Spiritual Communion in a Time of Pandemic

With widespread limitations on public gatherings due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including Masses and Eucharistic…

Saint of the Issue: Anselm of Canterbury

On April 21, the Church celebrates the feast of the Confessor, Doctor of the Church, Bishop,…