There are some phenomena in the world that science cannot explain. A current example is the…
Category: Catholicism 101
“Who is Jesus?”: The Basics of Christology
Christology is the root of Christian theology and its most distinctive area. All theological disputes have,…
The Immaculate Heart of Mary
In the late seventeenth century, Jesus’s appearances to St. Margaret Mary Aloque repopularized devotion to the…
One Church, Many Rites: The Traditional Dominican Liturgy
About two months ago, I heard that the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, a stunning Gothic…
Scrupulosity: The Pebble in a Catholic’s Shoe
Within circles of faith, most moral guidance given to Catholics emphasizes “headline” sins, such as sexual…
In this Church, We Believe…
“I believe in one God…” For most Catholics, this opening line is quite familiar, as the…
Saint Patrick
Now nearing the end of March, it is almost impossible to say you have not encountered…
On Lying
“A lie consists in speaking a falsehood with the intention of deceiving.” These are the words…
Almsgiving
A common Lenten exhortation for all the faithful is to, “pray, fast and give alms.” Inevitably,…
Why Do We Have a Sunday Obligation?
Coming off years of COVID dispensations, many Catholics are wondering why the Church is now obligating…