134 results for "catechism of the catholic church"
Filters
What St. John Vianney Taught About the Value of Suffering
One of the more meaningful and fulfilling parts of Catholic doctrine—which is not as well-developed in other Christian denominations—is the incredible value of suffering.
What if the priest at Mass is in a state of sin?
Perhaps St. Teresa's vision gives us another reason to be grateful for the priesthood, while also reminding us to pray for our priests.
Which saint was called to conversion by the voice of a child?
A voice spoke out from the darkness and urged, “take up and read…”
Get to Know Your Guardian Angel and the Angels of Your Loved Ones
Our parish in Charlotte, North Carolina recently had the privilege of a visit from a priest of Opus Sanctorum Angelorum who offered us the opportunity to consecrate ourselves to our Guardian Angels...
Have you heard of the saint who refused to eat meat, even when asked by a king?
His quiet discipline reminds us that true holiness is found in steadfast, daily devotion.
Vatican Canonizes First Ever Married Couple: Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux
Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, were canonized by Pope Francis on October 18th, 2015, to coincide with the Synod of Bishops on the Family. Louis and Zelie Mar...
Vatican to Canonize First Married Couple: Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux
Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, will be canonized by Pope Francis to coincide with the Synod on the Family coming up this October.This is very exciting news!L...
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: A Man Of Faith
The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away on Saturday at 9:34 AM in his residence at the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Be...
Three Popular Novena Prayers to St. Therese of Lisieux
The ever-popular and loved St. Thérèse of Lisieux, affectionately known as "The Little Flower," has her feast day on October 1st (on the old liturgical calendar, it is October 3rd). Catholics the w...
A Call to Prayer with Our Lady Queen of Palestine
October 25th is the feast day of Our Lady Queen of Palestine. What is the history of this title of Mary and how can we unite in prayer to her for those who live in the Holy Land, both on her feast ...
Why does Jesus call the Holy Spirit the Paraclete?
Discover the meaning behind this powerful name and what it reveals about God’s constant presence in our lives.
At What Stage of Development Does an Unborn Child Receive its Soul?
"The soul is present the moment the active and passive principles of germination coalesce to form a definite entity. We therefore say that from the moment of conception, the soul is present.
A Story of Great Mercy: St. Maria Goretti & Alessandro Serenelli
St. Maria Goretti was born in 1890, one of six children from an impoverished farming family in Corinaldo, Italy. In 1899 her father, Luigi Goretti, moved the family to Le Ferriere di Conca, 40 mil...
Why was the burial cloth folded in the empty tomb?
The ordered cloths reflect that reality. Even in the empty tomb, there is a sense that something has been completed.
God on the Mountaintop: 7 Important Mountains in the Bible
I know many people whose "happy place" is the beach. Mine is the mountains. The grandeur, immensity, faraway beauty, and winding ascent to the heavens call to me in a special way. To climb one is t...
The Spot Where Our Lady Gave the Rosary to St. Dominic
St. Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Order of Preachers (commonly called the Dominicans) is the saint to whom Our Lady famously appeared and gave the devotion of the Holy Rosary to assist him ...
After Pentecost: Catechesis on the Holy Spirit from the Saints
Celebrating the feast of Pentecost reminds us of the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in the life of the individual Christian. In fact, the Acts of the Apostles,...
Confirmation is Not the End!
Recently a coworker and I were chatting about her daughter who was soon to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. She had just completed the faith formation classes at her parish, and from the ver...
Bring Back the Epiphany Party!
Have you noticed? The secular, salesy, toss-Baby-Jesus-out-with-the-bathwater celebration of Christmas has a riptide effect. It sweeps us up before the turkey leftovers are ziplocked and the pump...
Wearing the Crucifix: What We Believe
Why Do Catholics Wear Crucifixes? Cross vs. Crucifix Explained.
The unknown Doctor who saved Germany’s faith
Who led the charge against the errors of Luther?
Patron Saints for the Pro-Life Movement
One of the most fundamental moral teachings of the Catholic Church, which has come into stark conflict with the spirit of the world today, is the God-given sanctity of all human life from conceptio...
Who is the first U.S.-born martyr?
From small-town Oklahoma to war-torn Guatemala, Blessed Stanley Rother exemplified self-sacrificing love.
Seal Your Doorpost With The Divine Mercy Image
Most of us are familiar with the Divine Mercy image. Many Catholics pray the chaplet of Divine Mercy frequently, and have this powerful image hanging in their homes or printed on a prayer card. ...