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Home: Core Subjects: Catholic Religion Core Subjects: Catholic ReligionArticles:Pentecost - Father George W. RutlerThere is some sense to calling Pentecost the birthday of the Church, but it can be somewhat glib. New Read more... The help of the Holy Spirit - Father George W. RutlerThe Holy Spirit does help us in the ways of truth every day. New Read more... 10 Myths about Priestly Pedophilia - Crisis e-letterThe media, egged on by a small group of dissenting Catholics, have been having a field day over the tragedy of priests involved in sexual abuse. And the reporting has been littered with falsehoods and outright fabrications. So Crisis has put together a list of the ten most common false media claims — along with fact-filled responses to them. Popular Read more... Against Abortion, But Pro-Choice? - Fr. William SaundersSometimes I have met Catholics — especially where I work — who say, "I am personally against abortion, but I am pro-choice." To me, that makes no sense, but how can I argue with them? Popular Read more... Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Fr. William SaundersI recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation as an adult. Although I know that I received the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and know their names, I do not really know what they are. Could you please explain them in one of your columns? Popular Read more... Learning to Confess - FR. WILLIAM SAUNDERSI have heard the priests of my parish encouraging us to go to confession during Lent. I admit I have not been to confession in years because I am not sure I know how to go to confession. With all the changes that occurred in the '60s, would you please review how to go to confession? Popular Read more... Mary Magdalene - Fr. William SaundersI had a discussion with a friend of mine who read The Da Vinci Code who said that St. Mary Magdalene was neither a sinner nor a prostitute. Instead the Church made up that story to discredit her. What can I say to her? Popular Read more... The History of the Advent Wreath - Rev. William SaundersA Baptist friend asked me about the Advent wreath — its history, meaning, etc. I think I gave her a pretty good answer. Perhaps you could provide a little more information. Popular Read more... The Liturgical Season of Advent - Rev. William SaundersHow did the celebration of Advent come about? Popular Read more... The Role of Godparents - FR. WILLIAM SAUNDERSPlease explain the role of godparents in Catholic baptism. How strictly should the potential godparents adhere to traditional Catholic teaching? If a couple does not know sufficiently "qualified" godparents, is it acceptable for them to act as the godparents themselves? Popular Read more... The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation - John A. Hardon S.J.From the dawn of Christian history, Baptism and Confirmation have been very closely associated. Popular Read more... "And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly" - ZenitHere is a translation of the Lenten sermon delivered on March 17, 2006, by Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa in the presence of Benedict XVI and officials of the Roman Curia. The Pontifical Household preacher delivered it in the Mater Redemptoris Chapel of the Apostolic Palace. Read more... "Full of himself" - Father James Schall, S.J.A student recently asked me if I could recommend any nearby Catholic churches. He had just heard a sermon that, as far as he could make out, justified relativism. Read more... "Go From Your Country and See" - Fr. Raniero CantalamessaThe theme of the meditations that the Papal Household preacher, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, gave to John Paul II and his aides in the Roman Curia this Advent was: "For this is the will of God, your sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:3): Reflections on Christian holiness in the light of the experience of Mother Teresa of Calcutta." Read more... "I believe..." - Edward SriOn the First Sunday of Advent, 2011, the new translation of the Mass will go into effect in U.S. dioceses. The structure of the Mass will be the same, but some of the responses by the people will change. This is the third of a series of articles on those changes and the reasons behind them. Read more... "I Consecrate Myself... I Sacrifice Myself" - Pope Benedict XVI"Make Us Live In Your 'Today'" - Pope Benedict XVILord, today you give us your life, you give us yourself. Enter deeply within us with your love. Make us live in your “today”. Make us instruments of your peace! Read more... "The Eucharist Is Not a Meal Among Friends" - Pope Benedict XVIHere is a translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave via satellite Sunday at the closing Mass of the 49th International Eucharistic Congress. The congress was held in Quebec City. Read more... "Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II" - book review - ZENITWitness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II is destined to be the standard reference on the life and work of John Paul II reports Mary Ann Glendon. Read more... 'Only the Truth Saves' - Pope Benedict XVIPope Benedict met with members of the Curia on December 20 for his traditional Christmas greetings. Read more... 12-Step Pride-Elimination Plan - Donald DeMarcoOf all the seven deadly sins, it is the most subtle to diagnose, the most common, and the most difficult to eliminate. Read more... 40 Hours with Jesus Christ - Fr. William SaundersThe Forty Hours Devotion is a special forty-hour period of continuous prayer made before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition. Read more... 40 Hours, Part Two - Fr. William SaundersHaving explored last week (Feb. 18) the spiritual dimension of the Forty Hours Devotion, a greater appreciation for this spiritual exercise is found through knowing its history. Read more... Caritas in Veritate: A Symposium - Michael Novak, Father James Schall, S.J., Joseph Wood, & Robert RoyalBenedict’s latest encyclical, Caritas in Veritate, appeared in Rome yesterday. Digesting this document will take no little time, but several of the regular writers for The Catholic Thing have looked over the text and offer here some brief, early observations. Read more... Jesus of Nazareth Completed - Father James V. Schall, S.J.Benedict XVI's unique trilogy about Jesus Christ has, in a sense, bypassed the whole world of academia by going right through it. Read more... Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ... [>>] Related Categories:
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