Resurrection and Self-Awareness
“In the mystery of the Resurrection lies the summit and the highest intensity of our Christian self-awareness, and therefore that of my new awareness of myself of the…
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Category: Faith & Doctrine
What Catholics believe and why.
The Truth about the Flesh
Readings for June 30, 2013: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Spirituality is really about the soul and the things of the soul. The body and its needs do…
The Age of Entitlement
“Ghost of the Future!” he exclaimed, “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But, as I know your purpose is to do me good, and…
Perpetual Adoration
Some Catholics are blessed to take part in Perpetual Adoration at one of their local parishes, where they can adore the Eucharist at any time, day or night. …
The Story of a Painting
Editor’s Note: Today, Christian LeBlanc shares another perspective with us. His friend Mary-Michelle Moody does her own Christmas cards, and the one pictured is one that he particularly…
The Catholics Are Coming!
As a member of Toastmasters International, I’ve delivered speeches on many different topics, including circadian rhythm, television test patterns, co-sleeping and the family bed, and interior paint colors. …
The Feast of Faith
The Eucharist is a meal. It’s the Lord’s Supper, as well as a holy sacrifice. It has to be both. Christ becomes present so that we can not…
Science and the Catholic Church
“The Catholic Church is archaic” “Catholic teaching is behind the times” “The Church needs to get with the 21st century” Chances are, if you are Catholic, you have either…
Is the Eucharist REALLY the Body of Christ?
Readings for June 2, 2013: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ The Catholic Church teaches the doctrine of transubstantiation, namely, that in the…
Celebrating the Eucharist, Again
The feast of Corpus Christi, or in more modern terms the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, was introduced into the Church calendar in the mid 1200’s…