Understanding Your Part in the Sacrifice at Mass
Your Part in the Sacrifice: A Guide to the Royal Priesthood Your Part in the Sacrifice A Guide to the Royal Priesthood More Than a Spectator Have you ever felt like you are just a spectator at Mass? The Second Vatican Council called for all of us to have “full, conscious, and active participation” in […]
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Why the Mass is Our Most Powerful Prayer What is the Mass? For Catholics, the Mass is the center of our entire faith. Its deepest identity is that of a sacrifice. It’s called a sacrifice because it is the true and real re-presentation […]
Understanding Old Testament Animal Sacrifice: How It Fulfils in Christ
From Shadow to Substance: A Catholic View on Old Covenant Sacrifice From Shadow to Substance A Catholic View on Old Covenant Sacrifice Understanding the Ancient Sacrifices To our modern eyes, the animal sacrifices of the Old Testament can seem strange. But for Catholics, these ancient rituals were not primitive customs. They were a profound and […]
What Does it Mean That Jesus Died for Our Sins?
What Does it Mean ThatJesus Died for Our Sins? The Cross is the central sign of the Christian faith. It is not a story of defeat, but the ultimate story of God’s saving love. But how exactly does Jesus’ death, an event from 2,000 years ago, save all of us? The answer is a profound […]
The Great Exchange: An Exploration of 2 Corinthians 8:9
The Great Exchange: 2 Corinthians 8:9 The Great Exchange An Exploration of 2 Corinthians 8:9 An Incredible Act of Love “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” This single, powerful verse […]
A Summary of Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor
A Summary of Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor Dilexi Te: A Summary on Love for the Poor An exploration of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Exhortation on the Church’s profound and unwavering commitment to the poor. Introduction: “I Have Loved You” Pope Leo XIV begins his Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi Te,” by continuing the reflections […]
The Catholic Origins of Halloween
The Catholic Roots of Halloween The Catholic Origins of Halloween Hallowed Eve Beyond Ghosts and Ghouls Many people believe Halloween’s roots are in pagan rituals, but its true history is deeply Catholic. The holiday is not about ancient Celtic festivals. Instead, it is the beginning of a three-day Catholic observance called Allhallowtide, a time to […]
The Life of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: A Witness for Reconciliation Saint Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks A Saint for Our Time Saint Kateri Tekakwitha stands as a powerful figure of faith for our modern world. As the first Indigenous woman from North America to be named a saint, her life offers a way for us to […]
The Way of the Disciple: A Reflection on Luke 9:51 – 10:42
The Way of the Disciple | A Study of Luke 9-10 The Way of the Disciple A Reflection on Luke 9:51 – 10:42 The Good Samaritan (c. 1562) by Jacopo Bassano The Great Journey to Jerusalem The Gospel of Luke makes a dramatic turn at chapter 9, verse 51. Jesus’ ministry in Galilee is over, […]
The Life of Pope St. John Paul II
The Life of St. John Paul II: An Interactive Journey St. John Paul II A Life for the World “Be not afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ.” Breaking centuries of tradition, John Paul II became the first Polish pope and one of the most beloved pontiffs in modern history. As the most travelled pope, […]