Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “May fifth”) is a relatively minor Mexican holiday commemorating the Battle of Puebla of May 5, 1862, in which Mexican forces defeated an invading French army far superior in numbers ...

With the headlines blaring these days about priests who have been abusive to children, it's important to note that we're talking about a small percentage of priests who have abused children. Nonetheless, it's a ...

Many Christians are surprised to learn that the Qur’an contains numerous references to Mary. In fact, there is a sura (chapter) entitled “Maryam” (Arabic for Mary) -- the only sura in the Qur’an that ...

After China became communist, as the government sought to limit foreign influences and unite people in Chinese institutions, it prohibited religious institutions with loyalties to foreign governments. Only government-recognized and approved religious groups could ...

This is the prayer that is offered by the priest during confession also known as the sacrament of reconciliation or penance. After one confesses their sins, the priest might give some advice to them and then ...

Question: Are Catholic Women Allowed to Dress Sexy? Someone once told me that it was being immodest to do so and that this was sinful behavior. Answer: As in most things, the answer depends ...

It’s important to understand the Jewish dietary laws within the broader context of the covenant. For the people of Israel, the Law describes in everyday practical ways ...

India is the world’s largest secular democracy, but it is also home to tremendous religious diversity, which sometimes plays out in devastating religious conflicts. Christians (the majority of whom are Catholic) make up little ...

There are several thoughts that I'd like to share about this. The first being a simple one. You can talk to your pastor about how you might improve the "performance" aspect of ...

Well, you can.  The question is should you?  More importantly, what is God asking of you in this situation?  Mostly consider refraining from sex until ...

The communion of saints is one of the things that I love most about being Catholic. In brief, it’s the belief that there’s a family bond, a communion, between all believers in Christ – ...

The Bible does not specifically identify gambling as a sin but rather offers a number of warnings about the dangers of money, specifically...

If I know some of the products I buy (like Nike sneakers for example) were made in sweatshops, am I morally bound by the church ...

Great question! For different people, obviously there will be different answers based on what inspires them and perhaps a personal preference for a particular kind of literature. Since you asked me, I will say that ...

Great question! For different people, obviously there will be different answers based on what inspires them and perhaps a personal preference for a particular kind of literature. Since you asked me, I will say that ...

Sure you can.  The question is should you?  More importantly, what is God asking of you in this situation?  A helpful book for you would ...

At first glance, this would seem to be a very impersonal manner for Jesus to address his own mother. It should be noted, however, that Jesus uses ...

All of us who watch a loved one struggle with mental illness are confronted with the brutal suffering it creates, and your question brings to light one of its peculiar cruelties: the disease itself can ...

Question:  I am a firm believer in the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution which is the right to keep and bear arms.  I currently ...

We live in incredibly complex times.  So often the corporations that provide us with products and services are so large and so interconnected, we can ...