What Does the Solemnity of Mary Mean?
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical celebration observed on January 1. It is a holy day of obligation for Catholics, meaning…
Questions of Faith
Where Did the Feast of the Seven Fishes Come From?
The custom of eating fish for Christmas is more a practice in certain ethnic communities rather than a mandate by the Catholic Church. The roots…
What Do the Letters After Some Priests’ Names Mean?
The letters following the names of men and women religious refer to the different “orders” a priest or sister might belong to. For example: Father…
What Is the Catholic Church’s View of the Rapture?
Question: Thinking of movies that focus on the “rapture,” how does the Catholic Church view this topic? Movie trailers make it look scary and violent.…
