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…
Questions of Faith
What Is the Catholic Teaching on the Presence of Ghosts or Spirits?
Q: Scientists are constantly trying to “prove” the existence of ghosts or departed spirits. What is the Catholic teaching on the presence of ghosts or…
What Is the Transfiguration?
The Transfiguration is an event from the life of Jesus that’s reported in three of the four gospels (Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36). Jesus,…
Why Do We Celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on the Same Day?
St. Peter and St. Paul are two of the most well-known saints and are often spoken of as the two men most responsible for spreading…
All About the Feast of Corpus Christi
Have you ever wondered why there’s a specific celebration for Corpus Christi (Latin for “Body of Christ”)? Don’t we celebrate the Body and Blood of…
Why Does Mary Visit Her Cousin Elizabeth?
Q: Why does Mary visit her cousin Elizabeth? It doesn’t make sense to me for a pregnant woman to take such a long journey. Any…
Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Fridays?
Catholics are required to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and each Friday in Lent (including Good Friday). Fish is often used as a…
Why Is St. Paul Called an Apostle?
Question: Why is St. Paul called an Apostle? He wasn’t one of the 12 Apostles that Jesus picked. The word apostle comes from the Greek apostolein, meaning sent…
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…
How Do I Instill Enthusiasm for Faith in My 10th Grade Students?
Faith is not taught, it is caught. So while it’s important to present your curriculum clearly and accurately, you must also offer an enthusiastic example…
