Models of Marriage: Remember These Lessons From Biblical Power Couples This Valentine’s Day
In the Sacrament of Matrimony, we are called to love each other fully in word, spirit, and deed, not only on our wedding day, but…
Sacraments
’A Christmas Carol’ Conversion: What Scrooge Teaches Us About Reconciliation
Whether it’s the original novella by Charles Dickens or one of its many screen adaptations, “A Christmas Carol” is enshrined in my mind as a…
Finding Christ Worldwide: Embracing the Universal Celebration of Mass
Going to weekly Mass at St. Vincent de Paul – my large home parish in Washington State – was just another part of my routine…
What Does the Church Say About Limbo?
Editorial note: The following article contains mentions of pregnancy/infant loss. The loss of a child is a heartbreaking situation. There is grief over the death…
A New Perspective on Our Faith: A Look at First Reconciliation Through My Daughter’s Eyes
My daughter is in second grade, which means it is the year of her First Communion. When she began her religious education classes at our…
What Does the Bible Say About the 7 Sacraments?
Question: What aspects of the seven sacraments are in the Bible? Are there any that are not? The seven sacraments celebrated by Catholics all have…
Who Decides Who Can Be a Confirmation Sponsor?
Q: Who makes the decision as to who can be the sponsors for a child making his confirmation? The rules are 1) church-goer in good…
How Attending Mass in a Different Language Taught Me About the Universality of the Church
Growing up in one of Canada’s English-speaking provinces, I experienced a faith that was passed on to me at home, at Mass, and at Catholic…
Before Making a Resolution, Make a Confession
An approaching new year is everyone’s favorite time to make resolutions. We’re filled with hope, anticipation, and a little bit of “next year will be…
What is the prayer of absolution?
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…
