We all want to listen to God’s voice and message for us, but sometimes it gets a bit blurred as we don’t know where exactly or how to listen. This is where prayer comes in. Contents show 1. Prayer 2. Other Ways to Listen to God’s Voice 3. Useful Resources 4. Related Catholic Articles One […]| About Catholics
Catholic beliefs and doctrines have their roots in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ who founded the Catholic Church nearly 2,000 years ago. These beliefs have been codified in a few different sources, namely Scripture and Tradition. Ah, yes, it’s that hot, Catholic buzzword “Tradition.”| About Catholics
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An indulgence is the remission (removal) of temporal punishment for sin in response to certain prayers or spiritual works. In common parlance an indulgence would reduce the time spent in purgatory if one should need to go there on one’s way to heaven. An indulgence does not take the place of a confession; confession and […]| About Catholics
“Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.” – God Contents show 1. Why is Sabbath Day on a Sunday? 2. Why Should We Rest? 3. The Next Commandment 4. Related Catholic Articles After not using the Lord’s name in vain, the third and final Commandment pertaining specifically to loving God with our total mind, heart, […]| About Catholics
If you ever find yourself in a situation that you can not receive the Holy Eucharist physically, there is an option for you to do an Act of Spiritual Communion. An Act of Spiritual Communion is a devotion and a great accessible way for us to nurture our love for The Eucharist. Contents show 1. […]| About Catholics
The Old Testament Priesthood Contents show 1. The Old Testament Priesthood 2. Priesthood in the New Testament 3. The Early Church 4. The Emergence of a Hierarchy 5. Why Are Presbyters Called Priests? 6. Related Catholic Articles The first mention of a priestly figure in the Old Testament was that of Melchizedek the king of […]| About Catholics
Confirmation is not a celebration of what we do and God responds and it is not an event at which we confirm anything to God; it is about what God does and how we respond to God.| About Catholics
In the Church the Eucharist occupies a unique place as the “Sacrament of sacraments.” All the other sacraments are ordered to it as their end. The word eucharist is derived from the Greek word which means thanksgiving. Jesus himself gave thanks at the Last Supper. Contents show 1. The Religious Significance of Meals 2. The Last […]| About Catholics
The Mass is what draws us closer to Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross.| About Catholics
Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation which completes baptism through sealing in the Holy Spirit and anoints the recipient as priest, prophet, and king. Contents show 1. Who Can Receive Confirmation? 2. What is Catholic Confirmation? 3. Who Administers Confirmation? 4. How many times can one be Confirmed? 5. What is the matter and form of […]| About Catholics
The true church must be unified. Jesus told us that he and the Father are one. Their unity is perfect. It would be impossible for it not to be. Since the Father is truth and the Son is truth, they must be united because that truth cannot be divided.| About Catholics
Is missing Mass a sin in the Catholic faith? Attending church is something crucial and part of the practices of the Catholic faith, so let's find out!| About Catholics
Interested to learn more about converting to the Catholic faith? Check out our insights on the process of conversion to the Catholic Chruch.| About Catholics
What is the purpose of the sacrament? Contents show 1. What is the purpose of the sacrament? 2. Who can administer this sacrament? 3. What are the effects of this sacrament? 4. What does one do in confession? 5. What is the form and matter of this sacrament? 6. What is the sacramental seal of […]| About Catholics
Regularly going to confession is a way to grow in holiness.| About Catholics
Editor’s note: All Scripture references are from the Gospel of John unless otherwise noted. Contents show 1. The Gospel’s Outline 2. Jesus’ Sermon on the Eucharist 3. The Book of Glory 4. Related Catholic Articles The Gospel of John was written after the followers of Jesus had been expelled from the synagogues (AD 85) and […]| About Catholics
Baptism is the first of seven sacraments and the way in which a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church. Contents show 1. Who Can Receive a Catholic Baptism? 2. Who Can Perform a Catholic Baptism? 3. Can Someone be Baptized Twice? 4. Does the Catholic Church accept baptisms from another church? 5. Why […]| About Catholics
