Bishop John Dolan visited the Perryville state prison complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Wednesday night (Sept. 3), to celebrate Mass and administer the sacrament of confirmation for female inmates. Three women were confirmed in the Catholic Church and several women also went to confession. Bishop Dolan was accompanied by Fr. Estevan Wetzel, the director of Prison Ministry for the Diocese of Phoenix, who heard confessions, and Ted Ebner, the coordinator of Prison Ministry for the diocese. The pos...| The Catholic Sun
Are adults at Mass not something like teenagers at the dinner table? Putting in our time, not able to see what it means to be gathered into the family we call the church. The post When it comes to the Mass, too many of us act like bored teens at the dinner table appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
I’ve argued elsewhere that the Sunday gathering is for worship, but as the priests gather in the Temple they find that the Lord comes to them. The occasion is worship, but we encounter God as he comes to us. As one of the four ‘events’ when God meets us as we worship him, Baptism is part of… Continue reading On Baptism→| nuakh
“Following the example of Christ, the Church has always used bread and wine with water to celebrate the Lord’s Supper” (GIRM 319). “The words of the Savior, by which He instituted this sacrament, are the form of this sacrament; for the priest speaking in the person of Christ effects this sacrament.” From these authoritative yet […] The post Wheat, Wine, and the Word: Essentials of the Eucharist appeared first on Adoremus.| Adoremus
The August issue walks through the Christian’s “Life in the Sacrament.” From the President: Lutherans and the Lord’s Supper: Holding to the Words of ChristLife in the Church Year: St. Mary Lavender Cookies and Garden Features: ‘With All the Company of Heaven‘: Angels, Saints and Our Departed Loved Ones at the Lord’s Table — Arthur A. Just‘Given and Shed for You’: What does the Sacrament do? — Jeffrey Hemmer‘Let a Person Examine Himself’: Preparing for the Lord’s Su...| The Lutheran Witness
The Church continues to revise and finalize translations of her liturgical books. While it is a great grace to celebrate the sacraments with worthy texts, keeping up with the changes creates confusion among pastors and faithful alike. Likewise, it is still an all-too-common occurrence that the sacraments are celebrated illicitly or even invalidly, wounding the […] The post Fundamentals of Sacramental Validity: A Series Treating Each of the Seven Sacraments appeared first on Adoremus.| Adoremus
Richard Wurmbrand, a Lutheran Pastor, relates a powerful tale of forgiveness and mercy that took place in a communist prison in Romania.| Crossroads Initiative
Editors’ Note: This piece originally appeared in The Tablet in February 2024. At the age of seventy-five, bishops are mandated to submit their letter of resignation from administration directly to the Holy Father in Rome. For several years prior to sending my letter, I dreaded the thought. What would life be like without any administrative […] The post Retirement from Administration But Not from Ministry appeared first on Homiletic & Pastoral Review.| Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Why Is February Dedicated to the Holy Family? This year in the Full of Grace Youth Journal, we’re focusing on the Church’s rich devotional calendar. […] The post The Holy Family appeared first on Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.| Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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
Since the Reformation much ink has flowed from the pens of writers discussing the pros and cons of infant baptism. The main argument has centered on what the Bible does or does not teach. This is a fallacious contention for the simple reason that the New Testament (NT) canon was not established for all practical purposes […]| About Catholics
Suppose someone were to ask the following, “if we are saved by the finished work of Jesus on the cross, why do I even need the sacraments? Isn’t it blasphemy to add to what Jesus did and say that we need to go through a series of rituals in order to experience the grace of Christ which […]| About Catholics
Learn and understand more about Catholic Church's view of the Eucharist. Here you'll see how the Church see's the Eucharist's utmost importance.| 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
Among non-Catholic Christians infant baptism can range from being a puzzling practice to being downright heretical. Contents show 1. Rules for Baptism in the Bible 2. Infants and Original Sin 3. Infant Baptism was Passed Down 4. More on Catholic Baptism 5. Related Catholic Articles Here we discuss why infant baptism is a good thing […]| About Catholics
As we approach the reception of a new translation of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, it is striking that this text is the least frequently used for Christian initiation. In terms of numbers, the Order of the Baptism of Children, combined with the Order of Confirmation, comes out on top. This numerical division […]| Adoremus
Marriage is intrinsically linked to sex so it is important that one has a good grasp of the role of sexual intercourse before one can delve into the topic of same-sex marriage. At the most fundamental level, a gay marriage is impossible because the same-sex couple can never consummate their marriage; they can never become […]| About Catholics
Preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church usually begins by contacting the parish of your choice in which you wish to get married. Most often this would be one of the spouse’s home parish or the parish that one or both currently attend. You might speak to the priest or a someone on staff who […]| About Catholics
Sins can be a very touchy subject, it can be very hard to discuss with someone, but as Catholics, we must be willing to know and educate ourselves about them. We all know that all sins are not good for us, but what we do have to remember is that not all sins are the […]| About Catholics
What is an Examination of Conscience? Well in this post, we'll briefly learn about and see an example that you can try in your own prayer time.| About Catholics
The Catholic Church does not forbid Catholics from marrying people who are not Catholic. It has been the practice of the Church to marry non-Catholics and Catholics for quite some time. The Church refers to these types of marriages as mixed-marriages. Contents show 1. Marriage to a Non-Baptized Person 2. Concerns About Marrying Non-Catholics 3. […]| 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
Holy Orders, in the Catholic Church, is the sacrament through which men are ordained as deacons, priests and bishops. It maintains the continuity of the apostles whereby each ordained person is ordained by a successor of an original apostle of Jesus Christ. Contents show 1. Why is the sacrament called “orders?” 2. Who can be ordained? Why aren’t […]| About Catholics
The sacraments are all instituted by Christ and can be found in the Bible. However, the way that these sacraments are to be conveyed is not necessarily in the Bible. Here we review what the bible says about the sacrament of confession. Contents show 1. Successors of the Apostles 2. Official Teaching on Confession 3. Looking […]| About Catholics
Marriage, also known as matrimony, is a sacrament in the Catholic Church; it is the union of one male to one female in order to come closer to God and is the appropriate venue in which to bear children. Marriage is a sacred covenant between each spouse with each other and with God. Contents show […]| 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
Catholic Talent Project Recruits Faithful, Young Catholics as Catalysts for the Renewal of Catholic Education Boston Catholic Schools’ initiative becomes a national model for forming young faithful…| IGNITUM TODAY
Catholics receive the Eucharist regularly, but we do not focus our attention on preparing to receive Christ worthily and fruitfully in the sacrament. The danger is complacency and allowing obstacles to creep in that block the graces of the Eucharist from taking root in us.| The Catholic Gentleman
Fr. Emmanuel: “The priest is called to give witness and to martyr for his faith in Christ.” Holy Cross, Brookline, MA; ordaining bishop: Met. Silas of NJ.| Orthodox Witness
Voices constantly scream at us with urgent demand, including our own anxieties. How is it that only a third of Catholics believe in the Eucharist? How am| Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Trouble in Utica In late 2020 Rev. Matthew Hood, a priest working in Utica received the disturbing news that his baptism was not ‘valid’. You can read the story here and here and read t…| Theology Considering Culture
