The question of why Catholics pray for the dead is one that often troubles non-Catholics and Catholics alike. If death is the termination of earthly life, why would we bother to pray for the deceased if their opportunity to repent and turn to Christ has seemingly ended? The answer lies in scripture, Catholic tradition and Catholic teaching and belief about a place called ...
"Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The goods we possess are not ours, but theirs." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 2446) For 40 days each year, we come together to ... Read More
“Giving alms” is a powerful concept with a rich history, but even the phrase itself can sound mysterious to our modern ears. What does it mean to give alms? Why is almsgiving a central pillar of Lenten practice, alongside prayer and ... Read More
The Great Commission of Christ to his disciples still echoes today in the lives of missionaries who have dedicated themselves to bringing the Gospel to others. This is Christ’s Great Commission: “Go, therefore, and make ... Read More
