Day 4 of Holy Souls Novena: The Apostolic Pardon
It was to St. Peter that Jesus said, “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” (Mt. 16:19) Then on the night of His Resurrection, Jesus told the Apostles, “Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven.” (Jn. 20:23) The “Apostolic Pardon”...Continue reading→
Day 3 of Holy Souls Novena: The Last Rites: Anointing of the Sick and the Viaticum
There is nothing more important in the world than to die in the state of grace. If we die in a state of grace, we win everything because we win heaven; but if we die in a state of unrepented mortal sin, we lose everything forever. That’s why the Church and her ministers, the priests,...Continue reading→
Pope Leo: Sports Can Build Unity and Encourage Holiness
Athletic competition can help people grow in cooperation, respect, and love of neighbor, Pope Leo XIV told members of two American Catholic university communities gathered at the Vatican on October 31. Addressing approximately 7,000 athletes, students, faculty, alumni, and supporters in the Paul VI Audience Hall, the Holy Father encouraged them to recognize the opportunities...Continue reading→
Pope Leo: Love of God and Neighbor Is Essential to Christian Life
During his Sunday Angelus on October 25, Pope Leo XIV reminded the faithful that love is the foundation of Christian life and that a genuine relationship with God must be reflected in how we treat others. Addressing pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square, the Holy Father reflected on the Gospel of Saint Matthew, in which...Continue reading→
Examining Church Teaching on Liturgical Music
“The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy.” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, #112) Liturgical music is often a...Continue reading→
How Do We Know the Soul is Immortal?
On The Patrick Madrid Show, Steve called in to ask Patrick about the immortality of the soul, the mortality of the body, and how Catholics can reconcile heaven and hell with an all-loving God. He called in to say, “This is kind of amazing for me. I’ve been listening to you for about three years...Continue reading→
What is the difference between the Catholic Faith and the Lutheran Faith?
A listener recently wrote in to share a surprising experience: she had given her Lutheran neighbor a ride to church and, since she had already been to Mass, decided to sit in on the Lutheran service. What surprised her was how familiar it felt. She noticed women veiling and others kneeling for Communion. When she...Continue reading→
PATRICK: The Trolley Car Dilemma
Have you ever heard of the “Trolley Car” dilemma? On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discussed this hypothetical quandary in the context of choosing who lives and who dies, and he tied it to the decision to drop the nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The Trolley Dilemma is a 2014 moral...Continue reading→
“I left the Catholic Church. What will happen to me?”
Does God care if you leave His Church for a Protestant denomination? What will happen to those who abandon the Eucharist and follow a community instead of the truth? As long as one lives a Christian life, does God really care about the specifics? Karen from Salem, Oregon called into Fr. Simon Says to ask...Continue reading→
Why is There Suffering and Evil in the World?
Many people throughout the world who have ceased to pray, to trust in God, or even to believe in Him have cited one particular reason for their departure from the Faith: If God existed and was omnibenevolent, He wouldn’t allow all of this suffering and evil in the world. Why could He allow it? How...Continue reading→
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