Catechesis

The Objective Dignity of Human Persons

Good parents not only teach their children the house rules and laws, they teach them the reason behind them. God does the same with us by teaching us our great dignity as human persons made in God’s image and likeness (Genesis 1:26). The web of relationships and interdependence into which we are born images the...Continue reading→

The Divine Pedagogy

Forming our conscience is key to living in Christ’s love, a “love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith,” moving us to “wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting conscience, certain persons have made shipwreck of their faith” (1 Timothy 1:5,18-19). To help us...Continue reading→

Why the Seal of Confession Can Never Be Broken

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, a listener named Cat called into the show to ask Patrick about the reasoning behind the seal of confession and why it exists. She explained that she has a hard time coming to terms with the fact that priests are not allowed to turn in people who commit heinous...Continue reading→

Why are There Differences in the Four Gospels?

Hi Cale, Thank you so much for your program. Why are there so many differences in the gospels? (For example, with the Christmas stories) Carlos from Chicago Recently on The Faith Explained, Cale Clarke took the opportunity to address this popular and understandable question that many have, including non-Catholics. For non-Catholics, the differences in accounts...Continue reading→

Always Follow a Conscience Enlightened by Truth

The Church values God’s gift of conscience as the sacred place where God enlightens our path with the light of truth, the truth of the goodness and evil of our actions. When we seek to follow God’s will, the light of truth shines upon the conscience. This is why we are obliged to follow certain...Continue reading→

Conscience: The Truth Shall Set You Free

On Pentecost the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, stirring them to action. He doesn’t come by some momentary action but continues to manifest himself in our hearts in various ways. One of those ways is his work in our conscience, moving us to choose good and avoid evil. Conscience is a wonderful gift whereby...Continue reading→

Unforgivable Sins Against the Spirit

We are preparing for the feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit. Let’s do so praying that the whole Church—and each one of us—be open to his inspiration. Our Lord’s mention of a sin that will not be forgiven and some find this disturbing: “Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will...Continue reading→

What Actions Objectively Say

We classify an action by its object (its objective essence). When an action’s object is evil—such as murder, the killing of an innocent human being—it is morally evil to do it. A particular choice can also be evil in its subjective dimension (motive or intention) or when circumstances (or accidents) make the choice evil. A...Continue reading→

When is Sin not a Sin?

Not everything unlawful is a sin, as Jesus clearly points out: “Hear and understand: not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth… [as] what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, ...Continue reading→

The Biblical Roots of the Papacy

On The Faith Explained, Cale received an email from listener Jim, who wanted to know more about the biblical roots of the papacy and where the authority of the Pope truly comes from. “Please explain in full detail the biblical justification for the Pope. I can’t seem to find one anywhere. Thanks,” read the email....Continue reading→

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