Catechesis

Meekness for All Life

If God loves human life into existence, it “must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person” (CCC 2270). This is why “Direct abortion…willed either as an end or a means, is gravely...Continue reading→

You Shall Not Kill

“Blessed are the meek… You shall not kill; and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment” (Matthew 5:5,21). Our Lord, who is meek and humble of heart, teaches us the way to “find rest for our souls” (Matthew 11:29). Meekness helps us avoid harming others by anger and verbal abuse, increasing peace here on this...Continue reading→

Blessed Are the Meek

The third Beatitude is Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5). Faith in God gives us an inner strength and peace to remain faithful in life’s ups and downs even if others are against us: “If God is for us, who is against us?” (Romans 8:31). This is the faith...Continue reading→

Jesus 101: The Existence of Christ and the Real Presence

Cale Clarke recently kicked off Jesus 101, his latest series on The Faith Explained, which takes a deep dive into the historical truth of Christ, the evidence that supports these truths, and how we have come to know the reality about Jesus Christ, the Son of God who became Man. Cale spent the first episode...Continue reading→

Loving the Cross Honors God’s Name

“Mourning” well means taking up our cross to follow Christ, as Pope Francis tells us: “The world tells us exactly the opposite: entertainment, pleasure, diversion and escape make for the good life. The worldly person ignores problems of sickness or sorrow in the family or all around him; he averts his gaze. The world has...Continue reading→

“Angels” by Patrick Madrid

Can angels hear your thoughts? Can you send them to do things? How many angels are there? Show host and expert Catholic apologist Patrick Madrid tackles these questions and more in “Angels”, a brand-new 15-minute audio download that’s only available this summer. Patrick serves as our guide to angels through the saints, Tradition, and Scripture...Continue reading→

The 4 Elements of God’s Plan for Us

“Then Moses again had recourse to the LORD and said, ‘LORD, why have you treated this people badly? And why did you send me? From the time I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has treated this people badly, and you have done nothing to rescue your people.’ The LORD answered Moses: Now you...Continue reading→

Forming the Conscience in Truth and Love

The Church encourages us to seek holiness by following Christ’s Beatitudes. Let’s delve into these Beatitudes in relation to the Commandments. Blessed the Poor in Spirit (Commandment 10) The first Beatitude—“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3) recalls the 10th Commandment: “Don’t covet your neighbor’s goods.” This...Continue reading→

Happiness vs. Pleasure – Needs vs. Wants

Jesus began his enlightening Sermon of the Mount with: “Blessed [or Happy] the person who…” This great Sermon, and all his teachings, is really about being happy. It is particularly attractive because this is something we all seek… we all want to be happy. So if Christian morality and holiness are about being happy and...Continue reading→

Love Transforms Rules into Beatitudes

A well-formed conscience enables us to discern God’s will and build up relationships of love for him and for his family on earth, the Church. It is not just about avoiding sin, keeping ourselves unstained, but about showing our love for God in deeds, in everything we do and say. On Mount Horeb God gave...Continue reading→

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