Catechesis

The Field Hospital for our Mortal Wounds

Reconciliation is a wonderful sacrament of God’s mercy that restores a relationship killed by sin. It is a “moment of intense prayer,” “source of true interior peace,” and a way “to touch the grandeur of God’s mercy” (Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus, 17): God’s forgiveness knows no bounds. In the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,...Continue reading→

How to Make a Better Confession

On a segment of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick received an email from an anonymous listener who wrote in asking about confession: Patrick, would you recommend any confession supplements for making a good and thorough confession? Also, would you recommend any prayers before examining your conscience or before confession? Can you offer an examination that...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→

Pope Leo Invites Catholics to Prayerfully Revisit the Documents of The Second Vatican Council

Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s Wednesday General Audience from January 7, where the Holy Father framed the beginning of the new year as the start of a renewed journey for Catholics throughout the world. The Pope directed the Church’s attention back to a defining moment of...Continue reading→

The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God

Eight days after the celebration of the birth of the Son of God, we celebrate a feast in honor of the one who made that birth possible—Mary, the Mother of God. For several of the Church’s first centuries of existence, that title was a source of controversy. Some said that because God is immortal and...Continue reading→

2026 Holy Days of Obligation and Solemnities

While some feast days and holidays don’t change their dates year to year, the Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic Church often rotates depending on the dates of other events. So, to help you keep track of the changes coming next year, we’ve compiled this list of Holy Days of Obligation, Liturgical Seasons, solemnities, and special...Continue reading→

Blessed are the Grateful

Gratitude is a real blessing. It acknowledges that the good we have received is not earned by our works, but is a free gift from the giver. We ought to thank God for the gift of life—we didn’t do anything to be born—the gift of our family and friends, teachers, and others who have had...Continue reading→

Pope Leo XIV Issues Apostolic Letter: “In Unitate Fidei”

As the Church prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming trip to Türkiye, the Holy Father has released a new Apostolic Letter, In unitate fidei, to mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. Published on the Solemnity of Christ the King, the document offers the faithful a fresh invitation to renew their love...Continue reading→

Christ the King: a Kingly Anointing

The Feast of Christ the King is the culmination of the Liturgical Year, reminding us of Christ and his authority, which “is not of this world” (John 18:36). It is an authority that he shares with all Christians, making “us a line of kings, priests to serve his God and Father” (Revelation 1:6). With the...Continue reading→

Pope Leo Reflects on the Church as God’s Living Construction Site

Celebrating Mass for the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Pope Leo XIV spoke of the Church as a living construction site, where faith is shaped through humility, patience, and trust in Christ. He urged believers to resist the pressures of the world that demand instant success and to instead embrace the slow...Continue reading→

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