Conscience: The Truth Shall Set You Free

May 30, 2023May 25, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

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 ... Read more

Unforgivable Sins Against the Spirit

May 24, 2023May 19, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

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. ... Read more

What Actions Objectively Say

May 22, 2023May 18, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

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 ... Read more

Becoming “Martyrs” to the Seven Deadly Sins

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

“There are six things which the LORD hates, seven which are an abomination to him” (Proverbs 6:16). The seven deadly sins (or capital vices) are “works of the flesh”—temptations or ... Read more

Combatting Temptation

May 15, 2023May 11, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

Temptations are wonderful opportunities to manifest our love and deepen our relationship. The way we react to the temptation can and should affirm our love. One way to show our ... Read more

When is Sin not a Sin?

May 4, 2023May 2, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

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… ... Read more

Loss of the Sense of Sin

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

Sin ruptures our relationship with Jesus Christ, the source of the freely given gift of grace and eternal beatitude. Sin is thus the principal obstacle to true happiness, as it ... Read more

Freedom of the Children of God

February 13, 2023February 10, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

Our human dignity consists in being loved as God’s own sons and daughters, free to love in return. As Fr. Fernando Ocáriz relates: Our divine filiation enables our freedom to ... Read more

Biblical Morality: A Story of Love and Mercy

February 6, 2023February 10, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

The Bible is a love story, the story of God’s love for man and of man’s response to that love. Man can embrace God’s love and be happy, or he ... Read more

Ordinary Holiness

January 31, 2023January 30, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

Gaudete et Exsultate is the Pope’s document on God’s call to holiness for each of us. The Pope says: “Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none ... Read more

St. Josemaría and Pope Francis: Holiness for All

January 26, 2023January 24, 2023 Articles, News and Culture

In his famous work, St. Josemaría says: You have the obligation to sanctify yourself. Yes, even you. Who thinks this is the exclusive concern of priests and religious? To everyone, ... Read more

Returning to Gaudete et Exsultate

January 17, 2023January 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

I thought it would be worthwhile to return to Pope Francis’ wonderful Apostolic Exhortation On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World—Gaudete et Exsultate, because this should be the goal ... Read more