Love Forgives
Articles, Catechesis
Blessed are the Merciful… and Peacemakers. Learning to forgive is key to happiness and holiness in relationships because it is key to peace. We best learn this very Christian ... Read more
Honoring Our Merciful Father
Articles, Catechesis
We honor our parents not because they give us what we want but because they represent our merciful God who gives us his loving and life-giving Spirit: What father ... Read more
Suffering for Truth and Justice (Commandment 8)
Articles, Catechesis
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:10). Pope Francis notes: Unless we wish to sink into an obscure ... Read more
Love Rejoices with Others
Articles, Catechesis
In his famous discourse on love, St. Paul says that love “does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right” (1 Corinthians 13:6). Pope Francis comments on this: ... Read more
Family Peace and Punishment
Articles, Catechesis
Pope Francis reminds us that true love—essential for peace—“is not irritable” or easily provoked. refers to a violent reaction within, a hidden irritation that sets ... Read more
Love Excuses and Presumes Goodwill
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
Blessed are the Merciful… and Peacemakers. How can you make peace in the world (or in the family, workplace, nation, etc.) if we are not merciful, especially if we ... Read more
May, Month of Mary
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
During the month of May, which the Church dedicates to Mary, if we look around the world, we see many people sharing their love for Mary by going to ... Read more
The Universal Destination of Creation and the Common Good
Articles, Family and Kids
The Common Good is the good of the whole human family. When a couple marries, the individual spouses no longer seek each one’s individual good independent of the other ... Read more
Blessed the Peacemaker (Commandment 7)
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God (Matthew 5:9). Peacemakers love peace, working to heal discord between people and to reconcile sinners estranged from ... Read more
Marital Lies and Mortal Sins
Articles, Family and Kids
Married persons also need a pure heart to avoid sins against the sixth beatitude, by using marital relations in a disordered way by putting limits or conditions on their ... Read more
Marital Love and Fidelity
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
Purity of heart is essential for a relationship with God, especially since the pure union of a man and woman in a lifelong marriage reflects God’s image and likeness ... Read more
Extramarital Lies
Articles, Catechesis
NOTE: This article features some sensitive topics that may not be suitable for younger readers. Please use discretion. Often young people challenge the Church: “Why must we wait until ... Read more