Always Follow a Conscience Enlightened by Truth
Articles, Catechesis
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 ... Read more
Conscience: The Truth Shall Set You Free
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 ... Read more
Unforgivable Sins Against the Spirit
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 ... Read more
What Actions Objectively Say
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 ... Read more
Becoming “Martyrs” to the Seven Deadly Sins
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 ... Read more
Combatting Temptation
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 ... Read more
When is Sin not a Sin?
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 ... Read more
Loss of the Sense of Sin
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 ... Read more
Freedom of the Children of God
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 ... Read more
Biblical Morality: A Story of Love and Mercy
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 ... Read more
St. Josemaría and Pope Francis: Holiness for All
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 ... Read more
Returning to Gaudete et Exsultate
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 ... Read more