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
Examining Church Teaching on Liturgical Music
Articles, Catechesis
“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, ... Read more
Vatican releases new norms on alleged supernatural phenomena
Articles, Catechesis
Note: This article was originally published by The Vatican news at VaticanNews.va. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith releases a document detailing new norms regarding cases of ... Read more
I Want Jesus
Articles, Catechesis
It seems Mass with my almost two-year-old has me spending the majority of the time in the back of church. I find myself allowing her to exercise some of ... Read more
Should You Receive Jesus Under Both Species?
Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show
A listener wrote to The Patrick Madrid Show to ask about receiving communion under both species. “I can’t fight the feeling that I should be receiving communion both by ... Read more
Why do you go to Mass?
Articles, Catechesis
Why do you go to Mass? Maybe I’m the first person to ask you that question. Have you ever really thought about it? If you go to Mass every ... Read more
Never Too Far Gone: Returning to Confession
Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show
What is the limit on God’s mercy? How far gone must one be before God is no longer open to welcoming that person back into the fold? Trick questions: ... 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
What is the difference between Actual and Sanctifying Grace?
Articles, Catechesis
Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show listener Patrick called in to ask host Patrick what the difference is between Sanctifying Grace and regular grace, and how we can receive ... Read more
What Do Catholics Believe About the Rapture?
Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show
“Rapture” is the term often used by Christian denominations to describe one of the last phases of human existence in which the believers of a particular creed will be ... Read more
Does God hear our prayers if we aren’t in the state of grace?
Articles, Catechesis, Father Simon Says
“Mortal sin destroys charity in the heart of man by a grave violation of God’s law; it turns man away from God, who is his ultimate end and his ... Read more
“I left the Catholic Church. What will happen to me?”
Articles, Catechesis, Father Simon Says
Does God care if you leave His Church for a Protestant denomination? What will happen to those who abandon the Eucharist and follow a community instead of the truth? ... Read more