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
The Assumption of Our Lady
Articles, Catechesis
August 15 marks one of the most important Marian feast day of the year: The Assumption. This day commemorates when Mary was assumed into Heaven, body and soul. In ... Read more
Blessed are the Grateful
Articles, Catechesis
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 ... Read more
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
Is it Alright to Wear a Rosary?
Articles, Catechesis
We’ve all probably seen someone wearing a rosary around their neck at some point in our lives. Is it disrespectful or inappropriate? Is it a form of mockery or ... Read more
How to Make a Better Confession
Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show
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 ... Read more
How Do We Know the Soul is Immortal?
Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show
On The Patrick Madrid Show, Steve called in to ask Patrick about the immortality of the soul, the mortality of the body, and how Catholics can reconcile heaven and ... 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
How Do I Love the Sinner but Hate the Sin?
Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show
Many people scorn Catholics because they believe the Church teaches us to hate people for their sins and cast judgment when it is not our place. But that could ... Read more
Does God Condone Violence in the Old Testament?
Articles, Catechesis, The Faith Explained
Is God a proponent of violence? Does He condone the rampant fighting and killing seen in the Old Testament? Does He encourage it? How come God seems so different ... 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