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The Origin of Ash Wednesday.
The liturgical use of ashes was introduced during the Old Testament times. Ashes means mourning, mortality, and penance. For instance,…
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Why you Should Visit the Sick more Often.
One of the most corporal works of mercy we can do is to visit the sick. As we live in…
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The Saint Who Brought Celibacy into Priesthood.
In the first three centuries of Catholic Church history, there was no law prohibiting the ordination of married men, and…
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Here are the Formulas of the Catholic Doctrine.
The two commandments of love 1. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your…
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The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Prayers.
Prayer is our greatest Christian privilege and therefore, it is not optional for anyone who wants to develop a personal…
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Why The Crucifix Is A More Important Symbol Than The Cross
The Crucifix and the Cross are two very different symbols. The Crucifix is a very important icon to the Catholics…
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Who are Jesus’ other “Brethren”? – Mary’s Perpetual Virginity.
Most Protestants claim that Mary bore children other than Jesus. To support their claim, these Protestants refer to the biblical…
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What You Should Know About The Catholics’ Use Of Holy Water
Water is an ancient symbol of life and purity. It is used by many scriptural rituals and analogies (see Ex…
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The Proper Antidote You Need For The Sin Of Envy and Jealousy
We need to accept the fact that each of us is better than anyone else at being ourselves, and we…
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Watch Out For These Seven Most Deadly Sins!
According to Christian tradition, the seven deadly sins are Pride Envy Wrath Slot Greed Glutton Lust. The seven deadly sins…
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How the Sacrament Of Reconciliation is Handed Down to the Catholic Church
Lots of questions have been asked on why Catholics confess their sins to a priest. Before that, we have to…
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Why The Catholic Church Uses Incense
Incense is a resin gotten from certain trees. When burned over charcoal, the incense produces a sweet-smelling aroma, makes the…
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Why You Must Stay Awake During Mass
During Mass, the risen Jesus is present. He comes to walk and talk with us. He opens the Scriptures for…
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Why You Need To Adopt A Saint’s Name During Baptism
Naming a child after a Saint is not new in the Catholic Tradition. If there’s one event that inspires a…
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Here are 7 Saints to Help You Out In Your Daily Financial Needs!
A lot of times we are financially in need. It could be due to an unexpected job loss, lack of…
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Things you need to know about Mary’s Queenship
How beautiful to think that He Who is generated without a mother in Heaven is now born without a father…
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Saint Leander of Seville (Feast Day – February 27)
St. Leander of Seville was a Catholic Bishop of Seville. He was instrumental in effecting the conversion of the Visigothic…
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The Evil of Over Familiarity.
DO NOT open your heart to every man, but discuss your matters with one who is wise and who fears…
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Saint Isabel Of France ( Feast Day – February 26)
Today, February 26, the Church honors Saint Isabelle of France, (1225-1270, also known as Isabel and Isabella), the daughter of…
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Saint Tarasius ( feast day – February 25)
St. Tarasius was subject of the Byzantine Empire during the eighth century. He was raised to the highest honors in…
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An Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
O Mary, Virgin most powerful and Mother of mercy, Queen of Heaven and Refuge of sinners, I consecrate myself to…
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Who are the Doctors of the Church?
There are several definitions of the word “doctor,” but they all go back to the Latin word for “teacher.” But…
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Why the Catholic Church anoints the Sick.
The anointing of the sick just like all sacraments, is one way that the church goes on with the ministry…
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What The Catholic Church says about In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) .
Catholic teaching says that human life begins at the moment of conception, when the egg and sperm unite to form…
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Did Our Lady of Fatima predict the “End Times”?
In 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared to three children near Fatima, Portugal. She entrusted to them three “secrets,” two of…
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Why Catholics Venerate Mary
The veneration and adoration of Mary are as ancient as the church itself. The earliest record of Mary’s veneration likely…
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Some Vital Topics Often Treated In A Catholic Marriage Course
The marriage preparation course held prior to any marriage rites held in the Catholic church highlights the core elements of…
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Why you should not leave Mass after Communion.
It’s not a good thing to leave the Family thanksgiving dinner early because it’s not just about eating good food,…
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How do Saints get Canonized?
When the Catholic Church decides to invoke the intercession of a potential saint whom they consider to be in heaven…
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Can Catholics Receive Communion in Protestant Church?
Let’s say, you are at the wedding of a beloved family member or friend, which is taking place at any…
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