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  WHAT IS THE MASS? by Sr. Marganne Drago, SSJ Sister Marganne Drago begins her weekly video podcast on the Sacred Liturgy with what Saint John Paul would... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2018 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Time for a “Liturgical Examination of Conscience!”

  

  Last week you learned that we would be having a "type" of mini-liturgy course in our parish bulletin spanning a number of weeks - and the course begins today!... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2018 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Should the Church Apologize for Past Use of Corporal Punishment in Catholic...

  Has there been any attempt on Aleteia to address the pain expressed by Catholics who suffered abuse [in the form of corporal punishment] at Catholic schools?... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2018 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Getting Beyond “Almost There”

  As Catholics, we come with simple instructions. Meaning that, with the Gospel and all the Church teachings that we have and rely upon, we are supposed to be abl... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2018 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Introducing LITURGICALLY SPEAKING!

  

  The holidays are over for now and many people may be breathing a sigh of relief as they attempt to return to the ordinary routine of daily living. In the... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2018 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What Does St. John the Evangelist Have to Do with Wine and Snakes?

  

  Generally, John the Evangelist is seen accompanied by an eagle. The eagle, as is well known, is an animal with wide field of vision, which allows it to see for... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Yes, Virginia, There Is a God

  

  Yes, Virginia, There Is a God It is has become a custom for practically every newspaper in America to reprint, during the Christmas season, the marvelous... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How St. Francis Invented the First Nativity Scene

  

  After visiting Bethlehem, Francis wanted to imitate the humble setting of Christ's birth. In 1221, St. Francis had a novel idea. To celebrate the birth of... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Do You Hate Confessing Your Sins to a Priest? Let This Motivate You

  

  Remember, God doesn't gain anything from it. It's you who will benefit! Even if you go to confession regularly, the idea of accusing yourself of all your... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What Does the Word “Advent” Mean?

  It has Latin roots and a double spiritual meaning. In the weeks before Christmas many Christians around the world celebrate a season of preparation called... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Why is Sunday Mass Important, Anyway? The Pope Explains…

  

  In his reflection on the Eucharist during today's general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis insisted again that Mass is a sacred celebration, not a... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Resist “Prayer Shaming” This Thanksgiving

  You wouldn't know this from how the mainstream media has generally chosen to cover it in recent years. Thanksgiving has lost its religious meaning - many... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Bishop Barron: What is Happening at Mass?

  It is an encounter with the real flesh and blood person of Christ Jesus, and it's also a dialogue, a prayer and a play. As many Catholics know, the Second... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Why John Paul and Benedict Say “Start Your Purgatory Today”

  

  Is purgatory a faraway place? Or does it begin here and now? God is a consuming Fire. He alone can refine us like gold, and separate us from the slag and dros... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Why Adoration is More Complete Than Meditation

  If you walk into my parish church on any given Thursday between 5 and 6 p.m. you might be confused. In the dim light of early evening, you will find four to 20... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• An Unexplainable Peace in a Chaotic World

  Catholic Exchange , Oct 11, 2017 by Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV Have you tried to understand the gruesome killing of concert attendees in Las Vegas? So many... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Saint Therese: Herald of the Apocalypse?

  Who could describe as "sweet" the reading of a book that gives an account of the rise of the Anti-Christ, the tribulations that will mark the end times, followe... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• ‘Don’t Judge’ — How to Respond When Your Relativistic Friend Quotes Jesus

  It's fascinating how some people who don't regularly read the Bible are quick to quote one scriptural verse back to Christians: "Don't judge" (Matthew 7:1) ... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Do Recent Catastrophes Signal the End of the World is Near?

  

  by Nicholas Senz | Sep 21, 2017 | Aleteia Well, yes and no ... and still we wait in joyful hope. Four hurricanes formed in the Atlantic within the space of a... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Is the “Sunday Obligation” Unreasonably Harsh?

  As a parent of a spirited three-year-old and a busy one-year-old who loves to show off her prodigious screaming ability, I get it. But despite our parental... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY