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Unpacking Confirmation, Baptism, and the Birth of the Church

Unpacking Confirmation, Baptism, and the Birth ...

Nicholas LaBanca

There are only a handful of birthdays that we celebrate in the liturgical life of the Church. The first, of course, is the Nativity of our Lord. But then we...

Unpacking Confirmation, Baptism, and the Birth ...

Nicholas LaBanca

There are only a handful of birthdays that we celebrate in the liturgical life of the Church. The first, of course, is the Nativity of our Lord. But then we...

A New Covenant and the Coming of the Holy Spirit

A New Covenant and the Coming of the Holy Spirit

Chris Mueller

Did you know the feast of Pentecost predates the coming of the Holy Spirit? It’s true. The disciples were gathered to celebrate a Jewish feast. In the Old Covenant, God...

A New Covenant and the Coming of the Holy Spirit

Chris Mueller

Did you know the feast of Pentecost predates the coming of the Holy Spirit? It’s true. The disciples were gathered to celebrate a Jewish feast. In the Old Covenant, God...

Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost are Equal in Importance

Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost are Equal in I...

Chris Mueller

We all know Christmas and Easter. One marks Christ’s birth, the other marks his resurrection. A lot of celebration and festivities accompany each of these feasts. That is a good...

Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost are Equal in I...

Chris Mueller

We all know Christmas and Easter. One marks Christ’s birth, the other marks his resurrection. A lot of celebration and festivities accompany each of these feasts. That is a good...

A New Feast: Mary, Mother of the Church

A New Feast: Mary, Mother of the Church

Nicholas LaBanca

As Catholic Christians, we have a lot of love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. We have this love for her because our Lord Jesus loved her so much. He loved...

A New Feast: Mary, Mother of the Church

Nicholas LaBanca

As Catholic Christians, we have a lot of love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. We have this love for her because our Lord Jesus loved her so much. He loved...

The Reality and Mercy of Hell

The Reality and Mercy of Hell

Dr. Andrew Swafford

Over the years, I have found that many believing Catholics struggle with the reality of hell. First, we should be clear about what the Church teaches: Hell is real and...

The Reality and Mercy of Hell

Dr. Andrew Swafford

Over the years, I have found that many believing Catholics struggle with the reality of hell. First, we should be clear about what the Church teaches: Hell is real and...

Do You Believe the Words Jesus Spoke Before His Ascension?

Do You Believe the Words Jesus Spoke Before His...

Chris Mueller

Do we believe Jesus’ words? I think most practicing Catholics would say “yes, of course we do.” Then they may cite Jesus’ words to Peter in Matthew 16:18: “And I...

Do You Believe the Words Jesus Spoke Before His...

Chris Mueller

Do we believe Jesus’ words? I think most practicing Catholics would say “yes, of course we do.” Then they may cite Jesus’ words to Peter in Matthew 16:18: “And I...