Why Do Catholics Do That?

We should first call to mind the importance of the Mass. Each Sunday, and Holy days of obligation, we gather together as a Church with… Read More »Is missing Sunday Mass a mortal Sin?

For Catholics, the Pope is considered the spiritual successor to the Apostle Peter. He is the Supreme Pastor of the Catholic Church, God’s steward ordained… Read More »Have a Pope?

Jesus said that he was the Light of the World and that He came to shine a light for a dark and sin-filled world. His… Read More »Light Candles

My first thought is that we want to keep the Word of Christ with us in all of our body and soul.  You know We… Read More »Cross their Forehead, Lips and Heart at the Gospel

Can you picture what it feels like to hold a fresh piece of laundry after it has been washed and dried? You take it, smell… Read More »Go to Confession?

One of the most beautiful things about the Catholic Church is the use of symbols to communicate meaning. Fire, one of the most frequently used… Read More »Light the Easter Fire?

Colors in the Catholic Faith are a significant symbolism.  Throughout our Catholic Faith tradition there are many colors associated to different Liturgical seasons of the… Read More »Why do Catholic Cardinals wear Red?

It is clear that from the earliest times a kiss was not only a token of love, but also under certain circumstances a symbol of… Read More »Why do Priests kiss the Altar at Mass?

The Flight into Egypt, a well-known story about Jesus, Mary and Joseph, is one of the listed Seven Sorrows of Mary It happened that some… Read More »The Flight Into Egypt

THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI The Mother of God knew by supernatural enlightenment that on the night of the Nativity an angel had been sent… Read More »The Epiphany

Advent (ad-venio in Latin or “to come to”) is a time of waiting, expectation, and preparation for the birth of Jesus the Christ, the world’s… Read More »Light 4 or 5 candles during the Advent Season