Catechism of the Catholic Church

There’s always a sense of shock when someone close to us dies. The deeper our love, the more overwhelming our sorrow. That’s especially so when that death was sudden and unexpected. Most of us experience that type of loss at some point in…

Do you sometimes wonder if you’re praying correctly? Quite often, we do this after we pray for something and receive no response. It can also happen when God simply says “no.” We worry that we used the wrong words or haven’t prayed long…

In August 2018 the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith announced Pope Francis’ approved revision to the Catechism of the Catholic Church with regard to paragraph 2267 on the use of the death penalty. This revision declares that “the…

Discouraged by evil and sin? Take heart! Our Catholic faith helps us understand the spiritual battle between God and evil. We’ve all been victims of evil in varying sinful degrees. That’s why the Gospel is called Good News. The Catechism of…

Part of the richness of our Catholic sacramental life is its tangibility — its appeal to our senses. Natural elements like water and fire are used in our sacraments to remind us of holy intangibles. Yet these symbols aren’t things that…

The Vatican announced on Thursday that Pope Francis has revised the Catechism of the Catholic Church's teaching about capital punishment. Paragraph 2267 used to say:  Assuming that the guilty party's identity and responsibility have been…

Upon witnessing the Baptism of my first grandchild, I once again heard the threefold description in our call to holiness. After the Baptism comes the anointing with sacred chrism oil, wherein the priest or deacon prays these words:  As…

Two celebrity suicides. News this week that it's a growing problem in the United States. What does the Church say about the salvation of those who take their own lives? What resources are available for prevention and awareness? What can we…