Catholic Letters
The graces of perfection The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are granted to us through sanctifying grace. In this prayer, which is part of the famous Novena to the Holy Ghost recited every …
The Manifestation of Sanctifying Grace The Catholic Church recognizes seven gifts of the Holy Spirit; a listing of these gifts is found in Isaiah 11:2-3. (Saint Paul writes of “manifestations of the …
The Sacrament of Confession Confession is one of the least understood of the sacraments of the Catholic Church. In reconciling us to God, it is a great source of grace, and Catholics are …
It’s More Often Than You Might Think Most people think that they can receive Holy Communion only once per day. And many people assume that, in order to receive Communion, they must …
Question: Why Must Roman Catholics Go to Mass Every Sunday? The Catholic Church tells us that we have an obligation to go to Mass every Sunday. It is an obligation that …
And What It Can Teach Us About the Christian Life What does it mean to be a saint? Looking back at the late 20th century, many people, if asked to name …
I noticed in reference to the Sign of the Cross, you state a “mistake” many children make is touching the right shoulder before the left. Is that not the way it …
A Novena to Saint Anthony to Find a Lost Article A novena is a series of prayers that are said for nine straight days, usually as a prayer of petition …
“You’re only 3 seconds away from discovering jealously guarded prayer secrets, hidden from you… until now Praying for a financial miracle is one of the many ways you can go about seeking a …
Prayer is one of the primary aspects that hold a marriage and family together. Many traditions surround Catholic prayer. Asking for God’s blessing is just one of the ways you …