Spiritual Jesus’ very first words in the Gospel of John are a question
The words seem simple enough, but the Lord’s question is meant to go to the heart of our heart. Jesus’ question is…
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Spiritual What is a sanctuary lamp in a Catholic church?
A sanctuary lamp in a Catholic church signals the presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist in the tabernacle.
Spiritual St. Thérèse gave me the secret to love, even if it seems like a loophole
How do we, as human beings with a finite capacity to love, love the One who has an infinite capacity to love?
Spiritual Why do I have to fast one hour before Mass?
The discipline of fasting before Mass highlights our need to be hungry for the Eucharistic bread we eat.
Spiritual Pray this prayer when using holy water to bless yourself
A short prayer taken directly from Psalm 51 perfectly summarizes the symbolism found in using holy water.
Spiritual How to bless your home with Epiphany chalk
It is a powerful blessing that lasts the whole year. Each year around the feast of the Epiphany many parishes throughout the…
Church Liturgy is an epiphany
The Mass is the mystery of the Epiphany. Note these 7 ways that at each Mass, we are living the experience of…
Spiritual Epiphany water is a powerful weapon against Satan
The Roman Ritual provides a strong blessing of Epiphany water that casts out all evil spirits.
Spiritual 3 Different names for the sacrament of Baptism
The sacrament of Baptism can be called at least three different names that each reveal a specific spiritual dimension.
Spiritual The “15-second” prayer that the Vatican suggests for blessing irregular couples
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith gave this Thursday, January 4, an example of a “simple prayer” that would be…