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The Face of Mercy to Those in Misery Part #3

Our Holy Father, in his Apostolic Letter “Mercy and Misery” shows us how to take the graces of the Jubilee Year and carry them into the future. This series of four articles is looking at how building bridges of mercy, found in the Pope’s Letter, help us to reach out to 21st Century Man.... (www.catholic365.com)

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As Catholics, like it or not, we live in an “interesting time”. The Church is as close to schism as it has been in nearly 1,000 years. Rifts exist between conservative and liberal theologians. Even within conservative ranks division exists between the Traditionalists (such as myself), the Radical Tr... (www.catholic365.com)

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God-focus and Trust

In a teaching given to sixteen thousand people on the virtue of trust (October 23, 2002), Pope John Paul II showed how in any expression of trust in God there is an implied derivative effect; it’s vetted in the cry of David in Psalm 86:11.... (www.catholic365.com)

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How Christ's Crucifixion Saves Us

We say Christ died on the cross to save us, but how exactly does it do that? Along the years, many models were put forward by scholars and Church Fathers so there is no one single theory on how it does this.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Earlier I wrote a reflection entitled; “The Attraction to Deadly Sin”. I covered some various sections from the CCC and assorted personal thoughts relating to sin. However, this addition to or relative thinking may be a little more personal and certainly may touch on the very presence of the Holy ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Aquinas vs. Dawkins: The 5 Five Proofs of God's Existence

Thomas Aquinas` famous five proofs for the existence of God are among the most heavily debated and woefully misunderstood philosophical concepts in our modern age. In recent decades, they have formed a consistent basis for countless non-sequiturs and straw-man arguments against Christianity... (www.catholic365.com)

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Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God, your functional savior.

The reference of the first two commandments in the gospel above together are “worth more than any burnt offering or sacrifice”.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Prayer of Lazarus

It is the moment after sleep. Dim light. The smells of damp stone and earth.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Conclave- Robert Harris’ Novel of Power and Intrigue in the Vatican

Conclave is the best of Robert Harris' novels, high praise because Harris is an excellent writer of historical fiction. Each of his books reveals the writer's journalistic background: Rich in detail and imagery, Harris' extensive research for each story is evident. Conclave is all of that but much m... (www.catholic365.com)

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Paul's discourse on marriage: More relevant now than ever

I really like Saint Paul. I would even go so far as to say that I rank him alongside Teresa of Avila in terms of historical figures I'd like to be when I grow up. I admire Paul’s courage, his confidence, and his spiritual maturity.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Attraction to Deadly Sin

What is Sin? Webster says; “the breaking of religious law or a moral principle, especially through a willful act.... (www.catholic365.com)

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What's In a Fiat?

As a frequent listener to the EWTN radio program, Women of Grace, I hear the host, Johnnette Benkovic, use the word “fiat” quite often. Not fully comprehending its meaning, I was puzzled by the phrase. In my experience, Fiat has always evoked the image of a sporty little car we may see zipping aroun... (www.catholic365.com)

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Some people choose to be wrong just to prove they were always right...

The excerpts from the first reading in Jeremiah sound more like the political commentary you now hear on CNN or Fox News about the unrest in our country -- complete with stiffened necks, turned backs and walking with hardness in their hearts. “This is a nation that does not listen to the voice of th... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Power of Confession

The season of Lent is a great time to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation (or to use the phrase we grew up with: go to Confession). There is something incredibly powerful in this sacrament, when we audibly speak our failings to the priest, and then, through the power of Christ, the priest offers... (www.catholic365.com)

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Godliness and Trust

A person who trusts God is a person who can be trusted. Why? Because trust gives birth to trustworthiness. Think of an unreliable person to whom you would never loan a large sum of money. Is that person really a godly person? Can you regard an untrustworthy person as one who reflects God’s godliness... (www.catholic365.com)

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We are a Eucharistic people

I have been reading Saint John Paul the Great’s encyclical, Ecclesia De Eucharistia, and it is a thing of beauty. I wanted to reflect on some of what is said as I pondered what he wrote.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Euthanasia; What's Next?

This might be the most challenging reflection I have attempted to write about and certainly the most provocative piece of current-day discussions posed by many in the field of medicine, church, families of dying loved ones, and those who are the recipients of end-of-life decisions.... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Meaningful Gift – Pope Francis: The Complete Encyclicals, Bulls, and Apostolic Exhortations (A Book Review)

Are you looking for a meaningful gift for someone for confirmation or Easter? Or perhaps just the right gift to give to a family member, friend, or acquaintance for any occasion, such as an upcoming high school or college graduation, or even Mothers’ Day or Fathers’ Day?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Obedience to God's will is the secret of spiritual knowledge and insight. It is not willingness to know, but willingness to DO (obey) God's will that brings certainty.

These readings from Mass speak of the value of obedience to the norms and laws given by Yahweh: those who keep these laws and teach others to obey these laws will be greatly rewarded.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Three Loaves at Midnight: Three Sacraments of Initiation, Easter Vigil

Most of the children that live in the Father's house are given a loaf with flowing water at birth, another loaf that is the very Father's Son Himself when they have age of reason, and then, at some point soon after that, a loaf with seven wonderful nutrients. After that third loaf, the child has eat... (www.catholic365.com)

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