Religion News Service (RNS) Fifty years ago, sociologist Robert Bellah wrote an influential essay claiming that the United States possessed a civil religion drawing on Christianity but distinct from any … Continued
Homeowners can go to Tesla for a new roof, not just a new car Peter Vogel Elon Musk is at it again, or, should we say, at it still. One … Continued
Many faithful are rediscovering the traditional walking pilgrimage on some truly outstanding routes. Many were almost forgotten. One outstanding shrine is in the Julian Alps—mountains named after Julius Caesar, who … Continued
Question: Why do Catholics believe Mary had no other children? Nowhere in Scripture does it say that Mary had other children. Scripture speaks of Jesus as “the son of Mary” … Continued
Pastoral Letter on Catholic Schools This pastoral letter on Catholic schools was written by the Catholic Bishops of British Columbia. I. THE MISSION OF THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL As the Church … Continued
Question: Christians all love and serve the same God. Does it really matter if we don’t all agree on our beliefs? My wife and I were expecting our fourth … Continued
Tuomas Nyyssola originally baptized a Lutheran on feast of St. Lucy Tuomas Nyyssola, a seminarian studying for the Diocese of Helsinki, Finland, in Rome, tells his conversion story and discusses … Continued
Q: The Real Presence: Why do Catholics believe that Jesus is “truly present” in the Eucharist? PART 2 My last column finished with a quote regarding the belief in … Continued
Q: Why do Catholics believe that Jesus is “truly present” in the Eucharist? (PART 1) This objection to the Catholic Church’s teaching on Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist … Continued
Q: Why do Catholics believe in Sacred Tradition? Doesn’t Jesus condemn “tradition” in the Bible? This question is profoundly important and really gets to the heart of the differences … Continued