Lust and Our Common Good: 4 Observations by St. Thomas Aquinas
Listers, a portion of St. Thomas Aquinas’ brilliance is attributed to his ability to state that which we all already know but struggle to articulate. The question Is lust a sin? seems absurd, but by asking these questions and answering them in thomistic fullness the Angelic Doctor is able to lead us into profound observations. Similar...
12 Little-Known and Seldom Shared Catholic Quotes
“Like apes, we breed, sleep, and die. Yet like God we say, “I am.” We are ontological oxymorons.”
Peter Kreeft
Pre-Cana with St. John Chrysostom: 7 Tips to a Successful Marriage
Listers, next to converting to Catholicism, the second best choice of my life was marrying my husband. Before I converted and before I met my husband, I did not believe that marriage was a sacrament. Not recognizing this great mysterious gift as one of the major sources of grace caused me to think all sorts...
The Character Imprinted on the Soul: 12 More Questions About the Sacraments
"This character remains in the soul even after death; for the honor and glory of those who are saved; for the shame and punishment of those who are lost."
Sacraments of the Dead: 12 Questions on Sacrilege and Grace
"Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony are called Sacraments of the living because those who receive them worthily are already living the life of grace."
What Grace Is Given in the Sacraments? – And 10 Other Questions
"There is a great likeness between the thing used in the outward sign and the grace given in each Sacrament; thus water is used for cleansing; Baptism cleanses the soul; Oil gives strength and light; Confirmation strengthens and enlightens the soul; Bread and wine nourish; the Holy Eucharist nourishes the soul."
11 Basic Questions Over the Sacraments
"A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."
4 Questions that Help Explain “What is a Sacrament?”
The Sacraments of Holy Mother Church are visible signs of invisible grace.
6 Quotes from the Church Fathers on Mourning the Loss of a Child or Loved One
"Recently, a couple members of my extended family lost not one child but two in the span of one year, so I felt like words were not enough. I decided to seek out the wisdom of the Church Fathers, who always know the right thing to say."
Natural Sex: 11 Points on Unity and Life
"Human life is sacred—all men must recognize that fact," Our predecessor Pope John XXIII recalled. "From its very inception it reveals the creating hand of God."
Humanae Vitae: 12 Quotes on On Marital Love and Parenthood
"The marriage of those who have been baptized is, in addition, invested with the dignity of a sacramental sign of grace, for it represents the union of Christ and His Church."
5 Questions About the Eastern Catholic Churches
There are 20 different Eastern Catholic Churches with 16 million members.
