by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 2, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
Piety toward our country is the virtue of patriotism. The virtue of piety means rendering due respect and service to God. Piety toward our country is patriotism: respecting the merits and goodness of our nation and doing due service to it. Patriotism and duty have...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 29, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. When Jesus saw their...
by Stephanie Barker | Jun 27, 2024 | Church, Health, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Importance of Healing: Healing holds a pivotal role within the Catholic Church. Healing serves not only as an example of hope, but also restoration for the faithful. It is a sacred journey of physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal. Healing is guided by the...
by Stephanie Barker | May 31, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Blessing of Suffering: Suffering is a silent companion, but could it be a blessing? Suffering is woven into the fabric of our faith, thus it quietly shapes our journey towards redemption. From the anguish of Christ’s crucifixion to the trials of saints and...
by Tara Brooke | May 1, 2024 | Church, Health, Prayer, Spirituality, Teachings
What is Anointing of the Sick: Why is anointing of the sick so important? In times of illness and suffering, we often find ourselves searching for solace and strength to endure. It is during these moments of vulnerability that the sacrament of Anointing the Sick...
