Catholic Teachings

A few weeks ago, a homily by Fr. Mark Beard showed up unexpectedly in my YouTube feed. I clicked out of curiosity, but stayed because he spoke the Truth with conviction and love: The way Fr. Mark Beard proclaimed who Jesus really is deeply resonated with me. He didn’t water anything down. One moment that…

Recently while sitting at a red light I glanced up and saw something that stopped my racing thoughts completely: a simple white sticker in the rear window of the car ahead of me. In plain black letters, it read: Psalm 23. That’s all. No elaborate explanation. No flashy graphics. Just those two words: Psalm 23.…

During Mass on the Feast of the Ascension, I found myself gazing up at the crucifix hanging behind the altar: As I reflected on Christ’s five wounds, something powerful happened. I could vividly see in my mind the nail being hammered into Jesus’s hand. Then I noticed how the wooden beams formed lines like prison…

With the passing of Pope Francis, many people are wondering how a new pope is chosen. When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church begins the sacred process of choosing a new pope through a papal conclave. Unlike political elections, this solemn event is deeply spiritual and steeped in tradition, reminding us that the…

Thinking about what to give up for lent this year? As we approach the season of Lent, many Catholics begin to reflect on how they can prepare their hearts for the Paschal mystery—the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ. Traditionally, Lent is a time of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. The 40 days leading up to…

What is the Catholic social teaching on racial injustice? Racial injustice contradicts human dignity, a core tenet of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Every person, created in God’s image, deserves respect and love. Yet, throughout history, racism has marred societies, oppressing individuals and communities. The Church calls Catholics to address racial injustice with courage and faith,…

This month, two significant feast days stand out in the Catholic calendar: All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. These two days are dedicated to commemorating the dead, but they serve distinct purposes and reflect different theological teachings of the Church. Both All Saints’ Day (November 1st) and All Souls’ Day (November 2nd) remind us…

In the Catholic tradition, meditation on the Four Last Things—death, judgment, heaven, and hell—has long been regarded as a vital spiritual practice. Rooted in Sacred Scripture and Church teaching, this reflection serves as a means of aligning one’s life more closely with the truths of the faith, preparing the soul for eternity, and fostering a…

Baptism in the Catholic Church is far more than a symbolic washing—it is a transformative sacrament that unites the individual with Christ and imparts spiritual gifts essential for Christian life. Through baptism, a person is not only cleansed from original sin but also consecrated as a priest, prophet, and king, sharing in the very mission…