It’s a scene you hopefully know well: At the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, Jesus has St. John the Baptist baptize him, after which the Holy Spirit comes down on Jesus like a dove and the Father’s voice is heard. (cf. Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3) Which may...
Two weeks ago, I had the great good pleasure of presiding at the wedding of my niece, Bryna. She has been, all her life, a lovely girl, full of joy and good cheer—and eager to give herself in service to others. Her husband, Nelson, is also a fine person,...
Corpus Christi is a special feast each year to especially commemorate the dogma of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Since the Eucharist is Christ himself, the Eucharist is at the center of our Christian faith! Which is why it’s unfortunate there are so many misconceptions about...
The Trinity is arguably the most important doctrine of the Church, since it deals with the very nature of God. And it is also very often misunderstood! Here are five of the most common misconceptions: Myth 1: The Trinity didn’t exist in the Old Testament Truth: Actually, God has...
The Holy Spirit is probably the most misunderstood of the three persons of the Trinity. Don’t believe any of these myths, and help spread the truth! Myth 1: The Holy Spirit is a “force” Truth: The Holy Spirit is actually a person, just like the Father and the Son....
One of the most intriguing things about the Fatima apparitions of 1917 is the mysterious Third Secret. And one of the most trust-worthy guides to understanding it correctly is Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (who later became Pope Benedict XVI). But first, for those who don’t know: On July 13, 1917...
