Marcos Lopez

Marcos Lopez lives in Tampa Florida and attends the University of South Florida. His Catholic education and his zeal for the faith are a core part of his life, and he writes so that others can enjoy Christ's love in a world where it is so desperately needed.


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Latest Articles By Marcos Lopez
Modern Martyrdom
Modern Martyrdom
On October 19th, the Church celebrated Saints John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions, but they are commonly called the North American Martyrs. They were Jesuit missionaries from France who had come to North America to convert the natives, and they came knowing full well they would be in constant danger.
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The Importance of Tradition in the Liturgy: Latin
The Importance of Tradition in the Liturgy: Latin
In continuing my series of articles on traditions in the Mass, my next topic is arguably the most important and most iconic tradition of the Roman Rite. Latin, up until the Second Vatican Council, was almost the sole language used in the Roman Rite of the Mass.
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The Importance of Tradition in the Liturgy: Ad Orientam
The Importance of Tradition in the Liturgy: Ad Orientam
A few weeks back, His Eminence Robert Cardinal Sarah gave an address in London that focused on the importance of tradition to the Mass. He talked about various topics including sacred music, the place of the vernacular, and the special place of Latin in the liturgy. However, the point that stuck out most was his call for more ad orientam worship in Catholic churches around the world.
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Moral Relativism: Objectively Wrong
Moral Relativism: Objectively Wrong
The idea that morality, or right and wrong, is subjective has pervaded our culture. This notion that there is no universal truth has quite handily brushed aside the previously established Catholic teaching. Lead by a generation that lets its passions and emotions make its decisions, the world has embraced moral relativism.
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Making the Daily Divine: The Divine Office Explained
Making the Daily Divine: The Divine Office Explained
When Catholics are asked what they struggle with most, the answer is often prayer. Prayer is an especially difficult practice for us to keep because it is often understated and easy to forget about in the bustle of our everyday lives. We often forget to pray before meals, and we most certainly forget to pray throughout the day.
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