Articles in 'Opinion'
Eucharistic Adoration ~ In the Presence of Jesus
Eucharistic Adoration ~ In the Presence of Jesus
By Viki Doyle Heagy
Not long ago I was having a bad day. My husband had been in the hospital for two weeks. I was worried, exhausted and felt lost. The hour long drive in heavy traffic and congestion day after day was wearing on my nerves. On the way home from the hospital that day, I decided to stop at a church along the way.
Read More...
Hurry Up And WAIT!
Hurry Up And WAIT!
By Linda Delia
In a world that moves at lightning speed, true listening—not just hearing—has become a rare and powerful gift. A simple shift in perspective taught me that behind every face is a story we may not see, and often the smallest act of listening can open the door to compassion. When we slow down, silence distractions, and listen with the ears of our hearts, we create sacred spaces for healing, understa
Read More...
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VIII: The Role of Women in the Church
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VIII: The Role of Women in the Church
By Cynthia Trainque
One of the things I love about the Catholic Church is that she is a loving mother, always nurturing her children. I am quite active in the Church, working on my Master’s in Ministry for the Laity. What will this allow me to do? Many things: pastoral associate/minister, college/high school chaplain, hospital/prison chaplain (with additional studies
Read More...
St. Agnes - Joyful Bride of Christ
St. Agnes - Joyful Bride of Christ
By Starla Hester
St. Agnes is the patron saint of young girls, rape victims, virgins, engaged couples, and chastity. Although she did not live long on earth, she is one of the most well-known and famous martyrs in Rome. Her life is inspiring to those who seek purity, or who wish to feel clean again after being raped.
Read More...
The Love Connection
The Love Connection
By Linda Delia
From the beginning of time, the idea of relationships played an important part in our human existence. One of the first acts of God was to create a companion for Adam. Why do you think that was? Scripture answers this question in Genesis 2:18 where God stated "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner."
Read More...
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VII: The Bible is Catholic
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VII: The Bible is Catholic
By Cynthia Trainque
Try explaining to many of our Fundamentalist brethren about almost any tenet of the Catholic faith and you’re likely to hear in response, “Chapter and verse, please”. In other words, of course, they want to know exactly where that teaching is found in the Bible because they adhere to what is spelled out and therefore only such teachings are retained by them.
Read More...
Three insights the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts give us
Three insights the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts give us
By Elizabeth Hoyle
The apparitions of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary are arguably two of the most important theological developments in the past 400 years. The apparitions of the Sacred Heart are indelibly tied to the image of Divine Mercy. The Immaculate Heart of Mary was a major part of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.
Read More...
St. Paul is Praying for You
St. Paul is Praying for You
By Nicholas Modelski
First off, I admit I know less about the background to specific epistles than I probably should, so I flipped to the handy introduction page on the USCCB's online Bible.
Read More...
Remembering My Days as an Altar "Boy *
Remembering My Days as an Altar "Boy *
By Larry Peterson
The other day I found an old picture of my grade school days. It was of the entire church, packed with all the kids from the school and parishioners. It was taken from the church balcony and I did not even remember having it. What the occasion was I do not know. But it did trigger my memory function and here are a few that grabbed hold of me.
Read More...
Gathered In A Sacred Place
Gathered In A Sacred Place
By Linda Delia
Around this old table, life has unfolded through laughter, tears, homework, celebrations, and quiet conversations. Each seat has held stories, memories, and blessings that continue to shape the heart of our home. Gathering here reminds us that ordinary spaces can become sacred when we choose to be present, listen, and love.
Read More...
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VI: The Sacraments of Service
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VI: The Sacraments of Service
By Cynthia Trainque
In my last article we looked at five of the seven sacraments of the Church. This week I shall explain about the two great sacraments of ministry: Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony.
Read More...
Thy Will Be Done
Thy Will Be Done
By Linda Delia
The Church recently celebrated the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, the mother of Christ. It focuses on her "yes", her trust, and her faithfulness. I was stuck on the words, Thy will be done.
Read More...
Finding Purpose and Setting the World on Fire...
Finding Purpose and Setting the World on Fire...
By Carlos Espinosa
St. Catherine of Siena once said, "If you are who God meant you to be, you will set the world on fire." For many of us, trying to figure out who we are meant to be can take a lifetime; a lifelong search for purpose.
Read More...
Only Love brings Peace
Only Love brings Peace
By George Calleja
Only love brings peace. Only love between each person, through loving each neighbour, is the way to bring peace to the world.
Read More...
The New Berlin Wall
The New Berlin Wall
By Josef Bordat
Berlin is facing its most serious threat since the rise of the Berlin Wall in 1961: the division of society by an invisible wall built with the bricks of "religious fundamentalism" and "cultural segregation." That is, by the existence of an Islamic parallel society, run by its own rules and manners.
Read More...
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part V: The Sacraments of Initiation and the Sacraments of Healing
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part V: The Sacraments of Initiation and the Sacraments of Healing
By Cynthia Trainque
Seven sacraments—seven great gifts of love from God to his Holy Church. Anyone aged 50 and over can easily recall from their Baltimore Catechism: “A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to impart grace”.
Read More...
Soldiers for Christ Leave No Soul Behind
Soldiers for Christ Leave No Soul Behind
By Birgit Jones
Military discipline, that which aids soldiers in protecting their country, demands a dogged dedication to developing their strength in the service of others.
Read More...


Next >>

Trending
A Prayer Before Work
A Prayer Before Work
By Pam Spano
The Strange Religious Meaning of Flies
The Strange Religious Meaning of Flies
By Gary Sullivan
Spiritual Warfare: A Perimeter Prayer for Protection - DELIVERANCE PRAYERS FOR THE LAITY
Spiritual Warfare: A Perimeter Prayer for Protection - DELIVERANCE PRAYERS FOR THE LAITY
By Terri Thomas
Why Catholics Don't Believe in the Rapture
Why Catholics Don't Believe in the Rapture
By JP Nunez
Rededicate 250: National Repentance and the Solemnity of the Ascension
Rededicate 250: National Repentance and the Solemnity of the Ascension
By Gary Sullivan
Copyright © Catholic365.com | All Rights Reserved