Articles in 'Opinion'
Tea, Coffee or Christ?
Tea, Coffee or Christ?
By Jennessa Terraccino
There are 100 million daily coffee drinkers in America. I drink tea. My favored flavor is a piping hot pot of Earl Grey. Even when I am cold, I never drink tea in flight. Its not because I am partial to garden tea parties, it’s simply that airline tea tastes like coffee. If you brew tea in a coffee pot, like they do on airplanes, it might as well be a cup of Joe.
Read More...
A Rapidly Changing World
A Rapidly Changing World
By Brett M Petillo
Man the world has changed. Don’t get me wrong, intrinsically, change isn’t bad. As an alcoholic, when I stopped drinking nearly a decade ago, that was a change for the better. Sure my family benefitted and I benefitted, but ultimately, it was the removal of that sin in my life that allowed my faith to flourish. Sin is an impediment to our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Read More...
Who wants Intercessory Prayer?
Who wants Intercessory Prayer?
By De Maria
How many of you want intercessory prayer? How many of you need intercessory prayer? How many of you want to intercede for those whom you love? I know I do. I want people to intercede for me, and I pray for all whom I love, whether they be dead or alive, everyday.
Read More...
The Need for Hospitality - According to Pope Francis
The Need for Hospitality - According to Pope Francis
By Linda Kracht
The World Meeting of the Families (WMOF) renewed my energy, enthusiasm and love for the Church. But it also exposed a weakness that many Catholics share with the rest of humanity. This being the lack of hospitality toward those who remain disenfranchised, marginalized, or poor. Why do I say this?
Read More...
We Must Forgive to Be Forgiven
We Must Forgive to Be Forgiven
By Bill Dunn
One of the scariest verses in the Bible has to be Matthew 6:15. It is right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, and Jesus tells us: “If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father (in Heaven) forgive your transgressions.” Now, this is not some obscure passage from one of those confusing Old Testament books that few people read and even fewer understand.
Read More...
Confessions about Confession
Confessions about Confession
By E.M. Wilson
So speaking as a Catholic I have to confess that there are many, many aspects of my faith that are mysterious and rich in Biblical ritualistic significance. What this translates to meaning for the everyday is that there are several misconceptions surrounding the Catholic Church and people talk about it like they understand it, when they don't (some Catholics are probably included in that).
Read More...
Grinning and Bearing It: 2,000+ Years Strong
Grinning and Bearing It: 2,000+ Years Strong
By Nicholas LaBanca
In the past several months, partially at the direction of a couple priests, I've been praying the Divine Office, also known as the Liturgy of the Hours. It usually doesn't happen every day to my schedule, or I just plain forget... because I'll be the first to admit that sometimes when I get a free moment after the baby goes to sleep, I let a video game come first, Recently, a passage from the Offi
Read More...
Prayers We All Should Know: The Saint Michael Prayer
Prayers We All Should Know: The Saint Michael Prayer
By Trish Stukbauer
As Catholics, we are blessed to share a rich and vibrant prayer heritage that has accumulated over literally thousands of years. Over time, many of these prayers that once were mainstays of our faith have been sadly neglected or just not taught – and as a result, not said – as often as they once were.
Read More...
14,000 Rosary Rallies from Coast to Coast on October 10th
14,000 Rosary Rallies from Coast to Coast on October 10th
By Robert E. Ritchie
Hundreds of thousands of Catholics prepare to pray the Rosary in public and beg God and the Blessed Mother to save America. In thousands of public places from coast to coast, lay Catholics associated with America Needs Fatima will hold Public Square Rosary Rallies. The rallies will highlight the importance of the Blessed Mother’s call to conversion at Fatima, Portugal, in 1917,
Read More...
The Valveteen Cabinet
The Valveteen Cabinet
By Greg Schlueter
With a bunch of younger kids there were things we didn't bother fixing. Particularly after the second or third time. Door knobs. Cabinet hinges. Chairs. Each new blemish or brokenness met with resignation. Sometimes an expletive. Worn carpet. Chipped paint. Wall stains.
Read More...
When is "Christian worship" time?
When is "Christian worship" time?
By Susan Burtka
My children and I were out doing some last minute school shopping at a large retail Mall here in the Detroit metro area. One thing we REALLY noticed was the cultural mix and how well everyone was getting along. That's when we noticed a scarved woman (Muslim we suspect) take off her shoes and kneel down right in the middle of the busy Mall to pray
Read More...
The Authority of the Church (Part 3)
The Authority of the Church (Part 3)
By Mike Bugal
In our previous two articles we looked at the Scriptural support for the Authority of the Church and the support found both in The Didache and the writing of the Ante Nicene Fathers. In this last part, we move on to considering the Councils of the Church that established much of what many Protestants and all Catholics affirm.
Read More...
Skydiving at Sunset: How Jumping Out of An Airplane Taught Me God's Mercy
Skydiving at Sunset: How Jumping Out of An Airplane Taught Me God's Mercy
By Forest Hempen
I’d like to think that I’m too intelligent and evolutionarily advanced to go skydiving. Turns out I’m not. The entire day leading up to the jump is best described simply as “exhausting suspense.”
Read More...
Bringing children to Mass
Bringing children to Mass
By The Reluctant Seeker
I read a recent article by Amanda Knapp also on Catholic365 where she explains why she brings her small children to the Mass. I agree with her in that the reason we bring our children to Mass is to meet God, not as an after thought, but as the primary reason.
Read More...
We are Christians!
We are Christians!
By Sergio Garibay-Olivares
You are Christ, my Holy Father, my Tender God, my Great King, my Good Shepherd, my Only Master, my Best Helper, my Most Beautiful and my Beloved, my Living Bread, my Priest Forever, my Leader to my Country, my True Light, my Holy Sweetness, my Straight Way, my Excellent Wisdom, my Pure Simplicity, my Peaceful Harmony, my Entire Protection, my Good Portion, my Everlasting Salvation.
Read More...
The Church Is A Kingdom, Not A Democracy
The Church Is A Kingdom, Not A Democracy
By Alex Brittain
“We have to respect other people’s opinions.” “I am entitled to my opinion.” “My opinion is just as valid as yours.” You have heard these before, have you not? You have heard these in personal discussions and have likely seen these on Facebook and on other internet message boards. You may have even said these things yourself.
Read More...
Alzheimer's & Marty: One year Later
Alzheimer's & Marty: One year Later
By Larry Peterson
It is now almost one year since my wife, Marty, was diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease. The doctor gave us the news as we sat together. She acted as if she understood. She did not. I have told her that she has Alzheimer's disease and she tells me that she understands. She does not. What she does understand is that something is terribly wrong with her memory.
Read More...


Next >>

Trending
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
A Litany to the Holy Spirit: For His Gifts and Guidance
A Litany to the Holy Spirit: For His Gifts and Guidance
By Christopher Castagnoli
Why Catholics Don't Believe in the Rapture
Why Catholics Don't Believe in the Rapture
By JP Nunez
Gabe Poirot
Gabe Poirot
By Marianne Giltner
Copyright © Catholic365.com | All Rights Reserved