Articles in 'History'
Good Samaritans in the Gospel according to St. Luke
Good Samaritans in the Gospel according to St. Luke
By Thomas J. McIntyre
A short excursus on the Samaritan leper in the Gospel according to St. Luke and connections between his story and parable of the Good Samaritan, found only in Luke as well.
Read More...
"Show Yourself to the Priest": Reflections on the Readings for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Show Yourself to the Priest": Reflections on the Readings for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
By Thomas J. McIntyre
Therefore, if you are in need of healing and cleansing from sin, “Go and show yourself to a priest” in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Don’t shout from the road. Be not afraid to draw close to the merciful Heart of Our LORD, pierced and broken on the Cross. Thank Our LORD for all His mercies and gifts. Be like the one leper, not the other nine.
Read More...
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, "il Papa Buono"
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, "il Papa Buono"
By J. John Basil
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli became Pope John XXIII on October 28, 1958 and convened the Second Vatican Council in October 1962. Vatican II had profound progressive impacts on the Catholic Church. St. Pope John XXIII is still affectionately known in Italy as “iL Papa Buono” (“the Good Pope”).
Read More...
Columbus Day: The Case for Its Celebration
Columbus Day: The Case for Its Celebration
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Catholics should be proud to celebrate Columbus. Let's never forget the true history behind the annual observation of him discovering the "Indes" and in turn inspired many famous explorers to continue to explore The New World that we know today.
Read More...
Shrines of Italy: Parish of Saint George
Shrines of Italy: Parish of Saint George
By Christopher McCarthy
Shrines of Italy: Parish of Saint George
Read More...
Return To Holiness
Return To Holiness
By Stephen Clark
After the assassination of Martin Luther King, at a meeting while the people were still in shock, a chap gave a speech where he first stated that ‘our leader is not dead’ and then that ‘Martin Luther King was not the leader of the civil rights movement’. The crowd groaned thinking it would become a leadership struggle amongst opportunists and the whole thing would fall apart.
Read More...
If Yom Kippur Were a River
If Yom Kippur Were a River
By Frances Paquette Rossi
Yom Kippur, the autumn fast, is practiced by Jews today, but also had a Christian counterpart in Ember Days.
Read More...
Have you read “the Vulgate” translated by St. Jerome?
Have you read “the Vulgate” translated by St. Jerome?
By J. John Basil
St. Jerome, a Doctor of the Western Church, translated the Bible from Hebrew and Greek into Latin making the work accessible to the ancient Romans. This translation is called “the Vulgate”.
Read More...
Saint Francis: An Example of Peace through Poverty
Saint Francis: An Example of Peace through Poverty
By Ophelia Molina
In a world of excess, where can one find true happiness and humility? This article takes a look at the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, plus a few relevant prayers and novenas written by him and for him.
Read More...
Pope Leo XIII and the Month of October
Pope Leo XIII and the Month of October
By John Roskoski
Pope Leo XIII has dedicated the month of October to Our Mother, Mary. Mary stands in foreground of his theology even though he was the Pope credited with a passion for science and new discovery. He always held fast to Mary, despite the winds of change during his papacy.
Read More...
POPE LEO XIII AND ST. MICHAEL
POPE LEO XIII AND ST. MICHAEL
By The Catholic Philadelphian
A history behind St. Michael, his prayer, and the two sites dedicated to the prince of heavenly hosts in Europe.
Read More...
Saints of Charity: Sts. Cosmos and Damian, Vincent de Paul and Wenceslaus
Saints of Charity: Sts. Cosmos and Damian, Vincent de Paul and Wenceslaus
By Thomas J. McIntyre
A brief connection between four of the saints of the week and Sunday's lectionary readings
Read More...
When Is Our Day of Atonement?
When Is Our Day of Atonement?
By Frances Paquette Rossi
Briefly describes the Jewish feast of Yom Kippur, and considers how Catholics celebrate in the same spirit.
Read More...
People Without Housing – Ways to Help – In the Spirit of St. Vincent de Paul
People Without Housing – Ways to Help – In the Spirit of St. Vincent de Paul
By J. John Basil
St. Vincent de Paul help start several charitable organizations in the 17th century to aid the poor, sick and those without homes. His spirit of charity is still applicable today; as does the organization started under his patronage: The St. Vincent de Paul Society. Listed in this article are some ways to help those in need in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul.
Read More...
OUR LADY OF MERCY
OUR LADY OF MERCY
By The Catholic Philadelphian
The Mercedarian Order celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Mercy on September 24th. Learn about its origins
Read More...
POPE GREGORY VIII AND THE THIRD CRUSADE
POPE GREGORY VIII AND THE THIRD CRUSADE
By Debra Booton McCoy
Alberto di Morra went up through the ranks of the Church from canon to professor of canon law to chancellor to pope. His 57 days as pope are notable for his papal bull calling for the Third Crusade.
Read More...
Does the Church Celebrate Rosh Hashanah?
Does the Church Celebrate Rosh Hashanah?
By Frances Paquette Rossi
Can Catholics learn something from the Jewish celebration of Rosh Hashanah?
Read More...


Next >>

Trending
Receiving Holy Communion the Proper Way
Receiving Holy Communion the Proper Way
By E.M. McCarthy
Confession Woes: Too Scrupulous … Too Often … Too Long?
Confession Woes: Too Scrupulous … Too Often … Too Long?
By Michael Saffran
A Prayer Before Work
A Prayer Before Work
By Pam Spano
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
The Strange Religious Meaning of Flies
The Strange Religious Meaning of Flies
By Gary Sullivan
Copyright © Catholic365.com | All Rights Reserved