Articles in 'Mary & The Saints'
Advent - A Preparation for Christmas
Advent - A Preparation for Christmas
By Alan Scott
As each year draws to a close, and Christmas fast approaches, we tend to focus on what is obvious – putting up our decorations, trimming our tree, shopping for friends and family and eating every type of desert known to man. And before you know it, time has escaped us.
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The 5 Great Loves of John Paul II
The 5 Great Loves of John Paul II
By Christopher McCarthy
In a private revelation of Our Blessed Lord to St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938), there is related a prophecy which has been frequently interpreted as a reference to the papacy of Pope St. John Paul II.
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Sustaining Providence With Promises
Sustaining Providence With Promises
By Prof. Anthony Maranise, Obl.S.B.
Though I have previously written about “divine providence” in the Catholic spiritual life before, the meaning of the term is worth revisiting. The Dominican theologian, Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, in his scholarly work on providenc,e defines and elaborates upon it thusly: “Divine Providence is God’s intervention in the world, particularly in the lives of His human creation.”
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Pope Boniface I And The Fifth Schism
Pope Boniface I And The Fifth Schism
By Debra Booton McCoy
Boniface was a native Roman, son of a presbyter, Jocundus (maybe Secundius). He was elderly at the time of his consecration. We know this because he was ordained by Pope Damasus, who ruled 366-384.
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Advent: The Nativity & The Second Coming
Advent: The Nativity & The Second Coming
By Charlie Johnston
Advent, the English translation of the Latin word adventus meaning "coming", is often thought of as the time leading up to the birth of Christ. While this is right, it is only half right.
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It's a Wonderful Life: St. Francis knows how to lasso the moon
It's a Wonderful Life: St. Francis knows how to lasso the moon
By Rose Canavan
"It’s a Wonderful Life" is a Christmas classic through and through. The deep and uplifting message about the dignity and value of every human life is refreshing, heartwarming, and spreads holiday cheer at a faster pace that George and Mary’s Charleston.
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Why the Immaculate Conception Matters
Why the Immaculate Conception Matters
By Rob Agnelli
Throughout the history of the Church, the challenge to orthodoxy of heretical teachings has always brought with it the fruit of a development in doctrine. Nearly every dogmatic definition has come when a particular teaching was challenged. At first glance however, the feast that we celebrate today, the Immaculate Conception, appears to be an exception to this rule.
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Our Lady of Kibeho – Marian Apparitions in Rwanda & The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Our Lady of Kibeho – Marian Apparitions in Rwanda & The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
By Frank J. Maduri
The Marian apparitions in Rwanda just marked the 35th anniversary since Our Lady of Kibeho first visited with adolescents on November 28, 1981. The main messages of Our Lady in Rwanda were very similar to that of her other apparitions: a call to prayer, conversion of sinners, warnings about the evil in the world, a prediction of coming war and violence, and to love God as well as our neighbor.
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Good St. Nicholas
Good St. Nicholas
By Carol Ann Chybowski
Today (Dec. 6) is the feast of St. Nicholas, bishop of Smyrna, certainly one of the most popular saints celebrated in our Church, as well as in by the Eastern Church.
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Yes, Catholics Can Believe In Santa Claus
Yes, Catholics Can Believe In Santa Claus
By Nate Lauer
Today, December 6th, is the death anniversary of Saint Nicholas, who passed on nearly 1700 years ago in either 345 or 352 A.D., yet Santa Claus lives on! Among Catholics and other fellow Christians, a great debate rages whether children should be introduced to Santa Claus or not, with strong arguments put forth from the pro and anti camps.
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Your sins aren't that special
Your sins aren't that special
By Trish Irvine
“Your sins aren’t that special.” The girls giggled, perhaps a little shocked by what I said, simply because it came as a surprise. They were concerned about going to Confession to a priest they knew.
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God's Final Say
God's Final Say
By Allison Brown
God will always have the final say. No matter what, no matter the situation. We as followers need to learn to ride with the tide so to speak. But sometimes His final word can seem cruel and unfair.
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Faith alone people suffer with two false assumptions.
Faith alone people suffer with two false assumptions.
By De Maria
The difference between Catholics and Protestants is that they see faith as something that they can measure. Therefore, they claim to be saved by faith alone. I'm reminded of the question that faith alone people ask faith and works people.
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The Wal-Mart Heart Change
The Wal-Mart Heart Change
By Trish Irvine
I could feel it increasing in my heart. My fingers tapped on the shopping cart as the impatience within escalated. Standing in the speedy checkout line at Wal-Mart, I was feeling pressed for time. I hadn’t wanted to stop at Wal-Mart, but I needed glitter.
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On Frequent Confession
On Frequent Confession
By Rob Agnelli
What do you call the Sacrament by which we confess our sins to a priest and through the power given by Christ to the Church, he offers us absolution? Very often, you can learn a lot about someone by the answer they give.
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How do you justify baby-baptism, after all that?
How do you justify baby-baptism, after all that?
By De Maria
In a recent discussion about justification and Baptism, a non-Catholic asked me to explain how the Catholic Church can Teach infant Baptism (i.e. baby baptism). The explanation is very simple, if one only takes into account the signs which Jesus performed when He walked with the Apostles.
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St George Rides Again
St George Rides Again
By Mishka Góra
Two years ago, Dr Taylor Marshall gave new life to the legend of St George in his debut novel, Sword and Serpent. As I wrote in my review at the time, it was a credible and inspiring portrayal. The sequel, The Tenth Region of the Night, suggests that Marshall is only at the beginning of his career as a talented storyteller.
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