Articles in 'Mary & The Saints'
Where does the Bible say we are allowed to pray to "dead saints"?
Where does the Bible say we are allowed to pray to "dead saints"?
By De Maria
Since today is All Saints Day, I thought it might be a good day to mention what the Bible says about praying to the Saints. Protestants frequently object that we pray to the dead. They call it, necromancy and they complain that, "The Bible does not say anything about praying to “dead” saints."
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Saints as Friends?
Saints as Friends?
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
She was one of my very first friends as a brand new Catholic Christian. I felt as if I had landed in another universe, one filled with women I did not recognize and could not relate to.
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A History of Halloween
A History of Halloween
By De Maria
Since today is Halloween, I thought you might be interested in what it means and where it came from.
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It Will Be SPECTACULAR!!!
It Will Be SPECTACULAR!!!
By Mike Bugal
Over the last month or so I’ve written some articles very heavy on theology and apologetics. This will continue in the next set that is called “The Substance of God’s Plan” and will be at least a three part study…two of which are written and the third is begun. But I wanted to pause and share some thoughts I’ve had about some of the influences on my life as a child and teenager.
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Is Blindness Punishment For Sin?
Is Blindness Punishment For Sin?
By Bill Dunn
In John’s gospel, chapter 9, we read the fascinating story of a man born blind who was healed by Jesus. At the very beginning of this episode, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
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Where is the Pope in the Bible?
Where is the Pope in the Bible?
By De Maria
This is a question which Protestants frequently ask, but it needs some clarification before it can be answered properly. Because, well, it’s complicated. Let me explain.
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Remembering "The Prison Angel, Mother Antonia Brenner: On the 2nd Anniversary of Her Passing
Remembering "The Prison Angel, Mother Antonia Brenner: On the 2nd Anniversary of Her Passing
By Larry Peterson
This is a love story. No, it is not about romantic love. Rather, it is about the love of Christ exploding in the soul of a woman who ran with her God given gift and did her best to shower it upon some of the meanest and worst criminals in Mexico.
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Where is "purgatory" in the Bible?
Where is "purgatory" in the Bible?
By De Maria
Although the word "purgatory" is not found in Scripture. Scripture points to a place of suffering in the after life
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The Catholic Ritual: A Personal Reflection
The Catholic Ritual: A Personal Reflection
By Robert E.J. Campbell
Catholics, as a group, rely on and typically enjoy rituals. Whether it be the sign of the cross on our foreheads with ashes on Ash Wednesday, the waving of our palm's on Palm Sunday, or the beautiful Easter vigil; complete with fire, water, and the fragrant oil of chrism. These rituals connect us to our past, consecrate our present, and lead us into our future.
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According to Scripture, is the Catholic Church infallible?
According to Scripture, is the Catholic Church infallible?
By De Maria
Let's see if you can follow my logic. Scripture says that the Church teaches the Wisdom of God: Ephesians 3:10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God
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Detachment: What Did You Love Most?
Detachment: What Did You Love Most?
By Annie Piekarczyk
The other day in my small women’s group, one of the ladies shared a story with us about a priest who says that God will ask you one question on judgement day. She told us that this priest says that God will ask, “What did you love most in your life? Because whatever it was that you loved most… that’s what you’ll get.”
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Who is the Foundation of the Church?  Jesus or Peter?
Who is the Foundation of the Church?  Jesus or Peter?
By De Maria
How many of you think that Jesus Christ’s body is lying under a Church holding up the structure? Raise your hands.
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An Open Letter to My Granddaughter on the Occasion of Her Fourteenth Birthday
An Open Letter to My Granddaughter on the Occasion of Her Fourteenth Birthday
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
Happy Fourteenth Birthday! How proud I am that you are growing into a lovely young woman, and how happy I am that you are growing more fully in your Catholic Faith, also!
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Tiny Ways of Martyrdom
Tiny Ways of Martyrdom
By Annie Piekarczyk
The martyrs of the Church leave me at a loss for words. Since I was really young, I’ve been fascinated with learning about the saints & especially the martyrs. I felt myself drawn to St. Joan of Arc — I was inspired by her bravery, her heroism and her fierceness.
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Innumerable Reasons the Chief Exorcist of Rome proclaims Medjugorje "A Fortress Against Satan"
Innumerable Reasons the Chief Exorcist of Rome proclaims Medjugorje "A Fortress Against Satan"
By Janet Moore
I woke up compelled to address Fr. Gabrielle Amorth’s strong words - words that condemned our apathy toward Medjugorje.
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Ark of the New Covenant (Rev 11:19-12:1)
Ark of the New Covenant (Rev 11:19-12:1)
By De Maria
I have, in the past, discussed this passage with several of our Reformed brothers and sisters. And they are of the opinion that this verse does not describe the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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An Introduction to the Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part 7
An Introduction to the Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part 7
By Bob Hunt
St. Thomas Aquinas, from Aristotle, identified four causes of things: material, formal, efficient and final. Think of a clay pitcher. The material cause of the pitcher is simply what the pitcher is made of, that is, the clay. The formal cause of the pitcher is the form it takes, a cylindrical-shaped container with a spout.
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