Doctrine Archives

Understanding the Vocational Call to Holy Marriage

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jun 3, 2025 | Liturgy & Sacraments, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

“As a husband, wife, father or mother, we assume a particular responsibility to lead our spouse...

Is Jesus Your Lord and King?

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 21, 2021 | God's Word, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

Image: Stained glass window at the Melkite Catholic Annunciation Cathedral in Roslindale depicting...

Why Should I Confess My Sins To A Priest?

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | May 19, 2019 | Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

Have you ever been asked why you confess your sins to a priest? Have you ever wondered why you...

Encountering the Word — Isaiah 2:3

by ICL Editor | Dec 3, 2018 | Verse | 0 |

“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” (Isaiah 2:3) Please share this post on Facebook and other social media below:...

Daily Reflection — Don’t Go Your Own Way

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 16, 2018 | Reflect | 0 |

A Daily Reflection on the Scripture Readings at Mass… For many deceivers have gone out into the world, men who will not acknowledge the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh; such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist....

In Defense of Holy Marriage

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 11, 2018 | Liturgy & Sacraments, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

OUR VOCATION In His infinite love and goodness, God created man and woman in freedom to know, love...

“Have you been saved?”

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jun 24, 2018 | Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

Have You Been Saved? In Acts 4, St. Peter delivers a powerful sermon. He concludes by saying,...

Why Do You Confess Your Sins to a Priest?

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jul 9, 2017 | Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

Have you ever been asked why you confess sins to a priest? In discussing the Catholic faith with...

Christ’s Divinity is the Key

by Dr. Peter Kreeft | Apr 11, 2017 | Spotlight | 0 |

The doctrine of Christ’s divinity is the central Christian doctrine, for it is like a skeleton key that opens all the others. Christians have not independently reasoned out and tested each of the teachings of Christ...

Christ’s Divinity is the Key

by Dr. Peter Kreeft | Mar 29, 2016 | Spotlight | 0 |

The doctrine of Christ’s divinity is the central Christian doctrine, for it is like a skeleton key that opens all the others. Christians have not independently reasoned out and tested each of the teachings of Christ...