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Corpus Christi—Jesus Christ Truly Present

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jun 2, 2024 | Doctrine, Knowing, Liturgy & Sacraments, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

“At Holy Mass, Catholics in a state of grace who believe in His Real Presence are invited to...

Eucharist—Jesus Christ, Truly Present

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jun 11, 2023 | Praying, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

“Eucharist! If we had lived at the time of Jesus, would we have been counted among those who...

Pope Pius XII and the Assumption

by Joannie Watson | Aug 13, 2021 | Between the Sundays, Knowing | 0 |

“The beginning of the twentieth century witnessed extraordinary attacks on the truth that...

Jesus Christ Truly Present

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jun 6, 2021 | Doctrine, Liturgy & Sacraments, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

The Altar of Sacrifice of the Old Covenant The passage from Exodus used for today’s first reading recounts the sealing of the Old Covenant mediated by Moses between God and Israel. The blood of the offering sprinkled upon the...

Eucharist—Will You Stay or Leave?

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jun 14, 2020 | Put Out Into the Deep, The Catholic Faith Explained | 0 |

“Super at Emmaus” (detail) by Caravaggio / Public domain Today we celebrate the...

Baptize the baby

by Joannie Watson | Jan 18, 2019 | Between the Sundays, Living | 0 |

A few things in the last week prompted further thoughts about baptism. In addition to the feast this past Sunday, I also recorded an episode for my weekly series “3 Minute Theology,” on the theological theory of limbo. I receive...

Jesus Christ Truly Present

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jun 3, 2018 | Doctrine, Liturgy & Sacraments, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

The Mass readings for the Solemnity of The Body and Blood of Christ (Year B) are: Exodus 24:3-8;...

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...

When Children Wonder if Faith Conflicts With Science

by Stacy A. Trasancos | Nov 12, 2014 | Faith and Science, Regular Feature | 0 |

My first grader, Lucy, is learning about Adam and Eve, Original Sin, and The Fall....

Daily Catholic Quote from G. K. Chesterton

by ICL Editor | Feb 24, 2014 | Quote | 0 |

“So far as a man may be proud of a religion rooted in humility, I am very proud of my religion; I am especially proud of those parts of it that are most commonly called superstition. I am proud of being fettered by antiquated...

Daily Catholic Quote from G. K. Chesterton

by ICL Editor | Oct 20, 2012 | Quote | 0 |

“So far as a man may be proud of a religion rooted in humility, I am very proud of my religion; I am especially proud of those parts of it that are most commonly called superstition. I am proud of being fettered by antiquated...