“The right which the Church has from Christ himself, to teach mankind, to make laws, to govern peoples in all that pertains to their eternal salvation,” Defining Church Teaching It is a common misconception, that the faithful do not hold a belief universally until it is formally declared by theContinue Reading
“Throughout history the Church urges us to be persistent in our efforts to evangelize the world. “ One of the great mysteries of Christianity is how God uses the virtues of humility and persistence to achieve great things. We see this throughout the Bible and throughout the history of Christianity.Continue Reading
“The right which the Church has from Christ himself, to teach mankind, to make laws, to govern peoples in all that pertains to their eternal salvation, that right was denied.” Defining Church Teaching It is a common misconception, that the faithful do not hold a belief universally until it isContinue Reading
Commission for Saint Francis of Assisi. Commission an original work of art for a birthday, confirmation, Christmas or other special occasion, contact Deacon Lawrence here. Continue Reading
“Stand Fast in the Faith, and love one another.” The historical account of the death of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, is rock solid. It was written by Perpetua herself. Perpetua was a young, well educated, noblewoman who made the decision to follow the example of her mother by becoming aContinue Reading
Between the great empires of Rome and Persia, in ancient Mesopotamia, Ephrem was born in the city Nisibis. The preaching of Saint Jacob, Bishop of Nisibis, drew Ephrem to the Faith as a moth to a flame and he was baptized in his eighteenth year. He grew in learning andContinue Reading
“Daughter of a Christian Algonquin woman captured by Iroquois and married to a non-Christian Mohawk chief. Orphaned during a smallpox epidemic, which left her with a scarred face and impaired eyesight. Converted and baptized in 1676 by Father Jacques de Lamberville, a Jesuit missionary. Shunned and abused by relatives forContinue Reading