When a Catholic Priest dies, the Catholic Church follows a number of rituals and traditions to honor the deceased and support the community. These practices may vary slightly depending on the specific circumstances of the Priest’s death and the area in which he served, but some general elements are generally followed. One of the first […]
Experiencing romantic love is multifaceted and unpredictable, and can occur to anyone regardless of their job or life situation. For Catholic priests, this can be especially difficult to navigate because of the vow they have made and the duties they are obligated to fulfill as part of the Church. As set out in the Code […]
A deacon is a member of the Catholic Church who has been ordained to serve the Church and its people in a ministerial capacity. Deacons are ordained to a specific ministry, and their primary role is to assist the priests and bishops in their duties. Deacons are ordained to assist bishops and priests in the […]
Tantum ergo Sacramentum is a hymn in the Catholic Church that is sung during the Feast of Corpus Christi, which is a celebration of the Eucharist. The hymn is based on a poem written by Thomas Aquinas, and it is traditionally sung in Latin. The first known use of the hymn in the Catholic Church […]
What are Sacramentals Sacramentals are objects, actions, or blessings that are believed to have a spiritual effect on the person who receives them. They are considered to be sacred objects that can be used to bless individuals or objects, and to provide spiritual protection or other benefits. Some common examples of sacramentals include holy water, […]
Who’s a Catholic nun A nun is a woman who has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience and lives a life dedicated to serving God and the Church. She is a member of a religious order or community of women, and typically lives a contemplative life of prayer and service. Nuns may also be […]
The Seven cardinal (capital,deadly) sins are the grouping or classification of vices or sins into 7 main sins in which other sins falls into. They give rise to other sins. The seven cardinal sins are pride, envy, greed, gluttony, lust, anger and sloth. These seven vices are considered so dangerous because they lead directly to […]
The Catholic Church is the largest Christian church in the world, with over 1.3 billion members worldwide. It is also one of the oldest Christian churches, with a history that can be traced back to the time of Jesus Christ.One of the most important rituals in the Catholic Church is baptism. This sacrament is seen […]
Introduction You might have heard of All Souls Day and All Saints Day, but what’s the difference between them? All Souls Day is a day to honor the dead, while All Saints Day celebrates all Christian saints. All Souls Day is celebrated on November 2, while All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1. The […]
Introduction When you attend a Catholic mass, one of the first things you might notice is that the priest kisses the altar before celebrating the mass. You might be wondering what the significance of this is. The altar is a symbol of sacredness in the Catholic Church. It represents the place where Jesus was crucified […]
Before we explain the October Devotion, let’s know what Devotion is. Devotions are popular prayers, rituals and pious practices used by individuals or groups to worship God or venerate Mary and the saints. They are external practices of piety which are not part of the official liturgy of the Catholic Church but are part of […]
During the mass when the first and second readings have been read, and the priest comes up to the pulpit to read the Gospel. He starts by saying “The lord be with you” and the church people respond “and with your spirit” Then he says “A Reading from the Gospel according to St____.’” The congregation […]
Many non Catholics, have accused Catholics of practicing idolatry after seeing them kneeling down or bowing down before an image or statue. Some have said that we have removed the second commandment which states ““You shall not make for yourself a graven image or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that […]
We all see priests hold the Holy communion (aka. Blessed sacrament) while consecrating it, also while sharing it to the Congregation, even while placing it inside the Monstrance. If they can hold the Holy communion (aka. Holy Eucharist, Blessed sacrament) with their, why do they need to wear a veil while raising the monstrance which […]
The word ‘assumption’ derives from the Latin word ‘assumptio’ meaning ‘’taking up’’. The assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church. Pope Pius XII expounded it in his apostolic constitution in 1950 known by definition as ‘Munificentissimus Deus’ as follows:- ‘We proclaim and define it to […]
