According to tradition, Jesus revealed to St. Gertrude that this prayer could release 1,000 souls from purgatory each time it is prayed with devotion. … Read More St. Gertrude’s Prayer: The power of intercession for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Their approaches diverge significantly in their foundations, methods, and ultimate aims.… Read More Social justice: How the Catholic approach differs from the secular
“Evil is not an abstraction, but refers to a person, Satan, the Evil One, the angel who opposes God” (CCC 2851).… Read More Spiritual warfare: How to engage ‘in dour combat with the powers of evil’
Unlike allegory, which can be more abstract and varied in interpretation, typology is grounded in historical events and persons that point forward to future fulfillments.… Read More Typology: How the Old Testament prefigures the New Testament
Thomism, based on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, is foundational in Catholic theology, emphasizing reason, virtue, and divine harmony.… Read More Thomism: On the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas
The Five Ways, proposed by St. Thomas Aquinas, use observation and logic to argue for the existence of God.… Read More Does God exist? 5 logical arguments that say yes
In the Catholic faith, making reparations is a vital spiritual practice aimed at making amends for sins and offenses against God.… Read More How and why to make reparations to God: a comprehensive guide
The Blessed Virgin Mary holds a unique and honored place in Catholicism, but there are several misconceptions about her among some Protestant denominations.… Read More The Blessed Virgin Mary: 7 common misconceptions
His profound writings and teachings have illuminated the path to divine union for countless believers.… Read More The dark night of the soul: On the mysticism of St. John of the Cross