We recite four marks of the Catholic Church each week at Mass during the Nicene Creed, but do you know what they are? These four things are essential to the Church. The Catechism tells us that "it is Christ who, through the Holy Spirit, makes His Church one,...
8 Things Holiness Is NOT
I remember a day when I woke up and decided I was going to be holy. Sounds good, doesn’t it? The problem was, I didn’t think I could be holy enough as myself. So I looked at the people around me who I felt were holy and tried to be like them. Of course, it was a...
6 Tips To “Keep Holy the Sabbath Day” When You’re Stuck Working
We are called to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy (and as Catholics we have a moral obligation to attend Sunday Mass). For many of us, however, our job or station in life may mean that Sundays are just as busy as every other day of the week, maybe even more...
Catholic, College Life, And Halloween: Tips For Keeping It Holy
To celebrate Halloween or not to celebrate Halloween? There’s nothing heretical or sinful about wearing a costume - assuming that it is modest and doesn’t incite imprudent behavior, of course. Having a couple of drinks if you are of drinking age or carving pumpkins...
7 Tips To Keep The “Holy” In First Holy Communion
My second grader is preparing to make his First Holy Communion next month. It is such an honor to be able to help your child get ready to receive Jesus for the first time. I know that Tobias is very excited about the Sacrament, but several times over these...