Articles in 'Mass & Sacraments'

Burning Hearts: Reflections on the Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

By Tom Klocek

There are those who say that Catholicism is unbiblical. However, the Mass is the greatest form of prayer in the Church and in today's readings we have Jesus celebrating the Mass on the day of His Resurrection. Luke's gospel clearly depicts the two main parts of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

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DID WE MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION? ARE OUR SINS FORGIVEN?

By Eileen Renders

This article is to help those who may have been away from the sacraments for a while to discern what a good Confession is.

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A Call for More Married Priests

By Anne Stokes, MBA, M.A. Theology

Married Priests would be one answer to the shortage of shepherds.

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Be Not Unbelieving but Believe: Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy), Cycle A

By Tom Klocek

The Second Sunday of Easter, besides having many important lessons for our lives of faith, is also Divine Mercy Sunday, instituted by Pope St. John Paul II based on the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska. All examples of the richness of our Faith! Jesus, I Trust In You!

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Commotion at the Confessional

By Christy Romero

I often wonder how the crowd could have turned on Jesus so quickly, but after sitting through a “slow-motion riot” while waiting at the confessional, I realized we are not much different…

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The Holy Eucharist: A Piece of Heaven on Earth

By Beatrix Turajski

Explore the history of Eucharistic adoration, the power of the Blessed Sacrament and Jesus' Last Supper, and the biggest Eucharistic debate.

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The Canon of Marriage in Films

By Connor Curley

This Article first appeared - with less editing - a few years back on this platform. Since then, the list has grown. And so, I have decided to reboot this list and call it the "Canon." I hope you enjoy this first part - again, a reprint from a few years ago - before we get to the new content.

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He is Risen, Alleluia!

By Janet Cassidy

May the hope that comes with the resurrection lift your heart today

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The Key from Suffering

By Joseph Daniels

Its Holy Thursday. Take a moment with this quick reflection before you enter into the Lord's Supper.

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April 2026 Feast Days and Holy Reminders

By The Catholic Philadelphian

April 2026 will bring about the Easter season and new life for the church through the Paschal Mystery

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He Is Alive and Waiting For You!

By Michael Seagriff

Our Risen Lord is alive! And He desires much more than your weekly attendance at Mass. He hungers to have a personal, life-changing relationship with you. How will you respond to His invitation? Hopefully, the same way “Charlie” did.

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Freedom of Religion in the Holy Land

By Tom Stidl

An article expressing my feelings about the problems encountered for Sunday Mass on Palm Sunday in Jerusalem

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Christ Suffered the Crucifixion to Save Us. ARE WE SAVED?

By Eileen Renders

Because Christ suffered and was crucified to save us from sin, does that mean we are saved from going to Hell? Find the answers here.

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Getting Married? Get Ready to Suffer!

By Joseph Daniels

If you want to get married you better be ready to suffer a lot! Read the article and find out why this is not a bad thing. In fact, this is one of the most beautiful sufferings one can experience.

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Spirtual Baptism of Preborn Children

By Prof. Fred A. Nazar

Many heard about spiritual adoption, but few know about spiritual baptism.

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Examining Your Conscience: Guidelines for Penitents

By Michael J. Cummings

The article provides helpful guidelines and tips for Catholics examining their conscience before going to confession.

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Jesus as the Third Person in our Relationships

By Society of St. Joan of Arc

Returning to the Faith after a long absence or a lifelong struggle and knowing that our Lord is always there waiting for us.

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