You may be wondering, "What are the Last Rites, and who can receive them?". In this article, we will be covering which sacraments make up the last rites, when and how they are performed, and who can receive the rites. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and … [Read more...]
How to Become a Catholic Priest
Hearing the call and dedicating oneself to a life in the service of the Lord and Church is an immensely honorable choice that someone could make for themselves. Yet it remains a choice that no one should make lightly. The path to priesthood has been walked by many great men throughout history. … [Read more...]
Catholic Priests – Hierarchy, Roles, and Requirements
Within the Catholic Church, there are three primary ranks that can be held by members of the clergy, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Similar to how most other institutions of power and government have different roles for each of the positions held by their members; so too do each of these ranks hold … [Read more...]
Catholic Easter Traditions
For Catholics and most other Christians all over the world, Easter is a solemn holiday that is held on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox; which is in late March to mid-April. Easter Sunday, the Pascha, or Resurrection Sunday as it is also known, marks the … [Read more...]
Catholic Relics
Just what is a relic and what are their significance? In this article, you will find all that is to know about catholic relics; what they are, how they are made, and why they are held in such veneration by the Catholic Church. Why Are Relics So Important? It is strongly believed that relics … [Read more...]
Catholic Veil Mantilla Head Coverings
You may have seen women attending mass wearing head coverings, hijab like head scarfs, or even shawls pulled up and over their heads. This may have confused you a little, and left you wondering why they were attending a Catholic mass service. These woman are still Catholics, or to the lesser extent, … [Read more...]
Grace Prayers, Dinner Prayers and Blessings
Saying grace before meals is a long held tradition that's practiced by most Christians and Catholics alike. Throughout the bible, there are many examples of grace and blessing being performed before meals, (Matthew: 14:19, 15:36) (Luke: 22:19, 24:30). Yet, there remains no one set prayer that must … [Read more...]
Infant Baptism
Catholics, much like most of the “mainline” Protestant denominations - Anglicans, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists, Congregationalists and other Reformed denominations, such as the Moravian Church -, baptize their infants. This is a tradition that was established by the first Christians … [Read more...]