Catechism of the Catholic Church

God put us in the world to know, to love, and to serve him, and so to come to paradise. —Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1721

Upon witnessing the Baptism of my first grandchild, I once again heard the threefold description in our call to holiness. After the Baptism comes the anointing with sacred chrism oil, wherein the priest or deacon prays these words:  As…

The name of Jesus is at the heart of Christian prayer. —Catechism of the Catholic Church, 435

Part of the richness of our Catholic sacramental life is its tangibility — its appeal to our senses. Natural elements like water and fire are used in our sacraments to remind us of holy intangibles. Yet these symbols aren’t things that…

The principal fruit of receiving the Eucharist in Holy Communion is an intimate union with Christ Jesus. — Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1391

By its very nature, lying is to be condemned. It is a profanation of speech, whereas the purpose of speech is to communicate known truths to others. — Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2485

The name of Jesus is at the heart of Christian prayer. — Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 435

What the Catholic Church believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Christ. – Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 487

Superheroes dominate today’s culture. We need only look at the blockbuster films featuring compelling characters with superpowers to know that Hollywood has found a lucrative formula. The enormous success of Marvel and DC films create an…

The Holy Spirit, whose anointing permeates our whole being, is the interior Master of Christian prayer. — Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 2672