California Bill Threatens Seal of Confession
In an attempt to supersede the Law of the Church,
California Senate Bill 360 explicitly infringes upon the religious liberty of Catholics.
Civil Discussion and the Role of Feelings
This month’s Teaching the Faith with Current Events focuses on how the proper ordering of our faculties—our intellect first, then our will, and lastly, our feelings—is needed for reasonable discussion to take place.
Are Religious Christmas Displays Constitutional?
Every year we hear of new legal challenges to the display of religious images in public, ranging from the display of the Ten Commandments in courthouses to Nativity scenes on display in city halls and public parks. But what does the Constitution say about the legality of such religious displays by government?
The Sainthood of Mother Teresa: Understanding the Church’s Process of Beatification and Canonization
This Teaching the Faith with Current Events eLesson examines Mother Teresa’s life and example of holiness, the Church’s process of beatification and canonization, and God’s universal call to holiness.
Why Do Christians Offer “Thoughts and Prayers”?
Why do Christians pray for victims of crimes? Is prayer “enough,” or do we have other responsibilities towards each other? What is truly needed in order to cure our society of mass murder?
