Studying the history of the Church gives us a stronger sense of who we are, what we believe and why, and allows us to forge a path into the future that is firmly rooted in successes, wisdom and a living tradition.
The Fathers of the Church are men who had a profound and lasting impact on the life and growth of the early Church because of their writings, orthodoxy, and personal holiness. There are eight great Fathers of the Church.
As we witness violence in society, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and spiritually disoriented. What are we to think, and how are we to act when we see injustice?
Though the rumor about a draft in early 2020 was unfounded, it raises important questions about national defense, conscription, war, the common good, and the obligations and duties of citizenship for all Catholic Americans. Thankfully, the Church in her wisdom gives guidance to nations in the event that armed conflict should arise.
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.
