Catholic Church

By Fr. Ed Broom, OMV, Catholic Exchange - The Capital Sin of envy that we all carry within is us due to the effects of Original Sin. It can literally destroy us as well as countless others if it is not recognized, resisted, rejected and conquered through the grace of God and our own determination. What are some positive steps we can take to conquer the sin of envy?

By Dorothy Cummings McLean, LifeSiteNews - A group at the Vatican’s Youth Synod has called for the Catholic Church to pay more attention to homosexuals and the “realities” they face, specifically mentioning “marriage,” surrogate pregnancy, and adoption… This small group was led by Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, a member of Pope Francis’ C9 council of cardinal advisors. The Cardinal has been implicated in a cover-up of homosexual bullying of seminarians in his native Honduras.

By Father Jeffrey F. Kirby, Sr. Crux Contributor - This month, Pope Francis has petitioned all the faithful to pray the Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer. While it might be common at times for a pope to ask for the intercession of God’s people, this is - admittedly - a charged request for a unique prayer... What is the Saint Michael Prayer? Why would it be requested by Pope Francis?

By Mark C McCann, Catholic Stand - In the Old Testament, the People of God brought their sacrifices to the altar of the Lord. The smoke of the offering and the incense rose high in the air toward heaven, filling the temple with the sweet fragrance that reminded the believers of their connection to the covenant of God.