Catholic Church

By James V. Schall, S.J., The Catholic Thing - The word “catechesis” comes from the Greek word “to teach.” It means what is taught, what is held. We do not teach “teaching.” We teach something. Nor does “learning” consist in repeating the professor’s opinions. It deals with knowing what is true for both the teacher and the taught.

By Fr. Mike Schmitz, Ascension Presents - Envy and jealousy sneakily gain control of our minds. They don’t feel like other sins that give at least a brief moment of gratification, so it’s easy to dismiss these disordered thoughts. In this video, Fr. Mike explains why we need to focus in on whatever jealousy or envy we may have in our lives, because it could inhibit our relationship with God. The remedy he shares is a reminder of who we are in God’s eyes, which is all that matters.

By Msgr. Charles Pope - A brief observation of the first two days in Lent reveals militaristic, even violent imagery in the battle against sin and the unruly passions of the flesh. The Collect (opening prayer) of Ash Wednesday provides an image of troops mustering for battle: Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, So that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint......