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What We Mean By "Saint"(Post)

Sanctus and Hagios The word saint comes from the Latin word sanctus, which means “holy one.” The Greek equivalent hagios (which means “sanctified,” “set apart,” or “holy”) is used in a variety

What Are the Marks of a Flourishing Christian Family?(Post)

A flourishing Christian family does not have to be one with no trials or serious difficulties. In fact, many trials—such as financial failure, personal tragedies, accidents, sickness, physical or ment

Preparing for Courtesy (Post)

It is wonderful how a gentle and amiable heart can win others. -St. Francis de Sales If you trace the word back far enough, you’ll find that the word “courtesy” comes from two Latin words meaning “wi

A Prophetic Claim to Messianic Kingship(Post)

Did you ever wonder why twelve apostles and only twelve? Good rule of thumb for future reference? Numbers in the Bible (especially the number twelve) are almost never a coincidence.Let's start at the

Are Jesus And St. Michael The Archangel One And The Same?(Post)

Please enjoy this excerpt from Counterfeit Christs: Finding The Real Jesus Among The ImpostorsJehovah’s Greatest CreationThe doorbell rings, and you peer through the peephole. Standing on your doorste

Practical Habits for a Life of Prayer(Post)

Practical Habits for a Life of Prayer Set sacred appointments: The prophet Daniel, even when prayer carried a sentence of death, knelt before the Lord three times daily (6:10). We, who live in the s

When God is Forgotten . . . the Creature Itself Grows Unintelligible(Post)

Since activists who fuse their identity with their struggle must always be at war against an opponent, almost immediately after its victory in the Supreme Court with regard to marriage, the gay rights

A Love Letter From a Bishop to His Flock(Post)

As Bishops go, few have been as visible over the last few weeks as Bishop Joseph Strickland of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. On the national stage he has been vocal in battles over rights for the unbor

Can Missing the Mark on Mary Distort Our Theology?(Post)

When I was on the outside looking in at the Catholic Church, I truly believed the emphasis on Mary in Catholic theology led to a loss of focus on Jesus. My aim, in speaking with Catholics, was not onl

How to Answer the "God is Pro-Choice" Argument(Post)

Once during a pro-life outreach at the University of New Mexico, I was confronted by not only pro-choice students but also pro-choice adult activists, who came to campus to reinforce the student effor

Is Mary the Mother of God? Can missing the mark on Mary distort our theology?(Post)

When I was on the outside looking in at the Catholic Church, I truly believed the emphasis on Mary in Catholic theology led to a loss of focus on Jesus. My aim, in speaking with Catholics, was not onl

How Can I Grow In Holiness?(Post)

  Here at Catholic Answers one of the questions we get again and again is one that could have eternal consequences: "How can I grow in holiness?" Most Catholics want to grow in holiness, but they d