Eucharist and Priesthood – “Other Christs”
There is no Eucharist without priesthood, nor true priesthood without Eucharist, for there is no sacrifice without someone able to offer it, nor an offerer without a victim to be immolated.
Mary and the Church – Archetype of the Mystical Body of Christ
While it is true that Our Lady, as Daughter of God, is a member of the Church, She is also the Mother and Queen of this same Church, as well as the Mother of all its members, beginning with its Head
The Gift of Counsel – The Gift of “Adventure”
A person acting under the influence of the gift of counsel instantly and infallibly judges the best course of action. Often, however, the chosen method deviates from human standards, because the gifts operate in a divine way.
The Mystery of Conversion: Why Souls Turn from Sin to Christ
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, no one can restore himself from sin; only God’s grace can raise the soul and renew its interior life.
Mother and Mistress of the Papacy
Mother of the Church, Mary has a very special bond with the Papacy and is always ready to strengthen it, extending her maternal hands to the Pontiffs who turn to her with confidence.
Is a Mass Still Valid If the Priest Is in Sin? A Clear Catholic Explanation
Yes—because the priest offers the same sacrifice of Christ in persona Christi, a Mass celebrated by a sinful priest retains its intrinsic value; however, the intercessory fruits of his prayers are greater when the celebrant is more fervent.
Why Even Demons Can’t Be Atheists: A Thomistic Insight
St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that unbelief is a deeper folly than demonic malice, for even demons—though obstinate—cannot deny divine truths, whereas the unbeliever rejects what reason itself confirms.
Intercession of the Saints – Heavenly Help for Catholics
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the saints in Heaven truly intercede for us, and the greater their charity, the more fervently they pray for those still on earth.
Can I Ask God to Remove my Suffering?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas and Christ’s own example, it is lawful to ask God to remove suffering, provided we do so with filial trust and full submission to His will.
Honoring Parents: a Sacred Duty
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, honoring parents is a matter of piety—a virtue flowing from justice—by which children repay the debt of existence, sustenance, and instruction, while never obeying commands contrary to God.