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.
What Is the Book of Life?
The Book of Life is not a physical volume but a divine metaphor expressing God’s eternal knowledge of those predestined to salvation.
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.
Papal General Audience- January 21, 2026
The Heralds of the Gospel participated in Pope Leo XIV’s general audience with immense joy as the Pope greeted the priests and religious sisters.
Why Are Liturgical Vestments Used?
The Church uses liturgical vestments to instruct and sanctify ministers through visible symbols—forming them in purity, fortitude, charity, and service—so they worthily celebrate the divine mysteries.
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.
Called to Judge with Christ
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the elect will judge with Christ not by usurping divine authority, but by consent, equivalence, and participation in His judicial dignity at the Last Judgement.
God’s Omnipotence: Justice or Mercy?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, God’s omnipotence is revealed most fully in mercy, which perfects rather than contradicts divine justice.