What comes first - RCIA or marriage validation?

Does a married non-Catholic need to have their marriage validated in the Church before entering the RCIA process? Also in this edition of Question Corner, what are the requirements on face-to-face confessions?  More ... Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Spend summer vacation on life's essentials - the Gospel

While vacationing at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI emphasized the importance of taking time to listen to the word of God. More ... Monday, July 19, 2010

Assuming responsibility for every aspect of our personal health

The Church teaches that our bodies are a gift that we must take proper care of, so we must be good stewards of both our own health and the health of those around us - especially our children. More ... Friday, July 09, 2010

Advice to the newly ordained

A dose of wisdom - and a message of gratitude - for the 440 men who will join the Catholic priesthood this year, courtesy of a veteran parish priest. More ... Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Clearing away the propensity to engage in self-sabotage

Negative thoughts affect a lot more than our attitudes - they have a direct link to our spiritual and even physical well-being.  More ... Monday, July 05, 2010

Nine lessons for being a loving caregiver through terminal illness

It can be a stressful time in one's life when they are caring for aging parents, but remembering these nine virtues can help us keep our balance while caring for others.  More ... Thursday, July 01, 2010

Question Corner: Clearing up confusion about Mary Magdalene

What does the Bible tell us about who Mary Magdalene was? Plus, the Church's position on organ donations and whether homosexual men can be accepted into the priesthood. More ... Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Should the Church be more democratic?

We need a lot more than ministerial changes if we are to draw people to the Church. We need a whole new emphasis on joy. More ... Thursday, June 17, 2010

Question Corner: What is canon law?

Often we hear of canon law as being the source for making determinations about our faith. Just what is the Code of Canon Law, where can one find it and is it easy for the average Catholic to read and interpret?  More ... Wednesday, June 16, 2010