“Angels and men, as intelligent and free creatures, have to journey toward their ultimate destinies by their free choice and preferential love. They can therefore go astray. Indeed, they have sinned. Thus has moral evil, incommensurably more harmful than physical evil, entered the world” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 311).
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: Passion for God, Compassion for the Poor and a Zeal for Souls
Anti-Catholic sentiment remained quite virulent in America at the time; therefore Elizabeth knew the decision to become Catholic was sure to cause alienation from friends and family—a very serious consequence, since as a widow with children she was in dire need of financial support.
Ring in the New Year with Mary, the Mother of God
Ringing in the new year is part of our national pastime. But why do we do it? Is it simply about having fun? Or is there a deeper meaning found in this practice, one which echoes from the depths of the human heart?
Can God Be Proven To Exist? A Number of Logical Proofs Say, ‘Yes’
For many of us the question of God’s existence seems more an accusation against Christianity than a question, yet it is a fair question, and there are many who sincerely ask it.
The Holy Innocents: A Reflection on Evil
Wise men came from the East in search of the newborn king of the Jews. But when king Herod heard of this, “he was troubled,” for in his envy he feared this little infant would one day claim his throne.