A careful reading of Church documents like canon law or the Catechism (and others), reveals that when the Church uses the term “grave sin” it means “mortal sin.”
Doctrine
The Mother of God: A Title Essential to the Christian Faith
Why is the Solemnity of The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, important—essential even—for Christians?
Homosexual Unions and the Influence of Culture on Politics
Why is the GOP onboard with homosexual unions? Politicians generally never risk associating themselves with what a majority of citizens consider to be radical—they see doing so as death to their campaign strategy for election or reelection.
Hurricane Helene and Physical Evils
As we pray for all those effected by the devastation in the wake of hurricane Helene, events like these also lead us to ask questions.
True vs False Ecumenism
What is true ecumenism? And what must Catholics always bear in mind when dialoguing not only with non-Catholic Christians but with non-Christians?