I gaze upon the crucifix at Holy Mass, contemplating the image of Christ’s broken body, poured out for the Church, as he is truly present — his body, blood, soul and divinity — on the altar. A sense ...

Last week, I happened to notice an announcement in my parish bulletin. It read something like, “Interested in Catholicism? Come join our RCIA classes.” I have to confess that I found myself half ...

If the church is the bride of Christ, then Jesus is married to both Rachel and Leah—to the church he wants and to the church he has to take. Rachel is the wife he loves and thought he was getting, but ...

Christ speaking to His disciples before His death said, “I will build My church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Future tense). (Matt. 16:18.) God the Son bought His church with ...