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This page contains access to concise, well-written and inspiring articles on Catholic beliefs about the Virgin Mary and Jesus.

If you don't have the time to labor over difficult-to-understand encyclicals, theological writings and lengthy books about the Faith, but want to learn more about our Faith, then this site is the answer.

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Latest Articles on Catholic Beliefs

Graces Derived from Assisting at the Catholic Mass
Powerful graces are promised to those who devoutly attend and actively assist in the Catholic Mass.

The Infinite Value of the Catholic Mass
The Catholic Mass is the center of a Catholic's spiritual life. This article discusses the infinite merits of the Catholic Mass.

The Catholic Mass and the Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross
The Catholic Mass is the sacred action by which the Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross is renewed. It is the center of the Catholic faith.

The Hypostatic Union
The union of the human nature and the Divine nature in the Person of the Word, Jesus Christ, is called the Hypostatic Union.

Marriage in the Divine Plan of God
This article talks about the Catholic teaching on marriage.

Catholic Apologetics
Catholic Apologetics is the science of reasoned explanation in defense of Catholic doctrines.

The Truth of Catholic Tradition
Unlike Protestants who believe that Scripture alone is the basis of all belief, the Catholic Faith teaches that both Bible and Catholic Tradition are the principal sources of Faith.

The Homily
The Homily, which we sometimes refer to as sermon, is Greek in origin and means explanation. It is the oldest form of Church preaching, based on the synagogue practise of a rabbi explaining Sabbath.

The Liturgical Year
The Catholic liturgical year is divided into the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Holy Week, and Easter. Outside these seasons are the Ordinary Times.

Is the Second Coming of Christ Imminent?
Is the Second Coming of Christ, an event signifying the end of this world and the consequent general judgment of all men, imminent or close at hand?

The Second Coming of Christ as Revealed to Saints and Mystics
Many Catholic saints and mystics have received profound private revelations on the Second Coming of Christ, all seemingly indicating that Our Lord's Second Coming is near at hand.

Church Teaching on Purgatory
This article summarizes the official teaching of the Catholic Church on purgatory.

Purgatory According to Private Revelations
This article shares two astounding private revelations that shed light on the nature of purgatory.

A Primer on Purgatory
This article is a primer on purgatory, providing a concise summary of key teachings of the Church regarding this doctrine.

Separation of Church and State
What exactly is the meaning of Separation of Church and State?

The Second Coming of Christ
When will the Second Coming of Christ occur? Nobody knows for sure. What we are sure about is that it will come because Sacred Scripture says so.

Natural Family Planning (NFP) and the Church
Why is the Catholic Church promoting Natural Family Planning or NFP methods, instead of the seemingly more convenient artificial means of contraception?

Church Teaching on Contraceptives: Still Relevant?
Is the Catholic Church's teachings on contraceptives still relevant?

The Sacrament of Penance
The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift of mercy and forgiveness to mankind.

Defending the Doctrine of Hell
How do we know that hell really exists? Is there proof in the bible for hell's existence?

Death and Euthanasia
This article discusses the official Catholic view on Euthanasia.

The Sacred Easter Triduum
The Easter Triduum celebration - Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday - is the climax of the Catholic Church's annual calendar.


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