May 9, 2020

Spiritual Role of Fathers

What does the Catholic Church teach about the role of fathers in the family? This seems to be a neglected area.
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Person wrapping their hands with red boxing wrap

Is Boxing a Sin?

Is competing in a boxing or karate competition wrong? Am I sinning by training my body and mind to defeat my opponents? By risking injury to myself?
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Isn’t There Something More?

How can I learn more about the Church and where I could be useful, other than taking up pew space?
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A pair of wedding bands symbolizing the sacrament of marriage is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Isabel Church in Sanibel, Fla. (OSV News photo/CNS filer, Gregory A. Shemitz)

Is Marriage Really a Sacrament?

How can marriage possibly be a sacrament? Yes, Jesus attended a wedding feast, spoke of the Kingdom of God in terms of a wedding banquet, and used the Genesis creation story to support the idea of union.
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Did Mary Have Real Freedom?

A friend of mine believes that Mary did not have free will as other humans have. Therefore, she had no choice but to say yes to the angel at the Annunciation.
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Why 40? How Is Ash Wednesday’s Date Set?

Why is Ash Wednesday 40 days before Easter? What is the significance of the number 40? I know that it is used many times in the Bible (for example, Jesus was in the desert 40 days and 40 nights).
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