The recitation of the Holy Rosary is arguably one of the most beautiful devotions in the Catholic faith. The month of October is set apart as the month of the rosary. Where did the rosary come from? This article will not only dig into the reason why Catholics pray the rosary but, it will also … Read more
In Christianity, interdenominational marriages are common but there are limits. You may have witnessed protestants marrying Catholics and vice versa, living happily thereafter. However, this is not an outright approval or an endorsement that interdenominational marriages are okay and should be encouraged. It is more of a case-by-case basis. One of the cases worth looking … Read more
Faith is a very personal and important part of our lives. As such we would love to share it with the people we care about. We’ve heard and seen Catholics inviting non-Catholics to share in their important ceremonies and events such as Baptism, Sunday Mass and First Communion. Similarly, Catholics have been invited by their … Read more
The Christian fraternity is a united front that believes Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came and died sacrificially for our sins. The central verse that brings the family of Christ together is John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him … Read more
All Christian denominations have one thing in common, the sacrament or practice of baptism. While some denominations such as the protestants do not advocate for infant baptism, Catholics have no problem baptizing your baby. However, baptism isn’t just a ritualistic practice, it has scriptural significance. It is a tradition that goes as far back as … Read more
In the United States, people celebrate St. Patrick’s by holding large parade and parties with lots of eating and alcohol consumption involved. But can Catholics eat meat on St. Patricks Day? This is a problem for catholic believers. St. Patrick ’s Day always falls within the Lent period, when Catholics fast and spend time in … Read more
There are not many sacraments and activities within the Catholic Church that are open to non-catholics. For some sacraments like communion, it’s sacrilege to participate as a non-catholic. But can non Catholics take ashes on Ash Wednesday? Some of the few activities where the Catholic Church welcomes everyone include attending mass, baptism and Ash Wednesday. … Read more
Lent is a somber period filled with solemn reflection. It is a period of remembrance of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. Catholic faithful spend the 46-day (40 days of self-denial and 6 Sundays) period in penance, prayer and deep reflection. Obviously, the celebratory nature of a wedding doesn’t quite fit into the solemn … Read more
The Catholic Church is very welcoming of people from all faiths and backgrounds. If you are non-catholic, you can attend mass. Can non Catholics go to confession though? Just because you can go to church doesn’t mean that you can partake in all activities. The biggest no-no for non-Catholics is receiving the Eucharist. The Holy … Read more
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