There are some obvious things that will mark you as Catholic: going to mass, receiving communion, and wearing a rosary around your neck. But you’ll find yourself doing other ‘Catholic’ things without realizing it. Some of them are funny habits that you pick up after being a Catholic for some time. Others are important markers … Read more
If you are new to the Catholic Church, praying the Rosary may seem like a rigidly fixed practice that you only do a certain way. But that’s not the case at all. You can adjust the prayers and put in your own intentions (prayer requests/purpose) such as praying for someone. In this guide, we explain … Read more
Smelling incense when none is burning could be caused by previous incense smells absorbed by objects in the room. Some people also take it as a spiritual sign. In some cases, it can be a sign of a health problem. Why Do I Smell Incense When None Is Burning? Here are some likely reasons why … Read more
Incense in the Catholic faith signifies holiness, purity, and God’s presence. It’s also used to proclaim blessings and during prayer. While incense is often burnt during mass and other religious events, you can also burn it at home. In this guide, we explain how to use catholic incense at home for spirituality or just to create … Read more
The most common way to pray is speaking words out loud. But what if you find silent prayer more calming or you are in a situation where you can’t pray vocally? Can you pray in your head and will those prayers be just as powerful as the ones you voice loudly? Can God Hear You … Read more
The Bible is harsh when it comes to condemning murder. In the Old Testament, the typical punishment for homicide is death. Here’s Genesis 9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image. And Leviticus 24:17 Whoever takes a human life shall surely … Read more
Nuns have three vows that they take when they join their religious order: chastity, poverty, and obedience. If any or all of these vows are broken nuns are required to leave their religious duties and their chosen community. The process to become a nun can take over a decade. This is to ensure that a … Read more
Searching around the internet many articles can be found on sin with its different contexts and interpretations. But what is sin, are all sins the same and… Could sin make Jesus not love us anymore? This Is what I will be addressing in an objective (bird’s eye perspective), biblical manner. I will try to keep … Read more
Holy Water is not such a mystery as some may believe. It is an ecclesiastical source that has the ability to cleanse, purify, heal, and cure. Holy Water benefits are reaped by millions around the globe, from entering a place of prayer to your home, to pilgrims to holy shrines. Holy Water can be made … Read more
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