Holy water, one of the most important sacramentals in the Catholic Church, has a lot more use beyond the Sunday liturgy. You can use it outside of church to bless yourself, your family, your home, and various objects. Here’s an explainer on holy water and how to bless an object with holy water. Can Anyone … Read more
In the Catholic Church, holy water is sprinkled on a person or an object to bless or cleanse them. There’s no liturgy or sacrament that involves drinking holy water. That said, it’s not a sin if you drink holy water, whether deliberately or accidentally. But, it may not be safe for your health. What Does … Read more
The Catholic church doesn’t recognize divorce. You need an annulment to be able to remarry. So, depending on the circumstances, a Catholic marrying a divorced person could be okay or it could turn into the grave sin of adultery. In this quick Catholic guide, we look at the church’s requirements and laws when it comes to … Read more
While there are Catholic Churches with names like Immaculate and Transfiguration, the vast majority of Catholic Churches are named after a saint. There are probably several St. John and St. Peter Churches in your city or state. So why are Catholic churches named after saints and why are saints so important in the Catholic Church? … Read more
For a long time, the Catholic Church was opposed to cremation. But starting in 1963, the Church permitted the practice, while officially recommending burial/interment as the most reverential option. Today, more and more Catholics prefer to cremate their departed loved ones. But there are still some restrictions on what you can and cannot do with … Read more
Purgatory, the intermediate destination for less than pure souls after death, is mostly associated with the Catholic Church. Other denominations like the Mormon church and Anglicanism also believe in a period or place of purification before entry into heaven, while others like Lutherans completely reject that notion. So why do Catholics believe in purgatory and … Read more
Catholic weddings range from semi-formal to casual depending on the parish and the location of the wedding. As long as you dress smartly and modestly, you’ll usually not go wrong with most Catholic weddings. So what to wear to a Catholic wedding? Read on to learn more. Dressing Etiquette For A Catholic Wedding There isn’t a … Read more
Neither the Bible nor the Catholic Church prohibit the partaking of alcohol. However, drunkenness is a big no-no both in the Church and in the Bible. The biggest reason intoxication/drunkenness is considered sinful is because it makes it easier to commit other sins. Is getting drunk a mortal sin? Read on to learn more. What Does … Read more
Attending mass is an obligation that’s required in the ten commandments as well as the five Precepts of the Church. That’s why missing mass knowingly and without a valid reason is considered a mortal sin. Are We Obligated To Attend Mass? The Catholic Church’s requirement that the faithful attend mass every Sunday comes from the ten … Read more
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