Whether a pastor can have a girlfriend depends on the church they belong to. Some churches including the Catholic Church practice clerical celibacy, meaning pastors and priests cannot date or marry. But many protestant churches have no such thing, and pastors can be in a relationship, as long as it’s proper and in line with … Read more
As far as the Bible and the Catholic Church is concerned, a broken rosary doesn’t have any deeper spiritual meaning. It’s just a broken rosary. But some cultures and people believe that a broken rosary means something, usually not good. In this post, I discuss those superstitions. I also explain what to do if your … Read more
Ask God for 300 things? That sounds like a lot and, to be honest, it may feel a bit greedy. But you’d be surprised at what this challenge reveals to you about your desires, your faith and your relationship with God. In this post, we discuss the popular 300 wishlist challenge, why it’s a great … Read more
Many Churches will not let you get married in their church if you are not a member of the parish or you have no connection to it. But there are some flexible denominations that allow non-members to marry in their churches. Below is a quick guide on how to get married in a church you … Read more
Every year, on the Sunday just before Easter, Christians celebrate Palm Sunday to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. In most countries, the main event during Palm Sunday is a procession where Christians carry blessed palms and later take them home or leave them at church. In this article, we explain where these … Read more
Similar to how countries are divided into regions like provinces, districts and counties, Catholic churches are also grouped into various administrative categories. The lowest category is a parish, which consists of one church. Next is a diocese with several parishes and the highest is an archdiocese with multiple dioceses. In this post, we discuss the … Read more
Though featured only in a couple of chapters in the book of Acts, Stephene is one of the most important figures in the New Testament. He is notable for being the first Christian martyr, or protomartyr. Today, he is venerated as a saint and recognized as the patron of bricklayers and stonemasons. Here’s everything you … Read more
You are probably familiar with the jingle or saying, ‘Tony, Tony look around, something is lost and must be found’. This is actually a prayer to St. Anthony, the saint of lost things. But Anthony of Padua, as he was also known, is more than a saint of lost items. He is venerated as an … Read more
On 28 October, Catholics celebrate the feast of Saint Jude. Though not the best known apostles of Jesus, today he is one of the most popular saints. He is the Saint of lost causes, which is why people often turn to him for intercession during difficult times. But why is Jude associated with this particular … Read more
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