The first is called the liturgy of the Word and the second the Eucharistic liturgy. In the first part a passage from the ...

In the Bible's Old Testament, the Ark of the Covenant is linked to several miracles, such as protecting the Israelites from ...

The letter Paul wrote to the Romans is a significant theological work that focuses primarily on different aspects of ...

To give a proper perspective on the New Covenant sacrament of reconciliation instituted by Christ, we will explore the Old Testament prefiguration of this sacrament. In the next column ...

Idolatry is not spoken of much today, nor is it viewed as a large problem in society. In general, many think idolatry is ...

First, we should consider what churches mean when they say the phrase “Come as you are.” This phrase communicates that people ...

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Of the sacrifice of Christ, the main sign or figure of the sacrifice of Christ in the Old Testament is the paschal lamb. At every Passover, the Jews recalled and renewed their covenant with God by ...

Could this be the time the American covenant with God is renewed? Are we on the verge of a Fifth Great Awakening?

The Canaanites were there before the Jews who escaped from Egypt, and the Philistines arrived. They all built cities with stone walls. They worked–bronze and copper in hot fires. They farmed and ...

In a world increasingly driven by superficial relationships and fleeting connections, the demonstration of genuine friendship ...