“You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mt 22:39). Jesus called that the second greatest commandment, after love of God. And there, entangled in one commandment, is love of self as well as love of others.
Each and every parish is larger than just the people you see next to you in the pew each Sunday at Mass. Love your neighbors — all of them.
In 2018, Pope Francis decreed that the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, should be inscribed into the official General Roman Calendar and celebrated each year on the Monday after Pentecost. This year, that date falls on June 6.
The Church is Catholic, a word that means “universal.” The Church’s ancient Tradition holds that by taking on one instance of human nature, Jesus took on all human nature, redeeming and sanctifying all, if only we consent and cooperate with His grace.
Fr. Chris Alar continues his "Explaining the Faith" Series as he takes you back to seminary with him and joins you on live chat for this premier video of "Catholicism 101" from one of his parish missions.
Why did the Church split in 1054 and what are the similarities and differences between the Catholic and Orthodox Church? Fr. Chris Alar explains why this is important in understanding what is happening in the Church and world today.
Episode 66 with Chris Sparks
Chris has written a timely book, How Can You Still Be Catholic? 50 Answers to a Good Question.
As for me and my family, Christian Unity isn't just for one week a year. It's been a constant of our lives for decades.
The legacy of sacramentals in the devotional life of the Church comes from a very long Scriptural tradition, indeed.
A number of people write to me about struggles with same-sex attraction, or how to respond to family and friends who have "come out of the closet."
