Catholicism

Are members of the Catholic Church different in terms of belonging, than members of a secular group or organization?  And, is the doctrine and Tradition of the Catholic Church essential, or peripheral, in answering this question?  Father Kenneth Dos Santos, MIC, explains in his latest column for CatholicStand.com.

Are the parish closings and consolidations occurring regularly in archdioceses and dioceses of the United States, a simple function of the absence of material resources?  And, if so, is this not directly attributable to the dwindling number of Catholics who regularly attend Mass and receive the Sacraments? Father Kenneth Dos Santos, MIC, explains in his latest column for CatholicStand.com.

Are not Catholics who seek an immovable Faith, always striving through God’s grace toward greater union with Him?  And, should these Faithful Catholics be judged rashly, perceived by many as being inflexible or rigid? Father Kenneth Dos Santos, MIC, explains in his latest column for CatholicStand.com.

“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.