According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities. The Corporal Works of Mercy are: To feed the hungry To give drink to the thirsty To clothe the naked To shelter the homeless […]
What is Natural Family Planning?
Natural Family Planning (NFP) represents a holistic approach to family planning. NFP is a scientifically proven & natural way to achieve or avoid pregnancy based on the awareness of a woman’s menstrual cycle & fertility. It is not synonymous to the old “Rhythm Method”. It is the only acceptable means of family planning for Catholics. […]
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
Today, July 25th is the 43rd anniversary of the Papal Encyclical Humanae Vitae issued by Pope Paul VI. ‘Humanae Vitae‘ is the Latin for ‘Human Life‘. This encyclical reaffirms the Catholic Church’s 2000 year old teaching on marriage, love & parenthood. It is a continuity of the Church’s doctrine and tradition. I encourage all of […]
Life Begins at Conception
Life Begins at Conception. When life is conceived in the mother’s womb, it is not just the physical form that has been created but a Soul has been created by our Heavenly Father. This Soul is eternal. It doesn’t cease to exist when life on earth ends. Then God said, “Let us make human kind […]
Blessing Yourself with Holy Water
Many of us would have wondered why we bless ourselves with Holy Water while entering and leaving church. Holy Water is a popular sacramental and religious tradition used to bless oneself. It’s use upon entering Church is a reminder of One’s Baptism and a gesture of purifying oneself before approaching the presence of God. So […]
Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are:- Wisdom Understanding Counsel (Right Judgment) Fortitude (Courage) Knowledge Piety (Reverence) Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe of the Lord)
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