Is There Life on Mars?

Are we alone in the universe or is there life on other planets And perhaps even as close our next door neighbor, the planet Mars...

Effective and Simple Method for Inviting Enlightenment

This article discusses a simple method that time and again works to invite enlightenment experiences and glimpses of what lies beyond the ordinary mind....

Houston Pastor Pens First Book

We have all been at a crossroad at some time in our life Whether it is the death of loved one, losing a job, or a natural disaster, we have all come to a point in our life when we feel that we cannot go on, and the struggles of life are simply too much to bear...

Saint Vincent Depaul An Example Of Charity

Vincent de Paul, The saint of charitable societies, was born in Pouy, Gascony, France around 1580 His parents Jean de Paul and Bertrande de Moras were farmers who raised four sons and two daughters...

Catechism Gives Blueprint To Catholics

The word catechism as a variety of meanings however the most accepted one comes from Greek and means to Echo In this application it is a way to echo or repeat the tenants of the Catholic Church...

Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

One of the major aspects of the Sacrament of Confirmation are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit that are bestowed on the candidate when they are sealed with the Holy Spirit The candidate when participating in Confirmation accepts that their mission is to be witnesses of Jesus in their families and communities...

Fruits Of The Spirit

After a candidate received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and he receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the Church teaches that these gifts bear fruits, the Fruits of the Spirits These fruits are Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control and Chastiy...

Penance Must Precent First Communion

As children prepare for their First Communion, the church clearly also states that the child must have also celebrated their first Confession, or first penance prior to receiving their first Eucharist The Magisterium is very clear on that however, even though this was all outlined in 1977, there are still some dissenting opinions...

A Look At The Eucharistic Pray

There are many facets to the Eucharist prayer But it is truly the heart of the church and something that should be explained to each child receiving their first communion...

The Path To Sainthood

The Catholic church has people who are designated Saints So what does that mean...