In faith we receive this saving grace through the Sacraments - outward, sensible signs instituted by Christ through which inward grace is given to our souls. For example during Baptism (Matt 28:19 ...

This is what the Church means by saying that the priest, by virtue of the sacrament of Holy Orders, acts in persona Christi Capitis [in the person of Christ, the Head]” (“Catechism of the ...

The mystery of the indissoluble union between man and woman is an icon of the unity of Christ and the Church (Eph 5:32). Thus, the Christocentric typology of the sacrament of marriage explains why a ...

Holy Communion Catholics receive the Body of Christ during this sacrament which is the real presence of Christ. There is spiritual nourishment in receiving the bread and wine. Faith is ...

“It strengthens the baptismal incorporation into Christ and the church and the consecration to the prophetic, royal and ...

On Thursday of Holy Week four events are commemorated: the washing of the disciples' feet, the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, the agony in the garden of ...

By Deacon Frank Agnoli The Catholic Messenger This is the fourth article in our series about two re-translated liturgical ...

Seven young Catholics received the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Centennial Mass at the Chapel of St James, officiated ...