282 results for 'Struck by Lightning: Death, Judgment and Conversion'

A Bullet, A Pope & Our Lady of Fatima for Today(Post)

This article was originally published at edwardsri.com. Imagine a Pope approaching a statue of Mary, carrying a bullet in his hand, putting the bullet in Mary’s crown, and repeatedly saying to her, “Y

How Muslims Try to Convert Christians(Post)

This article first appeared at: pintswithaquinas.com Muslims often try to convert non-believers — including Christians — to their religion, and they are succeeding far too often. As Is

The Lord Is Risen: Contemplating the Resurrection(Post)

This article first appeared at: stpaulcenter.com Piero della Francesca was born in approximately 1415 and died on the very day Columbus landed in America, October 12, 1492. Better known in his time as

Where Did Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Come From?(Post)

This article was originally published at ncregister.com The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart is celebrated throughout the world on the Friday following the Feast of Corpus Christi.Every year, 19 days aft

SmartLoving: Martyrs for marriage through the ages(Post)

Originally Published by www.catholicweekly.com.au By Francine and Byron Pirola While couple saints inspire us to emulate them in our homes, it’s the martyrs for marriage who embolden us in the publi

Distinguishing Heresy from Schism(Post)

This article first appeared at: stpaulcentre.com So what is the difference between a heretic and a schismatic? St. Optatus, another of the great African Christian writers, wrote a surprisingly polite

Q&A with Fr Flader: Divorce and children(Post)

By Fr John Flader | Originally Published by www.catholicweekly.com.au A couple sitting through therapy, thinking of getting divorced. Photo: Pexels.com. Divorce always has serious consequences for t

What is the Transfiguration?(Post)

Originally published by www.EWTN.com The Transfiguration of Jesus is one of the key events in Jesus’ life. He took three apostles – Peter, James, and John – up to a high mountain to pray. As they were

Q&A with Fr Flader: Who is St Ava?(Post)

Originally Published by www.catholicweekly.com.au QUESTION: My daughter Ava asked me the other day whether there is a St Ava and, if so, to tell her something about the saint. I didn’t know the answer

Love Extravagant: Jesus on the Cross(Post)

This article first appeared at: stpaulcenter.com Every year in Lent the Church directs our thoughts to Jesus on the Cross. This is the sacred center of everything we believe and celebrate as Catholic

The Eucharist and the Apocalypse(Post)

This article first appeared at: catholic.com The (Catholic) Eucharist appears in a striking and mystical way in the book of Revelation.On Easter morning, two disciples of Jesus are on their way from J

When Were the Gospels Written?(Post)

This article first appeared at: stpaulcentre.com Modern scholarship tends to date Mark’s Gospel around A.D. 70-75, Matthew around 75, Luke around 80-90, and John around 90-100. In part, these dates re