Following his baptism by his cousin, Jesus’ ministry was not smooth sailing; like us, he endured temptation
Last Sunday after Mass, it looked like Grant (our 14-year old) was holding the weight of the world in his arms. His baby sister, Norah, looked so small, so fragile as Grant clung to her. She was clad in white, with the
Several times during the course of his pontificate, Pope Francis has asked the faithful if they know the date of their baptism. “Today, at home, go look, ask about the date of your Baptism, and that way you will keep in mind
Question: Since infant baptism is becoming controversial, why doesn’t the Church abandon the practice or emphasize individualized confirmation for older teens? —Robert Bonsignore, Brooklyn, N.Y. Answer: I am unaware of any recent controversy about infant baptism in the Church. There have been
Throughout Church history, devoted Catholics have offered guidance to men and women seeking the peace and love of Christianity. Similarly, Catholic Christians have provided assistance to others who, uncertain in their faith walk, have sought out the certitude of Catholicism. These people
Question: In confession recently the priest told me I should not say, “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned”; instead I should say, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.” Is he right? — Name, location withheld Answer: The opening of confession
At the end of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus gives his followers the threefold task of the Church throughout the ages: 1) “make disciples of all nations”; 2) “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy