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A federal judge in Texas on Nov. 7 struck down a Biden administration program to protect from deportation and provide a path to U.S. citizenship for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants living in the country who are married to U.S. citizens.
A father recounts his family’s faith during the harrowing life and ...
1 day ago · In the Nov. 8 “Practicing Catholic” show, Jeff Reither, the director of parish and family life at St. Anne in Hamel, told the story of his family’s emotional journey after the death of their son, Joshua, as a stillbirth.
The fruits of the Holy Spirit - TheCatholicSpirit.com
Oct 15, 2020 · In the reception of the sacrament of confirmation, the person receives the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, wisdom and understanding, counsel and strength (fortitude), knowledge and fear of the Lord (Is 11:2), and piety. These gifts are not to sit idle or be kept in storage. Rather, they are to be put to good use so they will bear much fruit.
Bishop Izen considers the necessity of purgatory during …
1 day ago · Bishop Michael Izen suggested that purgatory is not a place between heaven and hell but rather a place of purification necessary for souls of the dead to enter friendship face-to-face with God. Bishop Izen told Practicing Catholic producer Rachael McCallum on the program that will air at 9 p.m ...
Faith Fundamentals - TheCatholicSpirit.com
Ongoing compendium of Father Michael Van Sloun's Faith Fundamentals columns
The fruits of the Holy Spirit - TheCatholicSpirit.com
May 13, 2016 · The Fruits of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Triune God, the Most Holy Trinity, and St. Paul in his letter to the Galatians provides a list of nine fruits of the Spirit: “Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, [and] self-control” (Gal 5:22,23).
Living out the Gospel through Catholic social teaching
Jun 29, 2023 · Colin Miller, who said Catholic social teaching is sometimes referred to as “the best-kept secret of the Church,” wants to help Catholics apply these age-old teachings to their modern lives.
Spiritual effects and benefits of baptism - TheCatholicSpirit.com
Aug 22, 2017 · Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, and it has powerful and long-lasting effects. It changes the spiritual character of a person forever, and the mark of transformation is so permanent that it is indelible; it can never be erased. What follows is a concise list of nine of the most important effects and benefits of the sacrament of baptism.
Why I Am Catholic — Anna Altman - TheCatholicSpirit.com
Aug 21, 2024 · I think faith is like love. There are feelings and emotions involved, but it is also a daily choice: to keep choosing God and his Church. Meanwhile, he keeps choosing us, usually within that “still small voice” (1 Kgs 19:12).
Why I Am Catholic — Mike Rasmussen - TheCatholicSpirit.com
Nov 8, 2024 · Mike Rasmussen When people ask me “Why are you Catholic?” my typical response is that it’s very similar to falling in love — there is an initial attraction, and with time, prayer and discernment, a conscious commitment can be made.