Author: Shane Schaetzel

Why is the Catholic Church so rich when so many of its members are poor?

That depends on what you mean by “rich.” The accusation is leveled that the Catholic Church hoards money while it … More

Why is Catholic worship so organized and structured compared to most Protestant worship?

Catholic worship is based in liturgy, and this liturgy comes primarily from ancient Jewish worship, both in the Temple and … More

Is the Catholic Church opposed to modern science?

No. Quite to the contrary, the Catholic Church virtually invented the scientific method! The Church has sponsored and blessed scientific … More

Must a person understand Latin to be a Catholic?

No. While Latin is the historical language of the Roman Catholic Church in the Western world, and it is helpful … More

What do Catholics mean by the Holy Trinity?

We believe in ONE God, who is eternally existent in three divine Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.1 This is … More

Do Catholics believe in Jesus Christ?

Yes, of course we believe in Jesus Christ. We believe he is God the Son – the Second Person of … More

Are Catholics Christian?

Yes, Catholics are not only Christians, but we were the first Christians. The Roman Catholic Church is the oldest Christian … More

The SSPX Schism and What Comes Next

I love traditional Catholicism, and that’s why I financially support it locally (by putting money where my mouth is), as … More

I Don’t Believe in Aliens Visiting Earth

Extraterrestrial (ET) aliens, visiting earth, are not something I believe in, and here’s why. For me, it’s actually more scientific … More