Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest when they could go directly to God?

We confess our sins to a priest because Jesus told us to. You see, while Jesus was on earth he … More

Keeping Your Kids Catholic

As a trained catechist, and Catholic apologist, I’m frequently asked by Catholic parents how to keep their kids Catholic. Let … More

The Truth About Married Priests

Before I begin this essay, allow me to give full disclosure. First, I am not a priest. Second, I am … More

Why Do I Go To Mass?

I am a Catholic. The reason why I go to mass is pretty simple. I go to mass solely for … More

Welcoming Hebrew Catholics

I always get into trouble when I start up a topic like this, but the reason why I keep doing … More

Persecution of the Traditional Latin Mass

I am not really a Latin kind of guy. I like attending the Traditional Latin Mass (Vetus Ordo of Extraordinary … More

Married Priests & Priestesses?

The Vatican presented something important today, 8 June, at a press conference: the Preparatory Document for the upcoming 2019 Pan-Amazon … More

Is Confession Biblical?

Bless me Father, for I have sinned… These words mark the beginning of the confession rite for Roman Catholics, as … More

Holy Communion: Real or Symbolic?

One of the greatest tragedies of the Reformation is the loss of authentic holy orders in Protestant communities, and as … More