Children in the Church | Jesus explains why he welcomes everyone, even sinners
By Joe Sarnicola | Catholic News Service Many people had come out to hear Jesus preach, and most of them were happy just to be near him. But there were Pharisees and scribes who also had come to...
View Article'Jesus 101'explores both the personhood and divinity of Christ
By Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@stlouisreview.com One of the basic teachings of the Catholic faith is that Christ stands at the center.But John Gresham believes that Catholics sometimes forget that...
View ArticleOrigin of Easter is not rooted in paganism, says monk
Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@stlouisreview.com The origin of Easter is not rooted in paganism, contrary to popular belief."Part of the reason why people talk about Easter being pagan is because the...
View ArticleEditorial | Seek virtue over violence, not retribution
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your...
View ArticleDear Father | Church founded upon rock of St. Peter, not location
Msgr. Matthew Mitas Yours is a most astute question, for not only is Jerusalem the great capital of ancient Judea and also the place where the mystical events of our salvation occurred, but it is also...
View ArticleDear Father | Judaism is the foundation for our Christian belief
Father John Mayo God called Abraham to form a people uniquely for His own (Genesis 12). Their purpose was to prepare the world for the coming of the Messiah. If God was to come dwell in the world, He...
View ArticleDEAR FATHER | To know Jesus is to speak to Him through prayer
Father John Mayo When he was elected to the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Timothy Dolan gave a talk to the Holy Father and his fellow Cardinals on this topic.Cardinal Dolan quotes a former auxiliary...
View ArticleLocal author delves into Jesus' prayer life in new book
Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org | twitter: @JenniferBrinker Prayer is more than something Catholics do. Rather, it's more about what God wants to do in others, according to the author of a...
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