Is the Eucharist really Jesus’ body?

Is the Eucharist really Jesus’ body?

Fr. Mark Bentz discusses the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. To begin this discussion, we have to accept two things: (1) that the Bible accurately tells us what Jesus said and did, and (2) that Jesus is God. Without accepting these two points, the discussion...
Why do Catholics confess sins to a priest?

Why do Catholics confess sins to a priest?

Fr. Theodore Lange explains why Catholics confess sins to a priest. He relates the conversion story of a man who had been away from the church for 40 years. This man had acquired a lot of material wealth, worldliness, and sin. After his conversion, he began going to...
Why can’t non-Catholics receive Communion?

Why can’t non-Catholics receive Communion?

Fr. Matt Libra opens with a curious question: do you remember your first kiss? It seems like a strange analogy, but it is a good explanation for why non-Catholics do not fully participate in Communion. For most people, this kiss is with someone that you really like,...
Do Catholics worship Mary?

Do Catholics worship Mary?

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers explains the relationship that Catholics seek with Mary. He teaches that we should think of it like a family. Jesus said that we are his brothers and sisters, so Mary is our mother. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus explains that at the end of the...