Articles
T.J.S.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
James P. Alkire
WRITER
Garyn Wells
CONTRIBUTOR
Mass with Mary
Our Blessed Mother has long been called the Co-Redemptrix because, at Calvary, she offered to God the sacrifice of her only Son, renouncing her own maternal rights over Him. The Church also understands Our Lady to be the Mediatrix of All Graces. She has been given charge over the graces of God, distributing them to her beloved children. St. Alphonsus Liguori said that Mary, our Mother, is the neck through which graces flow to us from the Head, which is Christ. With these beautiful truths in mind, we can gain a new appreciation for Holy Mass and seek full union with Mary, the virtue we pray for while meditating on the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin.
A Brief Defense of Indulgences
The word ‘indulgence’ is a very familiar term of history, known ambiguously even by non-religious to be connected with the Church's ‘corrupt extortion of the poor so that they may pay for the forgiveness of sins and enter heaven’ as they imagine. This however, is far from true, for an indulgence does not forgive one's sin, nor can possibly do so since (as we see with the Jubilee indulgence) it takes place after the Sacrament of Penance by which a Catholic receives absolution for all his sins. I will demonstrate the true teaching of indulgences, it's biblical foundation, and it's foundation in Christian antiquity
Saved by Faith Alone? What the Catholic Church Actually Teaches
Many accuse the Catholic Church of teaching a 'works-based' salvation, but this is a misunderstanding. The Church explicitly condemns such a notion. Sadly, some Catholics unintentionally fuel this misconception by claiming salvation depends on both faith and works—a misrepresentation of Church teaching. Let’s cut through the noise and look at what the Church truly says about justification and the role of faith and works. By examining the teaching of Ecumenical Councils, Popes, Doctors, and Sacred Scripture, we’ll clarify this issue for Protestants seeking truth and Catholics seeking to defend their faith.
Christmas: A Catholic Tradition
The culture of America from the end of November to the beginning of the New Year revolves around Christmas. From putting up a Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving (and not taking it down until January), to hanging up your stockings and waiting eagerly for the jolly St. Nick to fill them up with all sorts of goodies, even to the word ‘Christmas’ itself. Americans can thank Catholics from the time of Christ to the present for all of the staples of Christmas festivity. Let us dive into the most popular Christmas traditions and discover their Catholic roots.
The Root of All Heresy: Liberalism
When the term “liberal” is mentioned—whether at the workplace or around the dinner table—a few immediate thoughts come to mind. For many Americans, it’s almost synonymous with the Democratic Party. However, the truth about liberalism runs much deeper than party affiliations. Its history, especially in America, crosses party lines and has profoundly shaped our society. To grasp its full impact, we must uncover the reality of liberalism and confront its destructive influence on the modern world.
The Doctrine of ‘Scripture Alone’ Refuted
Sola Scriptura is the doctrine, first put forward by the Protestant reformers, which says that Scripture is the only infallible rule of faith…Often, Sola Scriptura is simply assumed by ordinary Protestant Christians and goes completely unexamined and unquestioned, but today I will demonstrate why it is false.
St. Ferdinand III of León and Castile, Crusader-King
St. Ferdinand III of Leon and Castile was a great warrior-Saint and one of the most holy crusader-kings of the Middle Ages, who has largely been forgotten today; but we can learn much from his exemplary life of humility and zeal.