Reflections on current events from a Catholic perspective.
A lot of people smoke cigarettes but we also see everywhere that smoking is detrimental to our health. Isn’t that odd? What’s the deal with smoking? Is smoking a sin? Is it something that the Catholic Church completely forbids? Well, let’s dig in deeper and find out!
A Cardinal virtue is also called a moral virtue or a human virtue. These virtues are something that’s important and part of our life not just as Catholics but as humans. Let’s find out more about Cardinal virtues and how and why we need them.
Ever heard of the expression “patience is a virtue” and wonder what that exactly means? What exactly are virtues and why is patience one of them? Let’s dive in and talk more about the catholic virtues and how they impact our lives.
We go through a lot of hurts and pains in our lives and they are not all equal. Some hurts are deeper and bigger, which gives us a more difficult time forgiving. There are cases though that may result in unforgiveness, which can create a lot of different effects in our life. Is unforgiveness bad? is it a sin? How can this affect us as Catholics? as people? Well, let’s dive in a bit deeper and find out!
Suffering and pain are inevitable, it is part of our human lives. Just like what St. John Paul II said, “suffering is almost inseparable from man’s earthly existence.” At times, suffering can lead you closer to Christ. And at other times, it can seem to lead you further away from Him. If you’re in a state of suffering now or …
Healing is one of the most beautiful gifts that God has ever given us, as healing is always a path to something beautiful, a path that can make us truly enjoy the free will that God has given us. As humans, it is in our reality and nature to experience the different ups and downs …
Most people say that hate is a strong word; when said in a very serious manner, it is something that can give a firm negative judgment or impression towards people, and things that may affect how a person sees something permanently. Is hatred a sin? Let’s find out!
Is drinking alcohol a sin? is it a sin to get drunk? How should we approach alcoholic drinks as Catholics? Let’s dive in a bit deeper to find out!
Let’s face it, we all love food! Food is good, it’s delicious, enjoyable, and pleasurable. But sometimes with the amount of food accessible around us, we tend to eat mindlessly causing us to overeat. Is overeating a sin? Well, let’s find out!
We all get angry. As humans, it is in our nature to feel emotions, and one of these emotions is anger. But this doesn’t mean that anger is a good thing or a bad thing, it’s something more complex and as Catholics, we should be aware of how anger can affect us, and the way we live as faithful stewards of God.