Reflections on current events from a Catholic perspective.
When we delve into the lives of saints, it often feels like they belong to a distant realm, far removed from the realities of our modern world. The path to sainthood can appear daunting, especially in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven era. It’s easy to believe that the saints of old inhabited a vastly different world from […]
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Cursing or using offensive language is something we hear pretty much around us as we hear it as a way for others to communicate. However, in religious contexts, questions arise about the moral implications of such behavior. We all know cursing is not something good, but do you ever wonder if cursing is a sin?
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The practice of hypnotism has intrigued, fascinated, and sometimes even worried people for centuries. It involves a state of deep relaxation as well as a possible gate to being controlled and swayed through a trained hypnotist. With that being said, is engaging in hypnotism a sin? In this post, we will delve into the complex
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Anger is a powerful human emotion that can arise in response to various life circumstances, including personal struggles, loss, or perceived injustice. When it comes to our relationship with God, the question arises: Is it a sin to be angry with God? In this post, we will delve into the complexities of human emotion and
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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!
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!
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We know that the season of Lent does not begin on a fixed date every year. To help you plan and prepare for this year’s Lenten season, we answered some common questions people ask to find more information on this year’s Lent timeline and provided an overview of the important dates you need to remember to prepare
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During the Advent season, it’s customary in the Catholic Church to bring out their Advent candles and have an advent wreath in our homes, and parishes. This Advent Wreath usually has 4 candles which have their special significance and are gradually lit throughout the four weeks of Advent. To prepare for this season, we want
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Cremation has become an increasingly popular option for handling the remains of the deceased in modern times. However, in some religious traditions, including Catholicism, questions arise regarding the acceptability of cremation. Specifically, individuals may wonder if is cremation a sin in Catholic beliefs. In this post, we will explore the Catholic Church’s stance on cremation
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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!