Why not?  There's nothing that requires us to make resolutions at the start of the new year as Catholics, however, we do seem to be a religion that holds this practice in high regard.Each time ...

An exact date was attempted to be calculated for the Nativity of the Lord but it ...

An interesting question that has more to do with art than religion!The answer is that it really depends on the artist who made the crucifix.  Take a look at a number of different crucifixes...Some have ...

Yes.  A cross is simply the "t-shaped" instrument that was used for crucifixion which now, bears more of a symbol of triumph ...

Images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints usually painted in a gesture of blessing meant as an aid to prayer and meditation, directing ...

The letters refer to the different "orders" that the priest or sister belong to.   For example:Fr James Martin, S.J. :   S.J. stands for Society of Jesus which is the formal name for the Jesuits.  So ...

The two most popular Catholic prayers that surround food traditions are the simple "Grace Before Meals" and "Grace After Meals."One need not pray these prayers on Thanksgiving if you are Catholic, prayers from your own ...

Question: I was just wondering why does there seem to be a definite split between different religious orders (Franciscan, Jesuit, Benedictine, ect)?  I know that each was founded by different people of faith with different emphasizes.  I ...

My question: My Spiritual ...

Of course they can!  The name Halloween comes from All Hallow's Eve, meaning the day before All Saints Day--those we call hallowed or holy as we hear in the Our Father.However, we obviously want to ...