Fasting and abstinence are two ways to make reparation for our sins and the sins of the members of the Church. Fasting Fasting means to limit how much food we eat in the day. The Church has indicated the following standards for fasting: What is the standard for practicing a fast? For one day, eat… Continue reading Fasting & Abstinence
Category: How Christians should live
The Little Way
The Little Way is way of life where do everyday things with extraordinary love for God. It was created by St. Thérèse of Lisieux to solve a problem she identified in her life story, Story of a Soul. Problem “You know it has ever been my desire to become a Saint, but I have always felt,… Continue reading The Little Way
The Virtues
Definition | The Theological Virtues | Faith | Hope | Charity | The Human Virtues | Prudence | Justice | Fortitude | Temperance | Accomplishing the Virtues A virtue is a constant habit and disposition to do what is good and to give the best of yourself. A virtuous person tends towards goodness in his… Continue reading The Virtues
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Foreword God loves us and wants for us to be with Him in Heaven. But, to do so, we must be friends with God. When we sin, we lose friendship with God (see “Sin“). Therefore, we must reconcile ourselves to God before we can one day be with Him in Heaven. To reconcile ourselves to… Continue reading The Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Works of Mercy
The works of mercy are those actions we conduct out of love for God and out of love for those who suffer around us. The works of mercy fulfill the Two Great Commandments and the New Commandment issued by Our Lord. The Spiritual Works of Mercy These are actions that care for the spiritual needs… Continue reading The Works of Mercy
The Beatitudes
The Beatitudes are the first words spoken by Christ during the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-11). They show Jesus’ love for us, instruct us on how we should live, provide us hope during trials, and remind us of the rewards yet to come for those who follow Him.1 The beatitudes are: Blessed are the… Continue reading The Beatitudes
The Commandments
The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments were issued by God to Moses and the People of Israel on Mount Sinai in the desert (Exodus 20:2-17). Moses later reminded the people of Israel of them when they were in the land of Moab beyond the Jordan (Deuteronomy 5:6-21). The Ten Commandments are: I am the LORD… Continue reading The Commandments