Sin and Virtue

Eternal Life

Our parents' sins While the effects of Adam and Eve’s original sin remain, God judges each of us ...

Msgr. Charles Pope Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Editorial: Illuminated by virtue The Church’s witness done right connects people’s minds and hearts with the deeper ...

Editorial Board Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Anger: there's an 'APP' for that Christians can experience anger virtuously if they focus it in three key ways

Dr. Gregory K. Popcak Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Humanity's freedom We are not preprogrammed or forced to do what God knows we will do, but rather we act ...

Msgr. Charles Pope Wednesday, April 05, 2017

Seek to escape the dictatorship of relativism The Church urges all people to reject relativism — whether cultural or individual — ...

Russell Shaw Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Portrayal of apostasy Like any mortal sin, apostasy requires a grave act, sufficient reflection and full ...

Msgr. Charles Pope Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Make confession more available, God's heart is always open, pope says

Catholic News Service Friday, March 17, 2017

Refusing absolution While rare, a priest should deny absolution if he sees a lack of sorrow, willingness ...

Msgr. Charles Pope Wednesday, February 01, 2017

Absolving abortion There is much nuance to the pope allowing priests to lift excommunication stemming ...

Msgr. Charles Pope Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Examining Your Conscience Consult the Ten Commandments before confession

Father Damian J. Ference Thursday, December 01, 2016

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