CATHOLIC ARTICLE

St. Padre Pio’s life, on earth, touched many lives and it continues to this day. There are still many ways we can learn from this great saint’s preaching. Here are five quotes of his that we can apply to our lives and learn from every day. 1. “You don’t have to be worthy, you only […]

Introduction The rosary is a beautiful sacramental of the Catholic Church, used to meditate on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. Yet, there is the uncommon but worrying phenomenon of so-called ‘Satanic rosaries.’ While the concept may seem unfamiliar or confusing to many Catholics, it’s important to know how

Introduction In recent years, the topic of “Satanic Rosaries” has captured the attention of Catholic communities in the Philippines. Reports suggest that rosaries, purportedly infused with occult symbols or demonic energy, are circulating within the country. This has generated concern, confusion, and even fear among the faithful. As a Catholic scholar, I aim to provide

Mass, the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, is the “source and summit of the Christian life,” according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1324). It’s the focal point of our faith. Yet, many of us may not be aware that we are making mistakes during the Mass—errors that can take away from the

As we navigate through the complexities and challenges of life, it’s easy to feel as though we’re in a constant battle. Indeed, in a spiritual sense, we are. St. Paul wasn’t kidding when he said, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of

There is no denying the fact that a spiritual war is going on. Don’t believe us? Turn on the evening news. Evil is definitely present in our world today, and Satan desperately wants to steal souls away from God and Heaven. Catholicism teaches that angels have been present since creation and throughout salvation history. When

An exorcist warned the public about the circulation of Satanic rosaries and religious items in the country, during the most recent airing of the once-a-month spiritual warfare episode of the Diocese of Novaliches’ Radio Veritas segment “Hello Father 911”, on Aug. 7. “Kapanalig listeners, be careful as the rosaries you might be using could actually

In the Catholic faith, priests serve as spiritual guides, mediators, and sacramental dispensers. We often find ourselves opening up to them, revealing our deepest worries, joys, and sins. The relationship between a priest and a parishioner should be one of trust, respect, and spiritual guidance. However, even in this context, there are lines that should

The Sign of the Cross is a simple gesture yet a profound expression of faith for both Catholic and Orthodox Christians. As Catholics, it’s something we do when we enter a church, after we receive Communion, before meals, and every time we pray. But what exactly are we doing when we make the Sign of

The apparitions at Fatima, Portugal, in 1917 have become a cornerstone of modern Catholic devotion, leading millions to a deeper understanding of the faith and encouraging practices like the praying of the Rosary. But one often-overlooked aspect of the Fatima story is the role of the angelic messengers who visited the shepherd children before Our