Definition of ideology: a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy Christians who turn doctrine into ideology commit a grave mistake that upsets...
Mandla Zibi – AS Catholics prayed the Stations of the Cross this Lent, the Salesians are urging them to follow that with a lesser-known devotion called the Stations of the Resurrection, also known as the...
Faith is a journey guided by the Holy Spirit, who helps the church grow in understanding the sinful nature of once-accepted practices like slavery and the death penalty, Pope Francis said. While people once...
God, who created the world, continues to work in it, surprising people and making some of them nervous, Pope Francis said. “The phrase “it’s always been done this way” reflects an attitude that “kills,”...
John Driver, Daveyton – In the Open Door column “I still feel guilty after confession” (March 1), the writer asks the columnist for an indication of how such a scrupulous person can be helped. Perhaps...
In Lent we hope to nourish our relationship with God the Father, learn about and marvel at the gift of life from God the Son, and be filled with the power of God the Spirit....
Every time Jesus acted, the Gospels tell us, he always confronted moral questions by condemning the sin and welcoming the sinner, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, papal preacher to Pope Francis and top Vatican officials....
The Catholic Church responds to new moral dilemmas not by applying age-old rules and standards, but by giving fresh responses in light of the Gospel, said the preacher of the papal household. “The difficulty...
As someone who feels depressed, can you give me hope? Jesus said: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you” (Jn...
God’s kingdom is not a well-organised structure where only strict adherents of the law can enter but a path that is walked upon every day with meekness and docility, Pope Francis said. Christians are...
The Jesuit storyteller Fr Anthony de Mello once told the tale of an old Chinese farmer who experiences a series of events that has his neighbours either commiserating with his adversity or celebrating his...
Christians can fall prey to the enchantments of ideology that adhere to rigid requirements yet ignore and sadden the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said. While following doctrine is important, those who focus solely on...
