You stand to pray. You listen to the readings. You say Amen. Around the year 155, a Christian wrote those things down for the Roman emperor. This article checks ten Mass habits against his letter and against the Church’s own documents, and gives each a verdict: mistake, not a mistake, or depends where you are. … Read more
Another question Catholics are often asked: why did the Jews reject Jesus? Pick up a Catholic Bible and count the books: 73. Pick up a Protestant Bible and count again: 66. Seven books are missing — Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach (also known as Ecclesiasticus), Baruch, and 1 and 2 Maccabees — along with the Greek … Read more
Understanding the Mystery Behind the Messiah’s Rejection Introduction “He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.” (John 1:11) This statement from the Gospel of John reveals one of the most painful mysteries in the Christian story. Jesus Christ — the long-awaited Messiah foretold by the prophets — was rejected by many … Read more
