THE TRIUMPH OF THE RISEN CHRIST: EXPLORING HIS DESCENT INTO HELL AND GLORIOUS RESURRECTION Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraphs 631–658) proclaims one of the most profound mysteries of the Christian faith: “He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again.” These words from the … Read more
THE DIVINE CONCEPTION: UNDERSTANDING THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS The doctrine of the Virgin Birth is one of the most profound and essential affirmations within Christian theology. Found in Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 3 (456-570) of the Catechism under the phrase “He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and was born … Read more
THE MYSTERY OF THE INCARNATE SON: UNDERSTANDING JESUS CHRIST AS TRUE GOD AND TRUE MAN The confession found in Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Catechism — “And in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord” (430–455) — represents one of the central affirmations of the Christian faith. This declaration expresses the profound … Read more
DAILY BIBLE READINGS: NOVEMBER 03, 2025 – MONDAY Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Romans 11:29-36 Brothers and sisters: The gifts and the call of God are irrevocable. Just as you once disobeyed God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now disobeyed in order that, … Read more
“The Pope reminded us of the real purpose of Catholic education. The Jubilee can be a transformative experience,” said Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, U.S., in an interview with Vatican News. He came to Rome for the Jubilee of the World of Education, leading a 30-person delegation of educators from Catholic … Read more
Today’s Catholic Highlights: The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) recently held a summit focusing on the issue of Christian persecution. Key speakers at the event included Mercedes Schlapp, a senior fellow at CPAC, and Jack Posobiec, a conservative political commentator and practicing Catholic. The summit aimed to bring attention to the ongoing persecution of Christians … Read more
Today is the Commemoration of the All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day). The Church, after celebrating the feast of All Saints, today prays for all who, in the purifying suffering of Purgatory, await the day they will join in heavenly glory. The celebration of the Mass, which re-presents the Sacrifice of Christ on Calvary, … Read more
All Souls Day Feast date: Nov 02 The commemoration of all the faithful departed is celebrated by the Church on November 2, or, if this falls on a Sunday or a solemnity, the feast is celebrated on November 3. The Office of the Dead must be recited by the clergy on this day, and all the … Read more
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass commemorating the faithful departed at Rome’s Verano Cemetery on Nov. 2, 2025. / Daniel Ibáñez Rome, Italy, Nov 2, 2025 / 12:40 pm (CNA). Celebrating Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed at Rome’s Verano Cemetery, Pope Leo XIV invited Catholics to contemplate death “not so much as … Read more
Pope Leo XIV leads the faithful in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in reciting the Angelus on Nov. 2, 2025. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Nov 2, 2025 / 10:50 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV issued urgent appeals for peace and humanitarian access in Sudan and Tanzania on Sunday, decrying escalating violence that has … Read more