Catholic Education Resource CenterKneel vs stand for Communion: the debate again ignites The Catholic Herald The two practices – kneeling vs. standing, and receiving on the tongue vs. in the hand – ...

20 Ways The Lord of the Rings Is Both Christian and Catholic Thanks to the vision and persistence of Kiwi filmmaker Peter Jackson and the financial backing of Warner Brothers’ New Line Cinema, these ...

The symbolism of the mother pelican feeding her little baby pelicans is rooted in an ancient legend which preceded Christianity. The legend was that in time of famine, the mother pelican wounded ...

Mother Teresas Long Dark Night “This is the first true interpretation of Mother Teresa’s life.” – Mike Aquilina ...

Catholicism and Capital Punishment After providing a survey of the complex question of capital punishment Cardinal Dulles writes that: “The Pope and the bishops, using their prudential judgment, have ...

The Easter Triduum: Entering into the Paschal Mystery The liturgical year is a great and ongoing proclamation by the Church of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a celebration of the Mystery of the Word.

The Health Risks of Gay Sex As a physician, it is my duty to assess behaviors for their impact on health and wellbeing. When something is beneficial, such as exercise, good nutrition, or adequate ...

An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), or, as is most common, for the repose of ...

The Meaning of the Terms Nun, Sister, Monk, Priest, and Brother Is there any difference between a nun and a sister? What about a monk are they priests or brothers? I have always been confused by these ...

The Role of Godparents Please explain the role of godparents in Catholic baptism. How strictly should the potential godparents adhere to traditional Catholic teaching? If a couple does not know ...

John Paul II and the Truth about Freedom The contemporary crisis of freedom is at root a crisis of truth. In our own day, John Paul II has clearly demonstrated the inseparable connection between ...

The career of Frank Capra coincided with the golden age of Hollywood, and many of his films are recognized as classics. Still, most critics seem not to have noticed that Capra's work reflects a ...