The mystery of the indissoluble union between man and woman is an icon of the unity of Christ and the Church (Eph 5:32). Thus, the Christocentric typology of the sacrament of marriage explains why a ...

The sacrament of reconciliation is a sacrament of healing. The word reconciliation means ‘to be at peace again’. Catholics believe that they must seek to obtain forgiveness in the hope that ...

The American River Bridge Deck Replacement Project has been in the works for years but neighbors say construction at all ...

1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful ...

Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of ...

Every other sacrament is linked to the Eucharist. During the service of Mass, prayers are said and Catholics confess their sins. They are given bread by the priest and wine from a shared cup.

Be grateful. That was the penance of a recent confession given me by the priest, my confessor. Surely, I should be able to ...