Doctrine and Faith

What Happens If You Receive Communion in Mortal Sin?

The Difference Between Sacrilege and ‘Imperfect Communion’ The Eucharist is the center of Christian life. In every Mass, Christ gives Himself to us—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity—under the appearances of bread and wine. However, the Church teaches that not everyone should approach Communion without first examining their conscience. Why? Because …

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Did Jesus Have Brothers? What the Original Greek of the New Testament Really Says

Introduction: A Debate with Deep Roots One of the most common questions among Christians and non-Christians alike is whether Jesus had biological brothers. The Gospels mention the “brothers of Jesus” on several occasions, leading some Protestant and modernist interpretations to claim that Mary had other children. But what does the original Greek …

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From “Hosanna” to “Crucify Him”: What the Liturgy Teaches Us About the Fickleness of the Human Heart

Introduction: A Crowd That Changes Its Tune In the contemplative silence of Holy Week, the liturgy presents us with a heartbreaking contrast: the same people who one day acclaimed Jesus as Messiah with palms and hosannas days later shout in fury, “Crucify Him!” (Mt 21:9; 27:22). This dramatic shift is not just …

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The Mystery of the Sacred Midnight: At What Exact Time Did Jesus Rise (and Why the Church Celebrates It at Night)?

Introduction: The Night That Changed History Imagine for a moment the scene: a cold dawn in Jerusalem, the eerie silence of a sealed tomb, and suddenly… Light shatters the darkness! The lifeless body of Christ is transfigured in glory, the stone rolls away, and angels proclaim: “He is not here, for He has …

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Why Are There 7 Sacraments in the Catholic Church? A Spiritual Guide to Understanding Their Origin, History, and Current Significance

At the heart of Christian life, the sacraments are like beacons that illuminate our path toward God. They are visible signs of invisible grace, channels through which Christ sanctifies us and unites us to Himself. The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments, a number that is not arbitrary but deeply symbolic …

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