Category: Catholic Spirituality
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Why the Whole Law Hangs on Love: The Shema, the Ten Commandments, and the Greatest Commandment
How Jesus Christ reveals the unity of God’s Law through love of God and love of neighbor. By CatholicG33K | Scripture & Catholic Theology What connects the ancient Jewish prayer known as the Shema, the Ten Commandments given to Moses, the teaching of St. Gregory the Great, and Jesus’ words in Matthew 22:34–40? At first…
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Vain Repetition or Persevering Love? What Jesus Actually Taught
The Rosary, Rediscovered — Article 5 of 12 Does Jesus condemn repetitive prayer in Matthew 6:7? Discover what Scripture actually teaches about vain repetition, why the Rosary does not contradict Christ’s words, and how repeated prayer can become an expression of persevering love. Scripture for Meditation: Matthew 6:5–13; Matthew 26:36–44; Luke 18:1–8 If Jesus warned…
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The Hail Mary: The Gospel Hidden in a Familiar Prayer
The Rosary, Rediscovered — Article 4 of 12 Discover the profound biblical and theological meaning behind the Hail Mary, a prayer that reveals the mystery of the Incarnation, the power of divine grace, and the Christian hope of eternal life. Scripture for Meditation: Luke 1:26–45; Luke 1:46–55; John 1:14 What if a prayer you have…
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When Prayer Feels Impossible: Distractions, Dryness, and Perseverance
The Rosary, Rediscovered — Article 2 of 12 Why wandering thoughts, spiritual dryness, and difficulty concentrating do not mean that your prayer has failed—and how perseverance can lead to a deeper love of Jesus Christ. Scripture for Meditation: Luke 11:1–13; Matthew 26:36–46; Romans 8:26–27 If my mind wanders and my heart feels nothing, am I…
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The Rosary: A School of Love, Not Just a String of Beads
The Rosary, Rediscovered — Article 1 of 12 How the Rosary leads us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, contemplation, and the example of His Blessed Mother. Scripture for Meditation: Luke 2:19; John 15:4–11; Philippians 3:8–14 If Christianity is about a living relationship with Jesus Christ, why would we repeat prayers while…
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Walking with Mary: The Yes That Has to Be Given Again
Edward Sri’s Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross initially appears to be a book about Mary. By the end, it becomes clear that it is really a book about discipleship. Mary is the one walking ahead of us. The genius of the book is that it does not present the…
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Fatima: The Message We Keep Hearing but Still Struggle to Hear
There are some Catholic books that teach us something new. Others remind us of something we already knew but had allowed to become distant. Fatima: A Message More Urgent Than Ever by Luiz Sergio Solimeo belongs to the second category. Most Catholics have heard of Fatima. We know the names Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. We…