How to Read 1st & 2nd Thessalonians

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The letters of St. Paul to Timothy are unique among the apostle's writings. Timothy was stationed in the Church at Ephesus in order to help it recover from the damage of some false teachers who had been deceiving God's people (1 Timothy 1:3-7; 6:3-5).

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How To Read Colossians

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The letter of St. Paul to the Colossians is an interesting epistle. Unlike some of the others, St. Paul did not personally found or visit the Church in Colossae (Colossians 2:1). St. Paul had heard about the Colossian Church through a man named Epaphras (Colossians 1:7; 4:12) who informed the apostle about the struggles of this young Christian community.

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How To Read Philippians

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In a very loving way, the Apostle encourages Timothy to remain ÌÄåøÌâåÂÌâÌÉrm in the truth (1 Timothy 4:6-7; 6:20).

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How to Read Ephesians

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The 'mystery' of Jesus Christ is both the key to our salvation and the central theme in St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians (Ephesians 1:9; 3:4, 9). The mystery of Christ has various dimensions. Jesus is the Savior of the world, and he came to die on the cross for the sins of all people ‘Ìâ‰âÂÌâ‰Ûù no matter what their background

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How to Read Galatians

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Although not quite as long (or as complicated) as his epistle to the Romans, the letter of St. Paul to the Galatians is also focused on this primary question: Does one have to be circumcised in order to be a full Christian? Again, as he said in Romans, the answer is no. Circumcision is not necessary. It does not communicate grace. Baptism ‘Ìâ‰âÂÌâ‰Ûù not circumcision ‘Ìâ‰âÂÌâ‰Ûù communicates grace and enters us into God's covenant family.

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How to Read 1st & 2nd Corinthians

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The city of Corinth was a busy place. A lot of trading was done in the city, and it was known for its great economic prosperity and success. Attracting many people from all walks of life, Corinth was also known for its rampant sinfulness. It was kind of like the Las Vegas of its time

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How to Read Romans

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The letter of St. Paul to the Romans is a very special epistle. It displays the apostle's theological brilliance as well as his deep love and spirituality. It is St. Paul's longest and most inÌÄåøÌâåÂÌâ‰Û_uential letter.

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Vocations: The Gift of the Love of God

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The source of every perfect gift is God who is Love … Deus caritas est: 'Whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him' (1 Jn 4:16). Sacred Scripture tells the story of this original bond between God and man, which precedes creation itself. Writing to the Christians of the city of Ephesus, Saint Paul raises a hymn of gratitude and praise to the Father who, with infinite benevolence, in the course of the centuries accomplishes his universal plan of salvation, which is a plan of love

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I Am Catholic

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Did any of your family or friends think you were crazy for becoming Catholic? How did you respond?

My family was supportive, but my friends were not in the least bit. Most of them doubted that I could ever change or stick with it. They were just waiting for me to fall again. In a way, that doubt from other people pushes you harder. I looked at their doubt in me as an extra source of motivation.

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The Saint Who Flew: St. Joseph of Cupertino

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It's kind of fun to imagine what Jesus was like as a young boy.

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