Why did some of the angels fall and become devils when they were created in heaven and were so close to God? Also, why didn’t they have the opportunity to repent and be saved as we do?
Catholics reeling from a steady stream of revelations have reason to be downcast, and hopeful, writes Mark Reidy.
The globalisation of the modern world has been accompanied by the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, caused by the deregulation of wars. There was once a time when such people were viewed with compassion, but today the refugee is viewed as suspicious and dangerous, as Fr Anthony Paganoni CS writes…
There was a time when Richard Sellwood lived to ride waves, sleeping in his car each night and surfing all day. But he soon realised the power of God evident in the ocean, eventually becoming Catholic and now sharing his faith with the rest of the surfing world, as Matthew Biddle explains…
Recently, our family saw a frightening film involving an exorcism and my 10-year-old son has been disturbed ever since. He wants to know what sorts of things the devil can do and what he can do to feel more protected.
Becoming Catholic has helped mother of five Emma Howe appreciate the faith, the Sacraments, and the priesthood more.
Christianity calls for its followers to help all their brothers and sisters, regardless of wealth, health or social standing.
Placing our own interests before God’s will never work, no matter how hard we try.
I have three questions on the birth of Christ. Why do we say he was born in a stable? What are swaddling clothes? And what exactly was the sign announced by the angel?