Spirituality

Can we know God? The nature of agnosticism and the reach of human reason.

What is the mission of angels? Can we speak with them? The role of guardian angels.

The sacrament left by Christ for those facing grave illness: what it is, what grace it confers, who may receive it, and why it is not to be feared.

The gateway to Christian life: what Baptism effects, why infants are baptized, the commitments it entails, and how to live it daily.

What is the Big Bang? How did the universe begin? A finely tuned cosmic expansion, and the origin of atoms and stars.

quick ideas about the Brown Scapular of Mount Carmel. What benefits does it grant? Conditions. History of the scapular. Saturday privilege. Imposition of the scapular.

What is Buddhism? The life of the Buddha, Buddhist practice and philosophy, the Four Noble Truths, and frequently asked questions.

Learning the catechism of Christian doctrine. Do you know the catechism? How many points do you score? Can you become an expert in the catechism?

quick ideas about the chaplet of Divine Mercy. Benefits of this chaplet? How is it prayed? Who is Saint Faustina?

What is the dignity and life of a Christian? Discipleship, filial life with God, and special duties of faith and prayer.

quick ideas about Christian religions. What are they? What do the Christian religions have in common?

Making Christ known through life and word: why witness takes priority, what apostolate consists of, and how to evangelize without overwhelming others.

Why Christmas is celebrated, the origins of December 25, the nativity scene, the Christmas tree, and the Magi, and how to live these days with Christian meaning.

quick ideas about the Church. How to recognize the Church of Christ? Its mission. Churches and cathedrals.

quick ideas about the Church Fathers. Common characteristics. Who are the most important Church Fathers?

quick ideas on the commandments. How to behave well? Brief commentary on the Ten Commandments.

Mortal and venial sins, how to make a good confession, and the spiritual effects of the sacrament of Penance.

What Confirmation is, the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit it confers, the spiritual character it imprints, and how to live as a mature Christian.

What is conscience and upon what is it founded? Qualities of moral conscience, its ongoing formation, and true freedom of conscience.

Where does the world come from? What it means that God created all things out of nothing, the harmony between creation and science, and the Christian attitude toward the created world.