No one ever told me to take it up.
Radio Replies Volume 1 by Rev. Dr. Leslie Rumble MSC and Rev. Charles Mortimer Carty
Historical language and viewpoints in the original collection are preserved. For current official teaching, consult the Catechism and the Holy See.
Report an error or ask the editorThe Catholic Church presents continence as a vital aspect of chastity, a virtue that governs the proper use of human sexuality according to one’s state in life. In marriage, continence is not about suppressing desire but about ordering it toward the good of the spouse and the family. The Church teaches that human sexuality is a …
The Catholic Church’s understanding of priestly authority to forgive sins is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament. In John 20:23 , Jesus tells His disciples, “Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.” This passage is centr…
Marriage, in the Catholic tradition, is not merely a contract but a sacred covenant established by God. The Church teaches that Christ elevated marriage to the status of a sacrament, making it a visible sign of God’s grace ( Matthew 19:4-6 ). This sacramental nature requires that Catholics marry in the presence of a priest or de…
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