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❓ Can the Catholic Church define a dogma today that contradicts a dogma taught before? No. A dogma is not merely a theological opinion or an idea invented by churchmen. It is a truth revealed by God and proposed by the Church for belief as divinely revealed. Because God is Truth, one truth revealed by

Can you really comfort Jesus? Many Christians misunderstand what Catholics mean when they speak of “consoling” or “comforting” the Heart of Jesus. The Church does not teach that Christ lacks happiness or depends upon us. As true God, He possesses perfect and eternal beatitude. The devotion to the Sacred Heart invites us to answer Christ’s

🙏 How can ordinary Catholics help the Church? St. Peter Canisius, Doctor of the Church and one of the greatest Catholic catechists, teaches that the first answer is prayer. Christ founded His Church, entrusted her with preserving the Deposit of Faith, and remains her Divine Head until the end of time. In this catechetical YouTube

Many Christians believe the Bible alone contains everything God intended to reveal. But what did Christ actually entrust to His Apostles? The Catholic Church has always taught that one Divine Revelation was handed down in two inseparable ways: Sacred Scripture, the inspired written Word of God, and Sacred Tradition, the living Word faithfully transmitted through

🩸 What is your soul worth? The world measures human worth by wealth, success, power, or influence. But Sacred Scripture reveals a far greater truth. Saint Paul writes: “You are bought with a great price. Glorify and bear God in your body.”— 1 Corinthians 6:20 (Douay–Rheims) What was that great price? Not silver.Not gold.Not all

Many Christians think denying themselves is optional or reserved for priests and religious. But Our Lord teaches something very different. In this lesson, discover what Christ meant when He said: “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”— **Luke 9:23 (Douay–Rheims) Learn why

🕊 Christian Mortification Made Easy What is Christian mortification? Many people think it means punishing the body or seeking suffering. Traditional Catholic teaching says otherwise. Christian mortification means putting sin and disordered self-love to death so that we may love God above all things. It is rooted in the words of Our Lord Himself: “If

🩸 Why does the Catholic Church give such profound honor to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ? Many Christians know that Jesus shed His Blood upon the Cross. Far fewer know why the Church has treasured devotion to His Precious Blood throughout the centuries. In this opening lesson of our July series, The Precious Blood

What happens when God speaks? The Catholic Faith is not founded on human opinion, private interpretation, or religious feeling. It begins with Divine Revelation: God freely making Himself and the truths necessary for salvation known to mankind. Through reason, man can know that God exists. But mysteries such as the Holy Trinity, the Incarnation, grace,

🙏 What is a Profession of Faith? Many Catholics have heard the phrase, but few understand its true meaning. A profession of faith is far more than simply saying, “I am Catholic.” It is the public confession of everything God has revealed through Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, faithfully preserved and taught by His Holy

✠ Why does the Church celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist, when nearly every other saint is commemorated on the day of death? Because before he was born, God had already chosen him to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. Filled with the Holy Ghost in his mother’s womb, St. John became the

x 🙏 How does Catholic truth continue to spread in a world filled with noise, confusion, and error? Not through great public events alone. Often, it spreads through simple acts. A shared video. A recommended sermon. A catechism lesson passed from one soul to another. As Excerpta Catechismi reaches 7,000 subscribers, this milestone is not