St. Ignatius of Loyola experienced a conversion as a result of reading a work of Catholic Literature. Fr. Bill discusses the Treasure Trove of Literature that has emerged from the History of the Catholic Faith and how reading these works can help deepen our faith and, like St. Ignatius, lead to a deeper and more substantial understanding of that faith.
“CATHOLIC BASICS”
Brief catechetical presentations on basic Catholic topics. Often responding to frequently asked questions, or questions submitted to this website.
Comments on the EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
DEATH & THE FUNERAL — How Do Catholics Prepare for Death?
WHEN PEOPLE LEAVE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH – The First Teaching that Drove People Away
POPE FRANCIS & the TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS
PENTECOST – How to Control the Holy Spirit
Enjoy my Podcast for Pentecost Sunday
The Third Person of the Holy Trinity is the Holy Spirit which is celebrated every year on Pentecost Sunday – the last day of the 50-day celebration of Easter.
However, it is still subject to the same whimsical interpretation as the Father and Son when it comes to how believers (and non-believers) invoke its action.
Fr. Bill describes the Biblical symbols of the Holy Spirit and how they represent what the Holy Spirit its, what it does, and just how unpredictable and uncontrollable it is; and suggests more modest and humble ways believers come to a greater understanding of how and where it inspires.
