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The World Day of the Poor invites Catholics to recognize Christ in those who are poor, vulnerable and suffering. Drawing on the Catechism and Catholic social teaching, this Catechism Corner explores how charity, justice, the dignity of every human person and the works of mercy are essential to Christian discipleship and the Church’s mission of evangelization.

El obispo Peter Christensen bautiza a un niño durante la Vigilia Pascual, celebrada en 2024 en la Catedral de St. John the Evangelist, en Boise. (ICR foto/Vero Gutiérrez) Por el Dr. Bryan Taylor, canciller. La organización de un bautizo puede parecerse a veces a la de una boda. Hay que elegir la fecha, la iglesia, organizar la reunión familiar y, en ocasiones, decidir quién será el padrino o la madrina. Sin embargo, antes de preocuparse por cuántos serán, hay una pregunta má

How many godparents can a child have? Catholic canon law allows one godparent or two — one male and one female. Learn who qualifies, what godparents are responsible for and why a Christian witness is not the same as a godparent.

Catholics are called to participate in public life, bringing moral truth to the pursuit of the common good. As Idaho voters prepare to consider Proposition 1 on Nov. 3, Catholic social teaching reminds us that defending human dignity and protecting innocent human life are essential responsibilities of faithful citizenship.

Matthew 22:34–40 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time This Sunday, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we will hear the Gospel passage that addresses the question we all ask ourselves at the end of the day: What is the most important aspect of religion and Christianity? How do we respond to the challenges of our relationships with God and others? It was not easy for Jesus’ contemporaries to develop a clear understanding. Ordinary people felt lost. The scribes spoke of the 613 comm

Abortion is a false freedom that destroys human dignity.

Por Dr. Marco Roman, Director de Comunicación «La vida humana debe ser respetada y protegida de manera absoluta desde el momento de la concepción». — Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, n.º 2270 Un anuncio de televisión que se emite actualmente en Idaho presenta las restricciones al aborto como un ataque a la libertad personal y a la dignidad humana. El mensaje resulta emocionalmente convincente: l

Men at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Boise will have a new opportunity this fall to deepen their Catholic faith, strengthen their families and build relationships with other men through a program fittingly called “That Man Is You!”

The understanding of love, sexuality, fidelity and human dignity that children receive during their formative years can become part of the foundation upon which they later approach the vocation of marriage and family life.

The Church teaches that human life is sacred from the first moment of conception, and Pope Saint John Paul II warned that Catholics in public office or in the media can cause “confusion and even scandal” when they advance positions contrary to Church teaching.

Matthew 14:22–33 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time From this Gospel passage, we see that faith means believing in and trusting Jesus through all life’s difficulties. During his comings and goings on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus surely took advantage of the moments to teach His disciples how to face even more dangerous storms in the future. Here, Jesus reenacts one of these episodes to help Christian communities overcome their fears and lack of faith. This passage’s symbolism is

Mateo 14, 22-33 Decimonoveno Domingo del Tempo Ordinario De la lectura de este pasaje del Evangelio se deduce que la fe consiste en creer en Jesús y confiar en Él en todas las dificultades de la vida. Seguramente aprovechando los momentos de sus idas y venidas por el lago de Galilea, Jesús educaba a sus discípulos para enfrentarse a tempestades futuras más peligrosas. Jesús recrea ahora uno de estos episodios para ayudar a las comunidades cristianas a liberarse de sus miedos

The Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church describe Holy Orders and Matrimony as the two sacraments “at the service of communion and mission.” This description is profoundly important for understanding both the life of the Church and many of the spiritual and cultural battles we face today. These sacraments are not merely private realities or personal lifestyle choices. They are sacramental vocations given by God for the bu

Jn 20:19-23 Pentecost Sunday We celebrate the birth of the Church and the fulfillment of Easter with the coming of the Holy Spirit, which Jesus promised His disciples before His passion when He assured them,“I will not leave you as orphans.” Originally an agricultural festival, Pentecost now commemorates the historical event of the covenant (50 days after the Exodus). It is the feast of the gift of the Spirit, which inaugurates the New Covenant on earth. The Spirit is given s

As a human being, a child of God, we are designed to be in connection with others and most of all with our Creator. A person’s ability to form intimacy with others determines one’s ability to live a full life.

What is equally striking is the boldness of this preaching. The apostles speak not as men relying on their own strength, but as witnesses empowered by the Holy Spirit. Even in the face of persecution, they cannot remain silent: “We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20).

In matters such as marriage, human sexuality and the dignity of the human person, it is not uncommon to encounter selective adherence: “I believe in the Church, but not in that teaching.” Such a position points not simply to disagreement, but to a reluctance to allow the Gospel to fully shape one’s life.

The Holy Triduum invites us not merely to remember these events, but to enter into them. Through the sacraments — especially the Eucharist — we participate in Christ’s saving death and Resurrection and receive the grace that flows from them.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. On this day, the faithful commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. ( ICR photo / Vero Gutiérrez) By Deacon Salvador Carranza Palm Sunday We begin with the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. We cry out, "Hosanna!" ("Save us, we beg you"). This plea for deliverance turned into a cry of praise. Shortly thereafter, the atmosphere shifts dramatically toward the Passion. This contrast serves as a

Por el diácono Salvador Carranza Domingo de Ramos, los fieles conmemoraron la entrada triunfal de Jesús en Jerusalén. (ICR foto/ Vero Gutiérrez) Domingo de Ramos Comenzamos con la entrada triunfal de Jesús a Jerusalén montado en un asno, mientras clamamos “¡Hosanna!” (“Sálvanos, te rogamos”). Una súplica de liberación que se transformó en un grito de alabanza. Poco después, el ambiente cambia drásticamente hacia la Pasión. Este contraste sirve como un “espejo” para el coraz