The Catholic Cafe

The virtue of humility stands in direct opposition and protection from the temptation to act upon prideful inclinations. The Litany of Humility is a powerful prayer we can invoke to lead us closer to Christ in humility.

Guilt and shame, in the proper context, may actually be something that we can use to motivate and better ourselves as we strive to live in right relationship to God.

The heart of love, or charity, in the Catholic faith, requires that one recognize the dignity of every human person, regardless of their social status, financial situation or even their mother tongue.

The story of the burning bush in Sacred Scripture teaches us about the importance of holy ground. Perhaps we could do with an increase of reverence in our own faith life in the Church.

If only we could learn to be as faithful to God and God is to us. Even our father in faith, Abraham, had difficulty in putting his faith totally in God and a promise that Sarah would conceive a child.

It seems that men are under constant spiritual attack these days. Catholic speaker John Edwards from Just A Guy In The Pew joins us again to talk about the importance of men gathering in small groups to support each other in their daily walk.

The world continues to become more divisive and even more dismissive of the voices which deserve to be heard. Author and Catholic speaker Leah Jacobson joins us again to talk about Wholistic Feminism and Cancel Culture.

Many are aware of the universal Synod On Synodality at the Vatican, but some folks may be unware that it is actually very important for the average parishioner to get involved at the diocesan level.

The Old Testament speaks of being cursed or blessed. But, when Jesus Himself delineates between those who are blessed and those who suffer woes, we find that what the world views as a curse or woe, is actually a blessing.

In the story of the calling of Peter, we might see our own challenge to do what we have been called by the Lord to do. Many of us do not feel holy enough, or qualified enough. And yet, the Lord calls us anyway.