In this episode of the Catholic Frequency, we talk about the 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

In our first reading from Mass this weekend, Sirach reminds us of the choices that we have in life, and the consequences that come with those choices. We have the ability to choose obedience to God's commandments, which will bring us salvation, or to ignore them and suffer the consequences.

The 23rd Psalm is a well-known and beloved passage from the Bible, found in the Book of Psalms. It is considered a prayer or a song of praise to God, in which the speaker expresses trust and confidence in God's protection and guidance. The Psalm begins with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want," which sets the tone for the rest of the passage.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, released a statement today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In the statement, the Archbishop said "beyond remembering and quoting Dr. King today, we must act to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system, access to affordable housing and healthcare, and economic opportunities"

Baptism is opens the door to the spiritual life and is the gateway to the sacraments. Do you know the date of your own baptism? It should be a date each and every Catholic Christian should know and commemorate.

This week this universal Catholic Church said goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI. In a sense, it was the 2nd goodbye if you consider the 1st goodbye was when he resigned the papacy in 2013. Benedict XVI leaves a legacy of voluminous writings on theology and moral issues and will be sadly missed.

The journey of the magi can be seen as a metaphor for our own spiritual journey. Like the magi, we too are called to follow the light of Christ and seek out his presence in our lives. This may require us to make sacrifices and step out of our comfort zones, but the reward of encountering the love and grace of God is worth it.

In this episode of our podcast, we will be reflecting on the concept of the Incarnation during the season of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation and anticipation for the celebration of Christmas, when Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

In this episode of The Catholic Frequency, we discuss Pope Francis' apostolic letter "Admirabile Signum" on the meaning of the nativity. In it, Pope Francis reflects on the beauty and significance of the nativity scene, also known as the crèche or manger scene. The letter, which was released on December 1, 2019, is addressed to bishops, priests, consecrated persons, and all the faithful, and is meant to encourage them to reflect on the meaning and importance of the nativity scene in their own lives and communities.

In the Bible, it says that the fear of the Lord is the "beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10). In other words, it's the foundation upon which all other wisdom is built. But what does this mean, exactly? How do we fear the Lord in a way that leads to wisdom and not fear?