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Christian life

Jesus Christ

This section offers some ways for us to find Christ in our prayer and daily lives, as well as answers and explanations to common questions about the person of Jesus Christ.

  • Commentary on the Gospel: Conversion
  • Commentary on the Gospel: Transfiguration
  • Commentary on the Gospel: Temptations

List of Articles on Faith and Christian Life

Here are all the articles on Christian life available on this website, with other helpful resources for getting to know the Catholic faith better.

  • Nativity of Mary
  • Saint Augustine of Hippo
  • Life of Mary (XX): Coronation and Queenship of Mary
  • Topic 34: Fifth Commandment
  • The Visitation
  • Work and Family Life: Complementary Realities

Texts on Christian Life

A selection of essays on leading the new life Christ gives us. On virtue, the education of children, prayer, and many other topics

  • Christ
  • Human Love
  • Virtue
  • Work
  • Family Life
  • Liturgical Year

Electronic Books

A selection of free e-books for download in ePub, iTunes, Google Play, Mobi, and Pdf formats, for spiritual reading, study, or personal enrichment.

  • Free eBook: Pope Francis in Panama
  • Free eBook: “New Mediterraneans”
  • eBook: "The Time of God's Presence"

Summaries of Catholic Teaching

These brief texts, prepared by theologians at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, offer an introduction to the teachings of the Catholic Church.

  • Topic 34: Fifth Commandment
  • eBook: “Summaries of Catholic Teaching”
  • Topic 1: The Existence of God
  • Topic 2: Revelation
  • Topic 3: Supernatural Faith
  • Topic 4: God's Nature and Action
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Video-Series

These video series are designed for use in parishes, schools and other communities, encouraging discussion about ways to grow and improve in different aspects of the Christian life.

  • Working on Trust: On Family & Parenting
  • Just Start: Ways to Help Others
  • The Adventure of Marriage
  • Saint Paul - Video Series
  • What Faith Means When You're 20

Article Series

A series of articles on different themes to mark special occasions in the life of the Church.

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  • Fathers of the Church
  • Life of Mary
  • Paths to God
  • On Mercy
  • Something Great that is Love
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