Masjid Alfalah

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Did Jesus Talk about Homosexuality?

One is no longer surprised to read in discussions about same-sex relations — in church or in society at large — that Jesus did not bring the matter to the surface. In fact, some have said he never said a word about it. Some, of course, draw a conclusion from this: Therefore, it was not …

Did Jesus Ever Speak About Homosexuality?

Jesus didn't speak about homosexuality? You might be surprised to find out how much Jesus actually did speak about homosexuality.

Father John Hollowell

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

If We Can Worship Anywhere, Why Go To Church?

It doesn't just matter that we worship Jesus. It matters that we worship him with other people.

What is baptism in the Holy Spirit?

Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the means by which God places new believers into the body of Christ. As the Holy Spirit regenerates and indwells our human spirits, bringing us new life and ensuring our everlasting fellowship with God, the Spirit also immerses us into the universal church.

(Quiz) Discover what Saint would like to be your friend!

What’s the greatest part about being friends with the saints? It reminds us that the saints were normal people just like us.

10 Reasons I Love Being American & Catholic

Joe Simmons, SJ considers 10 reasons he is proud to be American and Catholic in these interesting times.

How the Catholic Church can help single mothers

Because the church has long defined marriage as central to lay Catholic identity, Catholic single mothers have sometimes stayed hidden in the shadows.

Catholic leaders need to start listening to those who have left religion behind

Have the “nones” consciously rejected religion, or have religious institutions failed to involve them and respond to their needs? The only way to find out is by asking.

Elementary school science students have wonderful cetaceans too.

2020 03-04 SB Coast It was a pleasure to see such a nice group of future scientists (elementary school) “marching forth” out to sea and learning about oceanographic and biological research techniques first hand. This was a group educational charter, not a regular whale watch trip. Nevertheless, we did encounter some nice cetaceans, including: 250 long-beaked common dolphins, 3 gray ... Read More

What Does It Take to be Officially Declared a Catholic Saint?

Today’s video offers a quick and clear explanation of the Church’s official process which leads up to being declared a Catholic Saint.

Let’s Move Beyond the Common Core in Catholic Schools

Well-intentioned Catholic educators have tried to contort Common Core to fit within Catholic schools, but the design and purpose of the s...

Why I’m a Man of Science—and Faith

Francis S. Collins, a physician and the geneticist behind the Human Genome Project, is the director of the National Institutes of Health.