The Relationship Between Choice, Emotion, and Logic
U.26 / Proclamation
As humans, we think, feel, and decide to act. So the question we’re left with is: how will you use your free will to act?
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What does the Catholic Church say about freedom and morality?
U.26 / Explanation
As humans with free will, we are responsible for choosing between right and wrong. Discerning what is right or wrong, good or bad is what we call morality.
WatchHow to Make Moral Decisions with an Informed Conscience
U.26 / Connection
You’re given your conscience as a gift. And it can be formed into a stronger and more nuanced voice.
WatchThe connection between happiness and relationships
U.25 / Proclamation
The problem of finding happiness has been contemplated for thousands of years. Did you know that new studies show that having social connections improves our health and well-being?
WatchThe surprising truth about your desire for happiness
U.25 / Explanation
God created in our hearts a desire for infinite happiness and planned for us to share in his life of infinite happiness. This plan is what we call our divine…
WatchThe most common misconception people have about freedom
U.25 / Connection
Freedom isn’t being free from “rules” — but realizing that we have free will and embracing the responsibility that comes with it. Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross frees us from…
WatchIs life a tragedy?
U.24 / Proclamation
In life, we are faced with the conflict between the reality of life and our hope in a happy ending to the story. But there’s good news!
WatchFunerals and hope at the end of our sacramental life
U.24 / Explanation
The Church, in celebrating a funeral, recognizes the fulfillment of the deceased person’s sacramental journey of hope that began at Baptism.
WatchWhy do Catholics pray for the dead?
U.24 / Connection
Even if our loved ones are on their way to heaven, they probably weren’t perfect. Purgatory is the last purification we go through before entering heaven, so that we can…
WatchHow to Attend a Funeral (and Support those Grieving)
U.24 / Connection
Not only is it a work of mercy for our loved ones who have passed away to attend their funeral, it is also an opportunity to extend support and comfort…
WatchWhy are mementos so important to us?
U.23 / Proclamation
Humans are physical beings and spiritual beings. We seem to need physical things, signs, to be imbued with spiritual significance to help us on our journey.
WatchWhat are sacramentals?
U.23 / Explanation
The Church has instituted sacramentals — through which God showers us with grace and prepares us to receive the sacraments. There are three main “types” of sacramentals: blessings, consecrations and…
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