212 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Sufficient_Fuel5269
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212 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Sufficient_Fuel5269
93 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Raschevljanin
I’ve seen quotes from St. Padre Pio who advises weekly confession. I know St. Pope John Paul II confessed his sins weekly. I just want to make sure I am not exaggerating, because ever since Easter I’ve been going to confession every 7-10 days.
91 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 10:09 PM UTC
71 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Byerly2k21
Hello, I am an atheist and, I am planning on going to mass this weekend. Is there anything I should know before going? I have been questioning atheism lately, and I have been looking into the Catholic Church.
67 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 2:28 PM UTC
65 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 9:52 PM UTC
Posted by /u/poedancing
I have been sharing sources on the real presence in the Eucharist with my family to try to convince them of it. Recently it was an hour and a half long video of Brant Pitre discussing how the OT points to the Eucharist. Anytime a good point is raised they immediately object by b…
55 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Frosty-Click6178
When people ask who the most important pope in history was, I think the correct answer is: it depends on the criterion. If we are talking about theological importance and the foundation of the Church, then the answer is naturally Saint Peter. He was the one to whom Christ entrus…
44 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 11:53 AM UTC
Posted by /u/River-19671
I (58F, have SSA) have been away from the church for 7 years and have been thinking about coming back. Last month I was on a zoom call with some people from Eden Invitation, which I understand is a fairly new church approved ministry to LGBTQ folks, and today I have a story call…
32 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 5:10 PM UTC
Posted by /u/jeffisnotmyrealname
I love the rosary. Clinging to it is like being a child clinging to Mary's legs. It crushes the head of the serpent. It provides a feeling of safety. It is a compendium of the Gospel. Like exorcist msgr Essef says, it protects you in the worst time of your life. Tell us why you…