Karl Friedrich Lessing (1808-1880), “The Return of the Crusader” (photo: Public Domain) Matthew 10:38 38 Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. By Thomas
Ghirlandaio, “Saint Jerome in His Study” (detail), 1480, Church of Ognissanti, Florence, Italy (photo: Public Domain) Rev 22:19 19 "And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God
Ivan Kramskoi, "Christ in the Wilderness", 1872 Lent is the liturgical season of "preparation for the celebration of Easter. For the Lenten liturgy disposes both catechumens and the faithful
Escuela Madrileña, ‘Auto da Fe’, ca. 1656 By Fr William Saunders In his bull Excommunicamus, Pope Gregory IX formally instituted the Inquisition in 1231 as a means of repressing heresy,
Rafael, "Saint Paul delivering the Areopagus Sermon in Athens", 1515 2 Thes 2:15 15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of
Cesare Maccari, "Cicero Denounces Catilina", 1889 Catechism of the Catholic Church 1956 - The natural law, present in the heart of each man and established by reason, is universal in its
Jerónimo Jacinto de Espinosa, “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,” c. 1650 Catechism of the Catholic Church 1996 - Our justification comes from the grace of God. Grace is favor, the free and
Gerard Seghers, "Repentence of St Peter", c. 1627 Catechism of St Pius X 11 Q. What is contrition or sorrow for sins? A. Contrition or sorrow for sin is a grief
Raphael Sanzio, "The Blinding of Elymas", 1515 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge just judgment. John 7:24 But the spiritual man judgeth all things; 1 Cor 2:15 By