Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

Home
Catholic
Relationships and Religion

2023-06-26T14:13:48+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

A Bad Christian or a Good Unbeliever: Who Will Be Saved?

Last updated on: June 26, 2023 at 2:13 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

My nephew once asked me this very interesting question: “Who has the greater chance of being saved? The Christian who is not a good person or a good person who is not a Christian?” I had to take a pause for a moment considering the weight of the question. Being a Catholic (and a Christian) myself, I wanted to let my nephew know how important it is to have the right faith. But I also can’t deny the truth that... Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2023-06-26T13:40:07+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Why It’s Easy To Assume That Religious People Are Hypocrites

Last updated on: June 26, 2023 at 1:40 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

Have you ever met a religious person who seemed so righteous you couldn’t help but think he or she is a hypocrite? It seems that we can easily forgive all other types of sinners. But we find it hard to do so with hypocrites. We can also tolerate many judgmental things that people say about us. But once someone calls us a hypocrite, it seems to pierce right through our very hearts. What is it about hypocrites that bothers us... Read more

General Christian

2023-06-26T09:03:11+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Do You Need To Be Poor To Follow Jesus?

Last updated on: June 26, 2023 at 9:03 am By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

There seems to be the idea that one needs to be poor to be a good follower of Jesus Christ. Aren’t many of the saints also poor? We need only to look at St. Francis of Assisi who gave up all of his riches to follow Christ. In modern times, we can look at the life of Mother Teresa, also known as the saint of the gutters. She left every comfort and sign of material security to serve the poorest... Read more

General Christian

Careers, Workplace and Religion

2023-10-12T14:25:21+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Why Singing Hymns Is a Powerful Way To Revive Our Christian Life

Last updated on: October 12, 2023 at 2:25 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

What are hymns? Hymns are religious songs for adoration, praise and worship. Their melody is simple and easy to follow. And the words are like poetry turned into prayer. St. Augustine couldn’t have defined hymns better when he said: “Know ye what an hymn is? It is a song with praise of God. If you praise God and singest not, you utter no hymn: if you sing and praisest not God, you utter no hymn: if you praise anything else,... Read more

General Christian

Religious Music and Entertainment

2023-05-29T13:22:00+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

How Do You Love Your Enemies When You Don’t Feel Like Doing So?

Last updated on: May 29, 2023 at 1:22 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

One of the hardest things we’d ever learn from Christ is to love our enemies. It’s hard enough to love your neighbor. We even fail in loving the people closest to our hearts. How do we even start loving the people who have hurt us or the ones we love? “But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” – Luke... Read more

General Christian

2023-05-29T12:42:51+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Bible Quotes About the Practical Use of Money

Last updated on: May 29, 2023 at 12:42 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

Quite often, we read about Bible verses about money being the root of all evil. We know very well the dangers of letting the “love of money” bring ruin to our souls and destroy our relationship with God. But do you know that there are also Bible quotes that can teach us about the practical use of money? If used properly, money can be a tool to help build God’s kingdom. It can supply the needs of our brothers and... Read more

General Christian

Business, Finance and Religion

2023-05-29T12:13:15+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

If Love Is Gentle and Kind, Why Are So Many Christians Rude?

Last updated on: May 29, 2023 at 12:13 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

I can’t help but notice many of the fierce comments Christians make over social media. Considering the times, it may be that this is but a human reaction to the difficulty of upholding Christian values today. Christians may feel suffocated from always being seen as self-righteous. We find it hard to preach the Gospel without being tagged as judgmental people. The extreme result of this, however, is that we sometimes resort to rude remarks. There is too many to mention... Read more

General Christian

2023-05-29T12:21:44+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

When Do People Stop Believing in God?

Last updated on: May 29, 2023 at 12:21 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

Not everyone who disbelieves in God have always lacked faith. Many people who grew up in Christian or Catholic families start to question God’s existence much later on in life. Some abandon the faith gradually while others could vividly remember that crucial point when they have lost their faith. Why do people stop believing that God exists? When do so many lose their spiritual beliefs? Here are some of the possible occasions when some people stopped believing in God: 1.... Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2025-04-10T08:31:16+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Can You Imagine the Ecstasy of the Holy Saints?

Last updated on: April 10, 2025 at 8:31 am By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

There is a famous sculpture in the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome known as the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa. It was so titled because it was inspired by a mystical experience in the life of the saint. Also known as the Transverberation of Saint Teresa, it depicts the saint in ecstasy while an angel thrusts a dart of love into her heart. Here is an account of St. Teresa’s experience when an angel pierced her heart with... Read more

History and Religion

2023-05-20T08:13:41+08:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Why Do We Need God To Mend Our Broken Hearts?

Last updated on: May 20, 2023 at 8:13 am By Jocelyn Soriano

0 Comments

One of the most painful things we could ever experience is to have a broken heart. It can come from the loss of a loved one, the betrayal of a friend, or the separation from that special someone in our lives. This world is not one where we can continuously live in happiness. It’s that place where we often get hurt, and where the very people we loved could be the ones who would make us suffer most. How do... Read more

General Christian

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

To whom did Jesus say, "Today you will be with me in paradise"?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Nicodemus Pilate Peter The repentant thief

Books by This Author Books by Beloved

See All Titles »

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Christmas Church Issue Divine Mercy End Times Grief Healing Heaven Joy Miracles Movie Review Movies New Age Prayer Questions to God Relationships Single Life Spiritual Growth Technology Virgin Mary Wealth Management Worry

Select a Month October 2026 September 2026 August 2026 July 2026 June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023

TRENDING AT PATHEOS Catholic