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Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays today. Throughout the world, it is spent in either a religious or non-religious way, depending on belief and tradition. But for this article, we’ll focus on Catholicism and whether or not we celebrate it in our...
Reincarnation is a popular concept in movies and TV series. But what exactly is reincarnation and is there any truth to it? Moreover, as Catholics, should we even believe in it? Let me clear up this matter in this article. Catholics do not believe in reincarnation....
Death is a concept not many of us fully grasp, especially when it comes to purgatory. Some believe it and others don’t. But what about Catholics - are we supposed to believe in it? Let me expound on this matter in this article. Catholics believe in purgatory. It's...
If you are planning a Catholic funeral service or about to attend one, you’re probably wondering how long it lasts and what to expect. If you are, here’s everything you need to know about Catholic funerals and what goes on in one. I’ve also included the rules for...
We often use the terms reverend, minister, and pastor interchangeably to refer to clergy in our various denominations. However, these terms do not necessarily mean the same thing. Granted, they all refer to religious leaders but they are different in designation...
Here at Walking Crossroads, we make it our mission to clear the misconceptions and most-asked questions about Catholicism. One of the questions that keeps coming up is the old Catholic law of abstaining from meat on Fridays. So does this still apply, and if so, what...
Travis Barker’s wedding with Kourtney Kardashian created quite a controversy, particularly in the Catholic community. With the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary embroidered into Kourtney’s headpiece and their ceremony held at what looked like a church, many accused the...
As Catholics, we are often accused of a lot of things about our beliefs and practices. The most popular, probably, is that we worship and idolize multiple gods or figures. But is this true? Who exactly do Catholics pray to and why do we pray to them? Christians,...
Catholics say repeatedly, “We adore God alone”. We also say it through our songs; in “O Come, All Ye Faithful”, for instance, we sing the line “O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord” and the song “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” even has it on the title. But what...
You’ve probably heard it over and over: Catholics don’t read the Bible. It’s been so widespread that there’s even a joke about it, saying that if you want to get quotes from the Bible, then you should look for a Protestant since Catholics don’t know their Scripture...
In the Catholic Church, deacons play a significant role. You’ll often see them around priests, helping and aiding them in every way possible. But who exactly are they, what are their function, and how are they different from priests? Let me explain in this article....
Franco Harris is a professional football Hall of Famer known for one of the NFL’s greatest plays, the “Immaculate Reception”. Now, when you hear the word “immaculate”, your first thought might be that of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her “immaculate conception”, which...
