Year of Faith Archives - Of Sound Mind and Spirit

What do Catholics Believe About Evil?

by Shelly Henley Kelly | Jun 22, 2015 | Catechesis, Catholicism, Year of Faith

We turn to the Catechism to see what the Church believes in “evil” and how it answers the question of why God allows evil to happen.

Don’t Give Up for Lent

by Shelly Henley Kelly | Feb 13, 2013 | Catholicism, Inspirational, Lent, Year of Faith

Last year on Ash Wednesday I wrote about praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary and this Ash Wednesday morning I prayed them again on my drive to work. I only had time to glance at social media briefly, but saw many pictures of people proudly wearing their...

What do Catholics Believe about Death?

by Shelly Henley Kelly | Oct 20, 2012 | Catechesis, Catholicism, Year of Faith

Last week when my husband’s aunt died, I was asked to select something to read for her non-denominational memorial service. In preparation, and also because this is the Year of Faith, I turned to the Catechism to rediscover what Catholics believe about “Death.” The...