“A sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible reality.”
-Mother Angelica
Baptism
“Baptism is the best gift we have received. Through it, we belong to God and we possess the joy of salvation.”
Pope Francis
“Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20).
Baptism is the sacrament of new life in Christ, washing away original sin and marking us as children of God. Through the waters of baptism, we are united with Christ, welcomed into His Church, and called to live as His disciples.
Reconciliation
“The Lord never tires of forgiving. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness.”
Pope Francis
Saint Padre Pio encourages us to regular confession more than twice a year. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is God’s gift of mercy, restoring our relationship with Him through the forgiveness of sins. In this sacred encounter, we confess our sins with a contrite heart, receive absolution through the priest, and are strengthened by God’s grace to walk in His love. A good Catholic examination of conscience can be great help in making a new start in the life of faith and making an act of contrition daily.
Matrimony
“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.”
St. Teresa of Calcutta
Marriage is the sacred covenant between a man and a woman, reflecting Christ’s love for His Church. In this sacrament, husband and wife are united by God in an unbreakable bond, strengthened by His grace to love, honor, and serve one another in faithfulness and holiness.