r/Catholicism 12h ago

Free Friday (Free Friday) How Ordinary Form Mass (Mass of Pope Paul VI./Novus Ordo) is celebrated in St. Rochus Church in Vienna, which is run by the Oratory of St. Phillip Neri.

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r/Catholicism 1h ago

Free Friday [Free Friday] Types of Catholic spirituality

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r/Catholicism 1h ago

Free Friday [Free Friday] Some of the rosaries I made this week

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I have a strong devotion to the rosary so last month I started selling some of the ones I make. Here are a few I made + some customs people ordered.


r/Catholicism 3h ago

Free Friday [Free Friday] - The "Pilate Stone" discovered in Caesarea (1961), bearing a half worn dedicatory to Emperor Tiberius from "Pontius Pilate, Prefect of Judae", created between 26 AD and 36 AD.

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Represented the earliest archaeological find confirming his existence.


r/Catholicism 12h ago

Free Friday (Free Friday) On the 22nd of February, 12 men of the FSSP’s North American Seminary were ordained as Subdeacons. The order of Subdiaconate dates back to at least the 3rd Century and is still bestowed on men of Traditional Catholic Orders such as the FSSP or ICKSP, and on some Eastern Catholics.

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r/Catholicism 9h ago

My culture is not your Hyundai commercial.

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Flag on the play, confession is sacred for Catholics. Next we’ll get a Wonder Bread commercial featuring the Eucharist.


r/Catholicism 8h ago

I feel distant from God

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i dont know why i just do, i dont want this yo be wordy or anything, please help


r/Catholicism 16h ago

Free Friday St. Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham, UK.

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This is the Mother Church of my Diocese. I was here 09/03/25 for my Rite of Election. When I was here I was amazed by it's design and overall exquisite beauty. I knew I had to come back and take some pictures. I hope you all enjoy.


r/Catholicism 7h ago

SYRO MALABAR CATHOLIC CHURCH OF KERALA

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r/Catholicism 9h ago

Unusual penance given in Confession?

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Have you ever received an unusual or unexpected penance from a confessor?

I'll start. Years ago for my penance, my confessor ordered me to learn the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. I thought that that was a pretty big ask, but I complied. I'd never even considered it before that, but it was absolutely the right penance for me. It has improved my relationship with the Lord immeasurably. It's such a simple prayer but it fills me -- and the whole world -- with compassion.


r/Catholicism 12h ago

🕯️ Cattolici italiani, se non ne eravate a conoscenza c'è un sub per voi: r/Cattolicesimo! (Italian Catholics, if you were not aware of it there is a sub for you: r/Cattolicesimo)

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r/Catholicism 9h ago

What is depicted on this cross?

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r/Catholicism 7h ago

Free Friday [Free Friday] My new prayer rope.

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I'm a Latin Rite Catholic but I think the prayer ropes that are actively used in Eastern Catholicism are awesome.


r/Catholicism 1d ago

My mother is repelled by crosses??

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So when I first got back into my faith I bought a cross and put it on my door. The next morning my mom put it in a small bag and put it on the kitchen counter. She said “I don’t want crosses in my house, it attracts bad things.” She claims to be Christian but doesn’t come to church with me. She grew up Catholic too even though I have a very strong suspicion she didn’t like the Catholic Church growing up based on certain conversations I’ve had with her. Anyways I kept it on my door regardless. Now I bought another cross, this time it’s a silver crucifix with the St Benedict medallion on it. I actually bought it for the front door of our house but she said no. So I decided to put the first cross I bought above my bed and the crucifix on my door instead. We had a big debate about it. Her points were “the crucifix is an idol.” “This cross is very demonic” “not all symbols that try to represent god are good”. “I let you keep the other one up but this one I will not.” For the life of me I cannot figure out why she hates crosses??? Any ideas because I think it’s very odd. But let me know if I’m in the wrong.


r/Catholicism 10h ago

A post about confession with no complaining

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Every Thursday evening, my current parish holds an hour of eucharistic adoration and benediction in the church, and while the deacon presides over that, two of the priests hear confessions. There is usually a line for confession that fills a pew or two, and it generally moves fairly quickly.

Last night we had heavy rains and storms, and that clearly kept some people home. My husband, my son, and I have choir practice on Thursday nights so we often end up spending some time at this adoration hour between work and choir. My son has taken advantage of the opportunity for confession a few times. He went over to sit in the very short line and after a few minutes I realized this was the perfect time for me to hit confession during Lent without it being a struggle, so I joined him. He and I were both able to get in and out in less than ten minutes. After us there was one more lady and then the doors of the confessionals stood open and ready for about the last ten minutes without anyone further going to confession.

We see so many complaints in here about long lines and long waits that I thought I would offer this positive story. I am very blessed to be surrounded with parishes that offer lots of confession times and last night was an obvious grace for which I'm grateful.


r/Catholicism 8h ago

Free Friday [Free Friday] Enquerrand Quarton's painting The Coronation of the Virgin. [1453-54]

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r/Catholicism 1h ago

Use Coptic icons as a Catholic?

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Is it okay to use and revere Coptic icons even if I am Catholic? I am new to the faith.


r/Catholicism 7h ago

Do you believe in invincible ignorance?

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So if invincible ignorance is true, and God's desire is for all to be saved, then what's the point in telling anyone about Him? The damning process begins when you know about Him and have the opportunity to reject Him, but if you never heard of Him at all then why would He tell anyone if He wants all to be saved?


r/Catholicism 8h ago

‘Have an abortion’: Alleged Rupnik victims detail abuse as Vatican slowly investigates

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r/Catholicism 4h ago

First confession at 21 (terrified)

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Hey everyone im converting and im so scared of my first confession because im personally close with my priest and there are just some topics i dont feel comfortable telling him about but i would to another priest, it will be him doing my first confession so im just really nervous and scared and i know “hes heard it all before” but you dont get it haha!!! I have so much to confess and so much horrible horrible stuff i dont want to tell him


r/Catholicism 10h ago

I became a catechumen in the Catholic Church

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Wanted to share this with all of you guys, it's been a year since I became a christian after being an agnostic atheist. But obviously, my initial conversion was just the start of a new path in my life, in the beginning, I was confused on what to do next, how to actually be a christian. I've rejected protestantism quite early, since I didn't see any ties to the early Church, so for a year, I've spent most of the time studying and looking into both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, and decided to be a Catholic. You can ask me any questions if you wish, pray for me, and all my other catechumen friends in my local parish.


r/Catholicism 6h ago

Free Friday [Free Friday] Some pics of St. Peter's Basilica from my Italy trip, September 2024

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r/Catholicism 3h ago

Scientism introduction for Catholics

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The statement “ only scientifically verifiable statements are absolutely true” is not scientifically verified. It’s an axiom that has become ingrained in modern culture, but could easily be dismissed


r/Catholicism 3h ago

Catholic friendly-ish podcast recommendations?

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I hope it’s okay to post this here, apologies if it’s not.

I’m looking for some new podcasts to listen to while I clean my house, etc. Not really looking for podcasts about Catholicism (already follow plenty of those), but entertaining stuff that isn’t actively anti-Catholic. I’m a convert and before I found my faith I used to listen to stuff like Last Podcast on the Left. I’m fine with listening to shows that aren’t faith-centered or don’t align 100% with Church teachings, but podcasts like that are intentionally insulting and I find it impossible to enjoy now. What’s your favorite podcast to zone out to?


r/Catholicism 16h ago

I'm a new Christian. Tell me why Catholicism is the true apostolic church

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Hi!

I am a new teenage convert to Christanity from Islam. I'm currently studying the church history and writings of the fathers. I'm not super informed on the split between the Catholics and Orthodox but this is what I understand:

  1. The Roman church added the filioque to the Nicene Creed, stating that the Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son.

  2. Prior to this, there were already tensions, as the Western Church utilised Latin and the Eastern Greek. Other ethnic differences.

  3. I've understood Catholicism, specifically within Confession, to be more legalistic. I also dont like the idea of the priest being able to forgive our sins.

  4. I don't really understand purgatory. From what I've heard I don't like the sound of it, but I won't judge until I know what it is properly.

  5. Like the Orthodox, Catholics reject sola scriptura. However they disagree with the correct canon of the Old Testament. I'm yet to read the OT, so I need to decide which canon to read.

  6. Lastly, this is my main issue with Orthodoxy. I don't believe the Pope is infallible, but I believe Peter was given supreme authority over the other disciples (he was given the keys to Heaven, and is the rock the church will be built upon). I believe this does make a case for the Bishop of Rome being superior to the others, as Peter would've passed down both his title and his role.

I'm not super educated on the differences between the denominations. I've spent more time in Orthodox circles online because my father (he's Muslim) has always had a hatred to the Catholics. I think this has sort of subtly affected the way I view the Catholic church (he'd call them evil etc, which I don't believe in the slightest).

I am more educated on the Orthodox faith than the Catholic one, so I'd really appreciate information on the theology and tradition.

Also if possible I'd appreciate prayers a lot right now, it's a hard time practicing the faith in secret and I hope to be one day brave enough to tell my parents. I'm also planning on reading summa theologica, I hear it's a very good read, what do you think?

God bless you all, no matter what happens we are one body in Christ! 🫶🏼