In just 66 words, “The Lord’s Prayer” contrasts biblical doctrine to other world religions on major issues like the nature of God, the nature of the universe, and the nature of true salvation. Each phrase uniquely identifies ...
Pope Leo recently announced that beginning January 10th of this year (2026), a Franciscan Year of Jubilee will be observed, celebrating the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. If Catholics fulfill certain requireme...
One Catholic version of the Bible translates Genesis 3:15 with a major spin. The Lord God prophesies to the serpent, “ “ I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed: SHE SHALL CRUSH THY HEAD.” C...
The three pillars of Catholicism (also called “The Three Legs”) are Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium. All three are equally revered by Catholics, and given equal authority, so if something cannot be pro...
The last of five “sacred doors” in Rome and at the Vatican will be closed on January 6, 2026. Around 30 million Catholics have made a pilgrimage there in 2025, proclaimed by Pope Francis to be a special “year of Jubilee.” By ...
Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem, the least of all cities in Judah? Seventeen powerful, profound, prophetic answers to that question, woven together, create a stunning tapestry that conveys the glory of the incarnation. This b...
According to Catholic doctrine, Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus—and thus, a virgin eternally. Is this true? Does the Bible verify this concept? Did any respected leaders in...
Are the “Law of Karma” in Hinduism and the “Law of Sowing and Reaping” in biblical Christianity the same? Quite often, Christians use these terms interchangeably. Is that acceptable, or is it an incorrect mixture of truth and...
Why does God allow evil to exist in this world and all the problems and the pain that result from it: corrupted minds, damaged hearts, and destroyed lives? Why are there such things as war, murder, immorality, greed, poverty,...
How appropriate it would be if the attitude of gratitude was highlighted in a ninth beatitude, “Blessed are the grateful, for God often works miracles for them!” In this "True Light" episode, you will discover that the story ...
How did the universe begin, or did it even have a beginning point? At least seven schools of thought exist in various religions in this world. They cannot all be right. Only one view is true at the expense of the others being...
Every religion’s name reveals an important insight into that belief system, either its founder, or a primary concept its followers embrace, or both. Surprisingly, these names often speak of longings common to all sincere seek...
Is it necessary to confess your sins to a priest to properly obtain forgiveness? The Catholic Church says “Yes!” Did the early church practice the sacrament of Confession? If not, when did this tradition begin? Is it biblical...
Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day—Why do these three days qualify as times of “darkness and deception”? When did these traditions begin? What primary Catholic doctrines are inseparably connected to two of these day...
The “third eye” is a mysterious, eerie image of an eye in the middle of the forehead. Does it really exist? Is it the sixth chakra, as Hindus and New Agers claim. If so, what is its function and purpose? Do chakras exist and ...
Catholics believe that Peter was the first bishop of Rome and the first pope. They also insist that this ‘divinely ordained office’ (the papacy) has been transferred to an unbroken line of legitimate successors to this day. I...
Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) is the last of seven Feasts that God instructed the Jews to celebrate annually during the Old Testament era. It is taking place this year (October 6-13, 2025). There are five main levels of i...
Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is the holiest day of the year for a devoted Jewish person. Israelites throughout the world just participated in its call to repentance (from nightfall on Wednesday, October 1, to sundown on ...
Are all human beings children of God? The politically-correct answer would be an unequivocal, “Yes, all people of all religions are worshiping the same God, and they are all His children!” But is that true? Or are there certa...
In 1274 A.D., Purgatory was officially declared a doctrine of the Catholic Church. This netherworld location has been described as a place of flames, punishment, intolerable pain, and purification, before those subjected to i...
Can We Communicate with Angels? Should human beings seek angelic encounters, initiating conversations with these celestial beings? Surprisingly, some Christian teachers insist that communicating with angels using this method ...
Can human beings direct angels to do their bidding? Some Bible teachers say that Christians can and should. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to and for the heirs of salvation, so shouldn’t we exert some k...
Angels are mentioned over 250 times in the Bible. Their God-given purpose is inseparably intertwined with God’s plan for humankind. Does every person have a guardian angel? Is there such a thing as “an angel of death”? What a...
The concept of “angels” is so intriguing. Mysteries abound concerning these celestial beings God uses to minister to the heirs of salvation. How were they created? Can they assume human form? What are the seven major roles an...