A series of Podcasts produced by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The Maine Catholic aims to build the Kingdom of God in Maine, sharing the wisdom of the church with all of her people in our diocese.
Bishop James Ruggieri closes out Part Two of the Catechism this week. The topic is sacramentals and Christian funerals. Holiness in life, hope in death.Why do Catholics carry blessed objects? Do...
Bishop James Ruggieri closes the Catechism's series on the seven sacraments with Holy Matrimony. He traces marriage from creation itself through Christ's presence at Cana, explaining how a man and...
Bishop James Ruggieri turns to the sacrament of Holy Orders, opening a new chapter of the Catechism on the sacraments at the service of communion. He traces how Christ continues his apostolic mission...
Bishop James Ruggieri turns to the second sacrament of healing: the anointing of the sick. He traces Jesus's tenderness toward the suffering throughout the Gospels, from the healing of Simon Peter's...
The sacrament of confession, also known as the sacrament of penance or reconciliation, is a vital part of Christian life. Bishop Ruggieri continues his journey through the Catechism with this episode...