Catholic Myths & Misconceptions

If you ask someone on the street what Catholics believe about salvation, they will likely tell you some version of this: “Catholics believe you have to do enough good things—like going to Mass, giving money, and lighting candles—to get into heaven.” This is perhaps one of the most deep-seated misunderstandings of Catholic theology. This misconception … Read more

t is a question every Catholic has heard at least once, and it is arguably the most frequent misunderstanding about the Catholic faith: “Why do you worship Mary and the saints instead of just going to God?” To an outside observer, it’s easy to see why this confusion exists. The statues, the candles, the feast … Read more