St. Rita
The Lantern
This page exists in service to our parish and remains faithful to the teaching authority of the Church.
A Quiet Corner for Those Who Want to Go Deeper
f you’ve found your way here, welcome.
This is a small, tucked-away space on our parish website for those who want to linger a little longer with the Faith — to ask questions, to wrestle honestly, and to understand the Scriptures more deeply.
No debates.
No shouting.
No fear.
Just the Catholic faith, explained with clarity and charity.
Why This Exists
Many faithful Catholics were never taught why the Church teaches what she teaches.
Many love the Mass but don’t always understand what’s happening.
Many read the Gospel and long to understand it more fully.
This page exists to help.
Here you’ll find:
- Friendly Catholic apologetics
- Clear explanations of Church teaching
- Answers to hard questions
- And regular reflections rooted in the literal sense of Sacred Scripture
Everything shared here is grounded in:
- Sacred Scripture
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- The consistent teaching of the Church
This is not a place for private theories or hot takes.
It is a place for faithful understanding.
What You’ll Find Here
Daily Gospel Exegesis
We begin with the literal meaning of the text —
What did the inspired author intend?
What was happening historically?
What would the original hearers have understood?
Before we spiritualize, we understand.
Before we apply, we listen.
From there, we reflect on how the Word of God calls us to live.
“Why Do Catholics…?”
Why confess to a priest?
Why pray to Mary?
Why believe in the Real Presence?
Why does the Church teach what she teaches on difficult moral questions?
These are not silly questions. They deserve real answers.
Hard Questions
The Church is not afraid of hard questions.
Neither are we.
Some topics require patience, humility, and historical clarity. When we address them, we will do so with truth and charity together.
Interested in our services? We’re here to help!
We want to know your needs exactly so that we can provide the perfect solution. Let us know what you want and we’ll do our best to help.
