Question: Lent is coming up. Can you recommend some good books for Lenten spiritual reading? Answer: Lent is a wonderful time to grow in our relationship with God. Examining where you’re at can help you to take … Read More
Why does the Church issue annulments?
Question: I read in the catechism that marriage is indissoluble. Why then does the Church issue annulments? Answer: Sacramental marriage is indeed indissoluble. You can find this in several places in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. … Read More
Why do different parishes sometimes say and do different things at Mass?
Question: I’ve noticed that when I go to Mass at different parishes, sometimes people say and do different things. Why is that? Answer: The Mass in its current form has taken shape over the course of 2,000 … Read More
What faith building practices are suggested for married couples?
Question: What kind of religious practices should we begin, once we marry, to help us practice our faith each day? Answer: Your spiritual life as a couple is important. The sacrament of Marriage is a gift and … Read More
How does one start from scratch as an adult to develop a relationship with God?
Question: My neighbor is just beginning to explore the Catholic faith but was raised agnostic. I grew up believing in God, praying, and attending Mass. How does one start from scratch as an adult to develop … Read More
What does the Church have to say about having respectful conversations between people who disagree?
Question: This month, we had the March for Life and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. What does the Church have to say about having respectful conversations between people who disagree? Answer: Christians are … Read More
What does the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul have to do with the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity?
Question: January 25th is the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul and the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. What does one have to do with the other? Answer: The Week … Read More
If Jesus didn’t sin, why did he need to be baptized?
Question: If Jesus didn’t sin, why did he need to be baptized? Answer: From the earliest days of St. John the Baptist, baptism has been a sign of repentance and forgiveness of sins. Now Jesus … Read More
What are the initials that some Churches write over the doorway on the feast of Epiphany?
Question: In our church, on the feast of Epiphany, we write initials over the doorway. What does this stand for or mean? Answer: Epiphany, like Christmas, is celebrated in various ways by different nationalities and … Read More
What do we know about Joseph, Mary, and the rest of Jesus’ relatives?
Question: What do we know about Joseph, Mary, and the rest of Jesus’ relatives? Answer: You may see pictures of Joseph, Mary, and a young Jesus on the feast of the Holy Family. What we do know … Read More