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Question: Who is Ignatius of Antioch and what example does he offer us in Christian living as we celebrate his feast day on October 17th? Answer: As Bishop of Antioch (the modern day city of Antakya, … Read More

Question: What is the story behind the rosary? Answer: The rosary is a sacred and popular Catholic devotion, but its origins are mysterious. Prayer beads to facilitate meditation began in the early ages of the Church. … Read More

Question: I’ve heard that we become angels when we die. Is this what the Church teaches? Answer: As human beings, we are both spiritual and corporeal. We are body and soul. This makes us unique in … Read More

Question: What are the principles that guide decision making and social morality? Answer: There are seven principals of Catholic social teaching that guide our sense of social morality. These seven key points are the hallmarks of … Read More

Question: Why do we celebrate Catechetical Sunday? Answer: The mission of the church reflects the mission of Jesus to teach, preach, heal, and forgive. Through these acts, Jesus shares the good news of salvation and invites … Read More

Question: If God is good, why is there evil in the world? Answer: The problem of evil is perplexing. If God is all-powerful and all-good, why doesn’t He stop bad things for happening? He must either … Read More

Question: As we celebrate Labor Day, can you tell me about Catholic teaching regarding labor? Answer: One of the most important principles of Catholic social teaching is the dignity of work and the rights of workers. … Read More

Question: Our prayer group has been reading the lives of some saints, and we were struck by how some of them thought they were such sinners. Why would such holy people think they had such serious … Read More

Question: Why do we have a feast for the Queenship of Mary? Answer: For many of us, the language of kings and queens may seem like they belong to history or a medieval movie. Royalty have … Read More

Question: Why can’t everyone who wants to receive Communion, receive Communion at Mass? Answer: Outside of the Church, many organizations have all sorts of requirements for membership: dues, achievements, professional standings, etc. The requirements bring the … Read More