Question: Does chewing gum break the fast before Communion? Answer: If you look in Canon Law or in the Catechism, there is no mention of chewing gum. I guess it does not rate the attention … Read More
Why do Parishes Offer Special Masses like Thanksgiving and Memorial Day?
Question: Why do Parishes Offer Special Masses like Thanksgiving and Memorial Day, even though they’re not Holy Days of Obligation? Am I obligated to attend? Answer: Out of respect for the various civil celebrations that … Read More
Why do Catholics genuflect?
The Tradition of Genuflection Question: Why do Catholics genuflect? Answer: Genuflection is an act of devotion that literally means “to bend the knee.” For many Catholics, it’s an almost automatic gesture that we perform before entering our … Read More
If God is good, why is there evil in the world?
Good and Evil 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 from … Read More
Can Catholics be cremated?
Cremation and The Church Question: Can Catholics be cremated? Answer: As the practice of cremation becomes more and more common, it’s important to know what the Church asks of families who have chosen this for … Read More
Are Catholics allowed to donate their organs?
Choosing Organ Donation Question: Are Catholics allowed to donate their organs? Answer: Yes, Catholics are allowed to donate their organs. In fact, the Catechism of the Catholic Church praises this practice when it notes that, … Read More
How many times a day can a person receive communion?
Instruction on Receiving Communion Question: How many times a day can a person receive communion? Answer: To find an answer to this question, we need to turn to the Church’s Code of Canon Law. Here … Read More
Why are only men allowed to be priests or deacons in the Church?
Priestly Ordination of Men Question: Why are only men allowed to be priests or deacons in the Church? Answer: One of the most debated and — in some circles — contentious teachings of the Church … Read More
Why are Catholics required to give money to the Church?
The Giving of Treasure Question: Why are Catholics required to give money to the Church? Answer: Offering money and other goods to God and the Church is, before all else, a statement of gratitude. We see this … Read More
Why does Mary have so many feast days and names?
Marian Feasts Question: Why does Mary have so many feast days and names? Answer: Christians first began celebrating feast days in honor of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the fifth century. That celebration (originally … Read More