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Question: Our prayer group is discussing ways we can change and strengthen our faith. What one thing could we change that would have the greatest impact on our faith? Answer: A famous coach once said that when … Read More

Question: Why is the Vatican sometimes called the “Holy See?” Answer: A little background in ecclesiology will help explain why we call the Vatican the Holy See. The Church is very structured and organized in its hierarchy. … Read More

Question: In Sunday school, the students are studying the Ten Commandments. I know that kids are important in the eyes of God, so I’m just wondering why there isn’t a commandment about honoring children. Answer: Commandments provide … Read More

Question: Are near-death experiences real? Answer: There is a lot of curiosity and fascination with the idea of an afterlife and communicating with those who have died. In movies, television shows, and numerous books, people make claims … Read More

Question: Why is it so important that we register in a parish? Isn’t it good enough that we go to Mass? Answer: Registration is the official way we join a parish community. Many people think that because … Read More

Question: Why do priests wear vestments? Do they have a special meaning? Answer: Vestments are clothes worn for a specific purpose. Priests will joke that they cover a thousand flaws. But our own manner of dress often … Read More

Question: How do I discern if a call to do something big is really from God? Answer: Each day we face plenty of decisions about following God: whether or not to pray, how to treat … Read More

Question: The Bible talks a lot about “testifying” or “giving testimony” to our faith. That makes me think of a courtroom. What does testifying to faith look like in everyday life? Answer: The courtroom image isn’t too … Read More

Question: Why do Catholics baptize infants, while some other Christian denominations wait until adulthood? Answer: To understand when we baptize, it’s important to know what baptism is. Baptism removes original sin, and we are reborn … Read More

Question: Magi, Three Kings, Three Wise Men…who were they? Answer: We sing songs, give gifts, and move three mysterious men into our manger scenes. There’s a rich heritage in the Catholic Church of celebrating the magi, but … Read More