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Question: I’ve heard of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. What are they, and what’s the difference? Answer: As God has shown us mercy, so too are we called to show mercy to those … Read More

Question: At a parish council meeting, our pastor mentioned the need for deacons. It is something I am considering. How do I know if I have a vocation? What steps should I take next? Answer: … Read More

Question:  How do I bring God into the work of my daily life? Answer:  Whatever your daily work, you have an opportunity to encounter God and to follow His commandments in love. In the New … Read More

Question: Where did the feast of Divine Mercy come from? Answer: If you were born well before the year 2000, you know the feast of Divine Mercy has not always been celebrated in the Church. … Read More

Question: What are the servant songs of Isaiah? How do they relate to Jesus’ life and ministry? Answer: The four servant songs (Isaiah 42:1-4, 49:1-6, 50:4-9, and 52:13-53:12) are strategically placed in Second Isaiah to offer hope … Read More

Question: Why does the date of Easter change every year, while most other celebrations are celebrated on the same day? Answer: Every feast is celebrated at a certain time for a reason. Saints feast days are commonly … Read More

Question: Lent always seems to help me renew my relationship with God and strengthen my religious practice. Do you have any suggestions as to what I could do to achieve that the rest of the year? … Read More

Question: What is holy water and how do I explain the reason that it is placed at the entrances of churches to my non-Catholic friends? Answer: Holy water is a sacramental, a reminder of the life of … Read More

Question: Who invented the Stations of the Cross? Answer: The first Stations of the Cross were walked by Jesus himself on the way to Calvary. Known as the “Via Dolorosa” (“The Way of Suffering”) or the “Via … Read More

Question: At times, temptation seems so powerful that it is almost impossible to resist. How can I be stronger in my resolve to avoid sin and temptation? Answer: The saints have written that every human person desires … Read More