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Why do people ask others to “storm heaven with prayers” as if God takes urgent requests first?
May
2
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2022
by Fr. Gary Benz
God wants us to bring our petitions to Him and while prayer does not change His mind, it does change us.
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Are there different types of Catholicism?
April
4
,
2022
by Fr. Greg Luger
The deposit of faith was given to us by Christ and entrusted to the Apostles, to this we must all humbly submit ourselves.
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What is contrition and how can I be contrite for my sins?
March
2
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2022
by Fr. John Paul Gardner
We should stir up in our hearts this contrition each day by examining our own conscience and praying the act of contrition fervently.
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If God is love, why can't He forgive mortal sins through the Eucharist if He is present in it?
February
1
,
2022
by Fr. Joseph Evinger
One cannot say it enough: God always loves us and will always love us.
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What is the difference between mortal and venial sin?
January
3
,
2022
by Fr. Gary Benz
The good news is that Jesus came into our world to conquer sin and its deadly effects through the mercy of His Holy Cross.
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Why would I need a plenary indulgence if I go to confession regularly?
December
1
,
2021
by Fr. Jason Signalness
Confession remedies an eternal problem while indulgences remedy a temporary one.
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If I don’t go to Mass every Sunday, am I a bad Catholic?
November
2
,
2021
by Fr. Greg Luger
The short answer is yes. The reason for this is simple: we are bound by a most solemn obligation to attend Mass every Sunday.
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Why can’t I make keepsake jewelry out of my relative’s ashes?
September
3
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2021
by Fr. Gary Benz
Loving someone means, at times, that we have to let them go.
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Do people turn into angels when they die?
August
3
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2021
by Fr. Joseph Evinger
We have guardian angels, certain spiritual beings created beforehand by God who protect us and inspire us to do God’s will.
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Can someone in hell be saved through our prayers?
May
4
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2021
by Fr. Jason Signalness
We can, and should, always pray for the souls of the dead, hoping they find themselves at least in purgatory.
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When evil seems to triumph, what can I do?
April
1
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2021
by Fr. John Paul Gardner
We can powerfully deal with the evil by frequently and ardently asking Jesus for His mercy.
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What does the word “amen” mean and what am I affirming when I say it?
February
3
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2021
by Fr. Greg Luger
So, whenever you say “amen” at the end of your prayers, you are basically saying, “and I mean it!”
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Is it a sin to attend a wedding in a Protestant church?
January
7
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2021
by Fr. Gary Benz
As a practicing Catholic, is it a sin to attend a wedding in a Protestant church, and the marriage isn’t being blessed by the Church?
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Where did the rosary come from and who decided the mysteries?
December
1
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2020
by Fr. Jason Signalness
There are few things more “Catholic” than the praying of the rosary.
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Why does the Church say marriage is permanent when the court says I can end it with a divorce?
November
4
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2020
by Fr. Greg Luger
The answer to this question is actually quite simple: because Jesus said so.
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In a world with so much pain, suffering and sin, what good is it to hope?
October
1
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2020
by Fr. John Paul Gardner
Amidst spiritual desolation (sinking) do not change your spiritual practices (keep praying).
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Why can’t some people receive Holy Communion?
September
3
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2020
by Fr. Joseph Evinger
To approach God in Holy Communion my heart, soul, and mind must be ready.
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How do I respond when people say Catholics are judgmental?
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4
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2020
by Fr. Gary Benz
In our world today, marked by great confusion in morality, common decency and right doctrine, Catholics need to make their voices heard.
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Why should I keep praying without seeing results?
June
4
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2020
by Fr. Greg Luger
To get to the bottom of this, we need to look at Scripture.
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How do I pray for my enemies?
May
7
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2020
by Fr. Jason Signalness
If we want to be faithful Christians, we must love and pray for our enemies.
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