When should you make the three crosses before the Gospel?
I was taught that before the reading of the Gospel at Mass, after the congregation replies, “Glory to you, O Lord,” that we are to make small Signs of the Cross on…
Read MoreWhat are the best resources I can use to educate my children on faith?
What are some of the best online resources I can go to when it comes to answering questions about the faith for my children? I have a 5-year-old, a 10-year-old,…
Read MoreLost wedding ring. New ring need to be blessed?
If you lose your wedding ring, do you need to have the new one blessed? Rachel in Jacksonville I love this question! It is a special moment during the Order…
Read MoreHow do we pray for the souls in purgatory?
When we are told to pray for our family and friends in purgatory, how do we know who is there? Do we pray for specific persons (just in case) or…
Read MoreWho approves Eucharistic miracles, that as a Church, we promote?
Who approves Eucharistic miracles, that as a Church, we promote? Rebecca in Springfield The miracle of the Eucharist always requires faith, pure faith: I believe, therefore, I recognize the visible…
Read More‘Blessed are those who fear the Lord.’ Am I supposed to fear God?
I hear the Psalm, “Blessed are those who fear the Lord” (Psalm 128:1). Am I supposed to fear God? Robert in Effingham Multiple Scripture passages speak of “The fear of…
Read MoreWhy do some non-Catholic religions call their churches “St. X.” I thought Catholics were the only religion to recognize saints.
Why do some non-Catholic Christian religions call their churches “St. X,” as in St. John’s Church or even Calvary School in Springfield, as their nickname is the “Saints”? I…
Read MoreWhy do Catholics display a crucified Jesus and protestants display a resurrected Jesus?
Recently, I was talking with a Methodist friend and they asked why Catholics display the cross with Jesus hanging on it and the other religions just use the cross without Jesus on it.…
Read MoreWhy do we call the archangels “saints”? I thought only humans can be saints.
Why do we call the archangels “saints”? I thought only humans can become saints. Jeanne in Springfield The English word “saint” comes to us through Old French from the Latin…
Read MoreHey, Father! What memories of earth will we have in heaven?
Will there be any memories of your time on earth when you are in heaven, good or bad? I would think you would have memories because of relationships and those…
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