| Subject | Date Asked |
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| catholicism | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I wrote to ask about mortal sin. But when I read your profile, I would like to hear your thoughts ...
A: I think you must have misunderstood my meaning. I have no prejudices against protestants, and I do ...
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| catholicism | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I wrote to ask about mortal sin. But when I read your profile, I would like to hear your thoughts ...
A: Certanly God is merciful and not vengeful. So, why does Hell exist? God loves us infinitely and He ...
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| catholicism | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I wrote to ask about mortal sin. But when I read your profile, I would like to hear your thoughts ...
A: The distinction between a mortal and venial sin is not easy, because the gravity of a sin depends ...
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| Neil | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I'm a fellow volunteer. Their is a situation in our category regarding a man named Neil. His emails ...
A: I have already received several questions from Neil. In the beginning I answered them, then I ...
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| Vatican 2 | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My father is around age 65 and does not go to church. He was baptized catholic, raised catholic, ...
A: I do not understand why your father is so set against Vatican 2. I am not expert in this field, ...
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| God's Law | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ...
A: I never answer multiple questions. So I will answer only your first question. If you will be ...
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| Mother Teresa | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Using Mother Teresa's meaning of "poverty of heart", where do you see it in today's society?
A: I am not sure to understand your question. I think that most people in today's society live very far ...
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| chastity in the priests of catholic church | 9/24/2009 |
Q: When was introduced the norm that priests would not marry and be celibates.
A: the norms about celibacy was introduced in the IV century. You can find a detailed account in the ...
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| Catholic religion | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Can someone that is not catholic marry a catholic and are there certain rules that apply and if one ...
A: it is possible for a catholic to marry a non-catholic, but the permission of the priest is required ...
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| religion education | 9/1/2009 |
Q: what does Renew thy wonders in htis day , as by a new pentecost means ? what does pentecost mean ?
A: the Pentecost is the feast which commemorates the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, fifty ...
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| conversion | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I was interested in exactly what conversion was. Is it conversion to Catholic or to trusting and ...
A: I do not know what you mean with "ending this book admitting it was not from God". 2 Maccabees was ...
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| conversion | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I was interested in exactly what conversion was. Is it conversion to Catholic or to trusting and ...
A: the Index of Forbidden Books was established in 1559, so a council held in 1229 could hardly have ...
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| Catholic Religion Origins | 8/30/2009 |
Q: With whom did the Catholic Religion originate and what are the main beliefs of this religion?
A: The Catholic religion was founded directly by Christ. To explain how this occurred, let me discuss ...
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| The historical accuracy of the New Testament | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Why is is that so many people never bother to read the writings of Josephus or Tassus, the 1st ...
A: I agree that there are non-christian sources confirming some verses of the Gospels. Anyway to accept ...
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| faith and proof | 7/20/2009 |
Q: my qestion is what proof do you have that the Bible is the word of God, I would like you to watch ...
A: I strongly disagree with your concept of proof. The verses you quote by no means prove that they ...
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| faith and proof | 7/15/2009 |
Q: my qestion is what proof do you have that the Bible is the word of God, I would like you to watch ...
A: I am sorry but I cannot see those videos, but I can answer your first question. I think that there ...
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| How will Jesus return? | 7/6/2009 |
Q: How will Jesus return? The angels said, how you see Jesus ascend into heaven will be the same way ...
A: heaven is not a physical place, somewhere in the universe. Heaven is a trascendent reality. Jesus ...
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| Marriage | 6/22/2009 |
Q: What exactly happens to a Catholic when he marries a Protestant in a Protestant ceremony? Is he ...
A: as far as I know, a catholic man can marry a protestant woman, but he must ask his local priest for ...
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| Is Yahweh and Jesus God? | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have read the Sumerian texts translated by Zechariah Sitchin and he says that the Anunnaki, a ...
A: I do not answer multiple questions. I answer only one question at a time. So I will answer only one ...
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| dream of latin phrase | 6/5/2009 |
Q: i had a weird dream and need a little help. first off, i am not catholic or really very religious. ...
A: first of all the phrase "adeo redeo donatus" makes no sense in latin (I have studied latin). I think ...
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| Lutherans | 6/4/2009 |
Q: What is your opinion of Lutherans? Can Catholics take communion in other denominations churches? (I ...
A: I do not think that Lutherans or Episcopalians are hellbound. They are in grave errors, but I think ...
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| Catholic Religion | 5/26/2009 |
Q: Hi I was baptized catholic when I was born I wasn't raised as a catholic people have told me I ...
A: let me begin with some considerations about Purgatory. God loves us infinitely and He desires to ...
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| Bible | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I am writing for advice on attempting to explain our position of the bible to my friend who is a ...
A: your question is too long and I do not undertand what really is your question. You should ask again ...
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| Praying for a miracle | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I am a Roman Catholic. I have a young child (he is 8 years old) who has severe autism and is ...
A: I understand your worries and your sufferings. Sometimes we cannot understand the reasons why ...
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| Christian Values | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Marco. I have a question regarding "Christian values." Often we hear about Judeo-Christian ...
A: we are only human while Jesus is God; only God can judge us because He knows perfectly the Truth. ...
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| Question | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I had asked you earlier about same sex marriage and you provided me with an excellent answer and ...
A: first of all I think it is absurd to condamn male homosexuality and not female homosexuality; this ...
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| Judas | 4/17/2009 |
Q: My question is: Did Judas go to hell after he betrayed Jesus since he helped to fullfill the ...
A: if Judas had not betrayed Jesus, the jews could have found another way to arrest him (for example, ...
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| Question | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a question, and I hope this falls into your general arena to help me. To be clear, this is ...
A: there is no doubt that homosexuality is considered a very grave sin in the Bible. My personal ...
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| Christian Values | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Marco. I have a question regarding "Christian values." Often we hear about Judeo-Christian ...
A: you can find the Lord's commandments in the Gospels. I report below some verses, even if you can ...
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| Jesus driving the money changers from the synagogue | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have trouble reconciling the story mentioned in the subject line with the Catholic Church's (and ...
A: I agree that private prayer is a fundamental experience in our faith. Anyway, Jesus asked explicitly ...
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| Christian Values | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Marco. I have a question regarding "Christian values." Often we hear about Judeo-Christian ...
A: I think that the first value of the christian faith is that God is the source of all good and all ...
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| Jesus driving the money changers from the synagogue | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have trouble reconciling the story mentioned in the subject line with the Catholic Church's (and ...
A: there is no doubt that Jesus asked His disciples to pray together, and praying together requires a ...
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| predestination | 4/10/2009 |
Q: did the Catholic Church ever accept predestination as dogma? What does the Catholic Church believe ...
A: in the following site you can find a detalied explanation of the offcial position of the Catholic ...
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| Holy Water | 3/21/2009 |
Q: When/why did the practice of Holy Water begin? Thanks
A: I am sorry but your question is outside my expertise. Your brother in Christ, Marco PS I think ...
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| If Catholics believe in Transubstitution... | 3/14/2009 |
Q: ...and if the Church holds that even though the bread remains bread, it is still the body of ...
A: I am sorry but I just do not understand your question. Marco PS I think that faith cannot come ...
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| the rational soul | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Central to Catholic teaching is that man is God's 'special creation' because of our possession of a ...
A: there is no doubt that in the present life our soul interacts with our brain, so some physical ...
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| Love & God- Matrimony | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 yr old catholic boy with very strong Christian upbringing and attachment to the church and ...
A: the first meaning of marriage is the procreation and spiritual education of children. I think that ...
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| 2012? | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I know you're here to answer Catholics questions, however since I do align myself with the Catholic ...
A: since the distance between the sun and the other stars is so large, an eventual alignment with the ...
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| tradition of the catholic church | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Lamb-Symbol,which is lleft by the jews. Why do not jews use the symbol of Lamb in thier activities? ...
A: catholics se the symbol of the Lamb because such a symbol is used directly in the Gospel (John ...
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| One Baptism | 1/9/2009 |
Q: What exactly does it mean in the Nicene Creed when we say we believe in "one baptism for the ...
A: the term "one baptism" simply means that a christian can be baptized only once in life; on the ...
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| The New Testament | 1/7/2009 |
Q: You said you do not answer multiple questions, but I asked you only one question. I just wanted to ...
A: I think this conversation could be easier if you asked only one question, anyway below you can find ...
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| The New Testament | 1/5/2009 |
Q: You said you do not answer multiple questions, but I asked you only one question. I just wanted to ...
A: you wrote: "There is no question that much of the Christian message is compelling, especially when ...
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| The New Testament | 12/27/2008 |
Q: You said you do not answer multiple questions, but I asked you only one question. I just wanted to ...
A: the essental reason why I believe in Christ is that I found the christian message convincing. The ...
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| The New Testament | 12/25/2008 |
Q: Marco. I read the New Testament, and noticed that there were many contradictions between the ...
A: first of all, I do not answer multiple questions. Please ask one question, and I will try to answer. ...
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| The New Testament | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Marco. I read the New Testament, and noticed that there were many contradictions between the ...
A: let me give you an example. Suppose you saw a person performing a miracle, for example walking on ...
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| The New Testament | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Marco. I read the New Testament, and noticed that there were many contradictions between the ...
A: I do not think you should expect to find in the Gospels the exact words spoken by Jesus. The Gospels ...
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| Eastern Orthodox Church | 12/16/2008 |
Q: What is the official RCC view of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Is there salvation in her? You say the ...
A: as a catholic, I believe that also non-catholics can go to heaven; this is true for people of ...
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| can people of other religions got to heaven? | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if people of other religions can go to heaven because i have a friend who is of ...
A: I am catholic and I believe that also non-catholics can go to heaven, but some considerations must ...
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| questions | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I sent my question, but they was a proablem not sure you received it. Trying again, and I hope you ...
A: If you refer to the questions written in my profile, these are my answers. Why does evil exist? ...
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| science | 11/7/2008 |
Q: i would like to know how long the earth has had humans. id also like to know why we keep finding ...
A: catholics do not intepret all the verses of the Bible literaly. I do not think that the Genesis is ...
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| the forth comandment | 10/19/2008 |
Q: why do all the romen catholic church changed the sabbath day to sunday who gave them the right to ...
A: I believe that what God has really taught us is to keep weekly one day holy. This day was the ...
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| Atheism vs. Theism | 10/11/2008 |
Q: Can you suggest for me any web sites that are in favor of God's existence, or any that deal with ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| roses | 10/11/2008 |
Q: if in fact the catholic denomination is the best representation of Christianity then why do you pass ...
A: I think that prayer must be free and spontaneous. So each of us must pray the way he /she feels, ...
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| GOD and you | 10/7/2008 |
Q: im going to give you a couple questions to anser for me. but this is the only thing..i dont want ...
A: only God knows who will be saved and who will go to Hell. So, I cannot answer your question. What I ...
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| God | 10/6/2008 |
Q: im going to give you a couple questions to anser for me. but this is the only thing..i dont want ...
A: God does not see the sins we committed and for which we have truly repented, but He sees the sins we ...
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| GOD and you | 10/6/2008 |
Q: im going to give you a couple questions to anser for me. but this is the only thing..i dont want ...
A: those who truly believe in their hearts that Jesus is the Son of God, do not sin. So our sins prove ...
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| GOD and you | 10/6/2008 |
Q: im going to give you a couple questions to anser for me. but this is the only thing..i dont want ...
A: God loves us infinitely and He desires to lead each of us to the eternal life and to the true ...
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| GOD and you | 10/5/2008 |
Q: im going to give you a couple questions to anser for me. but this is the only thing..i dont want ...
A: I am here to give my personal answers; I am not here only to quote the Bible. Since you write that ...
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| sugabo | 9/21/2008 |
Q: sometimes i felt like their is no god at all cause bad things always happen to me and things i plan ...
A: God has created all of us out of love. He loves each of us infinitely, He knows perfectly each of ...
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| God's Will | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Can I change God's will for me by my prayer's?
A: God knows everything, past, present and future. He knows your prayers before you begin to pray. So ...
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| Adventist vs Catholic | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I'm a 23 year old catholic male who is kind of lost because of an issue. My girlfriend is adventist ...
A: I think that believing in different religions is a dangerous situation. The most difficult problems ...
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| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ...
A: I think nobody can give you this answer, because nobody can know God's thoughts. Anyway can can try ...
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| physics proof | 7/27/2008 |
Q: My name is Daniel and I am a medical student. I have just read your explanation about the physics ...
A: here are my answers: 1) there is no doubts that drigs phisocally interact with our brain, and they ...
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| How do feel about this? | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I often hear people (some priests) state that events happening now coincident with Revelations? Do ...
A: I have never heard any priests stating that events happening now coincident with Revelations, and I ...
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| Why God created us | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Why did God create us? for what reason? How can our miserable life serve his goals and glorify his ...
A: eartly life can be happy for all those who believe that our souls are immortal and are destined to ...
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| Why God created us | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Why did God create us? for what reason? How can our miserable life serve his goals and glorify his ...
A: God has created us to give us eternal happiness and eternal love. I think this is the reason why I ...
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| Why God created us | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Why did God create us? for what reason? How can our miserable life serve his goals and glorify his ...
A: God loves us infinitely and He desires to lead each of us to the eternal life and to the true ...
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| Does soul exist? | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I lost my father 2 months ago and since I'm facing all kind of difficulties with my beliefs. ...
A: each person has a soul and we can certainly pray for dead's soul rest. God loves us infinitely and ...
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| Bible Prophecies | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Are the prophecies in the bible clearly related to the history of the world? Or are the Chrisitan ...
A: I do not think biblical prophecies can be clearly related to the specific historic events because ...
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| brain damage, consciousness | 5/5/2008 |
Q: A while ago I asked you a question about miracles...my miracle was that despite heavy drug use and ...
A: I cannot know whether your case is a miracle or not, but I firmly believe that everything in this ...
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| Rainbow of light | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have a question or two about my spirituality. I am very highly spiritual. My first question is ...
A: I firmly believe that these ideas about aureas are only lies and supertitions. No one really sees ...
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| Different Bibles | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I'm a year old Catholic boy. There are three different Bibles,they are the Greek Orthodox Bible, ...
A: the original manuscripts of the bIble were written in ancient hebrew and ancient greek. Today nobody ...
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| Machines with free will are possible? | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have heard it said, in the computer field, by Christian programmers, that computers cannot have ...
A: nothing you have described supports the idea that computers may have free will or have any kind of ...
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| Self appointed trustees of the Lord | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have read your views on the Protestant faith vs Supremist catholic ideologies. I am a believer in ...
A: first of all let me say that catholics are not commanded to pray to saints. This is only a free ...
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| The coming of death and seeing spirits and stuff | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am a catholic and will always be a catholic but I do attend a baptist church. I married a ...
A: I see no reason why your mother should be close to death. There are no catholic teachings and no ...
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| Praying to Mary | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I am just trying to figure out where in the Bible does Jesus say that we should pray to Mary or any ...
A: we do not have to pray to Mary or any other saint. Catholics are not commanded to do so. This is ...
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| christian life? | 2/11/2008 |
Q: What does it mean to see the Christian life as one of "total, lifelong,deepening 'conversion'"?
A: I think that each person is infinitely far from the perfection of the Lord. We love others but our ...
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| the firmament | 1/22/2008 |
Q: as a physicist, how do you reconcile the firmament? ANSWER: Dear Paul, I am sorry, but I do not ...
A: I have never known any christian believing such an absurdity. I can assure you that the christian ...
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| Faith In Sadness | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Is God Listening
A: God knows everything. Every single instant of our life is known by Him. God is certainly listening ...
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| reconciliation | 1/15/2008 |
Q: how do priests and bishops get the power to forgive? you answered that but what about intermediate ...
A: I am not sure to understand your question. Priest and bishops receive the power to forgive through ...
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| does the roman church believe the Bible is infallible | 1/6/2008 |
Q: does the roman church believe the Bible is infallible could you briefly define why you believe ...
A: "sola scriptura" is unbiblical because such idea is not stated in the Bible. If you accept the idea ...
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| Catholics | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I am a non Christian and had this answer for sometime but unable to get a specific answer.what is ...
A: all those who believe in Christ as the Son of God are usually called christians. So, Roman Catholics ...
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| The Catholic System and Infallibility | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I was raised in a Catholic church where i was never given a reason to question my faith. They don't ...
A: I agree that if a person confesses a sin and then goes on commit it, this is not a sincere ...
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| Proof? | 12/21/2007 |
Q: In your profile you say you have proof for the existence of a soul. I find this claim very ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| The Catholic System and Infallibility | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I was raised in a Catholic church where i was never given a reason to question my faith. They don't ...
A: the teachings of the Catholic Church ar given in official documents, and you can find them in the ...
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| holy sprit | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I'm a catholic. I would like to know about the gifts of the HOLY spirit mentioned in 1 corinthians ...
A: I believe that only those who have a great faith receive those special gifts. I know there some ...
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| Mother Mary | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I'm a Catholic. Why is Mother Mary given so much of importance? she was a chosen person just like ...
A: personally I think that the great importance of Mother Mary is due to the fact that She had a very ...
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| true religion | 10/29/2007 |
Q: How do you know that the catholic church is the true religion.I have observed numerous things that ...
A: also I read and meditade God holy word, but my interpretations are different from yours. I have ...
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| true religion | 10/28/2007 |
Q: How do you know that the catholic church is the true religion.I have observed numerous things that ...
A: I think that a fundamental question should be the following one: Who has the authority to ...
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| consciousness | 10/16/2007 |
Q: i was goin thru ur past answers in one of them u said that standing infront of a statue and praying ...
A: praying in front of a statue does not violate the first commandment. In fact "thou shalt hane no ...
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| mother teresa and also confession | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have two questions. 1) I read that Mother Teresa said, "We should give until it hurts." What are ...
A: I think that the mistery of the Cross and the Passion of Christ is something each of us must ...
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| mother teresa and also confession | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have two questions. 1) I read that Mother Teresa said, "We should give until it hurts." What are ...
A: first of all let me say that as catholics we have to accept all the official teachings of the ...
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| Eastern Orthodox | 10/13/2007 |
Q: Can you please explain the relationship of the Catholic Church to the Eastern Orthodox Church? It ...
A: I am italian and I know very little about USA politics. I know that the Pope John Paul II condamned ...
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| Would it be a sin for my boyfriend to spend the night with me? | 10/7/2007 |
Q: On New Years Eve, my boyfriend is planning on spending the night with me. There will be no alcohol ...
A: if there will be no sexual activity involved, there will be no sin. However, I think is very ...
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| Eastern Orthodox | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Can you please explain the relationship of the Catholic Church to the Eastern Orthodox Church? It ...
A: the Eastern Orthodox Church separated from the Catholic Church through a scism and not because of an ...
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| Belief | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I pray the Rosary at least twice a day and say other prayers. I go to Mass three times a week and ...
A: God always gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him with faith. I report below some verses from ...
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| Idols | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I'm a Catholic. According to the bible, christains are not supposed to workship idols. but ...
A: Idolatry means to worship an object as if it had divine and supernatural powers. When the "the Word ...
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| The Sabbath | 9/29/2007 |
Q: Why does the bible say that the Sabbath is the day of rest and that we should worship in it, but ...
A: I believe that what God has really taught us is to keep weekly one day holy. This day was the ...
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| Marriage | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am looking for some advice from someone who is a good Catholic and follows all the Church ...
A: personally I think that a couple should date at least two years before they get engaged. Certainly ...
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| Trinity | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Why should an omnipresent and omnipotent God exist in three persons ETERNALLY?
A: God is love. Love implies at least two perons loving each other. I do not think it is logical to ask ...
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| Psyche as evidence of God's existence | 8/22/2007 |
Q: In one of your past answers, you are presenting Psyche as evidence of God's existence. I am writing ...
A: I have some difficulties in elaborating a better explanantion. English is not my first language. I ...
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| Catholic Teachings! | 8/18/2007 |
Q: What does the Catholic Church teach regarding the following practices? 1. Treating a statue as a ...
A: when the "the Word was made flesh" (see John's Gospel) the Lord became visible as every other man. ...
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| Religious Beliefs? | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I don’t know if this is going to make any sense to you so please forgive me if it gets confusing. It ...
A: the genesis is only a symbolic book. You cannot take it literally. The Bible was written to give us ...
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| Jesus | 7/29/2007 |
Q: How are you....? Jesus in the bible clearly states that he is not good as GOD.... jesus even prayed ...
A: I have already quoted some verses clearly stating that Jesus is God, but you have ignored them. I ...
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| Jesus | 7/27/2007 |
Q: How are you....? Jesus in the bible clearly states that he is not good as GOD.... jesus even prayed ...
A: there are many verses in the Bible stating the divine nature of Jesus. Mark 2:5-12 Why does this ...
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| Jesus | 7/27/2007 |
Q: How are you....? Jesus in the bible clearly states that he is not good as GOD.... jesus even prayed ...
A: Jesus never stated He is not good as God. This is a wrong interpretation of His words. Jesus freely ...
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| soul | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I'm 15 and I'm a practising catholic. What i would like to ask is at what exact moment in the theory ...
A: first of all you must understand that sin and evil do not exist as a substantial reality, and ...
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| questions about catholism | 6/18/2007 |
Q: What's the brief history, definitions and origins, the roles of Catholics, and the barriers.
A: the Catholic Church can be defined as the Church directly founded by Christ as a spiritual guide for ...
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| Question about religion | 6/17/2007 |
Q: What is armageddon and the day of reckoning? Are they mentioned anywhere in the bible besides ...
A: the book of reveletion describes with a symbolic language the definitive defeat of evil and the ...
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| catholic marriage | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I've always wanted my church wedding, however for personal reason me and my fiance haven't been able ...
A: I do not think the fact you have two children can represent an obstacle to a catholic marriage. The ...
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| Nightmares | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I got off my anti-psychotics for a week and i am having really horrible nightmares. it seems a ...
A: I am sorry for what's happening to you, but I am sure the Lord loves you infinitely. Your nightmares ...
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| catholic physicist | 5/8/2007 |
Q: What is a catholic physicist? It sounds interesting.
A: I am a PhD. in Physics and I am catholic; that's what it is a catholic physicist. I think that ...
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| Mass | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Can you give that Norvus Ordo Mass is consistently Catholic? I can't!
A: I am sorry but I do not know what the "Norvus Ordo Mass" is. Your brother in Christ, Marco PS I ...
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| language | 4/12/2007 |
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
A: the Old Testament wa originally written in hebrew, while the New Testament was written in greek. ...
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| the unforgivable sin | 4/11/2007 |
Q: Just wanted to say i always thought the unforgivable sin was despair. That is not having enough ...
A: Jesus did many powerful miracles to prove that He was the Messiah; neverthless many jews refused to ...
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| Who Is The Rock | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Hey Marco, What do you mean you can give a scientific explanation of the existence of the soul? The ...
A: you have provided no strong and conclusive biblical passages proving tht the soul is not immortal, ...
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| What Is A Soul? | 4/9/2007 |
Q: Hey Marco, What do you mean you can give a scientific explanation of the existence of the soul? The ...
A: I think that your equation "Breath of God (Spirit) + body (Clay/earth) = Soul" is only a wrong ...
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| Confession | 4/9/2007 |
Q: "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." ...
A: when we confess our sins to a priest it is not because the priest is "better" than us, but only ...
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| Catholicism | 4/9/2007 |
Q: What is Revelations Chapter 12 talking about?
A: I think that chapter talks about Jesus and the persecutions against Him and against christians. ...
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| About God ,Heaven and Hell | 4/7/2007 |
Q: 1-If God created every thing then who created God ? 2-How all the believers live in the Kingdom of ...
A: God is eternal, He has always existed; so nobody has created God. The kingdom of heaven is not ...
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| What Is A Soul? | 4/2/2007 |
Q: Hey Marco, What do you mean you can give a scientific explanation of the existence of the soul? The ...
A: the soul is a trascendent immaterial element, existing in man. Materialists deny the existence of ...
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| celibacy | 3/27/2007 |
Q: Why do priests take the vow of celibacy? Could they not uphold their relationship to the church as ...
A: the vow of celibacy is a condition chosen by the Pope for the priests who live in the western ...
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| DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy regularly. Is there anything wrong with this when it was not an ...
A: there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Sister Faustina has been ...
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| biblical catholicism | 3/24/2007 |
Q: What proof do catholics have that is also in the bible that there (hopfully ours soon) church is the ...
A: Dar Bradley, I think the first question should be: Who has the authority to interpret correctly ...
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| Questions about catholicism | 3/16/2007 |
Q: Scenario: Someone is born and raised in a "hellish" like environment on earth, such as Dar fur, ...
A: God loves us infinitely and He desires to lead each of us to the eternal life and to the true ...
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| Jesus | 3/5/2007 |
Q: Does Jesus have a son? Was Magdalene(Mary) his wife? Was this not written in bible for there ...
A: the answer to all of your questions is the same: NO. Your brother in Christ, Marco PS I think that ...
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| What Does it take to go to heaven? | 2/22/2007 |
Q: What does it take to go to heaven?
A: God loves us infinitely and He desires to lead each of us to the eternal life and to the true ...
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| lent | 2/22/2007 |
Q: why can't catholics eat meat on fridays and Ash wednesday during lent???
A: the official teachings of the Catholic Church are explained in the Cathechism: (You can find the ...
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| CATHOLIC PHYSICIST ? | 1/31/2007 |
Q: Two Questions Please; 1- I'm not trying to be funny. I just never heard of a Catholic ...
A: I live in Italy and here there are several catholic physicists. I have been working in some ...
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| what's up with these theories? | 1/31/2007 |
Q: What is up with these theories on: 1) Multiverses/Parallel Universes: So far my educated guess is ...
A: The multiverse theory isn't a scientific theory, but only a philosophical speculation. In fact such ...
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| hell | 1/24/2007 |
Q: Let's assume there is a hell, I was tought there was because it's what happens when your brought up ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| more proofs of exsistance of God | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Marco, I enjoyed your writings on the proof of God and the existence of the soul. Aside from the ...
A: I think that a valid objection to your three arguments is the following: energy has always existed ...
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| televangelists' miracles?? | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to understand, what to make of these televangelists who promote miracle spring water that ...
A: I believe that in most cases these "miracles" are only frauds. It is very easy to pretend to be ill ...
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| confused... | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I'm 14 years old and searching for God. But I'm really confused by what other people are saying. ...
A: Denominations raised after the 16th century, when Luther rebelled against the Catholic Church and ...
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| Proff of God and of Jesus and that of atheism | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I have recently been involve in an online bulletin board and have visited the "Atheist Views" ...
A: first of all let me say that catholics do not pay tithe but they give only free offerings, each ...
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| proof | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I read your opening paragraph and found it of interest. what is your scientific or logical proof ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| God possession | 12/8/2006 |
Q: How would I know if Jesus Christ is truly possessing me? I was possessed By Jesus Christ whom he ...
A: Jesu Christ has never possessed you. Jesus Christ has created all of us with a free-will and He ...
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| God | 12/7/2006 |
Q: Please explain clearly and in-depthly the doctrine of the "Holy Trinity".. On how God the Father and ...
A: I cannot explain how the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are one. I understand this but it is an ...
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| God | 12/7/2006 |
Q: how was God formed or created/ how did he begin to exist? Is there any higher gods than "YHWH". ...
A: God has always existed and there is no higher god than YHWH. He is omnipotent, which means that He ...
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| How it is being a Catholic Scientist | 11/27/2006 |
Q: my family's explanation for interpreting the bible was simular to what you told me. Your articles ...
A: By no means I find it difficult being a Catholic who is a scientist. I know many other catholics ...
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| Middle East Situation | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I overheard an expert on a radio program saying that Iran has already stated it wants to destroy ...
A: I firmly believe that the whole New Testament indicates clearly that we would be going against God's ...
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| one question... | 11/12/2006 |
Q: what caused the schism between the greek orthodox and catholic faiths?
A: I give you a paragraph about the greek scism I have taken from tha Catholic Encyclopedia at the ...
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| Revelation | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Do you believe that God speaks directly to us today, or did His revelation cease with the New ...
A: the Lord loves us immensely and He desires to establish with each of us a personal relationship. I ...
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| The Soul/Sprit | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I find the following scriptures contradict the Catholic belief of the Sprit or Soul, Pls endeavour ...
A: you have completely misunderstood the meaning of the biblical verses you have reported, because they ...
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| Satan | 10/2/2006 |
Q: A Sunday school teacher I know recently told me about an interesting question she was asked by one ...
A: I certainly agree that God wants us to be able to enjoy a relationship with Him based on choice. In ...
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| Pope's talks | 9/30/2006 |
Q: Do you know what the Pope recently said that made moslems angry? Why the Pope need to talk to ...
A: you can find the Pope's speech at the following link ...
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| I Love our God, but need help | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I am so happy spiritually right now. I give my problems to our Lord and hope that he returns them ...
A: according to the catholic faith, marriage is indissoluble. Anyway, a spouse can choose to separate ...
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| how to understand the Bible | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Background for myUnfortunately in the big world out there, leaving my cocoon of Catholic family and ...
A: I certainly believe that Jesus actually performed all the miracles reported in the Gospels. I ...
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| The Immortal Soul | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I'm a professor of English in Fort Worth. Recently, in a world literature class, we were studying ...
A: The Catholic Church makes a fundamental distinction between the concept of "eternal" and the one of ...
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| divorce | 9/15/2006 |
Q: What is the Church's position on divorce/annulment? I guess I'm really wondering about so-called ...
A: the Catholic Church teaches that marriage is indissoluble and that divorce is never admitted, as ...
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| Original sin | 9/10/2006 |
Q: Is it true that origianl sin brought death into the world with sufferering and disease. If so why ...
A: God knows everything, past, present and future. God knew since the beginning that man would have ...
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| fornication today | 9/3/2006 |
Q: According to your knowledge and beliefs what is your stance about fornication today? Do you still ...
A: Fornication is a very grave sin. God has created our body for purity. Omosexuality is a very grave ...
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| Reconciling Monogenism with science | 7/24/2006 |
Q: it looks as though there is a wealth of great information I must spend some time reading about.' ...
A: you ask: "It seems, too, that the Church, from Venerable Pius XII's Humani Generis, does teach that ...
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| Reconciling Monogenism with science | 7/22/2006 |
Q: My question regards the Church's teaching on monogenism and related issues with modern science. I ...
A: The Cathechism contains the official teachings of the Church. You can find the Cathechism on line at ...
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| seventh day adventist | 7/15/2006 |
Q: do us as catholics like or HATE SDA? do have any info to prove their teachings are false?
A: as a catholic I hate nobody. I firmly believe that SDA's teachings are false. Here are some ...
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| Sabbath and Catholic Church | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I would like to know if this is true that the church claims it is above the bible? The Church is ...
A: I do not think that the Bible is to be interpreted literally. I believe that the true meaning of the ...
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| church | 7/10/2006 |
Q: 1 Timothy 3:15 "But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in ...
A: in the original greek manuscript, there is no ambiguity because of the declension of the words. I ...
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| Why doesn't prayer work? | 7/4/2006 |
Q: The pat, uninformed comments -- "it was within the power of a four year old to do something." Of ...
A: certainly I am not an expert in incest victims. My only knowledge about this subject derives from a ...
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| Why doesn't prayer work? | 7/3/2006 |
Q: Marco......thank you for your reply. "God knows what's best?" I'll be sure to pray to a being who ...
A: I never meant that it was your fault. Anyway, let me say that a friend of mine was molested at the ...
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| Surrender to Mother Mary | 7/2/2006 |
Q: You gave me the light. Does your explanation also applicable in '... giving all our troubles to ...
A: I think that '... giving all our troubles to jesus' means to bear our troubles with the awareness ...
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| Relationship | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I've been hearing a lot lately from fundamentalists about having a "relationship" with Jesus. My ...
A: the Lord loves us immensely and He desires to establish with each of us a personal relationship. I ...
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| born again | 6/29/2006 |
Q: How would you answer a fundamentalist type who asks if you've been "born-again" or "being saved" or ...
A: you are perfectly right. According to the official teachings of the Catholic Church, our ...
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| GOD | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I read this on a website: As far as God knowing which babies are going to die or which people are ...
A: it is false. God knows everything, and He knows who are those who will go to Hell before He creates ...
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| Apologetics | 6/28/2006 |
Q: What do you think is the best argument one could give to a fundamentalist/evangelical Protestant to ...
A: maybe a good argument is the concept of Church. Who has the authority to interpret correctly the ...
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| prayer | 6/26/2006 |
Q: What is the official Catholic view of prayer? I mean, I know that we are encouraged to pray that God ...
A: God always answers our prayers when we ask for good things. I report here some words of the Lord ...
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| Jesus | 6/23/2006 |
Q: Marco, I hope this message finds you well. Recently a man called Luigi Casciolli, ex priest and ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| Information about miracles | 6/23/2006 |
Q: I am interested about miracles. I believe miracles can happen today and many people troughout their ...
A: there is no rule about who can receive a miracle. God is the One who gives the gift of a miracle, ...
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| Life | 6/21/2006 |
Q: What is the Catholic teaching concerning all the bad things that are going on in the world? Are we ...
A: the official teachings of the Church are given in the Catechism (you can find it on line ...
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| Prayer | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I recently read Rabbi Kushner's book When Bad Things Happen to Good People. I understand his logic ...
A: I do not know Kushner's book, but I can tell what the meaning of prayer is to me. Prayer is first of ...
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| Surrender to Mother Mary | 6/17/2006 |
Q: I have read about surrendering our life to Mother Mary. Can you explain what this means? Difficult ...
A: I think that the "to give our life to Mother Mary" means to live every moment of our life in order ...
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| your proof essay | 5/2/2006 |
Q: First off want to say that I was raised Catholic and do try to practice, though I have been steadily ...
A: you write: "That case being, how can you possibly say that we as humans are not biological robots? ...
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| God | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Why does God allow suffering?
A: I do not think I can give a complete answer to your question. However I can give you some ...
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| Science/Psychological Questions | 4/18/2006 |
Q: 1) What are you feelings regarding the intersection of Religion and Psychology? 2) What is ...
A: let me ttry to unswer your questions one by one. 1) What are you feelings regarding the ...
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| justification | 4/15/2006 |
Q: I am a college student doing a research paper on the Justification as it pertains to the Roman ...
A: According to Luther (and Calvin also), the faith that justifies is not, as the Catholic Church ...
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| The Soul, in need of better explanation/rebuttals | 4/14/2006 |
Q: Marco: Let me first start by asserting that I am in fact a believer, even though my questioning to ...
A: I give my answers to your questions one by one. What exactly is the soul? Every definition ...
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| same heaven | 3/13/2006 |
Q: Why do conbtyemplative saints meditate and work so hard to come face to face with God if they are ...
A: as a catholic, I do not believe in the pre-existence of souls. By no means we could be reborn on ...
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| same heaven | 3/11/2006 |
Q: Why do conbtyemplative saints meditate and work so hard to come face to face with God if they are ...
A: God loves us infinitely and He desires to lead each of us to the eternal life and to the true ...
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| Catholicism vs. Protestanism | 3/10/2006 |
Q: I have been reading the novel, As For Me and My House by Sinclair Ross. In the novel, a Protestant ...
A: both catholic and protestant teachings concern general theological and moral issues; so you can ...
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| Rational Belief in God | 3/8/2006 |
Q: I'm currently a godless heathen. But, lately, I find myself drawn to my local catholic church. I ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| 3 questions | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I had a Protestant preacher from a Community Church tell me I was going to hell if I died today ...
A: first of all the Pope John Paul II fully approved Saint Faustina Diary and sister Faustina has been ...
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| God | 3/2/2006 |
Q: my name is Christina. i am doing a project for my CP English class. We were told to ask a "burning" ...
A: God has always existed; your question then makes no sense. Your brother in Christ, Marco PS I ...
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| Benefit of fasting. | 2/28/2006 |
Q: The Church order us to fast. Can you explain the benefit of fasting? Can you also tell me the ...
A: I think that fasting can help us to understand the value of the all gifts given us by God, also ...
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| aborted children | 2/27/2006 |
Q: What happens to aborted childrens'souls?
A: I think that their souls go to heaven; the Catholic Church does not give an official answer to your ...
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| proof of the soul | 2/26/2006 |
Q: I was born and raised Catholic and through out my life I have had many low points which the holy ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| pets in heaven | 2/12/2006 |
Q: I will begin by stating that I am very interested in your answers to the questions stated in your ...
A: when we will be in heaven we will be different persons, because we will be completely sanctified. ...
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| Existance of Soul | 2/12/2006 |
Q: Dr, I am a faithful Catholic, and firmly believe all the church teaches. I just was interested in ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| devil | 2/5/2006 |
Q: can the devil read your thoughts, your mind. and when u pray and pray out loud can he hear u . and ...
A: the devil can read your mind, but he can do nothing more because Gid has created us with a ...
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| What is the traditional Catholic... | 1/29/2006 |
Q: What is the traditional Catholic belief about demonic influence? I know that we believe in demonic ...
A: a fundamental teaching of the Catholic Church is that God created man with a free-will. We are then ...
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| questions | 1/22/2006 |
Q: Marco, I would like to hear you thoughts on those questions you mentioned. Such as How Can I know ...
A: I do not think that a person goes to Hell only because there is a sin on his soul, but because he ...
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| evil | 12/31/2005 |
Q: who created evil and why does it exists? thank you and God bless you and your family.
A: Evil does not exist as a substantial reality, and therefore it has never been created. Evil is only ...
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| sikh but not christianity | 12/20/2005 |
Q: i am seeing a catholic irish man from dublin, his ex girl friend was indian, sikh religion which he ...
A: I think you must try to discuss his religios believes, and explain the reason why you believe in ...
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| Faith | 12/14/2005 |
Q: Brother Marco! Not at all - I do really appreciate your replies indeed! I am fully aware of the ...
A: I can only say that I disagree with your interpretation of the role of the keys; their meaning is ...
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| Faith | 12/14/2005 |
Q: 1. Yes, the HOLY SPIRIT did not stop speaking 2000 years ago as you say, Sir. Would it, that HE ...
A: first of all let me clarify that I am not writing with the purpose to convince you or to quarrel, ...
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| Faith | 12/14/2005 |
Q: Enormous thanks for the detailed answere. I appreciate the intellectual sharing on HIS existence. ...
A: I am not sure to understand correctly your meaning everywhere. I try to comment some of your ...
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| Proof of existence of the soul | 12/13/2005 |
Q: I like your combination of science and religion, it's intriguing. Since you claim that you can prove ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| Faith | 12/9/2005 |
Q: What does Faith mean under Catholicism? How does one use it in relation to one's career life? Is ...
A: To have faith means to trust God, to trust in His infinite Goodness and Love. Faith means to accept ...
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| logic | 12/5/2005 |
Q: "I can give a scientific proof of the existence of the soul... rational proof of the existence of ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| Free will and God's preferences | 11/14/2005 |
Q: I did not find a satisfying answer to my questions in your reply. Allow me to clarify what I meant. ...
A: 1)the possibility of evil is intrinsic to free will. This means that there can be no freewill ...
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| Transubstitution. | 11/13/2005 |
Q: Hope you are able to answer my question. According to catholic dogma the bread is not longer bread ...
A: I am only a physicist, and so I am not very expert in this field. What I know is that the dogma of ...
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| Free will and God's preferences | 11/13/2005 |
Q: Allow me to ask you two questions: 1. Why did I receive a free will to decide whether I would do or ...
A: I think that the tree of Adam and Eve is only a symbol. Evil does not exist as a substantial ...
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| Episcopalian sacrament's validity | 11/4/2005 |
Q: Marco; AnotherA friend said that Pope John Paul II made statements expressing validity of ...
A: I do not think that Pope John Paul II may have made statements expressing validity of Episcopalian ...
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| Works of Mercy | 11/4/2005 |
Q: Marco; I was "expounding" on the church teaching us to be merciful through the corporal and ...
A: I do not think that we can find an exact rule for everything; I think that each of us must reflect ...
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| Preterist doctrine | 11/1/2005 |
Q: How are you today. I was trying to figure out where and when did the Preterist doctrine come about ...
A: I am sorry but your question is outside my expertise. My personal understanding of Partial Preterism ...
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| Married popes and priests | 10/30/2005 |
Q: Marco, I have read from a few sources that in centuries past, Catholic popes and priests married, ...
A: certainly the first pope was married; Peter in fact was a married man, since the gospel tells the ...
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| Help me | 10/1/2005 |
Q: Please, tell me everything you know, about scientific proof of a human soul, about everything you ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| The Lent Period | 9/24/2005 |
Q: I head that catholics can fast(I am not sure what the Procedure is,but it is different then the ...
A: fasting is optional for catholics except in a few days (for example good friday); also in these days ...
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| Despite my faith, I have... | 9/9/2005 |
Q: Despite my faith, I have been drifting through life without sense of direction or purpose, which I ...
A: there is no Karma Debt, and no souls are condamned to reincarnation. The purpose of our life is our ...
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| children's issues | 9/3/2005 |
Q: I am a convert to the Church and I am having trouble with my kids' skeptical questions. They are 9 ...
A: your children question is a very important question,and the answer may be difficult for them. Let me ...
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| Ages of Universe and Earth | 8/30/2005 |
Q: Marco: I have a good Catholic friend who tells me that it definitely hasn't been proven that the ...
A: I begin with your first question "Has it been proven by modern science or not?". The point is "How ...
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| Biblical Term | 7/25/2005 |
Q: There was once this movie that was about some people who spiritually received hole punches in their ...
A: I think the term you are seeking is stigmate. Your brother in Christ, Marco PS I would like to ...
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| questionare | 7/23/2005 |
Q: so we dont know how to interpret these things, or how they will happen? will there be poeple alive ...
A: will there be poeple alive after the second coming? I do not know, but I do not think thai is ...
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| question | 7/22/2005 |
Q: And I was wondering if know the bible relates anything to this, or mentions anything about this, or ...
A: I know nothing about similar prophecies. Your brother in Christ, Marco PS I would like to give a ...
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| catholic beleifs | 7/21/2005 |
Q: Also I heard of something, i dont remeber exactly what it was but I think it is call abomination of ...
A: the Catholic Church officially teaches us those elements of the Truth which are necessary for our ...
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| Scripture | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I thought that I had read a bible verse in the past indicating that it was as much a sin to be ...
A: I cannot help you because I don't remember any verse like that. Your brother in Christ, Marco PS ...
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| family planning | 6/27/2005 |
Q: However, I have to be honest and say that your answer was not helpful in providing any insight into ...
A: I agree that God has given us the gift of reasoning and intelligence, but I believe that our sinful ...
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| question | 6/27/2005 |
Q: What do we believe about the second coming. Do we believe in a doomsday when eueryone is suposed to ...
A: nobody knows when and how the second coming will be; We believe that the second coming will occur at ...
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| family planning | 6/24/2005 |
Q: I have some challenging questions regarding the Church's teaching on family planning and pray that ...
A: I will give you my personal opinion about this subject; so do not take it as a catholic teaching. ...
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| question | 6/24/2005 |
Q: http://www.maitreya.org/english/Satsangs%201999+/satsang_2001.htm
A: since some site are infected by viruses, I will not visit the site. However, if you ask a more ...
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| Why did this happen | 6/22/2005 |
Q: This august will be 2yrs since I was raped as a freshman in college. I have been since going to a ...
A: I am deeply sorry for what happened to you. I think that your question "why did God allow me to have ...
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| Moral | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I was playing an internet game where the compter says it can read your mind and predict certain ...
A: no internet game can read your mind; I know many of these tricks. If you explain to me what kind of ...
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| Christians. Hindus, Muslims,... | 6/11/2005 |
Q: Christians. Hindus, Muslims, Taoists, etc. all claim that their God or gods sometimes perform ...
A: In my previous answer I have explained many arguments which are to fully convincing proves of the ...
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| Knowing what God want in my life | 6/11/2005 |
Q: How do I know what God want me to do in this life? Thank you Frans Indroyono
A: through the Church and the Bible, God gives us many teachings about what He wants us to do in our ...
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| Hi
How do being suffer... | 6/9/2005 |
Q: How do being suffer in hell and how many kinds of hells are there and why hell?
A: of course I cannot know how kind of suffering there is in Hell, but I think that such suffering is ...
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| Eucharist | 6/1/2005 |
Q: If by some means, accidental or malicious, a toxic substance was added to the ingredients used to ...
A: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist does not change the molecular structure of the bread ...
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| Trinity | 6/1/2005 |
Q: according that all the prophets have been sent to invite people to monotheism, we can undrestand ...
A: there are no contradictions in the doctrine of the Trinity. God is one in three persons; all of ...
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| WHAT IS? | 5/25/2005 |
Q: what is evangelical prophecy, do we belive it it? are there catholics that try to interpret ...
A: I do not know what you mean with "evangelic prophecy". I do not think that there are catholics who ...
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| "War" | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I'm having trouble understanding the reasoning behind our involvement in the Middle East. It's ...
A: the war in IRAQ cannot be justified at all. Also the Pope John Paul II clearly and repeatedly ...
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| Tithing | 5/23/2005 |
Q: Are Roman Catholics required to tithe, i.e. giving 10% of income to the Church? What is the Catholic ...
A: Roman Catholics are not required to tithe. Each catholic is free to contribute economically to the ...
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| soul | 5/9/2005 |
Q: I am interested in your scientific proof to the existence of souls.
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| protestantism versus catholicism | 4/28/2005 |
Q: I am a protestant curious about the differences in protestant communion which is interpreted simply ...
A: first of all there is no difference between the crucifix and the cross with Christ. The Catholic ...
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| catholics | 4/26/2005 |
Q: so we dont know how to interpret these things, or how they will happen, the bowls, 3 days of ...
A: if you want to know the official teachings of the Cathoic Church, you must read the Catechism, ...
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| Popes | 4/24/2005 |
Q: With the recent election of the Pope, my non-Catholic friends have been bringing up papal history ...
A: God has created man with a free-will. God does not take away free-will from any pope, so also a pope ...
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| Hello. In Ephesians 4:11 and... | 4/22/2005 |
Q: In Ephesians 4:11 and I Cor 12:28, why does Paul talk about the importance of apostles and prophets ...
A: your question is probably outside my expertise. I think however that with the term apostoles we ...
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| Last Pope? | 4/20/2005 |
Q: I have a bad feeling about our new pope. There is something not right about this person the frist ...
A: you must not trust your feelings. This pope is a very wise and intelligent person, with a great ...
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| what we catholics believe | 4/9/2005 |
Q: you know how we dont take thing in the bible literally, how do interpret the 3 days of darkeness,and ...
A: I am a physicist, and NOT a priest, and your question is outside my expertise. According to our ...
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| Catholicism | 3/18/2005 |
Q: How can I know that Catholicism is a true religion? I mean, didn't a pope (I'm not sure which) go ...
A: NO pope has "ever gone through the Bible and thrown out all the stuff he didn't like". This is only ...
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| infants | 3/8/2005 |
Q: I'm Catholic and lately have been interested in baptism. I am really troubled by what people say ...
A: I believe that all babies go to heaven. I would like to give you the official teachings of the ...
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| Torah & Prohetical writtings | 3/3/2005 |
Q: I am a deaconate student and this question was asked in one of our small discussion group. From the ...
A: In 632 AD a concilium of catholic bishops decided what writings are to be considered inspired by ...
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| After death | 2/25/2005 |
Q: To what extent (if at all) can I be assured of "seeing" my friends/relatives...after I die?
A: the Lords loves you immensely; you must blindly trust Him and His love. All those who trust Him will ...
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| clarification | 2/24/2005 |
Q: I really want to know what's all this is about? I'm pretty offended when I look at these verse: ...
A: let us read gen19:31-36 31 And the elder said to the younger: Our father is old, and there is no ...
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| Hello. If a catholic commits... | 2/20/2005 |
Q: If a catholic commits suicide for whatever reasons, mental illness, depression, etc. ,can he/she ...
A: as far as I know, also suicides can have a catholic burial. Suicide is a mortal sin, but there is ...
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| baptism | 2/16/2005 |
Q: If we trust that God will take care of babies who have died before baptism, why is it necessary to ...
A: with the sacrament of baptism, God gives the Holy Spirit to our babies; this is a deep change in ...
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| gifts of the holy spirit | 2/11/2005 |
Q: do you believe it is right for an individual to pray for supernatural ability such as telekinesis? ...
A: It is absoulutely wrong to pray for supernatural ability; we must pray God to be purified from our ...
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| General | 2/10/2005 |
Q: I would like to ask you the following questions: 1) How can I know that God exist? 2) How can I ...
A: below you can find my answers to your questions. How can I know that God exist? How can I know ...
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| marriage | 2/8/2005 |
Q: Why does Paul say several times in Corinthians that it is not always good to look for a wife and get ...
A: Paul never says that it is not good to look for a wife and get married. If you read more carefully ...
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| question | 2/5/2005 |
Q: Could you give me an answer to this question? "How can I know that catholicism is the true ...
A: before answering your question, I will discuss the problem of God's existence. I think that faith ...
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| bodies | 1/23/2005 |
Q: What will be the purpose of having bodies at the resurrection?
A: I think that God has conceived us as a union of soul and body; so also in our eternal life, we will ...
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| Babies' souls | 1/21/2005 |
Q: What happens to the souls of babies who are miscarried, stillborn, aborted or who die without being ...
A: I believe that all babies go to heaven. I would like to give you the official teachings of the ...
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| Joseph and his brothers | 1/10/2005 |
Q: I would like to know what Joesph's (not Jesus' father, but the Joesph that was sold to Egypt by his ...
A: I only know that Joseph was beatiful (See Genesis 39:6) Your brother in Christ, Marco PS I would ...
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| scientific proof for the soul? | 12/30/2004 |
Q: 1. I am very anxious to "hear" your scientific proof for the soul! 2. (a) It is a dogma of the ...
A: your question n. 3 is outside my expertise; however, as far as I know, we do not have the original ...
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| Dear Marco,
I am writing... | 12/23/2004 |
Q: I am writing to you because I found your profile very interesting. I am 17 and have attended a ...
A: I begin with the first two questions: How can I know that God exist? How can I know that ...
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| Re: Homosexual Unions and Racism | 12/19/2004 |
Q: Heello Marco, I have noticed that many liberals that are for homosexual unions, and who are black, ...
A: I am sorry but I am unable to answer your question. I ouve in Italy and I do not know very well the ...
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| Your Seven Articles Plus the Filioque | 12/11/2004 |
Q: Greetings, Marco. In your brief write-up you gave seven questions pertaining to articles you have ...
A: I have nothing written about the Filioque, but if you have some specific question about this ...
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| punishment | 12/8/2004 |
Q: I read James Joyces' book "The Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man" He was terrified by the sermons ...
A: I haven't read Joyces' book, so I do not know what kind of sermons is described in the book. I have ...
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| if you have read the davinci... | 12/6/2004 |
Q: if you have read the davinci code explain if not do you understand the coincidental placemental of ...
A: I haven't read davinvi code, so I cannot answer your first question. Premarital sex is a sin. As far ...
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| suffering | 12/6/2004 |
Q: If God is good, why do natural disasters (in which new born babies might die) happen?
A: Suffering exists in the world because of our sins. We all have sinned and we all are responsible of ...
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| Hello. I was curious to know... | 11/27/2004 |
Q: I was curious to know what the Church's teach was regarding to evolution. I have heard the Church ...
A: I believe that Christ founded the Church as a guide for us, so that we may know and understand the ...
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| Existence of soul and God. | 11/24/2004 |
Q: Greetings! Not so sure how to follow up on this question Marco... One of the things you wrote was ...
A: Daniel, My sentence "I exist therefore...." was only a radical synthesis of my thought, which ...
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| Becoming "Like Gods" | 11/19/2004 |
Q: Catholic teaching says: "Sin is an offense against God...it is disobedience, a revolt against God ...
A: the person who desires to be "like God", is a person who does not accept the truth about himself, a ...
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| How can i know that catholicism is the true religion? | 11/2/2004 |
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A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| Catholic & Protestant Theology | 10/28/2004 |
Q: I am interested to hear your perspective on how Catholics and Protestants differ theologically. Be ...
A: let me begin with a discussion of the concept of Church. Who has the authority to interpret ...
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| omniscience | 10/27/2004 |
Q: God being infinite has no past present or future.He knows everything in eternity.What is future for ...
A: I think that the problem is to give a rigorous definition of "predestination". Unless you give a ...
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| Existence of soul and God. | 10/23/2004 |
Q: Greetings! I would be more than pleased to read up on your proofs of the existence of the soul and ...
A: Daniel, In the following site: http://xoomer.virgilio.it/fedeescienza/englishnf.html I analyse ...
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| Interested in your thoughts | 10/18/2004 |
Q: I am a Catholic myself and am very interested in what you have to say with regard to two particular ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| god | 10/13/2004 |
Q: "If God knows everything, why did He create those souls who go to Hell?", could you tell me this ...
A: God loves us infinitely and He desires to lead each of us to the eternal life. But God is perfectly ...
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| Scientific proof of the soul | 10/8/2004 |
Q: Mike, I'm a priest, graduate student of philosophy, science and theology, and am academically ...
A: you can find a detailed discussion of the problem of the existence of the soul and God in my ...
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| God | 10/8/2004 |
Q: I've read that you can explain in some way that God exists, I'm wondering what are your proofs. I'm ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| Birth Control | 10/6/2004 |
Q: Good morning, Marco. If you are married with 4 children, what is your opinion on birth control in ...
A: first of all, I do not think that the teachings of the Catholic Church about birth control are a ...
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| General Question | 10/3/2004 |
Q: I have some questions. If god created the world in 6 days (according to the bible), then how can ...
A: I do not think that the Genesis is to be interpreted literally and I think that in the beginning God ...
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| Old Testament issues | 10/2/2004 |
Q: Are the stories of Adam and Eve and Noah's Ark etc literally true? I remeber being told by a Priest ...
A: I do not think that the Genesis is to be interpreted literally and I think that in the beginning God ...
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| Does God exists? | 9/27/2004 |
Q: Can you give me a logical prove of the existance of God?
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| heaven | 9/16/2004 |
Q: Two questions: What, in your opinion, do you think our purpose will be in heaven? I started ...
A: Jesus Himself clearly said that in heaven there are no marriages and no sexual intercourses: ...
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| Unifying Themes | 9/16/2004 |
Q: What are the unifying themes in the Old Testament? What do they mean? If there are any themes is ...
A: I am not sure to understand your questions. Certainly there are many unifying hemes in the OT: there ...
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| Your profile | 7/22/2004 |
Q: I'm sure you get this all the time, but I just had to know: how can you prove the existence of the ...
A: my proof of the existence of the soul consists in a rational analysis of our scientific knowledges ...
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| This is Long -Catholicism on God | 7/20/2004 |
Q: Marco, If you could do this for me i would be eternally grateful. First off i am not a catholic or ...
A: first of all, let me explain one of the fundamental reason (or maybe the most fondamental reason) ...
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| This is Long -Catholicism on God | 7/20/2004 |
Q: Marco, If you could do this for me i would be eternally grateful. First off i am not a catholic or ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| Mortal Sin | 7/9/2004 |
Q: The Catholic church teaches that mortal sins (if not confessed before you die) will send you to ...
A: God wants to save all of us, but God is perfectly good and He cannot tolerate evil and sin. Evil and ...
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| The Soul | 7/6/2004 |
Q: I have been an engineer for 15 years now and as you will understand i have an anylitical brain that ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic or science, because to have faith in God means to ...
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| prayer | 7/5/2004 |
Q: This is a simple question. I don't know if you can answer it. I know this might sound strange, but ...
A: I do not understand what you mean with a "great job". I think that it is important for each of us to ...
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| Hi again... | 6/25/2004 |
Q: ..sorry i didnt answer you before but i was a little busyI have a few more questionss.. to discuss ...
A: **1)Can you explain to me a little more especific why law of physics prove matter does not generate ...
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| Protestant Denominations | 6/15/2004 |
Q: In your opinion, which Protestant denominations are closest to the Catholic Church?
A: I am sorry but I am not able to answer. The differences between catholicism and protestantism are ...
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| God's Existence | 6/9/2004 |
Q: Buddhists don't believe in the existence of God. They believe the idea of the existence of God came ...
A: I think that faith cannot come only from logic, because to have faith in God means to trust and love ...
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| unforgivable sin | 6/5/2004 |
Q: What exactly is the "unforgivable sin" mentioned in Mark, Luke and Matthew?
A: Jesus did many powerful miracles to prove that He was the Messiah; neverthless many jews refused to ...
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| Reaching the lost | 5/23/2004 |
Q: Please help me. I don't know how to approach a close relative who claims to be Chrisitan Scientist, ...
A: I do not think I can help you, because I do not understand the reason why your friend is unhappy. ...
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| Freewill vs. All knowing God | 5/20/2004 |
Q: My non-catholic,new age brother posed this question to me, and I am having diffulty answering it, ...
A: God is all knowing and He knows since the begining who are those who will go to heaven and those who ...
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| Do Catholics practice the... | 5/6/2004 |
Q: Do Catholics practice the date of a person starts on the day you were concieved. Have you evwer ...
A: I can assure you that all catholics I know count the age starting from the birth date. Yours in ...
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| Bible contradictions | 4/27/2004 |
Q: My father who is an Atheist has been trying to convince my devote Catholic mother that the bible ...
A: as a catholic I believe that the Bible teaches infallibly the "salvific Truth"; this is what the ...
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| Re: Speaking in Tongues | 4/27/2004 |
Q: What is the true scoop about the "speaking in tongues." I thought Scripture, Church tradition, and ...
A: as far as I know, the Cathechism of the Catholic Church neither mentions the speaking in tongues. ...
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| Hello,
How are you today.... | 4/27/2004 |
Q: How are you today. I was wonderering since the Sabbath is on Saturday and God said that the Sabbath ...
A: I believe that what God has really taught us is to keep weekly one day holy. This day was the ...
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| Re: Justice | 4/22/2004 |
Q: Recently the Pope condemned the assisinations of terrorists by Israel. AND I agree; however, what ...
A: if there is not enough prisons, I think the only solution is to build new prisons. Yours in Christ, ...
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| Existence of God, Atheism | 4/21/2004 |
Q: Marco, thank you for your long, detailed discussion under "If Jesus was a Jew" in "Previous ...
A: first of all I am very happy to discuss about this subject with another physicist and I would like ...
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| Hello, i have a question regarding... | 4/13/2004 |
Q: i have a question regarding salvation. Is baptism necessary for salvation? I was discussing this ...
A: the official, teachings of the Catholic Chirch are given in the Catechism, so I report below the ...
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| John 14:28 | 4/12/2004 |
Q: Marco, I am a Catholic talking with Mormons and they use the following verse to show that God the ...
A: the official teachings of the Catholic Chirc are given in the Catechism, so I report here a ...
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| Hello, i was discussing salvation... | 3/26/2004 |
Q: i was discussing salvation with a Protestant friend of mine. He was talking about the theology or ...
A: the concept of "once saved, always saved" has never been a teaching of the Catholic Church. Man can ...
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| Heathen | 3/25/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me about the religion or belief of a Heathen
A: I am sorry, but I know nothing such religion, but I would like to give a scientific discussion about ...
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| In relation to the Doctrine of God and also the Study of God | 3/16/2004 |
Q: Discuss and explain the distinction between propositional knowledge of God and relational knowledge ...
A: I am afraid your question is outside my expertise. I suppose that the propositional knowledge of God ...
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| Why we were created | 3/16/2004 |
Q: My struggles with my faith right now revolve around our existence. There are probably not any ...
A: your questions are very important and prove that you are really seeking to understand the Truth. I ...
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| Novena | 3/15/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me what Novena is? Can I make my own Novena? Thank you Frans Indroyono
A: you can certainly make your own novena. I report below a paragraph about Novena from the catholic ...
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| If Jesus was..... | 2/27/2004 |
Q: Am I correct in my understanding that Jesus was a Jew? If this is correct, then why as Catholics do ...
A: Jesus was certainly a jew, and we worship him because He is the Son of God. We believe in one God in ...
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| why gospel spread by word of mouth | 2/18/2004 |
Q: it seems inconsistent that god's perfect love, as revealed in the bible, is spread by word of mouth. ...
A: I firmly believe that God speaks directly t our heart, and so some people may walk with Jesus, even ...
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| Hello. I had a question about... | 2/10/2004 |
Q: I had a question about indulgences. I read some info. on how they were used/abused in the past. I ...
A: you can find informatio about indulgences in the following site: ...
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