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About George A. Card,sfo, M.I
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Expertise
I am willing to attempt answer any question, if I dont know, I will look or pass the question on to friends for feed back. Beside Catholicism(especially the social/moral and the Eastern rites),I am well read on Mormonism and so-called Christian Fundamentalism.Also I study Franciscan History as means of growing in my lay Fraciscan calling to holiness in Christ.

Experience
15 years as the Justice and Peace Laison for my (local)Secular Franciscan Fraternity,15 years public speaking on the Faith,and/or teaching CCD and Youth Retreats,a former Officer for K of C and my SFO Fraternity,still hold appointed offices in SFO fraternity

Organizations
Catholic Church, Rome Rite
Secular Fraciscan Order
Knights of Columbus
The Men's Study (A local Catholic study group I co founded)
Others
Militia Immaculata(Knights of the Immaculate

Publications
Local News Letters:Mostly my Poetry

Education/Credentials
2 years of Minor Seminary
Bible and Adult Faith Studies and Seminars

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Questions Answered By Expert George A. Card,sfo, M.I
In Category Catholics

Subject	Date Asked

Bettering oneself	10/5/2008
Q: I have a problem. I’m finding it very difficult to better myself, to the point where I’m not even ... A: Peace dear Anonymous, First, be assured of my prayers in union with that the Church, whenever I ...
Protestant vs Catholics	10/2/2008
Q: Obviously, everything stated in this blog are Catholic's perspective. Please tell me why Martin ... A: Peace Dear Cris- There are several reasons why, Luther left the Church. I feel that are two ...
Selfishness and Selfish Desires	9/13/2008
Q: I have a few problems, the first of which deals with selfishness. I’m using God for my own benefit. ... A: Peace dear Anonymous First, I would recommend praying daily for the grace to achieve a spirit ...
God	9/6/2008
Q: I have this idea of God, ever since I heard a sermon on the subject as a child, that He is a stern ... A: Peace dear Alex, In Sacred Scripture, we read:God is Love (I John 4:8). God does note when ...
Entrance Hymn	9/5/2008
Q: I am leading a choir group for the last 25 years. Recently, during the assumption feast of Mother ... A: Peace dear Justin, That's new to me as well. As long as the song is proper to the Feast and is ...
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: Peace This is indeed a hard question, perhaps the hardest I have received. God know the future. ...
Jesus	8/23/2008
Q: How could Jesus have known what it was like to be human when He did not experience the most basic of ... A: Peace dear Alex, Our Lord didn't raise a family but was a member of a family. Yes, indeed ...
death	8/4/2008
Q: It’s me yet again. :) Well, a few days ago I was rereading the book Girl, Interrupted (just as ... A: Peace dear Matt, First, this a difficult topic for me to write, however its a lot easier for ...
vengeful God	7/25/2008
Q: Is there anything, be it verse or quote in the bible that says "My God is a vengeful God"? A: Peace dear Laura, There are several such verse in Sacred Scripture. Below, I will try to ...
helping others	7/19/2008
Q: It's me again. First, I'd like to say thank you for answering all of my questions. I've had quite a ... A: Peace Augh- its you, Just laughing along with you, hehehe. You can't join the big boys of ...
Non catholics	7/15/2008
Q: I am a non catholics who is currently attending RCIA. I have a strong desire of becoming a ... A: Peace dear Edwin, You can generally do anything thats lawful for Catholic to do. Until you ...
Fate	7/13/2008
Q: It's me again. How was your 4th of July? Well, anyway, I asked you before if everything happening ... A: Peace dear Matt My 4th was good despite having to work 9-2 and then 5-11. Thanks for starting ...
Troubles	7/3/2008
Q: Me again. I don't know what to do. I've been trying very hard to become a better person. But, it's ... A: Peace dear Matt Perhaps, there two things you can. These two things have kept me relatively ...
Marriage	6/29/2008
Q: I live in UK and am a practicing Roman Catholic. I have a girlfriend who comes to Church with me but ... A: Peace dear John, Sad, to say is simply No. You both would need a decree of Annulment from your ...
Troubles	6/29/2008
Q: Me again. I don't know what to do. I've been trying very hard to become a better person. But, it's ... A: Peace Matt, You might be experincing a form of scruples. A sense that God isn't pleased with ...
a few more questions	6/28/2008
Q: It's me again. I understand the concept of free will, but I'm still a little confused. Does God ... A: Peace dear Matt God reaches out to all souls, according to their personal needs. God reign ...
Cremation	6/27/2008
Q: I am a practicing Catholic and want to know why it is OK to cremate the body after death and since ... A: Peace dear Micheal, Its a matter of displine therefore, it can change. As a practicing ...
Telling people about my faith	6/26/2008
Q: I'm a Catholic trying to become a better christian and a better person. I know there is a God and I ... A: Peace dear Matt, First, its not a bother to an answer your questions. I have had any ...
Telling people about my faith	6/25/2008
Q: I'm a Catholic trying to become a better christian and a better person. I know there is a God and I ... A: Peace dear Matt, One of the things, that I learned to help me to over-come "daily" temptations ...
Telling people about my faith	6/24/2008
Q: I'm a Catholic trying to become a better christian and a better person. I know there is a God and I ... A: Peace dear Matt, The first, I say I am glad that your are striving to grow as a person. ...
Cremation	6/23/2008
Q: I am a practicing Catholic and want to know why it is OK to cremate the body after death and since ... A: Peace dear Michael, First, your question is a matter of disciple not of doctrine, therefore it ...
The Pope's Bullet Given to the Fatima Shrine	5/9/2008
Q: I'm wondering if you can tell me if the bullet that John Paul the Second donated to the Fatima ... A: Peace Dear Darin, Sorry for the delay, my computer is down. I am at the public library as I ...
my faith	5/8/2008
Q: I was raised a Roman Catholic. My parents and all my relatives are nominal Catholics who love to ... A: Peace dear Josh, I hope indeed it was a clear and free conscientious act in a state of ...
my faith	5/6/2008
Q: I was raised a Roman Catholic. My parents and all my relatives are nominal Catholics who love to ... A: Peace dear Josh, First, I want you to know that my heart goes to you and my prayers go our ...
Closest Protestant religion to Roman Catholicism.	4/25/2008
Q: I recall my, now long deceased, maternal uncle mentioning sometime in either the late 50's or the ... A: Peace dear Arthur, First, sorry for the extra information you seem not to need, I guess I read ...
Closest Protestant religion to Roman Catholicism.	4/23/2008
Q: I recall my, now long deceased, maternal uncle mentioning sometime in either the late 50's or the ... A: Peace dear Arthur, It appears I didn't send you a reply. Why, cause I lost the address you ...
Melkite Catholic receiving sacraments	4/10/2008
Q: If a person who was baptized and confirmed in the Melkite Catholic Church wanted to receive their ... A: Peace dear Todd, Interesting questions. I have gotten it before but it was by Latins asking the ...
Ave Maria	4/7/2008
Q: It was not thorough of you to respond to the questons of the AVE MARIA and leave out the details ... A: Peace dear Marie I am not sure what you are asking. All three musical pieces you mention I ...
Mariology	4/7/2008
Q: What are the main ideas presented in Popes Paul VI's Marialis Cultus? What traditions of Marian ... A: Peace dear Rich Valles, I haven't read Marialis Cultus since about, 1987/1988 so I had to ...
Stats on vatican charities	4/6/2008
Q: were you able to obtain figures on the moneys given by the Church for charitable works in connecion ... A: Peace dear Hebert Gratton, I guess the best bet, would be contact either your local diocese ...
Stats on vatican charities	4/6/2008
Q: were you able to obtain figures on the moneys given by the Church for charitable works in connecion ... A: Peace dear Hubert Gratton, Below is a link that might be of some help. ...
priests	4/4/2008
Q: I was born Catholic, went 12 years to Catholic school and had the same parish priest for over 20 ... A: Peace Dear Don, First, I believe your wife by sharing such even with you may have cross an ...
Rule of the Franciscans	3/23/2008
Q: Card, It is my understanding that St. Francis was a vegetarian. Is there any way to prove this? ... A: Peace dear Gina, St. Francis was not a vegetarian, if the various official accounts of his life ...
catholic churches and beliefs	3/16/2008
Q: my boyfriend and father of my son is catholic and wants his son to be babitised catholic so when we ... A: Peace dear Tina Bowman A celebrate lifestyle is a vocation, a gift of grace from God. ...
St. Patrick	3/15/2008
Q: I was given a pamphlet at a St. Patrick's Day parade. The pamphlet was from a Protestant church. ... A: Peace dear Stan, St Patrick is indeed a Catholic, at least according to his auto- biography. He ...
Closest Protestant religion to Roman Catholicism.	3/14/2008
Q: I recall my, now long deceased, maternal uncle mentioning sometime in either the late 50's or the ... A: Peace dear Arthur, Your question is indeed one of more challenging ones I have gotten. With ...
Predestination?	2/27/2008
Q: Can you give me an explanation of predestination? Is it according to grace alone or God's ... A: Peace dear Alex Catholics, Orthodox Churches, and most traditional Anglicans reject the ...
asking question on the idea that the catholic religion is the true religion?	2/26/2008
Q: if the catholic religion is the true religion? then why is the papacy/ church changing the true ... A: Peace dear Nick, First, I confess I am among those who confess Jesus is Lord, in union with ...
Incarnation	2/7/2008
Q: What role does the incarnation of Christ play in our salvation? A: Peace dear Alex The incarnation is the central "mystery" of salvation. Briefly stated its God ...
black tomb	2/4/2008
Q: Good morning, Good morning, on a recent visit to the Vatican we noticed that all of the popes ... A: Peace dear Erica First, I need to be honest, your question is interesting and I had to do ...
Adam and Eve	1/14/2008
Q: How does one put into a time context the creation of man-Adam and Eve and the fossil records of the ... A: Peace dear Ed I am not really sure. Yet, I know some Catholic theologians point to passages in ...
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: Peace dear S, We, Catholics believe Sacred Scripture is the infallible and inerrant written word ...
Prayer	12/31/2007
Q: Practicing Catholic for all 48 years of my life. Why do we pray for things? Like to cure ... A: Peace dear Tim, It ok to pray for things as long as we recognize the creator of those things. ...
The moral illegitimacy of articial contrception.	12/29/2007
Q: I am in a lay ministry group discussing the question on how the Magisterium has claimed that the ... A: Peace. dear Rich, First, I thank you for your honesty, when you wrote:"This question is over my ...
hi me again	12/10/2007
Q: well i realized that i have to move on and not get mad at anyone or ignore anybody. We cant always ... A: Peace dear Erica As a sad and happy memory, hmm I suggest why not praise Him for the good in ...
what can i do?	12/8/2007
Q: well i have this problem where i was dating this guy, he is a jehovas witness and hes my neighbor ... A: Peace dear Erica Love demands one to be truthful. Jehovah Witnesses are not Christian. The ...
FRANSISCANS	12/7/2007
Q: I WENT TO A CATHOLIC SCHOOL WITH WONDERFUL FRANSISCAN PRIESTS. ABOUT A YEAR AGO I WENT TO A 5 DAY ... A: Peace dear Elaine, First, I am not a priest or even a deacon. Rav in ravJerome is Hebrew for ...
FRANSISCANS	12/6/2007
Q: I WENT TO A CATHOLIC SCHOOL WITH WONDERFUL FRANSISCAN PRIESTS. ABOUT A YEAR AGO I WENT TO A 5 DAY ... A: Peace dear Elaine, Interesting question. First, I am neither liberal or conservative in my ...
mission churches	12/4/2007
Q: i have a project on the mision churches of california and i was wondering if u would know a website ... A: Peace dear Elias Below are to sites, I would start with. http://www.thecaliforniamissions.com/ ...
inter-faith dialogue	11/25/2007
Q: 1. How do you define inter-faith dialogue? 2. Have you or your parish taken part in any inter-faith ... A: Peace dear Jessica 1.Based of my understand of the term, it means a dialogue between two ...
Profound discussion questions	11/21/2007
Q: I have two topics to be discussed during a young adult group retreat. 1) Jesus really matters! ... A: Peace dear Daniel- Thanks again for trust in me, and again I pray my words are some help. ...
Profound discussion questions	11/19/2007
Q: I have two topics to be discussed during a young adult group retreat. 1) Jesus really matters! ... A: Peace dear Daniel, Interesting question. I hope I can supply some equally good questions. ...
Young adult group	11/11/2007
Q: Our church just formed a young adult group (YAG) with college students through age up to 30, and ... A: Peace dear Daniel Indeed my answer to your questions will be broad. I have written or helped ...
Unconsummated marriage	10/25/2007
Q: A couple weeks ago I had the shock of my life to discover on my wedding night that the woman I ... A: Peace dear Stuart-- I pray for you (both) as I write this and for wisdom as I try to answer as ...
Eastern Orthodox	10/6/2007
Q: Can you please explain the relationship of the Catholic Church to the Eastern Orthodox Church? It ... A: Peace. Eastern Orthodox are not in union with Rome. However Eastern Catholics are in union with ...
Marriage	9/17/2007
Q: I am looking for some advice from someone who is a good Catholic and follows all the Church ... A: Peace and All-Good in Christ dear Lisa I have a few questions for you before I give my ...
Addressing a Catholic Priest	8/4/2007
Q: How can a non-Catholic person address a Catholic Priest, without calling him father, without ... A: Peace dear Nick Most address them address a priest as Father but if they feel uncomfortable ...
differences	7/23/2007
Q: what is the difference between a church, abby minister and a cathedral A: Peace dear Sammantha A church is authorized place of liturgical worship within the Catholic ...
QUESTION ABOUT A CATHOLIC HISTORIAN	7/4/2007
Q: Reverend Card: Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my question whether you have time ... A: Peace. dear John First, I am a lay person not a clergyman thus no need to call me Reverend. Yet ...
icons, dedication,	6/21/2007
Q: A friend is presenting me with an icon of the mother and child as a wedding gift. I have been told ... A: Peace dear Theresa-- I would have to see the icon, better answer it. See if you can find the ...
question about religion	6/17/2007
Q: What is armageddon and the day of reckoning? Are they mentioned anywhere in the bible besides ... A: Peace dear Patrick Armageddon literal means Plain or Valley of the Mountain. Scholars debates its ...
Themes of John	5/29/2007
Q: What are the major themes of the Gospel of John and what are some examples or illustration of these ... A: Peace dear Rich-- Themes and Examples Purification Cleansing of the Temple Washing the ...
St. John	5/29/2007
Q: What are some examples or illustrations of the major themes of the prologue of John? I am not a ... A: Peace dear Rich, Two of the main themes of the prologue of the Gospel of St. John is the oneness ...
Garments Worn	5/26/2007
Q: I can recall that as a child I would see my grandmother wearing a handkerchief or cloth over her ... A: Peace dear Bryan-- Women wearing veils in church has always been a tradition exemplifying their ...
Themes of John	5/24/2007
Q: What are the major themes of the Gospel of John and what are some examples or illustration of these ... A: Peace dear Rich, First, sorry for slowness of this follow-up, my server was down Fri and Sat ...
Themes of John	5/23/2007
Q: What are the major themes of the Gospel of John and what are some examples or illustration of these ... A: Peace dear Rich-- Your question(s)sounds like a school work assignment. If you are asking for ...
Vision of saint	5/9/2007
Q: I heard on sacred heart radio, cincinnati ohio about a saint who had a vision of a black box in ... A: Peace dear Tom, I don't recall read of such in the diary of St. Faustina. I recall a St Joan ...
denominations	4/22/2007
Q: I am Catholic and my husband is Pentecostal. Of course each denomination believes they have the ... A: Peace dear Michelle First, What kind of Pentecostal? Some Pentecostals don't believe in the ...
St. Francis	4/13/2007
Q: I couldn't possibly picture St. Francis at Norvus Ordo Mass. Could you? It's funny, St. Padre Pio, ... A: Peace dear Gene First St. Francis as a deacon, his role wouldn't have changed much. Plus ...
language	4/12/2007
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ... A: Peace Dear Jon The Bible was original written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic and a form of ...
Mother of God	4/10/2007
Q: Card, When catholics say that Mary is the mother of God they mean that because Jesus is God she is ... A: Peace Dear Bradley In late 300's there was Catholic Ecumenical Council in Ephensus. It called Mary ...
Easter in the Bible	4/8/2007
Q: Can to give me a reason why the word Easter is in only found in the KJV of the Bible and all other ... A: Peace. dear Sydney-- I chuckle whenever I get the question, you asked. I find it very amusing ...
Jakob Lorber	4/8/2007
Q: I wonder because the article about this man is apologetic. It is written by the Lorber's adepts. ... A: Peace dear Claude Grillet I am not sure what your question is. The Catholic Church acknowledge ...
I have a question about........	4/6/2007
Q: I am glad that you can anwser this if you can. I am catholic I was raised in a catholic family. I am ... A: Peace. It seems your focus is what science can glean from the study of "Aura" things, so I see no ...
The bible	4/4/2007
Q: Are there missing books of Philip and Daniel. If Jesus was a human being and he was taken up to ... A: Peace Dear John- Philip was never considered a book of the Bible by the Catholic. Some ...
inconsistencies in the Bible	4/3/2007
Q: If Baptism of Desire is supported in Luke 23,42-43 (salvation of the "good thief"), why do Matt. and ... A: Peace. The good thief repent perhaps before death. Also remember the evangelist have different ...
Catholic	3/27/2007
Q: I work with someone who I'd call a Christian Fundamentalist. Not that that is a bad thing at all. ... A: Peace dear Michael I wouldn't say we have additional, I would rather say we are different on ...
How can we know?	3/8/2007
Q: Without a dought i belive in god. But who can really say they are right and have the correct ... A: Peace dear Les Christ promised the Church would never fail in its holy mission to proclaim the ...
Catholics	2/28/2007
Q: Did Catholics come from Ireland? Why did the Catholics come to the ... A: Peace dear Tangela Christ established His Church in the 33A.D. when He rose from the dead. He ...
Can you decipher this?	2/6/2007
Q: My parents bought a gold piece of jewelry while in Europe last summer. It a vertical rectangular ... A: Peace dear Mark As a kid I prided myself in code cracking, but your question humbles me to a point ...
Funerals	2/2/2007
Q: A local pro-abortion politician recently died and, to my surprise, received a Catholic funeral Mass ... A: Peace dear Dan Yes, infamous and/or noterious sinners or heretics should not recieve Catholic ...
importance of writtings of st. matthew	1/16/2007
Q: what is the importance of writtings of st. matthew to the early christians and to the believers of ... A: Peace dear Michael Most scholars agree that St. Matthew's Gospel was the first written. Also that ...
Peter as first Pope	1/15/2007
Q: Card: I believe in Peter as the first Pope and rock of the Church. But a Protestant has made me ... A: Peace dear Maria Your friend is correct about the Greek words petros(small stone) and petra(large ...
interpreting scripture	1/11/2007
Q: historical context, literary form, authors purpose. two options: "blessed are the poor in spirit for ... A: Peace dear Nazneen The expression: "poor in spirit" is figure of speech that means, the humble or ...
sects	1/8/2007
Q: I'd like to ask you today about sects. Which groups can we call so, on what basis? For example, does ... A: Peace dear Luke Interesting question. The term sect from my readings, I take to refer any body of ...
Old Testament quote	12/27/2006
Q: I'm wondering if you can help me. I'm doing an editing project and I have an odd quote used by St. ... A: Merry Christmas on this 3rd Day of the Season!! dear Brian, Joshua didn't become a King. St. ...
christmas eve	12/16/2006
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me why italians/catholics do not eat meat on Christmas eve (Or ... A: Peace dear Stef Catholics don't eat meat on Friday's as way of doing penace, that recall how ...
Friars	12/15/2006
Q: Greetings, I believe that brown friars are Franciscans, white friars Carthusians, but what about ... A: Peace Dear Simon, The Franciscan are also called the grey friars, in some English speaking ...
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: Peace dear Mike The Moral code of the OT and NT is the same. "An eye for an eye" means don't take ...
question	11/20/2006
Q: my question has to do with the new movie out its called the da vinci code. i was wondering if u can ... A: peace dear Katelyn First its not a girl, its a beardless St John the Apostle. He was commonly ...
Mediums	10/24/2006
Q: I am 22 years old and have already battled cancer twice. Recently, a friend spoke with a medium ... A: Peace of the Lord be Yours dear B, No reason to trust a medium. All mediums are false prophets ...
liturgical attire	10/19/2006
Q: What is the purpose/meaning of the zuchetto? I know about the color differences (red/magenta) A: Peace Dear Kevin Zuchetto: The scull cap worn by Catholic clergy is called the zucchetto (It.). ...
Revelation	10/19/2006
Q: Do you believe that God speaks directly to us today, or did His revelation cease with the New ... A: Peace dear Jack As a Catholic I believe all public/general revelation from God ceased at the death ...
Unusual saint	10/12/2006
Q: A while back I was reading about saints when I came across an unusual saint in that it was a dog. ... A: Peace dear Matt A dog doesn't have a rational soul, it is animal. Only rational souls, can ...
Roman Collars	9/24/2006
Q: The church at my school has nondenominational services. The chaplin who conducts the services wears ... A: Peace dear Meghan I don't think it was rude to ask. She could have asked in rude way. Questions ...
Messages	9/18/2006
Q: Does the church acknowledge miracles in messages people get from God if they are in line to church ... A: Peace dear Jack Cumber Miracles and Messages are tested. In the canonization process "messages" ...
divorce	9/15/2006
Q: but according to the Church's rules of annulment, would the hard cases I mentioned be considered ... A: Peace dear Johann-- Well, they could be evidence of the facts before the attempt to the marriage ...
divorce	9/15/2006
Q: What is the Church's position on divorce/annulment? I guess I'm really wondering about so-called ... A: Peace dear Johann First, I feel I need to clarify something. Divorce and annulment are two very ...
Moral Sins	9/15/2006
Q: I've been a strong catholic all my 18 years of life and have always been the guy people come to to ... A: Peace dear Alex Davis Somethings are always acts of evil. Is French kissing, one of those acts? To ...
fornication today	9/3/2006
Q: According to your knowledge and beliefs what is your stance about fornication today? Do you still ... A: peace dear Doudi Fornication is still a serious sin, and the use of contraceptives makes it a ...
satan	8/16/2006
Q: So what is the Traditional Catholic belief about the power of Satan (and his demons) in this world? ... A: Peace dear Jack, Catholics believe Satan to be a personal being that was created by God. He and ...
article	8/8/2006
Q: You said to write you about an article you were writing. Please send the link to winsmit@hotmail.com ... A: Peace dear Winston I was about done writting the article then I got busy with work and other ...
Return of Jesus	8/8/2006
Q: My question is this: Lets say that tomorrow we hear gossip of a poor man living on the streets that ... A: Peace dear John Its not logical or reasonable to believe He is Jesus, who walked the Earth nearly ...
Translation	8/6/2006
Q: I would like this phrase to be translated to Latin please. Thank you. "In your hands ... A: peace dear Joel-- I know several expressions but for your question I am not sure of the grammar ...
The Penitent Thief (St. Dismas)	7/13/2006
Q: I have a question about the penitent thief, St. Dismas, to whom Our Lord promised paradise. The ... A: Peace dear M.J. Perhaps, he repent after he heard the other directly blasphenmy against our ...
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: Peace Johann In the context you give, the Church is the pillar and ground of truth. He means the ...
Catholics.,..	7/8/2006
Q: Sir, i am a Muslim..but i read a lot about christianity...( Catholics & Seventh day Adventist)...i ... A: Peace be Upon You and Your House dear Jush, Seven-day Adventist are generally not considered in ...
Relationship	6/30/2006
Q: I've been hearing a lot lately from fundamentalists about having a "relationship" with Jesus. My ... A: Jesus is Lord and Savior!! is the holy creed of the Church, which we confess at every Mass and ...
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: Sorry for the delay. Anytime I tried to open your question, I had trouble opening it or my mouse was ...
Apologetics	6/28/2006
Q: What do you think is the best argument one could give to a fundamentalist/evangelical Protestant to ... A: Peace Dear Johann One that I think is especially good: When the 3000 converts were baptized on ...
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: Peace dear Andrew, Yes, Catholics believe God can speak to us directly or indirectly concerning ...
Our Lady & Moses	6/25/2006
Q: In what country did Our Lady die? What age was Moses when he died? Thanks in advance. A: Peace. Pius tradition says our Lady died in what now Ephensus, which is in modern day Turkey. I ...
resurrection	6/24/2006
Q: Do you think that everybody, including those who lived before Jesus, will be resurrected or go to ... A: Peace Dear Joe There is no second chance after death. After death comes judgement. Those ...
Jesus	6/23/2006
Q: George, I hope this message finds you well. Recently a man called Luigi Casciolli, ex priest and ... A: Peace Dear Fabio- Yes, take Mr. Luigi Cascioli seriously before the Lord in prayer. I mean pray ...
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: Peace Dear Lisa The sin or ignorance of man is the cause evils in our world. God is indeed ...
Jesus-preaching	6/21/2006
Q: I don't quite understand the preaching of Jesus. it is challenging, even somewhat negative. Did he ... A: Peace dear Teresa-- Yes, indeed the Gospel is a challenge. Yet if God ...
Prayer	6/17/2006
Q: I recently read Rabbi Kushner's book When Bad Things Happen to Good People. I understand his logic ... A: Peace Dear Nicholas Williams, I am not familiar with Rabbi Kushner's book, ...
Jesus	6/11/2006
Q: was Jesus married? A: Peace dear Annemarie According to Sacred Scriptures and Tradition, ...
A question about the pope	6/8/2006
Q: Thanks, CodyI was watching a movie that was basically making fun of religion (ecspecilly ... A: Peace dear Cody Dogma is a formally defined doctrine of a religious ...
Bible	6/7/2006
Q: By naturalistic, I mean that the notes will seem to call into question the divine inspiration of ... A: Peace Dear Johann I kinda guessed what meant by naturalistic. I think a ...
Bible	6/7/2006
Q: Which Bible do you recommend? I just don't mean the translation- I also mean which Bible would have ... A: Peace Dear Johann As of my last checking, the Vatican has approved ...
A question about the pope	6/7/2006
Q: I was watching a movie that was basically making fun of religion (ecspecilly Catholicism) and in ... A: Peace Dear Cody, Its true that Christ promised the Church would ...
God	5/2/2006
Q: Why does God allow suffering? A: Peace Dear Patrick Tierney, First, I want to make it clear God does not ...
Hi George! Have you ever...	4/3/2006
Q: Have you ever read any books by Uta Ronke Heinemann? If you have, what do you think about these ... A: Peace Dear Luke The name doesnt sound familiar. What are some titles ...
i am loosing my faith: a need of your opinion	3/22/2006
Q: i just need your opinion, the matter is that i am losing my faith, i have so much problems in life ... A: Peace dear Lander-- I would need to know more about you, to be affective in helping you. You can ...
papal ambassadors	3/22/2006
Q: Many thanks! Pls could you explain the "sfo, M.I" after your name? Best wishes, SimonGreetings, ... A: Peace dear Simon The letters S.F.O. stand for Secular Franciscan ...
papal ambassadors	3/21/2006
Q: Greetings, In my dictionary, “pro-nuncio” is defined as “a papal ambassador to a country that does ... A: Peace Dear Simon A Pro-Nuncio is a diplomatic representative who is not of full ambassadorial ...
why no meat on friday?	3/19/2006
Q: Where does the no meat on friday come from? besides vatican II, what is it based on, how does the ... A: Peace dear Liz-- The practice (not doctrine) of no meat was observed long before Vatican II. ...
Non-Christians	3/19/2006
Q: Not I read Catholic teaching about salvation of people in other religions. You quoted the catechism, ... A: Peace Dear Michael Fannon God is rich in mercy, Jesus the "Word ...
Meat on Friday	3/18/2006
Q: I realize that any answer will be just an educated guess, but perhaps there has been a poll which ... A: Peace Dear Steve-- I have no real guess but I hope the numbers remained high. ...
captain, should we abort?	3/9/2006
Q: George I was told that you could answer any questions that came your way. OK then, answer these: ... A: Peace dear Dean, Who told you I could answer any questions that came my ...
Wisdom	3/6/2006
Q: How can we see wisdom(from the Wisdom books) in the ministries as a model in the church; as deacons, ... A: Peace Dear Rich Valles First, if you are the one that email me about ...
Do you have any opinion on...	2/28/2006
Q: Do you have any opinion on the Cursillo organization? A: Peace Dear Andrew-- I know three people what have been at least ...
different rites	2/28/2006
Q: What are the differences between the various rites of the Catholic Church? I am a Roman Catholic. ... A: Peace dear Alie The main difference are ritural and theological ...
Hello Some time ago a friend...	2/19/2006
Q: Some time ago a friend of mine, who does not attend a church, claimed that the church tries to ... A: Peace Dear Luke-- I strongly disagree with your friend. One of simple ...
Age o Earth ?	2/18/2006
Q: According to bible , Earth is only 6000 - 8000 years old but evolutionist said earth is more then ... A: Peace dear Sepler I meant the age of the Earth is not a matter of ...
Wedding-Best Man	2/17/2006
Q: Recently at a friend's wedding held in a Catholic church, we heard that if the bride is Catholic but ... A: Peace dear Andrea The witnesses for the Sacrament of Holy Matriony must ...
Age o Earth ?	2/17/2006
Q: According to bible , Earth is only 6000 - 8000 years old but evolutionist said earth is more then ... A: Peace Dear Sepler First,you dont have to believe the Earth is only 6-8 ...
Religious Vacabulary	2/14/2006
Q: What is the difference between A Monestory,a Cathedral,an Abby,Chapel and a church? A: peace dear Shiratha I hope this is not a homework assignment-lol. I ...
Follow up on question. Thank you	2/13/2006
Q: ------------------------- Hello do not worry about the delay. I am patient. Thank you again for ... A: Peace Dear Susan Computer is still down:( But if need an ear, feel ...
Heaven	2/13/2006
Q: My 10 year old daughter's speech topic this year is "Heaven". As a Roman Catholic, could you please ... A: Peace dear Elvira Sorry for the delay, I having computer problems so I i ...
Communion	2/12/2006
Q: I have a question that I hope you can answer for me. I am a baptized Christian. I was baptized and ... A: Peace dear Meg First sorry for the delay, my computer is down. So I ...
catholics and cucumber skins	2/12/2006
Q: it may sound trivial but me and my brother are having an ongoing battle concerning the catholic ... A: Peace hi becky my name is George. Cucumbers are not evil. Yet mocking the ...
What is the different between Catholic and Christian?	2/8/2006
Q: What is the different between Catholic and Christian? A: Peace dear Roberto All Catholics are Christians, not all Christians are ...
Hello, In our Parish we...	2/2/2006
Q: In our Parish we had a change of Priest's. We all know that can be difficult with changes etc....... ... A: peace dear Susan Crouder I am sorry for the delay. I have my computer ...
Hi. Thanks for answer. From...	1/30/2006
Q: From time to time all of us are not able to concentrate, and it also happens to me. However when i'm ... A: Peace dear Luke-- I have a few suggestions for you. I believe we are all ...
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: Peace Dear Johann Demonic influence is real. Satan is not alone when ...
Hello George! I'd like...	1/29/2006
Q: I'd like to ask you if it's a sin when you're not able to concentrate during prayers or when you ... A: Peace dear Luke, I would say it depends on the cause of the lack of ...
Cross	1/19/2006
Q: Is it true that the Vatican states that fragments of the True Cross, i.e. the one that Christ died ... A: Peace dear Steve Yes, there have been various claims to such over the ...
the last supper of leonardo da vinci	1/8/2006
Q: Please identify the people in the last supper of leonardo da vinci, I cannot tell who is who, except ... A: Peace. dear Ngoc Truong, I had to do some digging in my art books but found them, which ...
the last supper of leonardo da vinci	1/7/2006
Q: Please identify the people in the last supper of leonardo da vinci, I cannot tell who is who, except ... A: Peace dear N. Truong, The other people "around" the table with Jesus ...
Social Justice	1/1/2006
Q: I am a 60 year Catholic in a bible study group that has a home work assignment to find out more ... A: Peace dear Sir, Rich Valles, I will gladly help you with this set ...
The Infallibility of the Pope	1/1/2006
Q: I definitely need more information about Papal Authority. I first became a Christian and was ... A: Peace and All Good dear Samuel, I am very glad were will to seek out God ...
Women Priests	1/1/2006
Q: Do you think it is likely that the Roman Catholic Church will ever ordain women priests? If ... A: Peace dear Sophie First,I hope this doesn't sounds rude but simply put ...
Crusades	12/31/2005
Q: Did not the Pope say that whoever dies on a crusade immediately goes to heaven? If that is the ... A: Peace Dear Samuel First even if a pope said such a non-sense ...
Médula Mistica	12/29/2005
Q: I am interested in this book. Tell me about it. I also would like to know if it is possible to get ... A: Peace dear Jimmie Aranda I belive the book you are asking about is ...
Job 14-12	12/14/2005
Q: What I have been taught is that as Catholics we have hope in that one day we will be returned to ... A: Peace dear Tony You were taught correctly, we will rise again when ...
Job 14-12	12/13/2005
Q: The passage reads...... So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they ... A: Peace dear Tony, What have you been taught? What do you understand the ...
religion	11/1/2005
Q: Could you tell me what the difference is between "meditation" and "contemplation" Are these two ... A: Peace Dear Luke Sorry for the delay, in answering. I have had some ...
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: Peace Dear Micheal I believe some forms of Preterist is contratry to ...
Relic classes	10/30/2005
Q: I've seen two different ways of classifying relics lately: A 1=body part (may also include True ... A: Peace dear Michael I believe the classifications came about by ...
Hello George! "Let us make...	10/29/2005
Q: "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the ... A: Peace dear Luke I believe its ok to eat animal flesh. Christ ate fish ...
Song- Ave Maria	10/24/2005
Q: I grew up Catholic but now am Presbyterian, but i love the song "Ave Maria." I think its a ... A: Peace dear Suzy Indeed, its one of the great master pieces of ...
Religions	10/5/2005
Q: I am a Roman Catholic, but often doubt if what I'm believing is right. I wonder with all the ... A: Peace Dear Michael Fannon First, thanks for having the courage to face ...
Catholics in Politics	9/28/2005
Q: Why shouldn't non-catholics in America and other secular countries be afraid to ellect devout ... A: Peace Dear Michael They shouldn't because, good Catholics live a ...
All Souls Day	9/26/2005
Q: I'm not sure if you can help. My Dad was a Polish Catholic, living in England until he passed away ... A: Peace and All-Good!! Dear Valerie Since you might be of C of E, I thought ...
bible	9/23/2005
Q: That's a passage from the Bible: "Unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains ... A: Peace Dear Luke The grain on the head of wheat stalk is a seed. Seeds ...
No miracles after the Apostles? Is this biblical	9/13/2005
Q: My husband and I are Roman Catholic, and have had a minister over every week from the non-musical ... A: Peace Dear Vivian No Miracles after the Apostles;what a strange thing ...
statue	9/8/2005
Q: I purchased a very old wooden statue of a figure standing upright praying. I don't know if it is a ... A: Peace Dear Don The statue I suspect to our Lady crushing the Head of ...
Prayer	8/21/2005
Q: A young Christian man was just killed, and his father is wondering why his prayers for his son's ... A: Peace Dear JC I would agree what you stated: My own personal belief is that ...
cheek	8/20/2005
Q: I'd like to ask you about this passage from the Bible: "But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, ... A: Peace Dear Luke Did not Jesus teach nonviolence? Turn other cheek; if ...
ARE YOU GOING TO HEAVEN ? ? ?	8/17/2005
Q: How do you really know that you are going to heaven George? I am mystifide when christians tell me ... A: Peace. Hello Mr. Ray Monaco, Catholics reject the doctrine your first ...
Salvation	8/15/2005
Q: Will all non-Catholics/non-Christian be lost/go to Hell after death? A: Peace Dear Jenny Below I copy from the Catechism approved by Pope ...
Psalm 91	8/11/2005
Q: A most loving Christian boy was just killed in Iraq one day after his 19th birthday. He read the ... A: Peace Dear Johann I believe the Psalmist was using the natural to more speak ...
doubts	8/4/2005
Q: Can I be a Christian if I have doubts as to God's existence? I'm not totally sure... Thanks A: Peace Dear Matt Bachman Doubts, everyone has them. They are different from ...
blood	8/2/2005
Q: These are the words of the prayer: "...help me to resist the devil, the flesh and the blood" I ... A: Peace Dear Luke-- I have a few ideas,but can you send a copy of the prayer ...
How does Catholicism explains suffering?	7/31/2005
Q: I have been interested in understanding how different world religions explain the pain and suffering ... A: Peace Dear Adrien I believe the first three vaild to some degree. ...
LDS-led prayer; what do I do?	7/27/2005
Q: I regularly attend governmental meetings which begin with a prayer. The person in charge of the ... A: Peace Dear Marianne I agree with your general assessment of Mormonism, ...
Catholic vs Nazarene	7/26/2005
Q: What is the difference between Catholic beliefs and Nazarene beliefs. I attended a Nazarene service ... A: Peace Dear Megan There two main religious bodies that use the name: ...
Biblical Term	7/25/2005
Q: There was once this movie that was about some people who spiritually received hole punches in their ... A: Peace dear Sherman81 The Latin term is stigmata. Its not used in the ...
Heaven and Hell	7/23/2005
Q: Where does the Catholic Church deem that unbelievers and those of another faith 'go' after Death? ... A: Peace Dear Colin Lee The following is from the Catechism approved by the ...
question	7/22/2005
Q: And I was wondering if know the bible relates anything to this, or mentions anything about this, or ... A: Peace Dear Jocelyn I will gladdly answer your question(s)but I need a ...
Literal Sense of Scripture	7/21/2005
Q: George: I have a question about the literal sense of certain biblical events. Of the following ... A: Peace Dear Art I decided to share with you a basic review of all the ...
reconcilliation	7/19/2005
Q: What is reconcilliation? what are the process for reconcilliation. A: Peace Dear Miguel Santiago Reconcilliation is the process in one makes ...
Fate	7/13/2005
Q: In Islam, people believe in fate (destiny), that everone is destined to do somethine, to die in that ... A: PEACE Dear Antoine Ghannoum, Your question is one that strikes at a core ...
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: Peace Dear Mike Eidson,LAc I dont recall such a verse that explict ...
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: Peace Dear J We confess a belief in a second comming as Christ promised ...
faith	6/25/2005
Q: I belong to the Roman Catholic Church. I'm going to England for some time. I know that mostly they ... A: Peace Dear Luke The so called Anglican and Protestant Churches, are ...
The Holy Eucharist	6/24/2005
Q: We are new to the Catholic faith and want to know if we need a pyx to carry the host home when one ... A: Peace Dear Jim Sorry for not being clear. I would say any suitable ...
The Holy Eucharist	6/23/2005
Q: We are new to the Catholic faith and want to know if we need a pyx to carry the host home when one ... A: Peace Dear Jim Spence First Welcome to the Altar of All Joy!! Generally ...
salvation	6/23/2005
Q: is ther salvation outside the catholic church A: Peace Dear Leif-- Nice to hear from you again. Heres what the ...
OLD TEST	6/16/2005
Q: DO WE STILL PRACTICE ANYTHING OUT OF THE OT IF SO WHAT.IS THE INCENSE A BURNT OFFERING A: Peace Dear Leif-- We do not practice any of the OT sacrifices for Christ ...
ALTARS	6/16/2005
Q: SHOULD WE HAVE A ALTAR OR A TABLE IN THE CHURCH A: Peace Hi Again, An Altar is table of sacrifice.There is such things a ...
sexual orientation and religion	6/8/2005
Q: Dr. Card,sfo my name is Laura and I am broadcast journalism graduate student at Emerson College in ... A: Peace Dear Laura, First thanks for your question. Second: ...
Assumption	6/6/2005
Q: So there is no biblical evidence of Mary's Assumption and the belief is merely based upon conjecture ... A: Peace Dear Steve- I would say there is no explict biblical prove for ...
Assumption	6/2/2005
Q: What is the basis for the belief in the Assumption of the BVM? Regards Steve A: Peace Dear Steve-- The doctrine of the Assumption says that at the end of her ...
protestant differences	6/1/2005
Q: I'm a practising Roman catholic in a bible study with a group of protestants ( one is my wife) and I ... A: Peace and All Good!! Dear Bill, I feel the difficulty stems from the general ...
PRIESTHOOD-SEXUAL FUNCTION	5/30/2005
Q: I wondered if I was in a state of sin over this. I have never been attracted to women or men. I get ... A: Peace Dear Michael Thoughts can be sinful as doing acts, outside the ...
"War"	5/24/2005
Q: I'm having trouble understanding the reasoning behind our involvement in the Middle East. It's ... A: Peace Dear DJ, I am neither "Conservative" or Liberal, I am a Catholic with ...
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: Peace Dear Dan Christ paid our debt. The Old Testament "tithing" ...
bible	5/18/2005
Q: Is there anywhere in the Bible that Jesus says that he accepts the faith of others for salvation? I ... A: Peace Dear Lisa I tend to use Acts chapter 10, the story of st Peter ...
infedelity	5/17/2005
Q: My husband and I are both Catholic. We were married in the Catholic church 24 years ago. He wants ... A: Peace Dear Melanie Sadden by your situation, so I pray I can be of ...
Receiving the Eucharist	5/15/2005
Q: You can receive the Eucharist everyday, but can you receive it twice a day. Can you go to morning, ... A: Peace Dear Linda My answer is based on my copy of Canon Law as ...
Tongues	5/13/2005
Q: Well, I would like more details. It is my understanding that the tongues spoken of in the Bible were ... A: Peace Dear Johann The earliest authoritive statements on the subject would ...
The things you find out later...	5/3/2005
Q: The things you find out later in life.... In all my 30 years whenever the question of my practiced ... A: Peace Dear Jason First the Apostle's Creed and the Nicene Creed are two ...
Bible vs. Catholicism	4/29/2005
Q: as you may have guessed from the title of my question, I am a Protestant. I was wondering what your ... A: Peace Dear Clint Harris Wow!! what length...hehehe. Christ said: ...
Question About a Prophecy	4/24/2005
Q: Does the Vatican take the prophecy of St. Malachy seriously or no? If so, why? Thank You Very Much. A: Peace Dear Walter- I would say probly not. I had two different books, ...
popes	4/24/2005
Q: With the recent election of the Pope, my non-Catholic friends have been bringing up papal history ... A: Peace Dear Lisa When we say the pope is infallible, we do not mean he ...
bible	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: Peace Dear Lisa-- During the Apostles and Prophets played vary important role ...
languages	4/20/2005
Q: How many languages does Pope Benedict XVI speak fluently? A: Peace Dear Thomas Knibbs I believe I have hear four plus Latin, in ...
Priest And Pope	4/12/2005
Q: Why can't priest or pope marry? A: Peace Dear Walter-- First,the question you ask deals with displine not ...
Judaism	4/10/2005
Q: Jesus said that He is the way, the truth and the light and that no one comes to the Father except ... A: Peace Dear Andrew You must have misunderstood what they said or ...
John Paul's English	4/7/2005
Q: Was Pope John Paul's ability to understand English good enough to be properly considered "fluency", ... A: Peace Dear Thomas Knibbs I believe it was fluency. I don't recall needing ...
saints	4/6/2005
Q: I have a very old statue of a Saint holding a hatchet, loaf of bread and a pitcher. The name from ... A: Peace Dear Kay I know how to but to explain it in written form I dont ...
violence	4/5/2005
Q: I was raised by a Muslim Father and a Christian mother. Recently I have heard a lot of biased ... A: Peace Dear Amir Zal, I read the passage you posted them, I didnt read them in ...
1 Samuel	4/4/2005
Q: I was also taught that nothing evil comes from the Lord. In 1st Samuel 16-14 it says an evil spirit ... A: Peace Dear Sydney God may have allowed an evil spirit to come to Saul ...
colors of cardinals robes, etc	4/4/2005
Q: Why are some of the cardinals in red and others in purple? Also, I was told recently told that in ... A: Peace Dear Maureen Kelly Cardinal generally wear just red, bishops were ...
Catholic	4/2/2005
Q: How does the Catholic religion rank in size to all other religions in the world? Thank You, Frank A: Peace Dear Frank Christianity: 2 billion 1.2 billion of the 2 billion that ...
Marriage	3/30/2005
Q: I am a Catholic as is all my family. I have been married to a Protestant for about a year. She ... A: Peace Dear Victor-- First, your family is being foolish.I think if they ...
resurrection	3/22/2005
Q: If Limbo exists, what do you think happens to infants who are in limbo at the time of the ... A: Peace Dear Lisa A while ago I was asked: "What happens to the souls of ...
Heretics Read on Maundy Thursday	3/21/2005
Q: Can you provide me with a list of the heretics who are read on Maundy Thursday or direct me to a ... A: Peace Dear Anne I dont recall a list of heretics ever being read on Maundy ...
Canon Law	3/9/2005
Q: The church I go to is looking at buying a catholic parish that was closed about 4 years ago and we ... A: Peace Dear Greg I believe it would refer to using for immoral ...
infants	3/8/2005
Q: I'm Catholic and lately have been interested in baptism. I am really troubled by what people say ... A: Peace Dear Lisa I also say natural happiness or bliss but I state it would ...
Canon Law	3/8/2005
Q: Do you have any more information that might be more in depth or someone I could contact to find out ... A: Peace Dear Greg The following site I use when I can contact my friend ...
Canon Law	3/7/2005
Q: Do you know how to find any info on the selling of a parish? Is it in canon law or do you know what ... A: Peace Dear Greg I would believe you might find your answers in Canon Law, ...
catholicism	3/5/2005
Q: Card! How to persuade someone who believes in Buddhism that Catholicism is the only and true ... A: Peace Dear Luke I am not very familiar with Buddahism but do have basic ...
The other religions	3/2/2005
Q: Why be a Christian over all the other religions? How do you reconcile the differences in what other ... A: Peace Dear Matt Why be Christian? Simply put its God's will for to be ...
clarifications	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: Peace Dear Kenny First the Bible is not the word of God but part of it. ...
hell	2/23/2005
Q: I was just wondering if a child between the ages of 7-9 asked the devil for something and it didn't ... A: Peace Dear Karen Judgment on the salvation of the soul belongs to God's power ...
Looking for a particular book	2/22/2005
Q: You may be overqualified for this one, - I apologize... About two months ago there was an interview ... A: Peace Dear George, I dont know the book u speak of but the following ...
The Great Commission	2/18/2005
Q: when did the Great Commission start being called the "Great Commission" (or whatever it would have ... A: Peace Dear Lance Fox, The "Great Commission" as a term is not very ...
baptism	2/15/2005
Q: If we trust that God will take care of babies who have died before baptism, why is it necessary to ... A: Peace Dear Lisa-- We are justified by grace, a free gift of God ...
what religions celebrate lent	2/15/2005
Q: What christen denomanations celebrate the holy time of lent? A: Peace Dear Brandon First, in case you didn't know Catholics don't ...
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: Peace Dear Lisa Marriage is important, but the sacrament of Holy ...
Few Questions	2/7/2005
Q: Is God is exactly like a human ? Why only Eve blamed to guilty of original sin ? How every baby is ... A: Peace to You Dear Jon Now for a few answers. 1. God is God, man is man. ...
Islam and Catholic	2/3/2005
Q: I am a Catholic who has doubts at times, but I want to be filled with faith. How should I know from ... A: Peace Dear Michael- Can you please define what you mean by scientific ...
question	1/26/2005
Q: Could you tell me in what way Buddhism is different form Catholicism? Everyone is favoring his own ... A: Peace Dear Luke Buddhism is philosphical system, Catholicism is a ...
bodies	1/23/2005
Q: What will be the purpose of having bodies at the resurrection? A: Peace Dear Lisa, Interest and hard, that discribes your question and the ...
ISRAEL Roman11	1/22/2005
Q: 25 it is stating something WILL take place that is why it says that all Israel WILL be saved when ... A: Peace Dear Simon The word saved has a few meanings in Sacred Scripture; ...
Babies' souls	1/21/2005
Q: What happens to the souls of babies who are miscarried, stillborn, aborted or who die without being ... A: Peace Dear Jo-- The Lord is all-Just and all-Mercy. So they wouldnt be ...
ISRAEL	1/21/2005
Q: 25 mean when it says that all isreal will be saved when the fullnes of the gentiles has come in,that ... A: Peace Dear Simon, I dont have my bible handy but suspect it doesnt mean that ...
The nature of Sin	1/20/2005
Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ... A: Peace Dear Alyssa Well, interesting question. I am not sure where to really ...
CATHOLIC TRIVIA!! HELP!	1/16/2005
Q: This is for a school assignment in which i am stumped!Here are the questions: Who are the men in ... A: Peace Dear Alyson-- Dont use these answer unless you really looked. 1 ...
saint?	1/8/2005
Q: I was wondering which saint is supposed to give you good luck in selling your home when u bury a ... A: Peace Dear Jessica First saints don't give us any luck, good or bad. ...
Biblical descriptions of the nature of God	12/31/2004
Q: In my recent readings of the Bible I came across two questions that have puzzled me. The first ... A: Peace Dear Michael, When the Holy Father has spoken on Genesis, he has ...
differences between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy	12/30/2004
Q: I understand that Roman Catholics profess belief that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father ... A: Peace Dear Louis Tourtellotte, 1. from the Father and the Son? Catholics ...
Cane and Able	12/29/2004
Q: Still confused. No name of daughter of Adam and Eve could I find in the bible. Also you said you ... A: Peace. Dear Lou Lou The others childern are mentioned in the oral religious ...
Cane and Able	12/26/2004
Q: After Cane killed able, A mark was placed on Marked's forehead, so that other people would not harm ... A: Peace Dear Lou Lou Accordding to very ancient Jewish folk Adam and Eve ...
St. Peter	12/14/2004
Q: Is there anywhere in the Bible that says St. Peter will be at the Gate to Heaven A: Peace Dear Sydney The quick answer is: St. Peter is not called a Gate to ...
about hell	12/13/2004
Q: card I'm doing a reaserch on hell, especially the types of hell and the exact definition of each ... A: Peace Dear Neil Hmmm...very interesting subject. Catholic Documents: I ...
sign of the Cross	12/11/2004
Q: I am interested in Catholicism and I was wondering how the sign of the Cross is made. If you could ... A: Peace Dear Jennifer Praise God for your interest in Catholicism, may it ...
Weeping Statues	12/10/2004
Q: Do you know any info on weeping statues? What in your opinion? Thanks!!! A: Peace Dear Robert Some are reconized by the Church, some are not. A ...
please help or give some advice...	12/6/2004
Q: please help or give some advice on ways the Catholic social teachings of Vatican II contradict the ... A: Peace Dear Lachoine-- First I will share some quotes from Vatican II, then ...
I Need Some Advice Urgently	11/29/2004
Q: I have to ask you some questions concerning belief in Jesus that have been racking my brain as of ... A: Peace Dear Matt Bachman-- Hmm-- "believeth in him", I take that ...
The golden mean	11/25/2004
Q: ive got a few questions. Okay, the first is: Ive always thought that lukewarmness is terrible, in ... A: Peace of the Living God Be Yours!! Dear Barrett, Thanks for writing. I will ...
teaching about punishment	11/19/2004
Q: I am not a Catholic. I have been reading James Joyce's book "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ... A: Peace Dear Laurence Smith, First: Hell is real and place of eternal ...
Abortion	11/12/2004
Q: I don't wish to be contentious but what you are describing seems to be what we used to call ... A: Peace Dear Pat-- Unborn childern do have a conscienceness, but it limited ...
Abortion	11/11/2004
Q: If Human life begins at conception, what happens to the soul of the embryo that is aborted? A: Peace in the Mercy of God Dear Pat Malloy-- I can't recall a Papal or ...
Abuse	11/1/2004
Q: How many priest molestation cases have been reported in the past five years? Thank you for your ... A: Peace Dear Gina Wade-- I am not sure of the soild numbers. I have ...
Dear Sir, I'm a...	10/28/2004
Q: I'm a Catholic wanting to know about issues of abortion and gay marriage more in depth. Does the ... A: Peace Dear Pablo Callejas Please call me George or as friends do: ...
priests,bishops	10/28/2004
Q: i was curious to know if priests and bishops go to confession. Thank you for your time and patience. A: Peace Dear Chris-- Yes all laity, all deacons all priests and all ...
Catholic & Protestant Theology	10/28/2004
Q: I am interested to hear your perspective on how Catholics and Protestants differ theologically. Be ... A: Peace Dear Nathan There 28,000 or more Protestant sects, so where to ...
bible	10/8/2004
Q: Could you explain to me what the words "No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, ... A: Peace Dear Lucas Sorry for the delay, I was having trouble getting into my ...
RC Bishoprics	10/4/2004
Q: Do you know of a website that can tell me the approximate number of RC bishoprics in the various ... A: Peace Dear Charles, Thanks for the link, i recently was updating my ...
RC Bishoprics	10/3/2004
Q: Do you know of a website that can tell me the approximate number of RC bishoprics in the various ... A: Pax/Peace Dear Charles-- In the Catholic Church, bishopric refers just to ...
holy water	9/29/2004
Q: I'm writing an essay on water as religious symbolism in Austrian folktales and just wondered if all ... A: Peace Dear Sebastian Knight-- Most Catholic places of ...
church Fathers interpretation	9/27/2004
Q: A Protestant friend of mine directed me to read an article regarding the Church of the rock of ... A: Peace Dear Armando-- Normally, I would write you a personalized answer but ...
Faith and Works	9/25/2004
Q: What is balance between faith and works in the Bible? A: Peace Dear Cugo, I think it would depend on how you define the key words ...
Tucson Diocese Bankruptcy	9/20/2004
Q: I'm wondering why the Vatican does not or cannot pay for abuse settlements that have pushed the ... A: Peace Dear Mark Poepsel As I understand laws in the US in general terms, ...
archeology and Bible	9/18/2004
Q: What is the differences in The Bible and archeology? Are they related some how? Are they any ... A: Peace Dear Cugo First: the Bible is a book, archeology is "historical" ...
Help	9/16/2004
Q: Maybe you can help me. I am about 20 years old and have had a fear of death most of my life. I ... A: PAX/PEACE Dear Derek, Your wrote:" I realize that no one is immortal and ...
prayer	9/12/2004
Q: Can you please give me the words to the prayer you are supposed to say when you go to confession? I ... A: Pax/Peace Dear Lisa Sorry for such a delay,on such an important matter of ...
Catholic Church and the COE	9/10/2004
Q: What are the major differences between the Catholic Church and the Church of England? A: Peace Dear Brandy Williams The Catholic Church was founded by the ...
Eastern Rite Structure	9/7/2004
Q: Mr. Card, Hi! How are you? I have a few questions on the Eastern Rites of the Church. Here they ... A: Pax Dear Daniel--- I like your questions alot for two reasons. First they ...
Canon Law	9/7/2004
Q: What is a Pontifical Rite religious order, and what is significant about this designation A: Peace Dear Jesse-- In general terms it means that the order can establish ...
jesus(peace be upon him)	9/4/2004
Q: my question is why do some christians belive jesus is god some belive he is the son of god and some ... A: Peace Dear Sajjad, First Catholics and other true Christians don't see ...
fundamentalists/priests/mary	8/31/2004
Q: There are two things i would like to share with you. I have a problem with Fundamentalist ... A: Peace Dear Jen Hmmm...as I begin this I think will be among the thing ...
catholic beliefs	8/24/2004
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me, as i am having an argument with a friend, if the following ... A: Peace Dear Emily-- Catholic Teaching Trinity: This word is used by ...
one god	8/10/2004
Q: if chirstaint is so post to be a monothesitc relgion why do you belive jesus is god or the son of ... A: Peace Dear Jack-- First I must say your timming is pretty good. I ...
teachings	8/9/2004
Q: I have been raised catholic, but now question every religion. First, Christians say that beief in ... A: St Augustine of Hippo, a Catholic bishop in the 4th century in Northern Africa wrote: "God gave the ...
WOrld Religion	8/1/2004
Q: What are the major problems confronting the major world religions ? A: Peace dear Juan-- That is an interesting question. I would say the following ...
Western Vestments	7/27/2004
Q: and whatever advice or answers you can provide you have my immense gratitude for. I am a pious ... A: Peace Dear Matthew Nah not strange or bizarre. As for shoe I cant answer but ...
scripture	7/3/2004
Q: Is 1 Cor 12:4-6 a reference to the trinity? If so, how would you explain this scripture to someone ... A: Peace Dear Lisa, I see the verses in question actually affirm two doctrines ...
bread of life	7/1/2004
Q: Sorry I made this so long. Let me ask two very specific questions. First of all since you know that ... A: Peace Dear Margurite-- Below is basic chart i use as a cheat sheet when talking ...
bread of life	6/28/2004
Q: This is a discussion I am having. Can you help me clarify? The (you is me and the me is my ... A: Peace Dear Marguerite, First I was abit hard to follow your diologue. ...
rosicrusians	6/26/2004
Q: how and when and where did this movement begin? A: Peace Dear Diana The group/movement is masonic based society, Catholics ...
unforgivable sin	6/5/2004
Q: What exactly is the "unforgivable sin" mentioned in Mark, Luke and Matthew? A: Peace Dear Chris, In my theological opinion, the "unforgivable ...
Religious symbols in public schools	5/31/2004
Q: What is your opinion on the islamic headscarf controversy? Should students in secular public schools ... A: Peace Dear Jose, I believe a person (adult or otherwise) should be ...
religion	5/28/2004
Q: A friend of mine told me that the Catholic religion is basically the same as the Methodist. I was ... A: Peace Dear Nancy Your Catholic friend is very correct to say ...
religion	5/27/2004
Q: A friend of mine told me that the Catholic religion is basically the same as the Methodist. I was ... A: Peace Dear Nancy Walker Well, I can safely say your friend is serious wrong ...
Cremation	5/24/2004
Q: A friend of mine lost her father-in-law. He was Catholic and wanted to be cremated. My Catholic ... A: Peace Dear Paul-- The Catholic Church teaching on cremation is ...
Does the reading mean we need to be kosher?	5/17/2004
Q: My explanation is long, but my questions are simple. Thanks for the help! We have friends who are ... A: Shalom Dear Christina The basic question that should be answered first is: ...
Jesus Christ	5/13/2004
Q: Growing up, I thought I know pretty much everything there is to know about catholic doctrines. But ... A: Peace Dear Juan Basicly He came to save us from the effects of our personal ...
Patron Saint of Games?	5/12/2004
Q: I have searched to no avail for something I am sure exists: the patron saint of games. I found ... A: Peace. Dear Christina, here a basic list based on two of my older official ...
Tamar's role in the bible	5/9/2004
Q: What is Tamar's role in the bible and how does it reflect in today's society. Why are there only ... A: Peace Dear David-- Your question is kinda vague. Women and men have the ...
about catholics	5/8/2004
Q: WHAT DO THE CATHOLICS BELIVE IN? A: Peace Dear Alexandra Hall, We believe as Christ has taught by word and deed, ...
Re: Israel	4/28/2004
Q: Is the state of Israel considered a theocracy. If not why. Why does not the Vatican City get ... A: Shalom Dear Paul, Interesting questions,in that seem related to some of my ...
Does God Love All People Equally?	4/25/2004
Q: I understand that the Catholic Church says that that the rewards of heaven are different for each ... A: Peace Dear Eric, First sorry for the delay, my work hours have been a ...
Hello, I was wondering what...	4/15/2004
Q: I was wondering what Sacred Tradition is and what examples of it would be. And would this be ... A: Peace Dear Chris The following is part of a fact sheet of sort Iwrote ...
excommunication	4/14/2004
Q: Card, How does one become excommunicated? I would formally like to end my relationship with the ... A: Peace Dear Allen, I admit this is simplest question i have been ever ...
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: Peace Dear Chris Water baptism is the norm, to receive the graces of ...
isaiah	4/12/2004
Q: so god permits acts of evil to influence us just so that we can find him . if that is true then why ... A: Peace Dear Christian Quinones Since I am not being clear, I suggest ...
mormons	4/12/2004
Q: I am a Catholic and am having a friendly debate with some Momon friends of mine. I don't know how to ... A: Peace Dear Michael Vargo, Below is part of a mini study, I wrote for an ...
isaiah	4/10/2004
Q: Pax Vobiscom if god causes only physical evil to chastise us. you mean he does it to see what ... A: Peace Dear Christian-- Chastisisment is to punish and/or to bring reform of ...
isaiah	4/8/2004
Q: What does god mean in Isaiah 45v.7 A: Peace dear Christian Quinones, I context suggest to me its God speaking ...
Book of Enoch	4/8/2004
Q: My Mormon friend and i were discussing their belief in marriage in heaven. He said that ancient ... A: Peace Dear Nicole, The Books of Enoch, are a collect ancient Gnostic ...
Re: Salvation	3/30/2004
Q: Card, SFO, M.I., Engaged in a ecumenical dialogue with a "non demoninational Christian", the ... A: Peace Dear Paul First thanks for one of the more interesting questions of ...
The disciples and their credibility	3/29/2004
Q: Specifically, how do we know that the disciples were not foisting their claims to decieve people to ... A: Peace Dear Matt Some might answer simply its a matter of trust in them. ...
Hi, I'm doing a school report...	3/23/2004
Q: I'm doing a school report and I needed to know the answers for a few questions: What is a social ... A: Shalom/Pax/Peace Dear Caitlin A social sin can defined two ways. First ...
St. Francis of Assisi	3/22/2004
Q: I am doing a paper for my high school English class on Francis and I was wandering if you could tell ... A: Shalom Dear Monica I can't give there proper names. He founded or ...
Virgin Mary	3/22/2004
Q: I am currently writing an essay on the image of the virgin mary within the catholic church. i am ... A: Shalom!! Dear Anna Christ is role par excellence for Christians, and ...
Hi, I'm doing a school project,...	3/21/2004
Q: I'm doing a school project, and I need a few questions answered: What is required to commit a mortal ... A: Shalom Dear Caitlin First, I am glad you stated it was school project. If ...
San Bual	3/14/2004
Q: Saint Boal or Bual In a small town in Spain (Pozaldez) there are two large churches. One is ... A: Shalom!!--Pax!! Dear Albert I think I found three possible saints, that ...
1- I visit my father twice...	3/12/2004
Q: 1- I visit my father twice a year only in Christmas and Easter. I never visit, call or talk to him ... A: Shalom!! Dear Samuel-- #1 and #3 The commandent is to honor your mother and ...
Hello I live in one of...	3/6/2004