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| Subject | Date Asked |
| mortal sin | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about mortal sin -- specifically the word 'deliberate' in the definition given by ... A: Michael: Thanks for the question. I would have to say that the Catechism means something grave that ... | |
| General Confession | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Recently I made a general confession, and my question concerns this. I spent about a week and a ... A: again, Michael: I can tell by your concerns that the only way you will be able to resolve this ... | |
| General Confession | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Recently I made a general confession, and my question concerns this. I spent about a week and a ... A: Michael: I will try to answer your questions as best I can. My only comment on some of the general ... | |
| predestination | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: The aspect of predestination that I find most difficult is this: God had any number of sub-sets of ... A: don: Yes... The question of predestination is a big one of a lot of speculation over the many ... | |
| Salvation | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: For 35 years I was a very loyal Roman Catholic. I was even an extra-ordinary minister of the ... A: Chris: Thanks for the question. You also included a lot of commentary and statements that were not ... | |
| About the Trinity | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: First, I have a very specific question about the word "begotten" in relation to the Christ, the Son. ... A: again... Of course this ineffable Mystery of the Godhead is something that none of us will be able ... | |
| About the Trinity | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: First, I have a very specific question about the word "begotten" in relation to the Christ, the Son. ... A: Kyle, The following writing of Pope John Paul II answers your questions: In the last catechesis we ... | |
| Meaning of a symbol. | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have been reading over the Roman Rituals. My question is regarding a symbol that keeps popping up ... A: Greg: Without seeing the exact text and prayers to which you refer, I can only tell you that from ... | |
| nightmares.. | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I left work on stress leave about 3 years ago. I have since been able to retire early. The problem ... A: Nicole: Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are suffering symptoms of post traumatic ... | |
| music and satanic music | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: You must be aware that it's all over the net bout certain bands and songs being satanic. How can one ... A: Nisha: If we know and listen to something that is satanic, and try to convince ourselves that the ... | |
| Real Presence | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I am a EMHC at my parish and some of us take turns setting up and putting away after mass. I know ... A: and thanks for theIt sounds like the question still remains whether there was merely dust, or if it ... | |
| Brown Scapular Questions | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Johnson! I wear a brown scapular, and recenly heard that it saves you from hell. Is this true, and ... A: Laurel: The Brown Scapular is a Sacramental of the Church, not a Sacrament instituted by Christ, of ... | |
| Bible | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: How does one reprint the Bible? How is the original copy preserved so well? A: Henry: Thanks for the question - a question that can go into quite a bit more technical depth than ... | |
| Confession | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm a teenager and with the age comes swearing disrespecting parents and other things. Well I have ... A: Abby: Thanks for the question. I'm sorry to hear your regular parish church does not offer the ... | |
| Personal Morality and the Religious Life | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: What is going on with our priests and religious, that scandals keep occurring? Now it's maybe John ... A: Frank: I feel your pain. Who can fathom the depths of the mystery of iniquity? I do not ... | |
| Ok to pray for saintly girlfriend? | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have always wanted a girlfriend but I'm hesitant to date anyone because I'm repulsed by modern day ... A: Pappu: Thanks for the question... Of course it is a great thing to pray that God will help you to ... | |
| inter religious wedding | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old catholic from a catholic family of believers. A guy of 20 has been in love with ... A: Nisha... Thanks for the question. It is possible by a dispensation to marry a non-Catholic. It is ... | |
| Feelings toward my alcoholic brother | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Johnson, I am struggling with my younger brother who is 45 years old. Whenever he gets stressed ... A: Ellen... I can appreciate your dilemma, and I am sorry for the tragic circumstances you describe. ... | |
| invalid marriage? | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: My brother was married last summer in a Lutheran ceremony. He was baptized and confirmed Catholic. ... A: Sorry I cannot resolve any "doubt" in this situation... There is a general moral principle that if ... | |
| Stem cells vs society | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: If there was a technology out there, currently being researched, that potentially had the ability to ... A: Allan: Without life society is nothing and cannot exist; if embryonic stem cells are obtained by ... | |
| invalid marriage | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: My brother was married last summer in a Lutheran ceremony. He was baptized and confirmed Catholic. ... A: Mandy: Thanks for the question. This issue is worth looking into so that your brother can make a ... | |
| The Rapture | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: My friend believes in the Rapture and asked if we, Catholics did. I told her that to my knowledge it ... A: Barbara: Happy Easter! The 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18 verse seems to play big into this protestant ... | |
| Legion | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Father, in the past few days I have been looking for as much as I can on a demon(s?) called Legion. ... A: Ashley: Happy Easter! The phrase "I am Legion, we are many" comes from the account in the Gospels ... | |
| marriage | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I were married in a protestant church (because we were both protestants). We both ... A: Myrna: Thanks for the follow-up question; and Happy Easter! In my first response, I did not mean to ... | |
| marriage | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I were married in a protestant church (because we were both protestants). We both ... A: Myrna: Probably not in trouble... It is hard to know the exact circumstances, based upon your ... | |
| pope | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a Roman Catholic and my brother and his family are traditional catholics. My question refers ... A: Becky: I don't know what to say about their belief that they don't have respect for any Pope, as I ... | |
| closet catholic! | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: Timothy, I am a young woman who hails from India - a country which is rather rigid when it comes to ... A: Micki: Thank God that your husband is a loving man who is tolerant and supportive of your desires ... | |
| Catholicisim | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: When the Veil dividing the Holy of Holies, wherein dwelt the mercy seat, to which only the high ... A: Christ is the High Priest. He entered beyond the veil as Priest. We enter into eternal life ... | |
| Catholicisim | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: When the Veil dividing the Holy of Holies, wherein dwelt the mercy seat, to which only the high ... A: I would say that it signified the perfection and fulfillment of the True Sacrifice in Jesus Christ ... | |
| Validlilty of Confession | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: This past Monday I made a confession containing mortal sins. I told the priest the last time I went ... A: Billy: Thanks for the question. It is a true fact that you went to confession in December, and it ... | |
| validity of my marriage | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I re-married in the Catholic Church without obtaining a "Lack of Form" for a previous non-Catholic ... A: Maria: Thank you for the question. I am going to assume that you are a Baptized Catholic to answer ... | |
| Mixed marriage to a divorced person | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I am catholic, never been married, and want to marry a non catholic who has been married in a civil ... A: Ken: Thanks for the questions. It seems to me that you are asking "what you have to do to be able ... | |
| wedding | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm engaged. We are both catholic and have our documentation in order to be married my the catholic ... A: Liliana: First of all congratulations and best wishes on getting all your marriage prep and ... | |
| Heaven | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the catholic faith. I was wondering if you could tell me what the ... A: Kara: Thanks for the question. Well, the soul is sustained by God's power directly until the ... | |
| Rosary | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: When I came into the Church 2 years ago, the R.C.I.A. director said it was improper to were a ... A: David: Thanks for the question. First of all: Welcome! It is great to hear that you went through ... | |
| greetings | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: LAVDETVR IESVS CHRISTVS! Why does this greeting give you indulgence but not "pax et bonum"? How can ... A: Hank: Do you know for certain that "Pax et bonum" does not have an indulgence attached to it? ... | |
| fasting | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I am wondering how much is too much food on a fasting day. The rules are kind of vague so I wonder ... A: Mandy: Thanks for the question. Of course realizing that the only days of fast prescribed and ... | |
| Cremation | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Father Timothy What is the Roman Catholic Church's position regarding cremation? Has the Church's ... A: George: Thanks for the question. First of all, one must distinguish between doctrinal teaching, and ... | |
| Invalid marriage due to physical deformity | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Father, My husband and I have been married for over 15 years. He had a previous ... A: Louise: Thank you for the question. Based upon the information you presented that was not very ... | |
| Calling | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy, How did you know that you had been called to serve God? I have had this gnawing in my ... A: Russ: Thanks for the question. It sounds like you have become serious abut your faith and answered ... | |
| Elderly Church Attendance | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: My mother is 86 and lives in an assisted living facility. Is she obligated to attend church on ... A: Ruth: Thanks for the question. Due to the circumstances you describe, your mother does not ... | |
| Son of man | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Father, I was wondering "Why is the phrase "Son of Man" used so many times in Luke's gospel? What ... A: Rich: Thanks for the question... Here is a little something I found with a quick search at ... | |
| Confession | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Father, in this most penitential season, I am struggling. I truly want to make a good Confession. ... A: Kate: Thanks for the question. Don't give up the struggle. It's good to know that you don't go out ... | |
| Immaculate Conception | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a Catholic and have wonderful Christen fiends who do not believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary ... A: Renee! Thanks for the question. A very good resource online is www.catholic.com There you can type ... | |
| The End of Time | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Timothy, I'm wondering if you can tell me what the Catholic church teaches and/or believes about the ... A: Wendi: Thanks for the question. The Catholic Church believes, as Jesus tells us, that we do not know ... | |
| Holy Saturday | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I am Roman-Catholic & attend mass weekly,but I have a curiosity that needs settling.What is the ... A: Chris: Thanks for the question. Below are my copy/pastes from some items I found on the internet: ... | |
| Holy Water | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: My sister-in-law is very ill and had family come to visit her from overseas. They brought some Holy ... A: Yvonne: Thanks for the question. Sorry I cannot vouch for the drinkability of the particular vial of ... | |
| Marriage | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Must a Catholic marry in the presence of a priest or deacon? Travis P.S Can I have all of you ... A: Travis: Simple answer: A Catholic must marry in the presence of a Priest or Deacon UNLESS he/she ... | |
| Dreams | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend who has concerns about dreams that recently have been coming true. They aren't ... A: and thanks for theIt is amazing how these sorts of things happen in people's lives, and seem not to ... | |
| death with sin | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently lost my 19 yr old granddaughter in a car accident. She was a wonderful and sweet gril who ... A: Maureen: What a sad and tragic situation. I am so sorry for you to have gone through the death of ... | |
| wedding attendence | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: This summer I went to my brothers wedding, which was not in the Catholic Church. He had been away ... A: Mandy: Thanks for the question. It sounds to me as though you thought through matters very deeply ... | |
| CCD Questions | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I teach 7th Grade CCD - my question is realted to teh Pastor's comments to me. There has been other ... A: George: Thanks for the question. The situation you describe sounds very strange. How can you ... | |
| mass attendance | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: can u direct me to some early church councils that dealt with mandatory mass attendance? Thank you ... A: James: You have a pc with internet access, don't you? Can't you do some searches, and share your ... | |
| Vatican II and Mortal Sin | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if it was a mortal sin to disagree with certain teachings in Vatican II, such as ... A: James: Thanks for the question. It is always a grave sin to dieliberately, consciously, and ... | |
| Good Faith | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Father: If a person spends many years studying and learning about the Catholic Church with an open ... A: Frank: It sounds to me that what you describe is a case of some degree of ignorance for sure; so I ... | |
| When is annulment necessary? | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Timothy, I am a Byzantine Catholic and was married to whom I thought was to be my eternal partner. ... A: Marie: Thanks for the question. I am certainly sorry to hear of the great difficulties and trials ... | |
| Confession | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, If I understand this correctly this is what is required when going to confession: Three ... A: Chris: Keep confessing it, and pray the Lord to grant you compunction of heart and greater growth ... | |
| Personal Confession | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Why does the RCC require people to go to confession? Confession in the early church was said out ... A: again... thanks, and Happy New Year 2011... Sorry for the struggle you describe. Perhaps your ... | |
| Personal Confession | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: Why does the RCC require people to go to confession? Confession in the early church was said out ... A: Shawn... Thanks for the question. Actually, the Catholic Church does not "require" people to go to ... | |
| Catholicism and Protestantism | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm a Lutheran Christian, and I highly respect Catholic Christianity. MyHow do the Roman Catholic ... A: Mark: Thanks for the question. The Catholic Church sees that the historical situation with ... | |
| Mass on Sun Dec 26 | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I have to travel on Sunday Dec26 and it would be difficult to attend Mass on that day.I intend to go ... A: Bob: Going to an extra Christmas Mass out of devotion is certainly a good thing. Actually one does ... | |
| vocation? calling? confuse | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: It is a blessing to have you here on all experts. I got some questions for you, but before I'll give ... A: Hugh: Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing your current situaiton with studies and discerning a ... | |
| Sacrilegious Confession | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: How do you undo a sacrilegious(bad) confession when in the sacrilegious confession you purposedly ... A: Carol: May the Peace of God beyond all understanding keep your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus ... | |
| When is abortion right? | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I was reading about the case out in the western US where a Nun gave the go-ahead on an abortion to ... A: The only ones to me who seem to be able to countenance the situation of killing anyone, mother or ... | |
| Lust | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: Father! I was wondering I havea friend who has committed mastrubation with homosexual tendency. Does ... A: and thanks for theI think that if a person confesses to the sin of masturbation, he/she does not ... | |
| Lent | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: What religious organizations celebrate lent besides Catholic A: Mark: I don't know exactly. The observance of Lentis an ancient Catholic practice, and it will be ... | |
| a half Mass | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently attended a Mass at a parish outside my town. at the time of the Consecration, the priest ... A: If he was using the correct form over the bread: "This is my body which will be given up for you" ... | |
| Marriage to a Catholic | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Father, I was hoping to ask you a few questions about my girlfriend's religious beliefs in relation ... A: Steve: I cannot advocate a system of "breaking rules," nor anything that lays claim to being ... | |
| Confused | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I was a Protestant for the majority of my life and just recently became a Roman catholic, the ... A: Shaun: I am sorry for your confusion on the issues you mention in your question. It is hard to ... | |
| Hindu and Catholic Ceremonies | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a baptized practicing Roman Catholic. My fiance is Hindu by birth, although he doesn't practice ... A: again, Lily: I can't state it any more clearly than the 1983 Code of Canon Law: §3. It is ... | |
| Hindu and Catholic Ceremonies | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a baptized practicing Roman Catholic. My fiance is Hindu by birth, although he doesn't practice ... A: Lily: Thanks for the question. The 1983 Code of Canon Law states: Can. 1127 §1. The prescripts ... | |
| The Validity of intention | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine and I have been investigating the intentions of some of our priests in our area ... A: Denis: The Holy Eucharist is both a Sacrament and a Sacrifice. I think we should be careful about ... | |
| Seminaries in Rome | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: Can you make any suggestions about seminaries in Rome. I am 37, an EU passport holder and uni ... A: Fred: Keep the conversation going with those to be involved in your future seminary education. ... | |
| Dealing with a Curse | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: Father, this is a complicated issue, but I will try my best to be brief. About 20 years ago an egg ... A: Susan: I am very sorry to hear about your current difficulties and your past loss of your husband ... | |
| relationship after a failed marriage | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Timothy, I got married last August 1997, been blessed with two wonderful kids. I thought I'd be ... A: again, Frances: You mention that the man you are currently dating is a widower. This means his wife ... | |
| relationship after a failed marriage | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Timothy, I got married last August 1997, been blessed with two wonderful kids. I thought I'd be ... A: I am very sorry to hear of your current difficulties with your ex husband. I am presuming you must ... | |
| Canon Law | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Which one(s) of the anathemas in Canon Law condemns the practice of homosexuality and/or lesbianism? A: John: I am not aware that the 1983 Code of Canon Law specifically contains the form of language of ... | |
| sin of presumption | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: What is the church's offical teaching on the sin of presumption. I have read a few articles on the ... A: Dan: I am sorry, but I just don't have the talent to say it any better than the Catechism: 2090 ... | |
| eucharist | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: many priests say that non-catholics should not receive the eucharist but the pope gave eucharist to ... A: Henrik: I could not find a lot on the net about this matter of which I had heard nothing before ... | |
| Faith Abandoned | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Father. My brother has been away from the Church for several years. He says he cannot believe that ... A: Janna: This is a tough one, of course: why does God allow suffering and evil if He is all-Good? I ... | |
| To Offer Something Up | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: What does it mean to "offer up"? I've heard it said that we should offer up our work to God. So in ... A: John: Thanks for the question. The important thing about "offering up" something is to place it in ... | |
| prayer | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: please pray for my brother Luis Batres, who is going to have a biopsy this week, thanks. God bless ... A: .. Thank you. Let us pray: Prayer to Saint Peregrine O great St. Peregrine, you have been called ... | |
| non-baptized infant. | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I work for a large company and have made many friends over the years. They all know I am Catholic & ... A: Jim: Thanks for the question. It sounds like you answered the first part of the matter very well. ... | |
| Question about a death in my family | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: The circumstance inI have been troubled by something pertaining to my mom’s recent death. She was ... A: and for sharing your story. May your Mother rest in the Peace of Christ. It certainly sounds to me ... | |
| Marriage Outside of Catholic Church | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have recently decided to come back to the Catholic faith after not practicing for the past 3 ... A: Amanda: Thanks for the question. What great news ot hear that you want to come back to the practice ... | |
| U.S. Matrimony without civil marriage. | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Does the Catholic Church in the U. S. perform/approve sacramental marriage when the couple expresses ... A: Evelyn: Thanks for the question. I am not aware of any such practice you describe. Every marriage I ... | |
| Free will | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you could tell me about the Christian Views on Free Will, and if it is looked at as ... A: Abbie: Thanks for the question. Free will is a faculty of the human soul, similar to the manner in ... | |
| dating durring the annulment process | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Tim, I am currently in the annulment process. My priests are very confident in my case, seeing ... A: Aaron: Thanks for the question. Feelings are feelings: we don't necessarily have a lot of control ... | |
| Evil | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Would you mind taking the time to answer some of my questions? I am worried that some paths that I ... A: Jaimee: Thanks for the questions. 1. Sin is evil... a privation of the good. Examples would be ... | |
| writings | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Pax et bonum! I have heard that there are writings of st auginsus of hipp that are not good to read. ... A: Henrik: The writings of St. Augustine are some of the best. He is a Church Father, Canonized by ... | |
| Do Godparents have to be Confirmed? | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I've recently heard that when a baby is Christened in a Catholic church, both Godparents have to be ... A: Q. 1. To qualify as godparent, does the person have to meet certain requirements? A. 1. Yes! Not ... | |
| Difference in Masses | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I had no idea there were so many different Catholic masses until I cam across a list. I was ... A: Amber: Thanks for the question. Where did you come across a particular "list" as you describe? ... | |
| Marrying a divorced non Catholic | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Good Evening, My fiance is a divorce practicing Lutheran and I am a practing Catholic who has never ... A: Britt: Thanks for the question. I would encourage you to think about the long-term and life-long ... | |
| tonsure | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: what does the roman catholic church say about tonsure? ANSWER: (Latin tondere, "to shear") A ... A: Tonsure is still used in some institutes of apostolic life and certain religious orders. The only ... | |
| recieving holy communion | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: last week i went to confessions and received holy communion after being away from the catholic ... A: Lorraine C: Without knowing more details of your circumstances, I cannot really give a complete ... | |
| tonsure | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: what does the roman catholic church say about tonsure? A: (Latin tondere, "to shear") A sacred rite instituted by the Church by which a baptized and ... | |
| Pre V II Confession | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Father, I'm writing a short story that takes place in 1940's Hawaii. A key componet of the story ... A: Bob: Thanks for the question. In Honolulu in 1945 I can envision two different scenarios in terms of ... | |
| Building upon the Catholic faith. | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: 1. How do the holy Rosary came about (origin). 2. Why Rev. Sisters do not wear ear rings ... A: Godsway... Thanks for the questions. 1. The Holy Rosary was given to St. Dominic, and it is a ... | |
| Question of marriage | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a baptised, never-been-married Catholic girl, wishing to marry a divorced Hindu man who was ... A: Christi: Thanks for the question. The Hindu man, because he was never baptized, did not have a ... | |
| Cardinals | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: When I've seen the Pope and the gathering of Cardinals on TV most of the Cardinals wear purple ... A: Mark: I'm glad to see that you are interested and taking the time to watch coverage of the Pope's ... | |
| Death penalty | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Father, Do you think evil criminals should be given the death penalty? i do, but it's hard to argue ... A: John: Thanks for the question. The Church gives the answer in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ... | |
| pagen gods | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Some anti-christians point to the pagen god as the inspiration for jesus. They point to a sun god ... A: Kevin: Similarity does not imply descent from such a pagan myth. I suppose that one could say that ... | |
| Boycotting Companies | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Are Catholics morally obliged to boycott companies which donate to or have close ties with ... A: Clean or generic products typically are all manufactured at the same plants and locations as the ... | |
| God's will or... | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Some catholics on-line always emphasis alot on Sacraments. And tell others that they have to ... A: Farnaz: Considering that the Eucharistic celebration is the "Source and Summit" of Christian Faith, ... | |
| Boycotting Companies | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Are Catholics morally obliged to boycott companies which donate to or have close ties with ... A: Michael: If you know of such companies, and do not want to contribute in any way, then by all means ... | |
| tattoos | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: If you are saying that we as roman catholics can not get a tattoo then why is it stated in ... A: Missy: Did I anywhere state absolutely that a Roman Catholic can not ever under any circumstance ... | |
| Marrying in the Catholic Church | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I am Roman Catholic as is my fiance; however, he was married once before in a Greek Catholic church. ... A: Erin: Thanks for the question. Anotherhad either one been married previously prior to the Greek ... | |
| Where can I find a book or a website that contains | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Where can I find a book or a website that contains information about premarital counseling, in the ... A: Jessica: I would suspect if you just did some searches on the net, you would most likely come up ... | |
| Upside down cross | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I know we have the Petrine Cross or the inverted cross, but do we use it for good reasons nowadays. ... A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. I believe I know which photos you are referring to. I would ... | |
| Remarraige in a Catholic Church | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I am divorced, and wondering if I have grounds for a possible annulment. If my relationship with my ... A: Rachael: Sexual relations outside of marriage is always a mortal sin. Just make a good confession, ... | |
| pray | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about praying, sometimes when i pray specially in silence without thinking I have ... A: Nacho: Thanks for the question. When you pray, pray to God the Most Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and ... | |
| etique | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Pax et bonum! Why should a man remove his hat when going to church? In judaism they wear hats ... A: Hank: Thanks for the question. This is definitely a very good question. The tradition to which you ... | |
| The Exorcist 1973 | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if it would be permissible to watch the 1973 movie the exorcist. If not, why not. ... A: I would not recommend watching it generally speaking for most people in most circumstances. I am ... | |
| The Exorcist 1973 | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if it would be permissible to watch the 1973 movie the exorcist. If not, why not. ... A: Marcion: Thanks for the question. Nah... Don't bother to watch the exorcist. It is too scarey for ... | |
| diabolical dreams | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a strange case of obsession I am afraid. Let me give you the history. Since my sister and I ... A: Sylvester: Thanks for the question. I am not saying that your sister's or your past dreams were ... | |
| Quasi-Masonic Priest | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I am in a dire situation where I live. Let me explain. My best friend's mother believes that It is ... A: Marcus: Thanks for the question. It may be that the 1983 Code of Canon Law does not prohibit ... | |
| about the bible | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: i want to know was the bible translated right .cause there is some words in there that to me is not ... A: Peter: Since I do not know the specific edition of the Bible, or any examples of what you mean from ... | |
| mortal sin | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I want to thank you in advance for reading my question. I am an Extraordinary Minister of Holy ... A: Jessica: Sort of long question there, so I put it aside in the hopes to have the time to sort thru ... | |
| Marriage | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I was informed today by the deacon of the Catholic Church I attend in good standing that I would not ... A: Priscilla: No. I am sorry. In order to look into the possibility of getting a decree of nullity ... | |
| religions | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Pax et bonum! What does catholicism think about other religion (like native americans)? A: Henrik: Thanks for the question. Catholicism thinks that other religions (like native americans) can ... | |
| Mass attendance while on vacation | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: What are the rules for attending Mass while on vacation? Does it matter if the nearest church is ... A: Maria: Thanks for the question. By all means, one certainly ought normally plan for attendance at ... | |
| The Cross | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: Recently in the news Gunnar Samuelsson, University of Gothenburg postulates that Jesus did not die ... A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. It seems to me that the "burden of proof" rests with Gunnar ... | |
| Marriage | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I was informed today by the deacon of the Catholic Church I attend in good standing that I would not ... A: again, Priscilla: Since his former wife was a Catholic and bound by Canonical Form, and she did not ... | |
| Confession of past sins | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I continue to have feelings of guilt about sins (mortal) which I had committed in the past. I think ... A: Vince: Thanks for the question. The Sacrament is always a wonderful opportunity for the individual ... | |
| catholic rules | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know whether pregnant women are allowed to recieve holy communion if not, howcome? ... A: Nombuso... Never heard this one before; that is for sure. Under typical circumstances, I would ... | |
| Marriage | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I was informed today by the deacon of the Catholic Church I attend in good standing that I would not ... A: Priscilla: Thanks for the question. This is one of those cases that shows so clearly the idea of ... | |
| Many Questions | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a few questions. 1) How do you join the KOC and are reguler dues expected to be paid. 2)what ... A: Maximilian: Thanks for the questions. 1) Join the Knights of Columbus by checking with a local and ... | |
| Catholic church and suicide | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: In what year did the Catholic church change its position on having priests preside at funerals for ... A: Marge: Thank you for the question. I do not know for absolutely certain, but I think it was in the ... | |
| A number of moral questions | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I sometimes have a difficulty with scruples such that various daily situations seem to create a ... A: You are very restless in spirit, and this long list of minutiae and small details in little ... | |
| Annulment | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson, My ex-wife and I are both baptized Catholics. We married young because of pregnancy. ... A: Jason: The best hope I can offer is to encourage you to do all that you can, all that is possible ... | |
| LENT | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: During lent, there is no flower on the altar of sacrifice. But in the Legion of Mary, there is ... A: Alexander: Thank you for the question. In looking up "Altar, Legionary" on page 283 of the Legion ... | |
| Marriage - Lack of Form | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: Can a Catholic man who is about to marry for the fourth time (marriage 1 - in the Catholic church to ... A: Provided that all that is needed are decrees of "Lack of Form" AND provided he has applied for and ... | |
| Marriage - Lack of Form | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Can a Catholic man who is about to marry for the fourth time (marriage 1 - in the Catholic church to ... A: Robert: Thanks for the question. In some cases it just seems like mankind can go to the greatest ... | |
| Would a catholic priest try and persuade a mother from not leaving her husband in the United States, yes or no | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Would a catholic priest try and persuade a mother from not leaving her husband in the United States, ... A: I should think so. Certainly a Priest will have erred greatly if he were to just sit by and suggest ... | |
| What would a catholic priest do when a man confess to committing a premeditate murder | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: What would a catholic priest do when a man confess to committing a premeditate murder (first degree ... A: A Priest would hopefully keep the sacred seal of Confession. As to whether it is the same as ... | |
| Is it mortal or is it venial? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a convert to Catholicism from an alternitive religon. My pre Catholic Religon was very violent ... A: Martin: Thanks for the question. It sounds as though you made a very good and thorough confession... ... | |
| crucifixion luke and marks gospel | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: In Luke's gospel it says that the good thief asked Jesus to remember him when Jesus entered into the ... A: No doubt St. Mark does not relate the story of the one thief coming to faith in Jesus and his ... | |
| benny hinn | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: What do you think about Benny Hinn? Does he really heal ill people through the Holy Spirit? As a ... A: JO: Thanks for the questions. I am saddened that benny Hinn is in the lime light with marital strife ... | |
| priest being married in 640a.d | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Were priest ever married before the church implemented the rule of celibacy? Were priest married ... A: Lydia: Thanks for the question. I can't say that this is particularly my area of greatest expertise, ... | |
| Orthodox Conffessions | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: If a person were to go to Conffession to an Orthodox priest, would it be valid? A: Michael: Thanks for the question. Of course the Orthodox have valid Holy Orders; and provided that ... | |
| Judas/Betrayal | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I never quite understood why it was necessary for the Sanhedrin to employ Judas. Jesus must surely ... A: Russell: Thanks for the question. I personally don't recall ever coming accross any in-depth ... | |
| Indulgence | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Father, can one go to confession once and receive two indulgences? For example, on the 1st Thursday ... A: Gina: Thanks for the question. One of the usual requirements for most indulgences of which I am ... | |
| singing during lent at mass | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I was under the impression there was no singing at mass during Lent or is that only at the end of ... A: Dan: Thanks for the question. The singing at Mass during Lent is ideally sung without accompaniment ... | |
| Having a Mass Said | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Johnson, A respected friend and neighbor recently passed away who was a devout Roman Catholic, ... A: William: Thanks for the question. I am sorry to hear of the death of a respected friend and neighbor ... | |
| marriage | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: my questions is my husband and i have been married for four years(by civil hall) we have two ... A: Leticia: Thanks for the question. What wonderful news that you are striving to place yourself more ... | |
| witchcraft | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: my daughter was raised catholic, schooled and graduated, but married outside the church. She now I ... A: Sadly your daughter has been in an objective state of mortal sin for quite a long time, and the ... | |
| talkin after Mass | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I have often seen people standing in church and talking after Mass is over.. I remember reading that ... A: Dan: Thanks for the input. Please find the quote from Canon Law on this matter, and share it with us ... | |
| Birth Control | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: My cousin is on birth control, (she is not sexually active by the way ) to regulate her period. is ... A: Sebastion: Thanks for the question... What you are describing sounds to me like the use of female ... | |
| Two unrelated questions (one on moral theology, one on canon law) | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have two unrelated questions, if possible: 1. I may be moving shortly, and am trying to sell off ... A: Michael: Thanks for the questions... 1. There would be nothing wrong with making a reasonable profit ... | |
| Conversion | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I was baptized Congregationalist, unchurched after high school, married a Roman Catholic in RC ... A: Paula: Thanks for the questions. You might certainly want to look into the matter of possible ... | |
| mass while traveling | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: i have been traveling alot lately and have always attended mass even at great inconvenience....my ... A: Jay: Thanks for the question. My understanding is that the old "moral manuals" envisioned a ... | |
| Sunday obligation | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Is ther an age cap on the Sunday /holy day mass obligation? If so, at what age are you no longer ... A: Patricia: Thanks for the question - I hope I have understood it correctly... There is no "upper" age ... | |
| transubstantion and no meat on fridays | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: peace of Jesus now and forever,father,......i heard in a homily yesterday on the Eucharist, that the ... A: again... and you are welcome! The consecrated bread into the Sacred Host (Victim) and the ... | |
| Stations of the Cross | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Father. I have what I hope is a simple question. I have a 6-year-old boy with Asperger's. He and I ... A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. I know that it is not uncommon even for young children to attend ... | |
| transubstantion and no meat on fridays | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: peace of Jesus now and forever,father,......i heard in a homily yesterday on the Eucharist, that the ... A: Filumena: Thanks for the question and comments. What you describe sounds pretty much like you might ... | |
| Idol Worship | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: God forbidden idol worship and other gods and angel worship. But Catholics are worship not only God, ... A: Samuel: Thank you for the question, and may God bless you! I am very happy for your Christian Faith ... | |
| Astrology | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I like to look up peoples signs to see if they work together in relationships. I don't look up ... A: Roger: Well, if you actually believe that an astrological sign compatibility is real, then it seems ... | |
| Catholic marrying Episcopalian | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My brother is Catholic and a British Citizen living in the UK. He is due to marry his girlfriend, ... A: Ben: Thanks for the question. The matter of Episcopalians not receiving Holy Communion at a Catholic ... | |
| anullment | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I keep hearing conflicting information and I need help. I was married for 33 years. We were both ... A: Ricky: An anullment is not a divorce. It is a declaration to determine forensically whether or not ... | |
| anullment | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I keep hearing conflicting information and I need help. I was married for 33 years. We were both ... A: Ricky: Thanks for the question. Was your ex-wife a baptized person? If not, you might be able to ... | |
| InVitro-Fertilization | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm a Roman Catholic Christian. I don't believe in fertility treatments of any kind. I know their ... A: Amber: Thanks for the thoughtful and important question. I am sorry that your father was ... | |
| Attending Marriage of Divorced Catholic | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Father. I am trying to decide if I may attend a wedding of a divorced Catholic relative. The ... A: John: Let us know what you decide. It seems to me that your presence at this wedding would be an ... | |
| Baptism Annulment | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I hope you will not be offended by my question, for my intentions aren't to hurt anyone, but simply ... A: Caroline: Thanks for the question. One would have to presume that your Baptism was validly ... | |
| Is an annulment required before conversion? | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I am sponsoring a family member going through RCIA. She was married but has a civil divorce. She has ... A: Mary: Thanks for the question. Based upon the circumstances you describe, I think there is possibly ... | |
| Catholic Education | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Fr. Tim, Thanks for taking the time to read this question. As I have more time and start ... A: John: Thanks for the questions. It would not be most helpful to try to give the detailed answers to ... | |
| Getting Married | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: and thank you for taking the time to answer my question, Myself and my fiance recently got engaged ... A: Kristle: Thanks for the question. It sounds to me like you need to present yourself to the Pastor or ... | |
| When kids refuse to convert agressively | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: This is a receipt for a question you recently asked at allexperts.com of Catholics. You should ... A: Jack: Thanks for the question. Your wife certainly has the freedom and righ to enter full-communion ... | |
| catholic marriage | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Johnson, praise be Jesus and Mary, now and forever! I am a devout Roman catholic but i am ... A: Angelica: Thanks for the question. The two of you will need to approach the local Priest/Parish ... | |
| ethics | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: How would you answer the question "Is it better to do the right thing for the wrong reason or the ... A: Johann: Thanks for the question. You are on the right track for sure. Of course it is a fundamental ... | |
| Excommunication and Abortion | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I had an abortion many years ago. It was before I was married and I am divorced now. I pray ... A: Crystal: Thanks for the question. I answered a very similar question not too long ago. I will ... | |
| Crucifix reliquary | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have just found a crucifix that opens and supposedly has relics inside. Is there anyway of telling ... A: Lawrence: I could see the image of the diagram, but not the image of the reliquary itself. The ... | |
| Crucifix reliquary | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have just found a crucifix that opens and supposedly has relics inside. Is there anyway of telling ... A: Lawrence: Thanks for the question. Based upon the description you gave me: No, I cannot tell you ... | |
| Mass | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Why does the priest put a little of the host in the wine at eucharist? A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. The Priests places a fraction (piece) of the Sacred Host into ... | |
| Catholic marriage requirements | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a baptized catholic and had done my first communion, but never did the sacrament of ... A: Luis: Thanks for the question. I don't know what you mean precisely by getting married "through the ... | |
| Marriage | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend is Catholic and I am not. We are looking to get married and are trying to establish ... A: Jim: Thanks for the questions. As for the matter of being "lawfully" married, one needs to look at ... | |
| Marriage and Holy Day of Obligation | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Johnson, A friend of mine is engaged to be married and would like to be married over the Christmas ... A: Meg: Thanks for the question. The ritual for Marriage itself actually most highly recommends SUNDAY ... | |
| entering the Church through RCIA and annulment | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am currently in RCIA. I am twice divorced. It appears that the first person I was married to is ... A: Susan: Thanks for the statements and information. Sorry to hear what sounds like has been quite a ... | |
| Mass | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: What is the difference between the tridentine mass and the novus ordo mass? A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. As two usages of the Rite of Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of ... | |
| Educating Yourself | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson, Recently while having a discussion with my mother (I am 19 she is 48), she came to me ... A: John: Thanks for the question. As you mention, you are "going through a non-religious "phase" (I ... | |
| greetings | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Before Mass starts the cantor asks everyone to stand and greet and introduce themselves to each ... A: Dan: Thanks for the question. No, I do not think this is appropriate. This is what vestibules and ... | |
| lying spouse | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Father, I have just discovered that my husband has been lying to me about our financial matters, ... A: Mary: Thanks for the question. I am very sorry about your current trials and difficulties you ... | |
| reiki | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: What is reiki A: Susana: Thanks for the question. I am sorry to say that, at the level of a lot of details, this ... | |
| Spiritual Communion | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a stay at home mom who attends Mass daily at my parish. I freely tell my friends and the other ... A: Colleen: Thanks for the question. How wonderful that your non-pushy encouragement by way of simple ... | |
| Sacraments | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: When were the sacraments of the Church solidified? Was it the fourth century? Earlier or Later? A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. The Sacraments were instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself ... | |
| Lust? | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I was needing help with lust. The problem seems to be all around me. I see woman not as just ... A: Scott: Thanks for the question... I am sorry to hear about your personal struggle; but I can only ... | |
| difference | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: What's the difference between a secular priest and a religious priest? A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. A Secular Priest, also called a Diocesan Priest, is not in a ... | |
| Mandatory Sunday Mass attendance | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a 67 yr old practicing Catholic. Is there any age related dispensation for Sunday Mass. A: Peter: Thanks for the question; and Merry Christmas! I would say that a determining factor as to ... | |
| Baptism | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Could we assume Mary was baptized? A: Michelle: Thanks for the interesting question... Yeah - I am sure that Mary would have been ... | |
| My faith | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Father, I am 15 years of age, and I love God truly I do, and lately I have been having these ... A: Matthew: Thanks for the question - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I think it's great that you ... | |
| demonology | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Do you know anyone who can tell me about demonology im not a dabbler who messes with black ... A: Raul: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year; thanks for the question. I don't know about the religion ... | |
| Relativism | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: What is relativism and how does it pertain to the catholic church? A: Michelle: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010! Relativism is a false philosophical world-view ... | |
| Catholic Remarriage | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I've been divorced for 2 years, and my marriage has been granted an annulment 6 months ago. So I ... A: Jennifer: Thanks for the question... Yes - plenty of red flags, I agree; but, if you wish to pursue ... | |
| Monstrance | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: How often is the host in the monstrance changed, and what happens to the host is it consumed by the ... A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. The Sacred Host for the Monstrance ought to be changed at least ... | |
| Sacred Vomit | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: If after recieving, an ill person vomits up the host, what should be done? A: Jacob: Thanks for the question. In this case, one must very reverently gather up in some way as much ... | |
| Communion | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I just have a quick question my mother used to babysit my sisters baby of 1 year. well my mother ... A: Denise: Thanks for the question; and Merry Christmas! I understand that "tending to the sick" is an ... | |
| Should I partake in Communion | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson, My husband and I were married in an Anglican church, although I was raised Catholic I ... A: Jennifer: Thanks for the question... What you're describing sounds to me like you are not a ... | |
| Was my confession sacrilegious? | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Father, I'm an 18 year-old college student, and I have struggled for a long time with the sin of ... A: Jacob: No, your confession was not sacrilegious - it was sincere. Perhaps in your next confession ... | |
| marriage | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i were married in a civil service 6 years ago i agreed to this because i was recently ... A: Allison: Thanks for the question. Let's break down your issues below, as I try my best to decipher ... | |
| Annulment and RCIA | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Good morning, Fr. Johnson! My questions regard the annulment process and its impact on my ... A: Mark... 1) I do not know exactly what kind of "form" the Russian Orthodox hold their subjects in ... | |
| salt in holy water | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Why does the priest put salt in holy water to sprinkle on the congregants? A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. Salt has traditionally been added to holy water, and has its own ... | |
| Fish | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Father, what's te meaning of the Jesus fish I see on cars all the time? A: Gene: Te meaning of the Jesus fish you state you see on cars all the time is a very ancient ... | |
| Am I still Catholic? | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Fr. Tim I am a baptized Catholic whom is also confirmed. I have not "practiced" in several years, ... A: Jack: What an interesting set of circumstances... The short answer is: "You will simply continue ... | |
| Marriage | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: , I am a baptized Catholic. I have done my Holy Communion and Confirmation too. I married a ... A: Stephenie: Thanks for the question. I am wondering whether this is your first marriage? If so, or if ... | |
| seminary | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Father, what is the screening process for a candidate wishing to enter the priesthood? Are full ... A: Gene: Yes. The screening process is quite intensive, as a matter of fact in terms of background ... | |
| Galileo | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Father, what is the whole story behind the claims of the Church and Galileo, regarding the earth not ... A: again, Gene: If a person wanted to take the time to link to the articles you list in your question, ... | |
| Galileo | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Father, what is the whole story behind the claims of the Church and Galileo, regarding the earth not ... A: Gene: As with so many of these types of claims, those with an agenda and an axe to grind with the ... | |
| certificate of freedom to marry in R.C. Church | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: My son married his Filapina wife in 2007 as she came over to USA to satisfy INS requirements to get ... A: Sarah: Thanks for the question. The form you asked from your local Diocese ought to exist, I would ... | |
| Mixed-rite marriage | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Father, my fiancee and I are planning to be married in August. We were going to have an EF wedding ... A: Congratulations on coming into the fullness of communion in the Catholic Church established by Jesus ... | |
| Catholicism vs. Seventh Day Adventism | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I am currently dating a devout Catholic. He and I can't seem to see eye to eye on things because of ... A: Lisa: Thanks for the question, and I wish you the very best in continuing to look at and study the ... | |
| influence of Greek philosophy on Christian doctrine | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I just finish Karen Armstrong's book "A Case for God" The title would have better been A case for ... A: Ferdinand: Thanks for the question. Yes - a detailed answer would be rather long and involved. ... | |
| Encyclicals | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Father, how binding are Papal encyclicals when it comes to Church law and doctrine? A: Gene: Usually the language of the particular document will indicate the degree to which the ... | |
| law | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Father, in some cases, are Catholic clergy legally relieved from some aspects of due process, that ... A: Gene: In some cases, with this new Dallas charter for the protection of youth seems to be applied ... | |
| 2 questions... | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Father, why doesn't the Church say the Leonine prayers after the new mass, except for the ... A: Gene: Nothing to prevent any Priest or congregation from praying the Leonine prayers after the ... | |
| annullment | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have two very close married friends. They have been married 27 years. She was raised in the ... A: Charles: I want to make certain that I understand what you are saying... The gentleman put through ... | |
| annullment | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have two very close married friends. They have been married 27 years. She was raised in the ... A: again, Charles... That is a lot clearer, thank you. The man who is a Protestant and the putative ... | |
| Grace2 | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I can understand the church deciding that Mary was the bearer of Christ so therefore she had an ... A: Brian: Thanks for the question... As with the overwhelming majority of Church Traditions, there are ... | |
| Excommunication and recommunication | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I was excommunicated sometime around 1987, along with about 1250 to 1500 other Catholics, mostly ... A: Darryl: Thanks for the question... Of course one may be received back into full communion with the ... | |
| Mary & Graces | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Sorry to ask this again, but I looked and couldnt find the answer to Gene from yourself that covers ... A: again, Brian: Grace is the form of God's own Divine Life that inheres in the human soul by Faith ... | |
| marriage blessing | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of converting to catholicism. My husband and I were married in the Lutheran ... A: Sharon: Thanks for the question. First of all let me congratulate you on taking the time and effort ... | |
| the Resurrection | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Father, I would like to ask your opinion on something. In Scripture, it states that Our lord ... A: Gene: Thanks for the question and observations. I would have to say that I have encountered pretty ... | |
| Necessity of Annulment | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been married and divorced twice. I'm now in my fifties, and in recent years I've begun to ... A: Susan: Thanks for the question... If you never plan to marry again and desire simply to live as a ... | |
| Mary & Graces | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Sorry to ask this again, but I looked and couldnt find the answer to Gene from yourself that covers ... A: Brian: Basically, the Blessed Virgin Mary is the new Eve, and by her cooperation on God the ... | |
| Dogma | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if there has been any changes to the church 's Dogmas, doctrines or ... A: again, Brian: Mary is said by a number of theologians and spiritual writers to be the "Mediatrix of ... | |
| Christmas | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Father, how does the Church know that Christ was born on exactly Dec. 25th? A: Gene: Wow - it seems that you must have encountered some Jehovah's Witnesses or something, not just ... | |
| Bible | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: What 7 books are missing in the protestant Bible, and why? A: Gene: Thanks for the question. The 7-books that protestants removed from the Canon of Sacred ... | |
| Not having Catholic wedding, very upset mom... | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: A little background. I grew up in a very Catholic home, went to private Jesuit school K-12, was ... A: again: I guess that you would just have to communicate that since you do not believe in ... | |
| Not having Catholic wedding, very upset mom... | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: A little background. I grew up in a very Catholic home, went to private Jesuit school K-12, was ... A: Alicia... Well, I don't exactly see a question here; but you seem to be describing your religion as ... | |
| Relics | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Father, how can I go about purchasing 1st class relics? A: Gene: Thanks for the question... This is definitely something getting somewhat out of my league; but ... | |
| hardness of heart | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: can a person know if they have complete hardness of heart and know that there is no chance for them ... A: Debbie: Thanks for the question... Nobody who will turn to the Lord and make a first step, ... | |
| I am divorce Catholic and I want to marry catholic | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I am divorce catholic woman. we did not marry in the church, neither talk to any priest about our ... A: Katia: Thanks for the question... The fact that a truly sacramental marriage between two baptized ... | |
| Dogma | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if there has been any changes to the church 's Dogmas, doctrines or ... A: Brian: Thanks for the question... The short answer is, of course, NO - there are no changes in such ... | |
| Traditional Catholic | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Father, why do you call yourself a Traditional Catholic priest when you offer up the Norvus Ordo ... A: Gene: I am not certain where you are getting your ideas about the Documents of Vatican II making ... | |
| Traditional Catholic | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Father, why do you call yourself a Traditional Catholic priest when you offer up the Norvus Ordo ... A: Gene: Thanks for the statement-like question... The Mass is the unbloody Sacrifice of the Cross by ... | |
| History | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: How can the Catholic church really believe it is God's chosen church when it has such a long, cruel ... A: Lisa: Thanks for the question. Actually the Catholic Church does not teach herself to be God's ... | |
| Re: replacement theology | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Tim: The RC Church is a confirmed replacement theology church. Please explain this doctrine to me. ... A: Neil: It seems to me that the phrasing of your question implies that you already have some idea of ... | |
| Catholic Wedding | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Good day! I am a Catholic and now married (for almost 3 years) by the Justice of Peace to a ... A: Vilma: Thanks for the questions... It would be helpful to know when your husband with whom you have ... | |
| Etopic pregancies and abortion | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering about ectopic pregnancies. I'm extremely pro-life, and don't believe in abortions, ... A: Amber: Thanks for the question. The general principle is that one may not do an evil such as ... | |
| god | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Why do people need to know whether or not there’s a god? Won’t we be just as happy not knowing as ... A: Leon: Thanks for the questions. God created and formed all the universe, including human beings. ... | |
| Canon law on marriage and homosexuality | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Under traditional canon law, would a wife who found after a long marriage that her husband was ... A: Janet... Thanks for the question. Based upon what I understand you to be presenting in your ... | |
| Catholic Death/Afterlife | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I am embarrassed I could not answer true or false to a friend of mine questioning me about my ... A: Carrie... Thanks for the question. Heaven is the state of living eternally in union with God Who ... | |
| Archangels/Gabriel | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy Johnson, I have several questions to ask you, especially wanting the Catholic ... A: Lillie: Thanks for the questions... St. Gabriel is an Archangel who gave the message of the coming ... | |
| Permission/Dispensation, On physical presence of applicant | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I am Catholic and my fiancee is a baptized Christian (Anglican). We work in different parts of the ... A: Andre: Thanks for the question. You will need to work with the Priest who is dealing with this ... | |
| Re: Church's teaching on marriage and civil unions | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a catechist and I am planning my first lesson for the upcoming Confirmation candidates. We ... A: Maureen: Thanks for the question; but this is a TALL order! Of course I would recommend that you ... | |
| morality | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: what if my wife needs to use sprintec for medical reasons, and sprintec is a contracptive pill, but ... A: John: Thanks for the question. At the medical level itself, strictly speaking, I am not a physician; ... | |
| Sexual Morality | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Johnson, I am very interested in the Catholic faith, and am currently searching for a church ... A: Lisa: Thanks for the question... I remember from my Seminary days that this sort of situation was ... | |
| 3 or 7? | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I was reading the Bible recently and I came upon the part where Jesus said that Circumcision came ... A: and thanks for the question... The Tradition of the Church is that Christ instituted the Seven ... | |
| is it grave sin? | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Timothy, I am upside down on my house about $100K+ and to protect my family an their future, I am ... A: Adam: Thanks for the question. It sounds to me like yur intention for missing the payment on the ... | |
| My wife does not want to be Catholic anymore | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Father- My wife of 11 yrs has been going to a non traditional church the last year its a Christian ... A: Rick: Thanks for the question... I am sorry to hear about your dilemma. It does not appear from ... | |
| Many questions | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions. 1) What are the Catholics beliefs regarding the Higharchy of Angels? 2)If a ... A: Jerome: Thanks for the questions. 1) The Angels are the spirit hosts of Heaven created by God in ... | |
| One true Church | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where I can find a copy of the statement that Pope Benedict XVI made in 2007 on Non ... A: William: Thanks for the question. The document to which you refer is at: ... | |
| Dogmatic and Pastoral | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: What are the differences between a Dogmatic and Pastoral Constitution? Are Dogmativ Constitutions ... A: gimli: This is an interesting question. Without doing a full internet search and a whole lot of ... | |
| cremation | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: May a Traditional Catholic Priest, or any Traditional Catholic, attend the visitation or funeral of ... A: Kathy: Thanks for the question. For the past over 40-years, cremation has been permitted by the ... | |
| Byzantine Catholic Church | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: Is the BCC in communion with Rome? If so, what are the distinctives between the two? If not, what ... A: YES - the Byzantine Catholic Churches are in communion with Rome. They are distinct in terms of ... | |
| Marriage between a Catholic and Non-Catholic | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My husband is a Catholic and I am Christian. I classify myself as non-denominational Christian ... A: Rebecca: Thanks for the questions. I will try to answer as concisely and simply as possible the ... | |
| Marriage | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Can a Catholic marry a Muslim in a civil ceremony and still be part of the church? A: Renita: Thanks for the question, albeit phrased in a rather confusing manner, and loaded with what I ... | |
| Marriages | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Timothy, My question may not fit into the areas described in your profile about Traditional ... A: Sam: Admittedly, this is quite a complex question and scenario. From the Canons I have read ... | |
| Can angels incarnate as man and can a man be transformed by God into an angel? | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Can angels incarnate as man and can a man be transformed by God into an angel? Jesus was God and He ... A: Ace: We know of no case that God has revealed wherein an Angel has ever been incarnate in a human ... | |
| What is the glory of the saints? | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: How are saints glorified in heaven? What is their glory? What merits do they receive? What awaits ... A: again, Ace... The answer to this question is touched upon in the Book of Revelation; but even there ... | |
| Are saints higher than angels? | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Are saints higher than angels? In the scriptures, it is written that the saints will judge angels. ... A: Ace... Looks like you got it basically right. In the hierarchy of Grace and Salvation, saved human ... | |
| assumption | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: We live in a small town that now has one catholic community church..So we've tried to get a hold of ... A: Jan: Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, since I don't know which Diocese you live in, I cannot ... | |
| Orthodox Remarriage | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Timothy, A close friend is considering converting to Orthodoxy. As a result I've been attempting ... A: again, Meghan: Thanks for the question. I must admit that this is an area of practice that one finds ... | |
| higher states of life | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Timothy, We have an ongoing argument, mostly in the good sense of the word, on campus regarding ... A: Meghan, and thanks for the question... Keep the arguments going, and talk about these matters in ... | |
| marriage questions | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I live together, we are both catholic. I am not yet confirmed. Is this something that ... A: Angela: Thanks for the question. I am sorry that you have made the choice to cause scandal to your ... | |
| The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Please excuse the length of my question, but I need a sanity check. What, exactly, is being ... A: Dave: Thanks for the comments... What you present seems quite accurate to me. The only thing I ... | |
| Cremains | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Father, I'm 61 and my son Tony passed away last December 13th. I've been away from the Church since ... A: Juan: Thanks for the question. I sure am sorry to hear that you lost a son. I think that you know ... | |
| Church Wedding | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been married to my wife legally for 16 years and we have 3 children. I was catholic, my wife ... A: Peter: Thanks for the question, and congratulations on getting on the move back into the practice of ... | |
| perpetual virginity | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: If a catholic no longer believes in the perpetual virginity of Mary but maintains the other ... A: Al: Thanks for the question. The question, as you frame it, seems to be quite "hypothetical"; ... | |
| What will become of them? | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I wonder about the duty of those who suffer from a disorder called 'fetishism' that is being ... A: Farnaz: I actually should not even be attempting to answer this question, as honestly it is getting ... | |
| Yoga | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: This year at my school they are going to be intorducing Yoga to the gym classes. Yoga and the "um" ... A: Henery: Thanks for the question. As with all matters that pertain to body and soul, with its ... | |
| Returning Catholic | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: As a returning Catholic do I have to go through RCIA in order to receive communion and the other ... A: Tom: Thanks for the question. My easiest answer would be to recommend that you simply ask this same ... | |
| Theft and restitution | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Fr. If someone evaded an organization of a large amount of money($2000) and has repented, will his ... A: again, Kevin: Thanks for the question. What you suggest seems to fulfill the principle of ... | |
| unbaptized recieving communion. | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Fr, I have heard some very disturbing new recently from an extended family member who was raised ... A: Kevin: Thank you. Yes, I have some familiarity with Christendom College. I think they have a good ... | |
| unbaptized recieving communion. | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Fr, I have heard some very disturbing new recently from an extended family member who was raised ... A: Kevin: Thanks for the question. Considering that Baptism is necessary for salvation, no question ... | |
| Three Days of Darkness | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Fr, I am a born and raised Catholic. Recently, I've been hearing a lot about the "Three Days of ... A: Jamie: Thaks for the question. If your Parish Priest has never mentioned this, then you must be ... | |
| marriage | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I was married for 48 years in the Catholic church. My husband was an alcoholic and, even though we ... A: again, Elizabeth: Thanks for the question. Based upon what you are telling me there seem to be two ... | |
| marriage | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I was married for 48 years in the Catholic church. My husband was an alcoholic and, even though we ... A: Elizabeth... Thanks for the question. Do I understand you correctly, the former wife of the man whom ... | |
| Valid/invalid marriage | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Timothy: I have asked another expert the same questions, but I would like to see what you would say. ... A: K... Thanks for the question. The marriage is currently invalid and non-sacramental, as the Catholic ... | |
| limbo | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Does the Roman Catholic church have a stance on limbo? Does it exist? A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. The Church has never had an "official" stance on the notion and ... | |
| Transubstantiation | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I was in a debate recently with my Father over transubstantiation. He recently sent me an email ... A: Martin: Thanks for the question. Remember Jesus said in the same Chapter of the Gospel of John: "My ... | |
| Liber Usualis | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Is there and edition of the Liber Usualis in modern musical notation? A: John: Thanks for the question. If there is a complete edition, under one cover, of all the music ... | |
| canon/monsienior | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: how does a priest become a canon and what is the difference between a canon and a monsignor, many ... A: Sandra: Thanks for the question(s). To the best of my understanding, a "canon" is a "cleric" (one ... | |
| New ageism in the Church | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a recent convert to the Catholic Church and I was wondering how to best handle the strong ... A: Michael: If it is all as you describe you are probably left with little more than praying for such ... | |
| illegitimate children | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding illegitimate children. I am looking for the viewpoint from the ... A: Dennis: Thanks foe the question. Each human soul stands alone before God Who created them a living ... | |
| Religious Differences | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Father, I was raised up and confirmed to the Church, though with only a mild zeal. However, college ... A: Tim: Thanks for the question. I am very glad for you that you found a renewed zeal for your own ... | |
| Infallibility and Heresy | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Timothy, I hope that you will be able to answer a question which has troubled me for a good while. ... A: Bob: Thanks for the question. This is something getting outside the area of my knowledge and study. ... | |
| purified | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what it means when god is trying to purify someone and how do you know if its ... A: Brandy: Thanks for the question. When God is trying to "purify" someone, it means that He is giving ... | |
| 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: Melina: Thanks for the question. Well... I can try to help translate the phrase to the best of my ... | |
| just a dream? bed time prayers needed?? | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure what to make of thses strange dreams I've had for a couple nights recently that were ... A: J... Thanks for the question. Yeah. It sounds to me like this is "something that has been on your ... | |
| St. Joseph statue | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I've long known about the custom of burying a St. Joseph statue in one's yard in order to facilitate ... A: Johann... Thanks for the question. Well, since you only ask my OPINION, I can give a pretty easy ... | |
| anger and charity | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: A catholic website says that all those who were abused in past( even if they look normal) have some ... A: Farnaz: Thanks for the question to ponder... Of course we need to realize that psychology as a ... | |
| Vows | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: If a woman wants to convert to catholicism and is denied baptism, take a personal vow of perpetual ... A: Farnaz: Thanks for the question. A personal vow perpetual virginity cannot make her a bride of ... | |
| Question | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I had asked you earlier about same sex marriage and you provided me with an excellent answer and ... A: again, Richard: In the Bible, when moral references are given that give the example of a man, these ... | |
| Catholics and Military Service | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Respected Father, I have a query regarding the catholic believers joining military service or any ... A: Binu: Generally the Catholic Church allows members to serve in the military as means toward public ... | |
| Question | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a question, to be clear, not from a legal perspective but strictly your opinion and thoughts ... A: R: Thanks for the question. As far as Scripture is concerned, the Book of Genesis sets out the ... | |
| Divorce | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson: I was married to a woman of the Jewish faith. That marriage ended in divorce. I have ... A: Peter: Thanks for the question. I am sorry to hear that you have gone through what surely must have ... | |
| psychics | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My daughter recently asked for any biblical reference to why psychics who claim to be able to get ... A: Marilyn: Thanks for the question. I know that the Church teaches against contacting the dead in the ... | |
| Catholic in a Christian church? | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a question to you. Is it wrong (or even a sin) for a Catholic person to attend a Christian ... A: Sara: Thanks for the question. A Catholic has an obligation to assist at Mass (The Eucharistic ... | |
| merits and energies | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to know the meaning of DIVINE merits.does it mean thatr these merits are uncreated and ... A: Farnazf: Thanks for the question. Well, it certainly seems as though you are doing some rather ... | |
| Funerals | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Johnson, I was confirmed in the Church of England, but will be attending a Catholic funeral mass ... A: Marc: Thanks for the question. If your Grandfather's funeral takes place within the context of the ... | |
| Catholic Marriage | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a Roman Catholic and my Fiancé is a Hindu who was granted a divorce by the court. His ex wife ... A: Lisa: Thanks for the question. I am sorry that the first Priest whom you contacted did not know some ... | |
| Am I a thief | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: About a year ago, I took some articles from my local parish without asking. They were Rosery and ... A: Dymias: Thank you for the question. First of all, I want to congratulate you and welcome you to the ... | |
| Reconcilliation | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a relative who was away from the churrch for over 30 years. She went back to it 4 years ago ... A: Diane: Thanks for the question. The 2nd Precept of the Church is that we are supposed to confess our ... | |
| Scandal | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Who has the authority to declare that Fr. John Jenkins', the president of the University of Notre ... A: Ralph: Thanks for the question. The Code of Canon Law is the universal law of order of the worldwide ... | |
| Temptation and sin | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: In every sin committed, is it the devil who tempted us into it? I understand that Satan draws ... A: and thanks for the question. Probably most sins committed are not direct temptations of the devil, ... | |
| silver cross pendant | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a cross pendant that is engraved with catholic symbols its about3 inches and if you unscrew a ... A: Liz: Based upon your description, I am not exactly sure what might be inside the cross. Maybe they ... | |
| Act of Contrition | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1962 missal that I use at my parish. A former Catholic asked to see my missal. She said ... A: again, Gina: I am not sure what to tell you. The Act of Contrition strictly speaking is not ... | |
| Act of Contrition | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1962 missal that I use at my parish. A former Catholic asked to see my missal. She said ... A: Gina: Thanks for the question. Perhaps you could rephrase the question, or give some example of the ... | |
| Holy Water | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Who started the use of Holy Water? When? Why? and any details on the origination of it. Thanks A: Nerol: Thanks for the question. Holy Water is a sacramental, meaning that it is a devotional item ... | |
| Divorce and Remarriage raising child Catholic | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy, Here is the scenario and question I have been praying about. My first husband and I ... A: Ann: Thanks for the question. I think your daughter needs to be received into full-communion with ... | |
| funerals on sunday | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Our parish church conducted a funeral mass on sunday. I was always under the impression that ... A: Rita: Thanks for the question. I suppose that funerals usually are not done on SUN, though they are ... | |
| Demon attack in sleep. | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I had seen many very dark shadow figures for years in my old home in my youth. My life led to many ... A: Rebecca: Thanks for the comments... I am sorry to hear of your troubles, and the tragedy of your ... | |
| The other characters of the passion | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: What ever happened to Ciaphas, Pilate and his wife and barabas? A: Alexander: Thanks for the question... Only problem is, this is somewhat of a homework question. The ... | |
| why isn't it a sacrament? | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: and thank you. I wanted to know why virginity is not a sacrament,while marriage is.(I know that ... A: Farnaz: That is a good question... I can't say that I have ever thought of the matter in precisely ... | |
| Holy Trinity | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Deus Caritas. I am a R/C from Bombay intersted in theology. My questions are as under: 1: Difference ... A: James: Those are some pretty involved questions that I would recommend you do some research on the ... | |
| Marriage and Non-Catholics with divorce | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a non-catholic and my fiancé is catholic as is her entire immediate family. I have a divorce ... A: Greg: Thanks for the question. With respect to the question of a civil anullment on your previous ... | |
| Catholic Marriage shortly after civil union for immigration purposes | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Johnson; I just finished reading your response to another question of very similar nature to mine: ... A: Scott: Thanks for the question. I really think you need to work with the Churches and Priests known ... | |
| hey | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: father I am a 19 year old soldier, I am a catholic. I wanted to know if you can translate "god is ... A: Cody: Thanks for the question. Congratulations on your hard work and dedication to work in the armed ... | |
| to avoid modern optimism | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: as you know there is kind of optimism in the post conucilar church in which we are told not to be ... A: Farnaz: Thanks for the question(s). Applying the verses of the Bride to each and every Baptized ... | |
| state of grace | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I red somewhere that a person who is not in the state of grace is odious and displeasing to God as a ... A: This is the situation often described as God "hating the SIN, but loving the sinner as a person." ... | |
| Question | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Father Timothy, My mom and I were having lunch today and going over her health care ... A: Susan: Thanks for the question. YES. I would be happy to send you an attachment of a jpg scan of ... | |
| Punishment For Sins Upon Descendants | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Johnson, I have heard or read recently that our children, grandchildren, and maybe posterity even ... A: Mike: Thanks for the question. YES. God both permits the ill effects of sins to fall upon a people ... | |
| Can a Catholic attend a non-Catholic wedding? | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I am feeling very torn right now. My cousin (who was baptized Catholic and received all the ... A: Jessica: Thanks for the question. I would have to disagree with the advice of the two other Priests ... | |
| Freemasonry | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: What is the Catholic Church's policy and views regarding Freemasonry, the Rotary Club and the Lion's ... A: Marcus: Thanks for the question. I am certain that you can find much about this topic on a search ... | |
| influence of nature on devotion | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Father,I know that this question is not related to the issue of progressivism and tradition.but I ... A: Farnaz: Thanks for the question. There is a Catholic Theological Axiom that states: "Grace builds on ... | |
| The Souls of Animals | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I know that the Catholic church teaches that Animals don't have souls. This is because they can't ... A: Marcus: Thanks for the question. Actually the Catholic Church teaches that all living things have ... | |
| church rules regarding hormone / birth control pills | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I am not catholic but my daughter is studying to become catholic. I support her in her choice and ... A: Mary: Thanks for the question. You are correct that the authentic teaching of the Holy Catholic ... | |
| The Time After Mass | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I attend daily Mass and every few months the priest will have the congregation perform some chore ... A: J.F. Byrne: Thanks for the question. There is no doubt that many hands make fast work. It sounds to ... | |
| Becoming a Priest | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Can an individual who was previously been arrested once having a small amount of an illegal drug but ... A: Jdawn: Thanks for the question. Christians in general are certainly not absolutely perfect, just ... | |
| House Blessing after Suicide | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Father Johnson, My husband took his own life by carbon monoxide in our garage the week before ... A: Jen: Thanks for the question. I am very sorry to hear that your husband took his life back before ... | |
| The SSPX | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that the excommunications against the SSPX bishops have been lifted? May catholics now ... A: Martin: Thanks for the question. Yes - the Holy Father lifted the excommunications from the four ... | |
| A former Judaizer | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a former Judaizer who used to Go to the extreme when it came to resting on Sunday. After ... A: Mark: Pretty good questions... Certainly the end of keeping Sunday Holy is for the purpose of ... | |
| church marriage | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Im baptized, raised as a catholic. I got divorced and got married to an american who is very willing ... A: Get to work on that anullment process... that is the best thing you could do right now, apart from ... | |
| The unbelieving Teacher | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: How do I deal with a Teacher who regularly distorts Catholic teaching in my school and seems to try ... A: Martin: Thanks for the question. I am a little confused how, what seems to me to be a misguided ... | |
| church marriage | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Im baptized, raised as a catholic. I got divorced and got married to an american who is very willing ... A: Vikki: Thanks for the question. If you were married in the Catholic Church (by the Authority of the ... | |
| chastuble | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: We know a young man who is currently a "transitional" deacon, he will be ordains a priest this ... A: John: Thanks for the question. I did not want to push an "autoreject" option for this question to ... | |
| Attending Mass | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Timothy Johnson I have done a lot of research and have been unable to find an answer to my question. ... A: Liz: Thanks for the question. Let's be clear that there ARE legitimate excuses for not being able to ... | |
| Marrieage Outside the Church | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: My name is Vanessa Coffee, I am 22 years old and I was raised Catholic all my life. I just recently ... A: Vanessa: I am sorry that maybe I have not entirely understood your question, but I will try to ... | |
| Am I baptised | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: it was a great help. My next question is qabout the validity of a friend's baptism. He is now ... A: Martin: Thanks for the question. I would agree with you that these "baptisms" are invalid. I like ... | |
| giving communion to the home bound | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: How does one become a heuristic minister. A: Karen: Thanks for the question. I suppose you are asking about how one can be deputed or ... | |
| Marriage | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Timothy, I am very recently engaged, my fiance is Lutheran, whereas I am Catholic, we attend mass ... A: Kayleigh: Thanks for the question. I would be interested to understand the dynamics of your mutually ... | |
| My inappropriate Icon | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a glass Christmas angel That clearly does not meet the requirements of the proper materials ... A: Martin: Right off hand, I cannot think of a completely satisfying answer due to my own lack of ... | |
| Baptismal Register | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Timothy I've always been curious about the "Baptismal Register". I mean, exactly what is it and ... A: Dan: Thanks for the question. The "Baptismal Register" is pretty much about everything you describe ... | |
| Marriage Ceremony Requirements | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Timothy, My daughter would like to be married in the Catholic Church. She is baptized but not ... A: Rosemary: Thanks for the question. It would be a good idea for your daughter to take this ... | |
| Sacramental marriage | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a practising Catholic. I was married to a practising Christian (non-Catholic) in an Anglican ... A: Elizabeth: Thanks for the question(s). Your husband's Baptism is not necessarily invalid just ... | |
| One Baptism | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: What exactly does it mean in the Nicene Creed when we say we believe in "one baptism for the ... A: I did not see the specific case you describe being given full or detailed treatment in the ... | |
| 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: Johann: Thanks for the question. Basically the Creed professes that a person receives the Sacrament ... | |
| Suicides and Mass | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: If someone commits suicide, is their body/casket allowed to be present at the Mass or because it's a ... A: Dottie: Thanks for the question. If I understand you correctly, you are stating that you were at a ... | |
| 50 catholic trivia pursuit | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: What is the name of the large, colored vestment the preist wears for mass? what is an apostolic ... A: Mario: Here are the answers below... Chasuble - is the large, colored vestment the Priest wears for ... | |
| CATHOLIC MARRIAGE | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a situation I need some advice on. I have a son from a previous relationship. He is three ... A: Jennifer: Thanks for the question. You would need to check with the local Catholic Parish within ... | |
| Jehovah Witness | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is dating a non-practicing Johovah Witness. He is a wonderful young man who has told ... A: Debbie: Thanks for the question. Yes. The Church can allow a Catholic to marry a Jehovah's Witness. ... | |
| A question about a biblial reference | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Yes my question is this: Matthew 23:9 states "And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have ... A: Matt: Thanks for the question and Merry Christmas! This very question you ask crossed my mind today ... | |
| Returning to the faith | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: My sister was baptized a Catholic, was confirmed, and was serious about her faith until she met a ... A: and thanks for the follow up... I would not think she would have to do RCIA. A general confession ... | |
| Returning to the faith | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: My sister was baptized a Catholic, was confirmed, and was serious about her faith until she met a ... A: Don: Thanks for the question - Merry Christmas! I suppose that I am wondering whether her husband ... | |
| Marriage | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: Me and my fiance want to get married in the catholic church.he is in the army and we want to get ... A: Alexandra: Merry Christmas, and thanks for the question. I think that it helps in a situation as you ... | |
| Marriage & Divorced | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: A Catholic is married to a Catholic by a minister (not Catholic) and divorced; married again to an ... A: S Fox: Thanks for the question, and Merry Christmas! This question seems a lot like the question of ... | |
| No traditional Mass near | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: Father, thank you for having this web site. I just now found it. I am 78, a widow and live in the ... A: Billie: Merry Christmas, and thanks for the question. I guess that I don't completely understand ... | |
| Catholics | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi, Lorrainr: Thanks for the question, and Merry Christmas! Getting baptized in one of the ... A: Lorraine: I suppose that I don't fully understand your question; but I will give you an anwser with ... | |
| Catholics | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: Hello I was baptized catholic when I was born in a catholic hospital i didn't grow up going to a ... A: Lorrainr: Thanks for the question, and Merry Christmas! Getting baptized in one of the ... | |
| legally married | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are both catholic. We are only legally married for about 1 1/2 now. We still want ... A: Rosy: Merry Christmas, and thanks for the question. Provided that you both have the freedom to marry ... | |
| Marrying outside the church. | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning. I am a thirty year old Catholic man with a history of premarital sex, having two ... A: John: Thanks for the question. Did the Priest who refused you absolution even try to direct or ... | |
| re: Sunday mass | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Is there any limit to the number of masses you can attend in one day. From vigil to Sunday night I ... A: Jenni: Thanks for the question. It is OK to entertain on a SAT and/or SUN night, provided it is ... | |
| re: Sunday mass | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Is there any limit to the number of masses you can attend in one day. From vigil to Sunday night I ... A: Jenni: Thanks for the question. Yes. You could attend all 5-Masses in one day. You may receive ... | |
| Is Adam and Eve real? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Father, There was a discussion at our parish as to whether Adam and Eve are real. I heard a ... A: Louis: Thanks for the question. The teaching is that all are descendants of one first man, and one ... | |
| Indult Mass | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: .Great first name by the way!!! lol..My question is..When Pope John Paul wrote his encyclical ... A: Tim: Thanks for the question. The name "Indult Mass" happily does not apply any more for the older ... | |
| The Catholic Church and Abortion | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Please can you give me as much information as you can regarding the Catholic Church's views on ... A: Ivy: Thanks for the question. I looked up "Abortion" in the index of the Catechism of the Catholic ... | |
| scriptures | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in reading scriptures pertaining to a person using the gifts that God gave them to ... A: Jim: Thanks for the question... With a quick "google search" I came across I Corinthians Ch. 12, ... | |
| marriage | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Thabk you for reading. I would like to be married in a catholic church. I am catholic. I have been ... A: Jenie: Thanks for the question. Since your first marriage was not in the Catholic Church (by the ... | |
| Married at court already, want to have catholic ceremony | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I am born and raised catholic, however, my husband is not. He and I got married few years ago at ... A: Can you rephrase your question some, because I do not understand exactly what you are asking... Are ... | |
| Truth | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: How do I know that the Catholic Church is the true church, as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox ... A: Colin: Thanks for the question. The Eastern Orthodox Churches are certainly Apostolic Churches, and ... | |
| ANNULMENT | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Father, I am divorced and in 2007 requested that the Church declare my marriage invalid on the ... A: Maria: Thanks for the question. I am sorry to hear that you are having the health problems you ... | |
| Change of Sabbath | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Did the Catholic Church have anything to do with changing the weekly Sabbath of the 4th commandment ... A: The 10 Commandments in their underlying moral force are binding upon all people by virtue of the ... | |
| Change of Sabbath | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Did the Catholic Church have anything to do with changing the weekly Sabbath of the 4th commandment ... A: YES. The 3rd Commandment to keep the Sabbath holy from the Jewish Law became observed on Sunday, the ... | |
| Catholic-Protestant Marriage | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: How would a Catholic-Protestant combanation wedding work? Are there other opintions? I am Catholic ... A: Anne: Thanks for the question. I suppose that the first distinction we might draw here is that ... | |
| So confused | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I was baptized and I believe also confirmed Catholic in 1994 when I was 19. My future Mother in law ... A: April: Thanks for the questions... I would heartily recommend that you make an appointment at your ... | |
| Funeral for Suicide Victim | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: this is not a personal experience (just want to make that clear!)--I'm asking because I'm a writer ... A: Cassie: Sadly, some Priests worry only about what words to say to "make people FEEL good" and do not ... | |
| Attending a "wedding" reception | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson, My wife and I have been invited to attend a "wedding" reception for a couple that was ... A: Adam: Thanks for the question. I suppose that you are not under any strict obligation to attend this ... | |
| Voting | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: What can/should I do when I see Eucharistic Ministers and a retired priest with Obama/Biden stickers ... A: Adam: Thanks for the question. Write the Priest and this EMHC. Set it out for them. Perhaps your ... | |
| anxieties | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I suffer from anxiety and still can't find any peace on this topic that has seriously been scaring ... A: jt: Thanks for the question; But I have to admit that it is a little out of my league. Recall the ... | |
| Tarot Cards | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I have always been interested an Tarot Cards and am presently studying them, but I am Catholic. I ... A: Donna: It sounds like you are bound and determined to continue dabbling with Tarot Cards. I can't ... | |
| Choir | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: We a local community from India, celebrating the Feast of Christ the King in UAE. This is the 30th ... A: Justin: Thank you for the question. The question you ask concerns local Diocesan law, or particular ... | |
| Why were their so many Popes named Urban? | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: First of all I want to say that this is a fairly trivial question, so don't feel the need to go out ... A: and thanks for the question. Actually, I could not find much on the internet about the matter, ... | |
| Cremation | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I just found your site while searching for some answers. My Grandpa just died last night, and my ... A: Erica: Thanks for the question. I am sorry to hear the news that your Grandfather died, as I am ... | |
| Getting married to a Catholic | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I was raised as a protestant, but have since fallen into disbelief over the existence of God. I ... A: Ben: Thanks for the question. Based upon the information you have given me, it is difficult to ... | |
| infants "believing" baptized | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: ok i know where it says in the new testament that the jailor and his family were baptized and ... A: Connor: Thanks for the question. The household of babies believe, and it is based upon this faith ... | |
| non catholic marriage | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I are both catholic. I was previously married in the catholic church and am now ... A: Jenn: Thanks for the question. It looks to me like you need to ask yourself two questions, and ... | |
| role and authority of parish council | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy, We recently merged with another church and the new priest is generally acting in an ... A: Don: Thanks for the question. You are correct that ultimately the Priest holds the authority of ... | |
| marrying in church after city hall | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Johnson, Being married in the Catholic Church is very important for my fiance and I (both Catholic, ... A: and thanks for the follow up: You are correct that the Catholic Church does not recognize a purely ... | |
| marrying in church after city hall | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Johnson, Being married in the Catholic Church is very important for my fiance and I (both Catholic, ... A: Gabriella: Thanks for the question. The Psalms ask: "Who can pay to God the price of his soul?" If I ... | |
| alcohol | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Father, Did the saints drink? You may not know for a fact, but what's your guess? Did St. John of ... A: and thanks for the question. Since this is so much an answer in terms of opinion, I am certain that ... | |
| The Marriage Service | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I am engaged to marry. Both my fiance and myself are converts from Protestantism. No one in our ... A: Adam: Thanks for the question. Perhaps we can begin with a distinction between the 1962 Altar Missal ... | |
| water used during transubstantiation | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Why does the priest add water to the wine during the consecration of the body and blood of Christ? ... A: Paula: Thaks for the question. The adding of the little bit of water to the wine at the preparation ... | |
| Marriage with a Jehovah's Witness Mother-in-Law | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: My fiance (Lauren) and I are planning on getting married next September. We would like to get ... A: Chris: Thanks for the question. Once you start your marriage prep with a Catholic Priest, be certain ... | |
| Marriage outside of the Catholic Church | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Fr. Tim, I am a Catholic and I am marrying a Presbyterian girl next year. We are both practicing ... A: Joe: Thanks for the question. If you pursued getting the necessary permission for a mixed religion ... | |
| The presidental election | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Father, Is it a sin to vote for a presidential candidate whom supports abortion and same sex ... A: Rick: Thanks for the question. We have an obligation to vote for the candidate who will promote the ... | |
| Beliefs about Mary | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: First I would just like to thank you for your thorough answers on some previous questions, ... A: Jesse: Thanks for the question. In the case you describe, one would need to look at the historical ... | |
| Glorious Myteries 4 and 5 | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I hope you don't mind me asking you so many questions. I have been saying the Rosary with a Catholic ... A: Becca: And thanks for the question. You have a very good question here, and there are a lot of ... | |
| History of Sola Scriptura | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: What is the historical origin of Sola Scriptura? As a corollary to this, a friend of mine points to ... A: Becca: Thanks for the questions and comments... By the term artificial separation between Christ and ... | |
| History of Sola Scriptura | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: What is the historical origin of Sola Scriptura? As a corollary to this, a friend of mine points to ... A: Jesse: Thanks for the question. The historical origin of "Sola Scriptura" comes mostly out of the ... | |
| am I legally married | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I met and married a C of E, I am Catholic. I met and fell in love I was married before but because ... A: Sydney: Thanks for the question. If you wish to be a practicing Catholic, then the right place for ... | |
| Catholic Annulment | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: Greetings Father, I am a civilly divorced Catholic who now wishes to marry another Catholic woman ... A: Keith: Thanks for the question. Be certain to present your needs at a local Parish that can assist ... | |
| should we have our marriage blessed? | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Father, I converted from Protestantism and was confirmed and received my first holy communion ... A: Adam: Thanks for the question. When you and your wife were married, provided you were both free to ... | |
| Baptism | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Much to my dismay, my daughter, who was raised a Roman Catholic, has not had her son baptized, and ... A: Patricia: Thanks for sharing your story and this question. Sadly, there is not a lot that you can do ... | |
| marriage | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a Non-Denominational Christian that is engaged to a Catholic. We are already expecting out ... A: Linsey: Thanks for the question. In order to marry in the Catholic Church, you and your fiance need ... | |
| Converting | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I was baptized Greek Orthodox and practiced as an adult until I married my husband in the Catholic ... A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. You are correct, the usual RCIA process for somebody already ... | |
| Hell | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: The Bible speaks about the rich man in hell wanting water. How is it he was in hell? I thought you ... A: Sydney: Thanks for the questions. In the case of the parable of the rich man and the poor beggar ... | |
| 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: Justin: Thanks for the question. The person who approached you was expressing an opinion that exists ... | |
| divorce | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: our son was married to a baptist woman by her pastor. he was raised a catholic but no catholic ... A: Tsenga: Based upon the information you have given me, I don't know. When your son married the ... | |
| priesthood | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: g'day fr. johnson mate I'm just wondering what are the reqierments of being coming a catholic ... A: Will: Thanks for the question. The academic requirements for becoming a Catholic Priest, at least ... | |
| 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: Nick: Thanks for the question. I would say that since God is the author of life, He has the ... | |
| Daily Mass Readings | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: What are the major differences between the daily readings of the traditional mass and the novus ordo ... A: Renita: Thanks for the question. The main difference between the weekday traditional Mass readings ... | |
| fallen away | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: My 21 year old daughter no longer attends Mass and her only reason given, is that she no longer ... A: Lisa: Thanks for the question, and I wish your daughter the best in trying to deal with an atheist ... | |
| Throne and Lamb | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: according to catholic Who is sit on the Throne in Revelation 4:10 and who is the lamb in Revelation ... A: Nick: Thanks for the questions. I don't think that these verses have been dogmatically defined in ... | |
| Latin Mass Wedding | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to plan a traditional Latin mass wedding for my fiance and I. I just started to attend ... A: Johanna: Are these serious questions, or are you just "testing" my knowledge? Is the Priest of your ... | |
| Glory Be | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I notice sometimes that people bow their head when saying "Glory be to the Father and to the Son and ... A: John: Thanks for the question... YES - bowing the head when saying this prayer is very proper and an ... | |
| Annulment Question | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I am a Catholic and had a civil marriage to a non-Catholic. He is not from the US and we got married ... A: Mary: Yes. Let the Church know about the civil marriage, even if it gets anulled by the state, as ... | |
| Anglicans and Roman Catholics | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Timothy Johnson, I would like to thank Daphne for her question on the Russian Orthodox Church and ... A: Yes, Jack, that is correct. Provided that both the Roman Catholic and the Anglican are free to ... | |
| Anglicans and Roman Catholics | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Timothy Johnson, I would like to thank Daphne for her question on the Russian Orthodox Church and ... A: Jack: Thanks for the question. No. The situation with the Anglicans is not the same as with the ... | |
| marriage to a divorced non catholic | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: My name is Kim. I am engaged to a non Catholic who was never baptized. He will eventually convert ... A: Kim: No. The obligations or lack of obligation to "Canonical Form" is not retroactive due to later ... | |
| Churches In Communion with the Roman Catholic Church | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: Johnson, I was wondering if you happened to know if the Russian Orthodox Church is in Communion ... A: Daphne: Thanks for the question. Unless something has changed within the past few hours and I missed ... | |
| marriage to a divorced non catholic | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My name is Kim. I am engaged to a non Catholic who was never baptized. He will eventually convert ... A: Kim: Thanks for the question. Are you doing marriage preparation right now with a Catholic Priest? ... | |
| Marriage to a woman who is a Christian in a non-denominational church | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: It is my desire to propose marriage and become engaged to a woman who is a Christian member of a ... A: Patrick: You are asking good questions... I am happy to hear that you will be meeting with your ... | |
| marriage- Catholic to non Catholic | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I am a practicing Catholic engaged to a non Catholic. His divorce was finalized 8 years ago but ... A: Nichole: Thanks for the question. Of course you understand that of the Sacrament of Marriage Jesus ... | |
| Weekend Mass | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the scriptural support or catechism behind attending mass on a weekend? Do we ... A: Paula: Thanks for the question. At one level, the Church is pointing to the Precept in the Ten ... | |
| the practice of the sacrament of reconciliation | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: The peace of Christ be with you I am a teacher accompanying young adolescents in Lebanon, a ... A: Leon: Thanks for the question. The situation you describe is certainly not unique to Lebanon, as it ... | |
| Ascension day question | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: As Jesus was about to ascend his disciples asked him when the last day would be. He replies that ... A: Russell: Maybe my analogy was not the best and had its limitations, though mental reservation is not ... | |
| Ascension day question | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: As Jesus was about to ascend his disciples asked him when the last day would be. He replies that ... A: Russell: Thanks for the question. When I first saw the subject line of the post, I thought you were ... | |
| Can i marry? | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: i am fool. By that, i mean i entered into a civil relationship with a woman which produced a child. ... A: David: Thanks for sharing your personal struggles, and for the basic question. I certainly wish ... | |
| 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: Edwin: Thanks for the questions, and I wish you the best in your current journey towards becoming a ... | |
| Catholisism and Christianity | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy Johnson, I am Catholic and I am in a realtionship with a Christian man. We are ... A: Sarah: Thanks for the question. If you take the step to get engaged and work toward marriage, then ... | |
| gift to priest | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Timothy, I have an unusual question to ask. My mother was invited to Rome this December for the ... A: Alicia: Thanks for the question, but wow - that is a real stumper in many ways for me, too. I know ... | |
| Marriage | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning, My question is that I was married at 19 at that time I was not of the Catholic faith ... A: Greta, and thanks for theProvided all the facts you gave me are accurate, it looks as though your ... | |
| Mix marriage | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm a baptized catholic who married by civil law a non-baptized, previously married to a ... A: Joseph: Thanks for the question. If I understand your desciption correctly, and all those facts are ... | |
| Reception of sacraments at non-traditional ages | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: Father Johnson, What is the proper way to handle Catholic children who for whatever reason missed ... A: Todd: There are universal descriptive laws in the 1983 Code of Canon Law, under the section of the ... | |
| marriage | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: We would like to get married in the Catholic Church but am confused on when an annulment of a ... A: Mary: Thanks for the clarification, and further questions. Lack of Form means that a Catholic has ... | |
| Called to become a Cistercian Nun? | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Timothy, Do you know any New England convents of the Cistercian women's ... A: Jacqueline: Thank you for your prayers, and for sharing your concerns and faith life here at the ... | |
| civil ceremony before Catholic Church wedding | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Is it OK if me and my fiancee get legally married in a MD Courthouse a month or two before our ... A: Leo: Thanks for the question. This is certainly and absolutely something you would need to ... | |
| marriage | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: We would like to get married in the Catholic Church but am confused on when an annulment of a ... A: Mary: Thanks for the questions. I certainly wih you the very best in pursuing everything you may ... | |
| Free Will/Predestination | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: How are free will and predestination explained by the Catholic Church? ANSWER: Hi, Catherine: ... A: If you ever come up with a full understanding and answer, then by all means, please write it up for ... | |
| Worship Mary, or Honor Mary? | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently asked you a question about what a person must do to return to being in full communion ... A: Christopher, and thanks for theYES - Mary can be SUCH a difficulty, even among those who truly are ... | |
| Melkite Catholic receiving sacraments | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Father Johnson, If a person who was baptized and confirmed in the Melkite Catholic Church wanted to ... A: Todd: Thanks for the questions. Of course a Melkite Catholic is confirmed at the same time as ... | |
| Conditions of returning to the Catholic Church | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy, I am a Christian, ecumenical at heart, currently attending a Bible based church. I was ... A: Christopher: Thanks for the questions and comments. I would recommend that you take more time for ... | |
| Predestination or free will? | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: Father Johnson: I just attended a series of lectures covering various topics relating to our faith. ... A: Don: Thanks... those are good questions to look in to. I looked through the index at the back of ... | |
| marriage | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: i am engaged to a catholic man . we are both divorced and never married in the church. could we get ... A: April: Thanks for the question. Being that you are both Catholic, and were "married" outside the ... | |
| my faith | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have another question for you. According to Catholicism what is it that saves a person? When I was ... A: again, Josh: Seems you sent duplicate of the same follow-up response; and I pretty much have to ... | |
| Stigmata | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Father, I received a bloodless stigmata last March 16, 2007. I am Ace Orense and I live here in Las ... A: Ace: Maybe you are not understanding the word "Angel" correctly; in its root, it means "messenger"; ... | |
| my faith | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I have another question for you. According to Catholicism what is it that saves a person? When I was ... A: Josh: Thanks. I am pretty well aware of the Baptist teachings you expounded, but, obviously, I do ... | |
| Catholicism | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Tim, First of all, did you know that the medical expert for ABC news is also named Timothy ... A: Josh: Thanks for the questions, and comments. Well, then if the Church has fallen into error on ... | |
| my faith | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I have another question for you. According to Catholicism what is it that saves a person? When I was ... A: Josh: Thanks for the questions. Since you read the Catechism, surely you ought to know that a person ... | |
| Catholicism | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Tim, First of all, did you know that the medical expert for ABC news is also named Timothy ... A: Josh: Thanks for the question, and comments. It sounds like you are onto something with an ... | |
| devil 666 | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: in the last days,when people on earth take the mark of the devil.if i was married and my wife took ... A: Greg: That is an interesting question... Let's first see when and if such a mark, as you understand ... | |
| Son's marriage to a non-catholic in her church | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Father, My son has decided to get married to a Lutheran girl in her church. I am very disturbed ... A: Steve: Thanks for the question. I am saddened that an ostensibly Catholic Priest would have no ... | |
| Divorced non-catholic marrying a divorced catholic | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: Father, I am a divorced, baptized, non-catholic who is engaged to a practicing catholic who's ... A: Nancy: Thanks for the question. I would say that your first step for getting married eventually in ... | |
| funeral mass | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: Father in our faith, is the funeral mass itself deemed a requirement in the church, i know in other ... A: Mark: Thanks for the question. A Funeral Mass is not strictly a requirement, though it seems that ... | |
| Catholicism | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: Father I am very interested in the Catholic faith. I do, however, have some doctrinal questions. ... A: Steve: I hope that I can be some help in beginning to answer some of your questions. You ought to ... | |
| Saints | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: Were and are all saints always Catholic? Also was our first Pope St. Peter? A: Deb: Quick answers to your questions... All canonized Saints are Catholic. YES - St. Peter was the ... | |
| most holy family monastery | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: are you familiar with the most holy family monastary? they believe that all post Vatican II popes ... A: Dan: I can't say that I am very familiar with the Most Holy Family Monastery, though I believe I ... | |
| Catholic marriage to a divorcee | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I am an unmarried Catholic. I wish to marry my fiancee. He was born a Catholic but his mother left ... A: Louise: Thanks for the question. You will need to run this past the local Priest; but it seems to me ... | |
| Slivers from the cross | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I went to Catholic schools and was always told that every Roman Catholic church owns a small sliver ... A: Christine: Thanks for the question... Well, perhaps many Roman Catholic Churches have in their ... | |
| remarriage and children | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I are both baptized and confirmed Roman Catholics. I have never been married, he is ... A: sara: Thanks for the question. Without his having an anulment, he is not free to marry lawfully in ... | |
| marriage | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: If married by the court, can I still get married in the catholic chuch with a full service? A: Dahlia: You will need to present your circumstances IN FULL to a Priest at a Parish IN PERSON in ... | |
| marriage | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a 49 yr old "revert". I came back to the Catholic Church about 5 yrs. ago. My 50 yr old ... A: Edward: Thanks for the question. As long as you are both free to marry lawfully in the Catholic ... | |
| Marriage question | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: So here goes: I am divorced ad remarried. When I married husband #1, he wasn't Catholic, and ... A: Liz: Of course I would recommend that you run these matters past a local Priest in person; but I ... | |
| Marriage question | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: So here goes: I am divorced ad remarried. When I married husband #1, he wasn't Catholic, and ... A: Elizabeth: Thanks for the questions. Never give up hope. One can always come back to the Catholic ... | |
| Marriage and children | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: first of all let me say that I am not a Catholic, I am protestant, but I am married to a Catholic. ... A: Lisa: Thanks for the question. I have no personal opinion to offer on the matter. I would recommend ... | |
| Annulment Possibility | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm 24yrs old and was married about 2 1/2yrs ago outside of church because I'm Catholic and he ... A: Stephanie: Thanks for the question. I am sorry to hear about your situation, though I find your ... | |
| Recent Convert Married to a Mormon Convert | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: My question is this: My wife and I were married via Justice of the Peace in 1994. This was before ... A: Monte: Thanks for the questions, and welcome to the Catholic Church. Though you do not share the ... | |
| Sex | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: Is it ok for my wife and I to have sex we have been married for 9 years and the are sex life is not ... A: Dan: Thanks for the question, but you're getting somewhat out of my area of expertise on this one. I ... | |
| Confession and communion | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a three part question, but even if you are only able to give me a partial answer, that would ... A: Kate: From the hazy descriptions you give here, it is difficult to get righ to the bottom line. In ... | |
| Confession and communion | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a three part question, but even if you are only able to give me a partial answer, that would ... A: Kate: Thanks for the questions - I will answer as best I can... Hmmmm . . . for starters, there is ... | |
| Advent & Marriage | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I are getting married in December in my hometown. Currently my parish is without a ... A: Jared: Hmmm... this is probably not the most cut-and-dried question and answer. In addition, I ... | |
| Abortion impact on marriage | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy, I have been a Catholic all my life as my wife has as well. Before we were married my ... A: Frank: Thanks for the question. I did quite a bit of looking in my "Code of Canon Law", as well as ... | |
| 2nd marriage | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I are both divorced catholics. I know our marriage will not be recognized by the ... A: Jill: Thanks for the question. You can ask; but if the Priest wishes to be true to his ministry as ... | |
| Marriage | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I am catholic and currently going through the annulment process. I am highly doubtful that it will ... A: Ok, thanks, Amy: Best of luck to you... As a Priest and Pastor of souls, I just believe that there ... | |
| Marriage | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I am catholic and currently going through the annulment process. I am highly doubtful that it will ... A: Amy: Seems to me that you ought to get the details to these questions from the Priest you are ... | |
| helping my sister | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: My 38 year old younger sister who lives near Chicago has stopped going to mass for years. ... A: Rosemarie: Thanks for the questions and concerns. Living in Eastern North Dakota myself, I am not ... | |
| "holy trinity" or pagan abomination and polytheism? | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: It is my understanding that most modern churches of Christendom teach that Jesus Christ (Yeshua) and ... A: Joshua: Good questions. I call the doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity: God Who reveals Himself to us ... | |
| Refusal of Last Rites | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy. Background: a lifelong agnostic lays dying, but who then asks for a priest. Every ... A: Dan: From the facts (as presumed to be known and accurate), such a poor Priest must have ridden ... | |
| Refusal of Last Rites | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy. Background: a lifelong agnostic lays dying, but who then asks for a priest. Every ... A: Dan: You ask a question that cannot be answered in view of the scarcity of facts on many sides. You ... | |
| civil marriage over church marriage | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I have questions regarding civil marriage,if i am married civilly does the church recognizes it or ... A: Charina: Thanks for the questions. If you are a Catholic, then you are bound by "Canonical Form", or ... | |
| Our Pet's | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: Since Heaven is a condition and not a place and as scripture states, "It has never enter the mind ... A: Jack: Good question. I can not answer this question from personal experience, as I have never ... | |
| Marriage to a Roman Catholic woman | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Father Timothy Johnson, I am a USA citizen and I am engaged to a Philippine woman. We are in the ... A: Michael: Thanks for the question. A good place to start is to expalin the details of your situation ... | |
| birth control | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if i could ask you a question about birth control. I know that the church condemns ... A: Alex: First of all I want to say, as a Priest (and a convert to the Holy Catholic Faith), that it ... | |
| Liturgy | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: We attended a family Advent Mass/celebration and a Lent Mass celebration is just around the corner. ... A: Sue: Thanks for the question. Under usual and normal circumstances a child will most probably ... | |
| Holy Water | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: Father, A few years ago I was on pilgrimage in Medjugorje and there a Priest( on Pilgrimage himself) ... A: Kym: Actually I have heard of a 1/2 dillution. Not sure where this kind of idea comes from - ... | |
| Catholic Rules and Policies | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I will be getting married real soon and I have some concerns about our situation as far as being a ... A: Maria: Sounds like you all need to go and present your situation to your local Priest, as it seems ... | |
| Mass | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: Tim, I am wondering if it's okay for our priest to change the wording of the Our Father during Mass ... A: Kelly: Thanks for the question and comments... No, it is not okay for your Priest to change the ... | |
| Marriage | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson, I'm a Catholic who is active who is engaged to a women who was baptized in the ... A: Jeff: Thanks for the questions, and here is my analysis. I think that both you and your fiancee ... | |
| Why do Catholics and Protestants believe different things? | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a Catholic, and have been reading and learning a lot about my religion in a Theology class. But ... A: Mary: Glad to see that you are doing some in-depth studies, and discovering some important facts... ... | |
| Praying for the confirmands | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Our family would like to begin praying for a few of the parishioners who will receive the Sacrament ... A: Laura: Thank you for your question. Let us pray: O God, You gave the Holy Spirit to your Apostles; ... | |
| Liturgy | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: We attended a family Advent Mass/celebration and a Lent Mass celebration is just around the corner. ... A: again, Sue: I am sorry that I cannot help you understand just what this Priest was trying to ... | |
| Liturgy | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: We attended a family Advent Mass/celebration and a Lent Mass celebration is just around the corner. ... A: Sue: Thanks for the question. It certainly strikes me as strange that anyone would choose to hold ... | |
| married priests | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a cradle Catholic and have always believed that priests had to be single. Anyway while talking ... A: Rebecca: Thanks for the questions and comments. Your acquaintance, whoever he is, needs to do some ... | |
| Catholicism | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: Tim, You are so right about the true church Fr. Tim. There is one Lord, one faith, ... A: Jacqueline! Thanks for sharing the insights. It is great to know that anybody reviewing the Q & A ... | |
| Views About Heaven and other religions | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I was born and raised Catholic as were my siblings. One of my brothers now attends another ... A: Mike: Thanks for the question. The "Catechism of the Catholic Church", which would be available at ... | |
| Annulment & Jehovah's Witness | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm in the annulment process but am wondering if it is even necessary. I was baptized Methodist in ... A: again, Rachel: - and thanks for the follow-up question. First of all I want to comment that if it ... | |
| Annulment & Jehovah's Witness | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm in the annulment process but am wondering if it is even necessary. I was baptized Methodist in ... A: Rachel: Thanks for the question. To the best of my understanding, based upon the information you ... | |
| RCIA and Tithing | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I am currently in RCIA and attend Mass every Sunday. I love the Catholic since of tradition and use ... A: Jason: Thanks for the question. As a Pastor, I have never gone thru to systematically refuse any ... | |
| Divorced non catholic | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: My question is about marriage and the catholic church. I am a non catholic who was married in 1994. ... A: Angela: Thanks for the questions. I take it from the information that you gave me, that neither you ... | |
| Marriage | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: Timothy, When I was 21, I was married by the Justice of the Peace to a non-Catholic. We divorced 7 ... A: Mona: Thanks for the questions. The first thing you should do isto seek out a local Parish Priest to ... | |
| Marriage/Catholic & Non-Religious | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I believe I may be in a quandry. I was raised Catholic and received the sacraments of ... A: Christine: Wow - you have waited almost 5-years to look into this isuue? I guess that it could be ... | |
| The Three Wise Men | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning I am a 70 year "young" catechumen. During my lessons last week I wanted to know the ... A: Ethel: Good question for further research. The names have come down to us from Sacred Tradtion, but ... | |
| Heaven and my deceased father. | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I wasn't raised religious but recently I've been thinking a lot about faith and religion and one ... A: Jeff: Thanks for the question. Maybe your Dad is in Purgatory; maybe even probably. Do you pray for ... | |
| Consecrated Ground | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: Elyse again, Father Johnson. Wow--you wrote me an essay this last time! Marvelous! You have been so ... A: again, Elyse: Today was my "Day Off": I had fallen behind on a lot of things all last week, as I ... | |
| Drinking of Holy Water? | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: Father, and Happy New Year to you! I am a Protestant myself, but I am also a writer, and my current ... A: again, Elyse: Sounds like you have done a lot of research and have down much terminology that many ... | |
| Drinking of Holy Water? | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: Father, and Happy New Year to you! I am a Protestant myself, but I am also a writer, and my current ... A: Elyse: Thanks for the questions. The prevailing custom is to call Priests with the title "Father"; ... | |
| ORTHODOX AND EUCHARIST | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: Where can I find information or documents in permitting a member of the Orthodox faith to receive ... A: too, Father: Happy to try to help. Two general resources immediately come to mind: 1. The 1983 Code ... | |
| Revelation! | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I need to talk to a priest a.s.a.p. via phone or local. I have had a revelation which will lead me ... A: Marc: Sounds kind of kool and interesting. Sorry that I can't give you my phone number; but maybe ... | |
| Drinking of Holy Water? | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: Father, and Happy New Year to you! I am a Protestant myself, but I am also a writer, and my current ... A: Elyse: Thanks for the question. The drinking of Holy Water is not unheard of, even in the Latin Rite ... | |
| where is god? | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: where is god?people in the third world countries eat rats just to survive.where is god?people who do ... A: greg... Good question. "Where is God?" Keep up the search, because it is the beginning point of ... | |
| priest and collars | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy Johnson You as a catholic priest, are you aloud to take off your collar or "uniform" ... A: Brian: Thanks for the question. Speaking for myself, I would never go to the store to buy milk ... | |
| Beatification | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: Are all people in glass coffins in Catholic churches beatified? A: Elizabeth: Thanks for the question...Merry Christmas! Honestly, I do not know whether ALL corpses in ... | |
| Is smoking cigarettes wrong? | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: I know the Catechism states that excessive smoking of cigarettes is a sin. I am not addicted to ... A: Paul: Thanks for the question. Like most anything, moderation in the use of so many things is the ... | |
| Hierarchy of Catholic Religious Orders | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy, Could you please explain the hierarchy, or rankings, of the different Catholic ... A: Joe: Thanks for the question. Actually the "Hierarchy" refers to those in the Church with the power ... | |
| being late for mass | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: often i have noticed quite a few people coming late for Mass. anywhere from right after the ... A: Dan: Thanks for the question. I have read in older moral manuals that the "obligation" is fulfilled ... | |
| anulment for a catholic man | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to find answers on the procedure of an annulment. My fiance was married for 5 years ... A: Jill: Thanks for the question. The procedure, as it pertains to individual Catholics such as ... | |
| Interfaith Marriage and raising children | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: Father: I'm a Roman Catholic and I've been dating a devout Jehovah's Witness woman for more than a ... A: again, Xander: Canonical Form is the law of the Catholic Church, binding upon baptized Catholics. ... | |
| THE CURSE OF ADAM | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: When Adam partook of the Tree of Knowlege, G-d drove him out of the Garden of Eden, preventing him ... A: Bruce: I would not say that the interpretations are entirely my own creativity or poetry in an ... | |
| Interfaith Marriage and raising children | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: Father: I'm a Roman Catholic and I've been dating a devout Jehovah's Witness woman for more than a ... A: Xander: It sounds like she's devout about being a Jehova's Witness, but you are lax about being a ... | |
| THE CURSE OF ADAM | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: When Adam partook of the Tree of Knowlege, G-d drove him out of the Garden of Eden, preventing him ... A: Bruce: I hope that I can help shed some light on your questions. 1. I would say that the death "on ... | |
| Extraordinary ministers | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Do you have any links to articles on why laymen should not be Eucharistic ministers? (except in the ... A: John: You might take a look through the whole "catholic.com" site. They tend to have pretty ... | |
| sins | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: Timothy Johnson and thank you for being an expert.my question is a tough one.i know in the bible it ... A: Greg: Thanks for the question. Are you certain that the Bible says that somebody will not be ... | |
| sacrifices | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: Is it good, permited by the catholic church self punishment, such as self whiping, or kneeling on ... A: Rafael: Thanks for the question. This is getting a little outside my own area of expertise; but I ... | |
| deaconate | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: Is there still such an office as a sub-deacon? I thought that was abolished? I've read that a ... A: again, Jim: Yes. The whole idea is that those men instituted in the Ministry of Acolyte ARE laymen. ... | |
| spelling | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: Timothy, Please watch your spelling in your answers. It is an embarassment to many people including ... A: TOM: Sorry if I misspelled any words in any past answers. As you become more familiar with this ... | |
| Communion for non-Catholics | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson: I have a question concerning participating in Communion at a Catholic Mass. I am not ... A: Chuck: Thanks for the question. Since you are not a Catholic, this means that you are not in full ... | |
| deaconate | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: Is there still such an office as a sub-deacon? I thought that was abolished? I've read that a ... A: Jim: Thanks for the questions. The Subdiaconate was officially abolished for the Latin Rite Church ... | |
| Tridentine Mass | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I always where a veil well started to wear a veil three years ago, and such I am very humble and ... A: Jacqueline: You are in a Tridentine Mass if it is all in Latin, and there are "Prayers at the Foot ... | |
| marriage in a church after city hall? | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I am seeking some advice and guidance on marriage. My husband and I (whom were both raised Catholic) ... A: Katherine: You will need to run this circumstance past the Catholic Priest. It may be possible ... | |
| marriage in a church after city hall? | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I am seeking some advice and guidance on marriage. My husband and I (whom were both raised Catholic) ... A: Katherine: Thanks for the question. You are both Catholic; so I would need to know whether your ... | |
| 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: Daniel: That is a tall order. I will be able to give a few questions maybe... 1. What is religious ... | |
| Catholic marriage to divorced, non-catholic | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I am a practicing Catholic just engaged to a non-religious person. I would like to be married by a ... A: again, Cliona: Fortunately there are no complications from you ever having been married previously. ... | |
| 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: Daniel: I hope that I can offer something that may be helpful. 1. a. Why did Jesus come into the ... | |
| Jesus vs Paul | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson, My question is about "faith vs works" as enunciated by Jesus and Paul. In my reading, ... A: Bruce: Hope I can help. Basically the Moral Law concerns free human acts. These are weighed against ... | |
| Jesus vs Paul | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson, My question is about "faith vs works" as enunciated by Jesus and Paul. In my reading, ... A: Bruce: Thanks for the questions. It is true that 1,000 generations has not come to close; but the ... | |
| Jesus vs Paul | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: Fr. Johnson, My question is about "faith vs works" as enunciated by Jesus and Paul. In my reading, ... A: Bruce: Thanks for the question. This is an area that does not lend itself to simple and short ... | |
| Marriage validity | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I am on the RCIA team at our Catholic Church. Last night's discussion was the Sacrament of ... A: Lisa: Thanks for the question. In such a case, it will be necessary only to determine whether they ... | |
| 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: Daniel: Well, a vision would be to see God the Son as the WORD incarnate Who came into the world to ... | |
| Processional Crusifix | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I have been every where trying to find the answer for the following. When the Processional Crucifix ... A: Francis: Thanks for the question. Even if I could find a "document" that stated definitively one way ... | |
| canonization of st timothy | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: any help would be appreciated A: Fran: Thanks for the question. St. Timothy was considered a Saint in Catholic Tradition by "popular ... | |
| 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: Stuart: Thanks for the questions. First of all, may God bless and reward you for your extremely rare ... | |
| Can a catholic attend a non-catholic wedding ceremony? | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I am a spiritual person who feels very close to God. I pray multiple times a day, thank God for ... A: Taryn: Thanks for the question. It is always difficult to gauge a response based upon something as ... | |
| salvation | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Tim, I used to be Catholic, but I got born again and I now attend a Baptist Church. I'm taking a ... A: Not referring to any group that "broke away": The historic Catholic Church is the Catholic Church ... | |
| salvation | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: Tim, I used to be Catholic, but I got born again and I now attend a Baptist Church. I'm taking a ... A: Joshua: Thanks for the question and comment. As one who used to attend a Baptist Church myself many ... | |
| Imaculate conception | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I appreciate your answer so much and pray that you can eloborate futher on these questions. Mary ... A: again, Raymond: For a fuller analysis of the questions you are asking for more details, I would ... | |
| Imaculate conception | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I appreciate your answer so much and pray that you can eloborate futher on these questions. Mary ... A: Raymond: Well, the Bible does tell us that "the wages of sin is death" and that "by one man (Adam) ... | |
| Beliefs on tattoos | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: Fr. Timothy Johnson, I'm sure that you have probably had this question asked before but it is ... A: John: Thanks for the questions. It seems that you have researched and gotten some good information ... | |
| immaculate conception | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: does this concept mean that jesus was born in a physical body free from any stain of sin. Also why ... A: Raymond: Thanks for the questions. The Immaculate Conception refers to the conception of the Virgin ... | |
| Eastern Orthodox relation | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Can you please explain the relationship of the Catholic Church to the Eastern Orthodox Church? It ... A: Lisa: Thanks for the question. The Eastern Orthodox Churches come down to us through the Catholic ... | |
| People before Adam and Eve | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: In the bible Jesus can trace his family tree back to Adam and Eve about 76 generations. Allowing ... A: James: Thanks for the question. This one is a little bit outside my area of expertise, but I would ... | |
| Civil Marriage - want to have marriage in church | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: Tim, I'm hoping you can help me with this. I am a divorced Catholic and I received a declaration ... A: Kelly: Thanks for the question. When I look at what you present, I am able to conclude so far that: ... | |
| Our Father | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: in the Our Father it says lead us not into temptation. since GOD does not lead us into temptation ... A: Dan: Thanks for the question. The original from which we get the translation is the Latin phrase: ... | |
| thoughts in my mind | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: timonthy, i have been having horrible thoughts running in my mind about blashpheming against god. ... A: I really think that you ought to seek out a Priest to discuss your situation in person. It is ... | |
| I'm Catholic - Boyfriend is Pentecostal, can we get married? | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I am a Roman Catholic and have grown up going to Catholic school my whole life, I am comfortable ... A: Alyssa: Thanks for your question. As I tell all of my Catechism students: "If you believe that you ... | |
| What happens to children after an annulment? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: My wife's father has asked her to provide a marriage certificate and death certificate for her ... A: again, Stephen: The marriage bond (contract or covenant) ceases with the death of one of the ... | |
| What happens to children after an annulment? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: My wife's father has asked her to provide a marriage certificate and death certificate for her ... A: Since I do not work on a Diocesan Tribunal, I do not have the competency in this matter to give any ... | |
| Marriage | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for some advice from someone who is a good Catholic and follows all the Church ... A: Lisa: Thanks for the question. It sounds to me like you have discussed possible marriage and the ... | |
| church lay groups | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: a neo catechumiate has begun in our parish do you know anything about them,what are they? what do ... A: Thomas: Thanks for the question. I do not know a lot about this group; but if you do a "google" ... | |
| Melchizedek | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: Sir, What is your take on: "Melchizedek"? What/who is he? What is his purpose? Has the utilitarian ... A: nerol: Thanks for the questions. Melchizedeck appears in Genesis, and references to him occur in the ... | |
| can i officiate a wedding?? | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I am a Catholic, and I have a very close friend who has asked me to be the officiant at her wedding ... A: Robert: In the case you describe, the groom is bound by the Church Law called "Canonical Form." I ... | |
| can i officiate a wedding?? | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I am a Catholic, and I have a very close friend who has asked me to be the officiant at her wedding ... A: In order to give the most accurate answer, or beginning of an answer, I would need to know whether ... | |
| Jesus Christ | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Am I worthy to receive Jesus if I confess yearly and pray I ask because Jesus is the second person ... A: I am assuming that your meaning of receiving Jesus is to receive Him sacramentally in the Holy ... | |
| Divorce and children's religion | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: Recently, my parents divorced, due to infidelity on my father's part. The marriage has not been ... A: Jennifer: Thank you for your question. Your Mother is extremely confused, and if she wants to know ... | |
| Tridentine Vestments | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: Why do so many priests, when saying the Tridentine Mass, wear Roman or "fiddle back" chasubles ... A: Hans. I understand what you state quite well. Thank you. Yeah - I suppose there is some degree of ... | |
| Annulment | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: Tim! I was wondering why a non-Catholic who was married civilly and divorced has to receive an ... A: Margaret: Thank you for your question. It seems that the situation you describe is the "double-edged ... | |
| Divine Promise | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about this devotion: http://www.catholictradition.org/Christ/divine-promises.htm ... A: John: Thanks for the question. I looked at the prayer devotion link you gave me. It looks to me as ... | |
| mass attendance | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: My question regards weekly attendance at mass. I have found that I much prefer to attend mass ... A: Ann. Thanks for the question. The obligation is for Catholics to assist at (attend) Mass on all ... | |
| hair coverings | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I am confused about something after visiting a synagogue. There all men had to cover their heads to ... A: Don: Thanks for the question. I am familiar with the Scriptural injunctions concerning the head ... | |
| a | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Yesterday, I went to a youth oriented church service. It was a service for college aged people and ... A: Chris: Thanks for your comments, and somewhat of a question. Upon reading your post, it seems to me ... | |
| Catholic Married in Non-Catholic Church | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I am, and was raised Catholic and have completed all sacraments through confirmation. I am dating a ... A: Meg: Thanks for the question. You are probably both very fortunate if the circumstances are just as ... | |
| Hail Holy Queen | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: first i want to thank you for answering my last question. I have another question for you. In the ... A: Dan. "After this our exile" would mean something along the lines of "after the earthly life in this ... | |
| Hope and faith in Jesus | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: Timothy, I am still in my catholic faith dont worry lol. Thanks for ... A: Jacqueline: You keep sharing some rather lengthy experiences here in this question forum. I am ... | |
| holding hands during the our father | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: how and when did the practice of holding hands during the our father occur? is this something that ... A: Dan. Thanks for the question. I am not sure precisely "when" the practice came about, but it was ... | |
| Crucifixes | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Father, how are you doing? I was just wondering, what do you think of resurrected Crucifixes that ... A: Mr. Leal: I don't know whether such "Resurrection Crosses", or whatever they may be called, are ... | |
| Tattoos | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I am in a predicament. I am 26 years old and due to marry on the 30th of this month. My husband to ... A: Joanna: It looks as though you have seen and experienced from the inside the tip of the iceberg ... | |
| Davinci Code | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: They often question me about some of the practices in the catholic church especially the davinci ... A: Erin, thanks for the question. Your question is a matter that you could take a lot of time to study ... | |
| Tattoos | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I am in a predicament. I am 26 years old and due to marry on the 30th of this month. My husband to ... A: Joanna: Thanks for the question(s). Let's be sure you go through the standard procedures for ... | |
| Catholicism the only true religion | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Timothy Johnson, I have to learn about my faith because many non catholics ... A: Uhmmm, Jacqueline: Based upon what you describe, I fear you are nearing the borders of, or deep ... | |
| Should I date a roman catholic and the real Jesus | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Tim, Thank you, Thank you Father for helping me may God richly bless you in ... A: 1. Jesus Christ founded the Catholic Church when He said: "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will ... | |
| baptismal lines | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: Greetings, In a film about a girl who was on the point of starting at her Catholic primary school ... A: Simon, and thanks for the question. I am not certain, but my best GUESS it that the Priest was ... | |
| Pope | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have appreciated the time conversing back and forth with you. You are correct Father about some ... A: Tabernacle in all 3 of my Parishes are front and center. When I offer the so-called Tridentine Mass, ... | |
| Pope | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have appreciated the time conversing back and forth with you. You are correct Father about some ... A: I have never spoken against the celebration of Mass in the Latin language. I have a high regard for ... | |
| Pope | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have appreciated the time conversing back and forth with you. You are correct Father about some ... A: Actually Pope John-Paul already delivered the only definitive and infallible teaching in 1994 ... | |
| Baptism | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: How does the view of conversion as a lifelong process support the argument for baptizing infants? ... A: again, Rosemary, and thank you. Answer 1. Hmmmm...I don't know of any specific "procedures" that an ... | |
| quotation | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know the quote and where it came from that is similar to this: one who has faith ... A: Ruth: Thank you for the question. Well...I am not certain exactly who originated the quote you ... | |
| True church and need help! | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Timothy, Someone from non catholic tradition said this it was a female Rev: God ... A: Jacqueline: Wow! That was a LOT of comment in your paragraphs among the questions. I guess that ... | |
| Baptism | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: How does the view of conversion as a lifelong process support the argument for baptizing infants? A: Rosemary: Thank you for the question. Let's see - if I speak of conversion as a "lifelong process" ... | |
| Validity of Sacraments/Apostolic Succession | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: Johnson: I have a couple of interconnected questions about the validity of various sacraments ... A: (1) Your understanding that a Catholic (meaning, of course, Christians of the Catholic Tradition of ... | |
| purgatory | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: Where in the Bible does it talk about purgatory? A: Bob: Thanks for the question. A lot of the battle of researching these matters is knowing where to ... | |
| Family matters | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a question regarding family matters. I read your profile but am not sure if this is a ... A: Danny: Thank you for sharing your personal circumstances and some of your life struggles. ... | |
| Question about converting & our wedding vows. | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: My husband was raised Catholic and although he went to a Catholic school, as did I (but I was raised ... A: (I have added some more info) It sounds quite complicated, and I will need you to answer some ... | |
| Armageddon? Now | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: Has A world gone mad! Can mankind survive itself in World War III? And that's what we are in; but ... A: The most important element of the Catholic interpretation is "are you ready, are you prepared to ... | |
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Expertise
A Traditional Catholic Priest, validly and licitly ordained, incardinated legally and canonically in the Diocese of Fargo, and in good-standing with my Local Ordinary (Bishop) on active assignment at a rural Tri-Parish. I can provide honest and balanced answers to questions on topics pertaining to Traditional Roman Catholicism of the Latin Church (Councils of Trent and Vatican II)and a lot about the Eastern Catholic Churches, including the Sacred Liturgy, Sacred Scripture, Church History, the use of the Latin language, the tradition of Sacred Music, and current events in the Catholic Church from a traditional, historical and balanced perspective.
Experience
I have been ordained a Roman Catholic Priest since June 2001.
Organizations
Knights of Columbus; Church Music Association of America (CMAA)
Education/Credentials
Ordained Priest, 02 JUN 2001; Ordained Deacon, 27 JAN 2001; MA - Dogmatic/Systematic Theology;
MDiv - Professional Degree from Seminary;
2-Years formation with Canons Regular of Premontre including studies and experience in Sacred Liturgy, Chant, Latin, Sacraments, Spirituality.
BA - Scholastic/Thomistic Philosophy;
BA - Liberal Arts;
AA - General Studies.
Past/Present Clients
I serve 3-small, rural Parish Communities in Easter North Dakota
I converted to the Roman Catholic Church in 1981, at the age of 15.
Over the years I have done work as an organist, cantor, and choir director for the Latin Rite (English & Latin) Mass (Liturgy of the Eucharist), and even for the Hours of the Divine Office.
I have worked as a cantor for a Melkite Byzantine Catholic Church.
Presently my pastoral and administrative duties as a Catholic Priest do not allow me as much time as I used to have to devote to Sacred Music; but for my weekend Masses and Solemnities within my Tri-Parish, I offer High Sung Mass in English. Weekday Mass is typically Low Mass (recited Mass) in English, though on occasion I will offer the "Tridentine Mass" in Latin, which I usually offer on my "Day Off", as well. And now, in light of the "Motu Proprio" by his Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI placing the extraordinary usage of the Roman Rite back into the mainstream of the Catholic Church, I have been offering a regularly scheduled SUN, 2:00 PM Tridentine Latin Mass with a community of the faithful that has a stable existence.
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