| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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; ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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"; ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| dream of latin phrase | 6/5/2009 |
Q: i had a weird dream and need a little help. first off, i am not catholic or really very religious. ...
A: Melina: Thanks for the question. Well... I can try to help translate the phrase to the best of my ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Question | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I had asked you earlier about same sex marriage and you provided me with an excellent answer and ...
A: again, Richard: In the Bible, when moral references are given that give the example of a man, these ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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." ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| One Baptism | 1/9/2009 |
Q: What exactly does it mean in the Nicene Creed when we say we believe in "one baptism for the ...
A: Johann: Thanks for the question. Basically the Creed professes that a person receives the Sacrament ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ...
A: Nick: Thanks for the question. I would say that since God is the author of life, He has the ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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"; ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 - ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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... ...
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| 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; ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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"; ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Marriage | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am looking for some advice from someone who is a good Catholic and follows all the Church ...
A: Lisa: Thanks for the question. It sounds to me like you have discussed possible marriage and the ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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