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| Subject | Date Asked |
| limbo | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: what does limbo mean A: Juvie, Thanks for your question. When people say 'limbo,' they can mean a few things: - Wikipedia ... | |
| eternal sin, conversion, lottery | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I have three questions. 1. I am worried that I might of committed the eternal sin in the past so ... A: Pete, One last thought: I did some more research on 'eternal sin.' The definition that I received ... | |
| eternal sin, conversion, lottery | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I have three questions. 1. I am worried that I might of committed the eternal sin in the past so ... A: Pete, Thanks for the response and clarification. Oneare you Catholic? Here's some biblical ... | |
| eternal sin, conversion, lottery | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have three questions. 1. I am worried that I might of committed the eternal sin in the past so ... A: Pete, Thanks for your question and my apologies for taking a few days to respond (been traveling). ... | |
| catholics wholeft the Church after Vatican 2 | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know approximately how many left the Catholic Church after Vatican 2. Thank you ... A: Virginia, Thanks for your question. Honestly, I don't the answer. If your intent of your question ... | |
| marriage | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: My fiance just got a divorced, he married thru the catholic religion. We are planning a wedding, U ... A: Maria, Thanks for your question. I tend to get these type of questions from time to time, and let ... | |
| Jesus's geneology | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I had a question about Luke chapter 3 where it discusses Jesus's ancestors. He is supposed to have ... A: Jessica, Thanks you for your question. By the way, our prayers and heartfelt sympathy go to all ... | |
| bible | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: How does one take care of something like the Bible? ANSWER: Henry, Thanks for your question, but I ... A: Henry, Thanks for the clarification. In my opinion, if you want to take care of something that you ... | |
| Bible | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: How does one protect/preserved/archived the Bible in heaven? A: Henry, How does one protect, preserve or archive the Bible in Heaven? Why does one need the Bible ... | |
| Bible | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: How does one reprint the Bible? How is the original copy preserved so well? ANSWER: Henry, Thanks ... A: Henry, When we are in Heaven, you won't need a copy of the Bible. You'll be with Jesus, the Blessed ... | |
| Bible | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: How does one reprint the Bible? How is the original copy preserved so well? A: Henry, Thanks for your question. How is it that the Bible has been preserved so well? It's a long ... | |
| Stem cells vs society | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: If there was a technology out there, currently being researched, that potentially had the ability to ... A: Allan, Thanks for your question -- this is a hotly debated topic, but there's a clear stance upon it ... | |
| Celestial Kingdom | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: What does the three degree of glory (Celestial Kingdom) look like? ANSWER: Henry, Thanks for your ... A: Henry, "I see now," said the blind man ... here's a few of my favorite visual representations of ... | |
| Celestial Kingdom | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: What does the three degree of glory (Celestial Kingdom) look like? A: Henry, Thanks for your question! The answer to the question, "What does three degree glory look ... | |
| Divorce | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I am paul writing from the island of malta in the middle of the mediterranean. This month in Malta ... A: Paul, Thanks for your question. I'm very familiar with Malta whose Catholic heritage is long and ... | |
| Divorce | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I am paul writing from the island of malta in the middle of the mediterranean. This month in Malta ... A: Paul, Thanks for your question. I've respected the country of Malta for years because it's one of ... | |
| Catholic's Views on Animal Rights | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I am conducting research for my Year 12 Study of Religion assignment. It would be much appreciated ... A: Jessica, Thanks for your question. I'm not the best 'expert' on this site to answer your question. ... | |
| Masturbation | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: "Masturbation is considered ‘an intrinsically and gravely disordered action.’ But moral ... A: Shawn, Thanks for your question. Truly, there's not a harder question that I answer on this forum ... | |
| Methodist??? | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I heard at a catholic retreat the other day that the United Methodist Church and the RCC are more ... A: So your own parish considers Methodists to be Christians -- I agree. In fact, I'd argue that the ... | |
| OT Law! | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: In one of your answers you mention keeping the ten commandments! Since believers are not under law, ... A: Bob, Thanks for your question, or statement. Tell me more about what you mean when you say, ... | |
| communion | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I was raised Methodist, married a Catholic, sending our grandchildren to Catholic school. I am very ... A: Rhoda, Thanks for your question. I have two answers for you -- one realistic, one technical. Like ... | |
| marriage | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I am Catholic, my husband is Protestant and we were married 9 years ago in a Congregational church. ... A: Carolyn, Thanks for your question. The fact that you desire to have your son baptized in the Church ... | |
| interpretations of the Bible | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have been studying sacred texts recently and after some theological reading I have more questions ... A: Jeremy, Thanks for your questions. Here's answers to your questions: 1. why do you follow a ... | |
| disaster in Japan/disease | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a few questions. The first is regarding the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Is it possible ... A: Les, I found this on YouTube and thought we would answer this tough question better than I could -- ... | |
| The Brown Scapular | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm a Lutheran, but some of my friends call me "semi-Catholic" :) I have some questions about the ... A: Mark, Thanks for your question. If your friends call you 'semi-Catholic' that's a compliment. :-) ... | |
| Contraception | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I am currently in year 12 and was wondering if you could help me with my assignment by answering ... A: Taylar, Thanks for your question. On the question regarding billing ovulation method, see ... | |
| Freedom to marry: prior child | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I am engaged to a practicing Catholic. I was baptized myself and am in the midst of becoming ... A: Ed, Thanks for your question. First, I congratulate you on asking here because it's obvious you ... | |
| Mary? | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: "Why is it, that catholicism places so much honour on Mary? Considering Jesus said this about His ... A: Mr. B, Thanks for your question and prompt reply. First, I don't see how in your original post that ... | |
| 1. Is it proper for Catholics to patronize Feng-shui? | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: 1. Is it proper for Catholics to patronize Feng-shui? 2. Does a person commit a sin in practicing or ... A: Winchell, Thanks for your question. I've been traveling to Washington DC so it took me a few days ... | |
| Personal Confession | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: Why does the RCC require people to go to confession? Confession in the early church was said out ... A: Shawn, If you're leaving the Church, you don't need me to answer to your questions. We'd hate to ... | |
| Personal Confession | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: Why does the RCC require people to go to confession? Confession in the early church was said out ... A: Shawn, Thanks for your question. Why does the Catholic Church make available the sacrament of ... | |
| going back to church | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I was baptized catholic and grew up catholic. As I got older I drifted away from the church. I got ... A: Bob, Thanks for your question. I applaud your reverting back to the Faith. Please do not dread ... | |
| 1000 year reign of Christ | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: What is meant by the "1000 year reign of Christ"? My Protestant friend has got me totally confused. ... A: Don, Thanks for your question. I'm a 54 year old Catholic convert of 15+ years and I've never heard ... | |
| Excommunication | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: My sister was born and raised catholic, she is marrying a man who was also raised catholic. They ... A: Kathryn, Thanks for your question. To the best of my knowledge, the answer to your question is, ... | |
| Evil | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Would you mind taking the time to answer some of my questions? I am worried that some paths that I ... A: Jaimee, Thanks for your question. My answers are below: 1. What do you consider evil to be?(please ... | |
| jealousy | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: How does one deal with jealousy? A: Kevin, Thanks for your question. When you say 'jealousy,' do you mean jealousy of a neighbor with a ... | |
| biblical | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: where are the 7 deadly sins located in the bible A: Allen, Thanks for your question. I'm sorry that it's taken a few days to answer your question but ... | |
| pope | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Ave Maria! If the Pope is the leader of the church why is he not always saintified? I always thaught ... A: Henrik, Thanks for your question. You're correct in that the Pope is elected because he is chosen ... | |
| The Bible | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Do Catholics take a literal (fundamentalist) view towards the Bible? A: Jessica, Thanks for your question. In my opinion, the answer is "yes" to your question that ... | |
| salvation | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: What is the Catholic teaching concerning salvation outside the Catholic Church? A: Bill, Thanks for your question, which is common. The Catholic teaching concerning salvation ... | |
| confessing an embarrassing sin | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: My name is Justine. I am 14 and is a Roman Catholic. For years now I have been having problems with ... A: Justine, Thanks for your note! First, you're to be congratulated on your admission -- it's time to ... | |
| catholisism against other religions? | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Recently my family has gone through a religious revealing and become close the the catholic church. ... A: Lety, Thanks for your question. Yes, the 2nd Vatican Council meant for the Catholic Church to come ... | |
| Old rosary Cross | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: My son in law came across this in an old trunk that was bought after the death of a nun. We know its ... A: Bob, Thanks for your question. I cannot comment on the worth of the rosary. I'm glad it fell into ... | |
| Idol Worship | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: God forbidden idol worship and other gods and angel worship. But Catholics are worship not only God, ... A: Samuel, Thanks for your question. Do Catholics "worship" Mary, Saints and Angels like St. Michael, ... | |
| Divorce and remarriage | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I keep hearing conflicting information and I need help. I was married for 33 years. We were both ... A: Ricky, Thanks for your question. An annulment may not take as long as you expect. To your ... | |
| eucharistic minister rules | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: is it true that a Eucharistic Minister cannot attend a non-catholic wedding ceremony? A: Bridget, Thanks for your question. No, to my knowledge, I know of nothing that states that a ... | |
| Christ's body and blood | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I read your answers to some questions.Congratulation!! I'm Maronite, I believe in Christ without ... A: Izabelle, Thanks for your question... all the way from Brazil. Off-topic by the way, ... | |
| Church teaching from the Old Testament | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: A Jewish anthropologist was trying to understand how the Catholic faith teaches from the New ... A: Suz, Thanks for your question. Honestly, I don't see an issue or question from your Jewish ... | |
| Hamlet and Wittenberg | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: At the start of Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" we learn that Hamlet had been studying in Wittenberg. ... A: Karen, Thanks for your question. Rather than rejecting it, I thought that I'd answer by saying, "I ... | |
| Catholic Church | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a Catholic and I believe the Catholic Church was the first and only Church. How did the ... A: Jon, Thanks for your question. If you're serious attempting to get at the answer to your question, ... | |
| God's Law | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: Craig, Thanks for your follow up reply. I'll study and review the referenced website. And thanks ... | |
| God's Law | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: Craig, Thanks for your question. If you looking for a denomination or church has God’s laws, the ... | |
| baptism | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: My daughter's fiance was born into the Catholic faith on his mother's side. However, he was baptized ... A: Melanie, Thanks for your question. I am also a convert from the Methodist Church to Catholicism. ... | |
| child understanding Catholic religion | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: My step granddaughter is 8 years old, her mother and other relatives practice Baptist religion as so ... A: Sarah, Thanks for your question. I'm fond of your name having named my youngest of four, Sarah. I ... | |
| Saved - how? | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have read many different web sites and read books on what it means to be saved, yet its either ... A: Brian, Thanks for your question. I've been traveling so sorry it took me awhile to answer you. You ... | |
| Gaming in Bible | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Many nonprofit organizations including churches use some benign form of gaming (Bingo, raffles, ... A: Don, Thanks for your question. Honestly, I'm not an authority on this question. Thus, rather than ... | |
| Veneration | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: It is interesting to know your background was Protestant but you later embraced The Catholic Church. ... A: Charles, I do not know if we find evidence of the early Church Fathers praying to the Apostles, but ... | |
| Veneration | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: It is interesting to know your background was Protestant but you later embraced The Catholic Church. ... A: Charles, Thanks for your question. To think about the answer to your question, "Do you find ... | |
| Marriage | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a practicing Catholic very dedicated to my faith and have raised my only daughter that way as ... A: Lilly, Thanks for your question. My heart goes out to you. Despite your best efforts, sometimes ... | |
| what are the rules for my situation | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and i just found out that we are having a baby. We were suppose to get married march 2010 ... A: Akeesha, Thanks for your question. Congratulations on your good news in a child coming into the ... | |
| faith | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Im writing this in earnest, at a time of great personal doubt. I am hoping you are able to ... A: Tom, Thanks for your questions. The fact that you are inquisitive says that you're trying to learn ... | |
| birth control | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: why doesnt the church understand that it is so hard not to prac tice birth control when you are ... A: Verna, Thanks for your question. The Church does understand. If you are clergy, you're celibate to ... | |
| lust | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Pope John Paul in The Theology of the Body stated that a man can commit adultery "in his heart" even ... A: Jaks, Thanks for your question. Truly, I'm not qualified to answer this question. I almost ... | |
| POPE INOCENT III | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning.... Is this true: AD 1284 Pope Innocent III predicted the end of the world in the ... A: Jake, Good morning, and thanks for your question. Honestly, I don't take up questions regarding ... | |
| Catholicism v Protestantism | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend who labels the Catholic religion as a "cult". How do i reconcile Baptist beliefs ... A: Edmund, Thanks for your question. The subject should read, "Catholicism AND Protestantism" as there ... | |
| Trnity in the Bible | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: my question is why do Christians believe in the Trinity when it is not even mentioned in the Bible. ... A: Brother Daniel, Thanks for your followup. I watched the YouTube video, and to your Muslim faith's ... | |
| Trnity in the Bible | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: my question is why do Christians believe in the Trinity when it is not even mentioned in the Bible. A: Daniel, Thanks for your question. You ask, "Why do Christians believe in the Trinity when it's not ... | |
| Catholic marriage/anullment | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I will try to be as brief as possible in explaining my situation to you. Im already prepared to ... A: First, I've been on Summer vacation and apologize for the length of time it has taken me to respond. ... | |
| Marriage outside of faith and our kids | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend is catholic.I am not. We are talking of marriage but she says we may have some ... A: Larz, You ask a superb question and I can understand your concern. In some ways, you have no ... | |
| 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 your question. I'm not sure that I can answer the question completely, but here ... | |
| Celibacy | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Is it immoral or sinful to be sacramentally married in the Roman Catholic Church? This question ... A: Jude, Thanks for your question. "Do I honestly think celibacy should be enforced?" Yes, without a ... | |
| divorce and remarriage | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a divorced Catholic. I remarried a divorced Lutheran. I have experienced much conflict and ... A: Alice, Let's take your last question first: who wrote the Bible? Who compiled the Bible deciding ... | |
| divorce and remarriage | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a divorced Catholic. I remarried a divorced Lutheran. I have experienced much conflict and ... A: Alice, Thanks for your question. Your first challenge is to embrace the fact that the Bible is not ... | |
| Im Catholic..Wife..Baptist | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: My problem is I was raised Catholic and my wife was raised Baptist/Non-Denominational and we dont ... A: George, Thanks for your question. I can identify with your situation given I was like your wife 20 ... | |
| Question | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I had asked you earlier about same sex marriage and you provided me with an excellent answer and ... A: Richard, I think the same holds true for women in lesbianism than for men, even though the Bible ... | |
| 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 your question. Personally, I also disagree with same-sex marriage. Sexuality is ... | |
| Communion | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: As a Catholic, does the church allow me to take communion in an Anglican church? I don't drive and ... A: Joe, If you'll go to the first url address link that I provided above, you'll see an answer to your ... | |
| Communion | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: As a Catholic, does the church allow me to take communion in an Anglican church? I don't drive and ... A: Joe, Thanks for your question. While I cannot give you an official Church answer, my own opinion ... | |
| no meat on fridays | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: can you give me the passage on which catholics are not to eat meat on fridays during lent A: Stacie, Thanks for your question. I cannot give you the Bible passage on your question. Why? It ... | |
| Christ's One Church | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: You state in a pretty upfront way that you believe the Church of Rome is Christ's One Church ... A: Mike, Thanks for your questions. You seem to be attempting to some degree to come to grips in ... | |
| our lady of fatima | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: who did our lady of fatima appear to A: Marie, Thanks for your question. The true story of the miracles that occured in Portugal during the ... | |
| receiving communion | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I am recently married to a man that is not catholic and has been married twice before. I attend ... A: Linda, Thanks for your question. I am so saddened when I get questions like yours, but thrilled for ... | |
| never married catholic planning to wed divorced non catholic | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a practicing never married Catholic woman and I am interested in a divorced non catholic man. ... A: Bene, Thanks for your question. The answer I believe is no, you would not need a declaration of ... | |
| Catholic-Protestant Wedding | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am a practicing protestant and my fiance-to-be is a practicing Catholic. In fact, my father is a ... A: Kyle, Thanks for your question. Getting married is the second best thing that will happen to you! ... | |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: What is the official RCC view of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Is there salvation in her? A: Michael, Thanks for your question. I can't give you the RCC view of the Eastern Orthodox Church, ... | |
| Romans 3:23 | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: Is the Catholic Church belief that Mary was without sin a contradiction of Scripture (Romans 3:23 ... A: Don, Thanks for your question. Let me ask you a question before I answer yours: If you had to ... | |
| St. Peter as Rock | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference between Catholic & Protestant beliefs about "Thou art Peter and upon this ... A: Barbara, Thanks for your question. As a former Protestant (Methodist) turned Catholic 15 years ago, ... | |
| Mother Teresa | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a research paper on Mother Teresa. I am suppose to interview an expert! In just a few ... A: Elizabeth, Mother Teresa is Agnes Bohaxhiu grew up in Albania and was surrounded by wealth and ... | |
| HalleluYAH | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a question for you. I had a vision from the lord and he told me Solomon, a Jew from the tribe ... A: Jacqueline, Good to see you back. You said that you "have a question" for me, but it seems like you ... | |
| RE report | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: Iam currently doing a Religious education report on " Is the catholic church immoral for banning ... A: Taylor, Thanks for your question. I believe there's a typo in the question, "Is the Catholic Church ... | |
| us | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: it is said by some that everyone paints a diffrent picture. my perspective of the world and the ... A: Connor, Thanks for the quick follow up. Yes, the Bible is clear and the Roman Catholic Church is ... | |
| us | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: it is said by some that everyone paints a diffrent picture. my perspective of the world and the ... A: Connor, Thanks so much for your question. It took courage to write it, and I want to acknowledge ... | |
| 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, I agree with you. I took this question up at our dinner table with our family tonight, and my ... | |
| 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, Another goodWhen you say, "killing an infant is part of God's love" -- let's be clear, you're ... | |
| 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, This is a superb question! Thank you for asking it -- here's the short answer for your ... | |
| 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 your question. Here's my preliminary answer, as I need to do a bit more research ... | |
| Spam | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: How do I stop Spam from Catholics. A: Jami, Thanks for your question. You stop spam email from Catholics the same way that you stop spam ... | |
| Hell | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I asked many questions and I really appreciate all your answers. Nevertheless I couldn't believe ... A: Mona, Yes, I am Catholic. There is more than one version of the Apostles Creed out there - here's ... | |
| Hell | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I asked many questions and I really appreciate all your answers. Nevertheless I couldn't believe ... A: Mona, I certainly can't prove it. The Apostles Creed reads: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, ... | |
| Timing of Confirmation | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I fully believe in the sacraments but I also believe that I was too young when they were performed. ... A: Alicia, The authority belongs to the Catholic church in Rome. If your mother is leaving the church ... | |
| Timing of Confirmation | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I fully believe in the sacraments but I also believe that I was too young when they were performed. ... A: Alicia, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, my and your opinions about the timing of the ... | |
| Prayer for the dead | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: My father died two months ago.I'm a catholic, but was watching Life TV, so I asked some priest who ... A: Mona, Go to the tomb today to visit your father's grave ... or tomorrow, Sunday. And then go to ... | |
| Prayer for the dead | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: My father died two months ago.I'm a catholic, but was watching Life TV, so I asked some priest who ... A: Mona, Dear -- Go out a purchase a Cathechism of the Catholic Church. In the answer above, there ... | |
| Bodily resurrection | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: My Catholic cousin claims that at the end of days, we will all be physically resurrected and go to ... A: Lynne, To your last question, no Heaven will be in no way like Earth. To explain this to you, ... | |
| DELETING THE VATICAN II | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I have proof that I saw our lady. It was a spring/summer day and it was breezy. I was at a cemetary ... A: Jacqueline, You begin the citing proof of your seeing the Blessed Virgin Mary. Whom are you trying ... | |
| Old Rosary.... HELP | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a wooden hand made Rosary from France. The year on it is 1830. It is 178 years old. The medal ... A: Jacqueline, So, what do I think? I think people are right, that faith means they see things, unseen ... | |
| God with Us...................... | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: Don't get me wrong but I feel we are in the last days. How the food crisis, war, famine, pestilence, ... A: Jacqueline, I agree -- that's why I became Catholic, converting 12 years ago after reading two ... | |
| Rebuilding the Church | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Hi, How are you. I am still called to become a nun. In case you were wondering. My problem is I now ... A: Jacqueline, You ask several important questions: "Why are most women’s clothes made the way they ... | |
| Free will in machines???? | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have heard it said, in the computer field, by Christian programmers, that computers cannot have ... A: Shawn, Wow, I'm blown away by your post. I'm an Engineer by education, loved physics of all kinds, ... | |
| Urgent! | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: For many American fundamentalist Christians, the Rapture forms part of the scenario of events that ... A: Jacqueline, The answer to your question is yes, Catholics believe that during the Rapture that Body ... | |
| The Catholic Faith | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have used this site before, but still have come to disagree with many answers given to the topics ... A: Emily, Yes, I used Natural Family Planning for over 18 years of our marriage. On your last question ... | |
| The Catholic Faith | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have used this site before, but still have come to disagree with many answers given to the topics ... A: Emily, Thanks for your question. I'm glad you came back to the site, and the fact that you disagree ... | |
| Another perfect stranger | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I had another revelation from God last night. As I was about to fall asleep I turn on the TV and a ... A: Jacqueline, You write well. There's no doubt you likely have an artistic talent as well. And ... | |
| Devouted Spanish Catholic | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Hello, It is me again the one called to religious life. Still discerning...LOL I'll be 22 this month ... A: Jacqueline, You have so many questions here, I'm not sure which to answer first. Keep discerning ... | |
| Religion | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: Pray for me for my cold to go away. I am attending mass at 7pm today it is a special mass for Our ... A: Jacqueline, I'm very familiar with Padre Pio. If you feel a calling to Dominican Sisters of Mary, ... | |
| Convert to cotholism | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm dating a Spanish man whose family is very religious. Since I am Swedish by birth him a ... A: Camilla, You NEED or want to convert to Catholicism? The first thing I'd advise is to go to a local ... | |
| Protestants & Civil Marriage | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: Could you help me understand the fundamental difference between evangelical, protestant Christians ... A: Keith, The fundamental commonality of Christians and Catholics is that we both have the same Bible ... | |
| crucifix vs cross | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: why do the catholics have Jesus on the cross-crucifix-but the protestants do not? A: Cheryl, You ask a very important question, one that as a former Protestant for most of my life, I ... | |
| converting | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: my roommate is protestant, and she allows her children to decide what protestant religion they want ... A: Btah, Thanks for your question. Two things drove my conversion more than anything else: my wife of ... | |
| automatons of God | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Cardinal Newman states in a prayer: Penetrate my being and take such hold of me that my life becomes ... A: James, You ask one of the most important questions that I've been asking myself in the past year. ... | |
| humility | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Mother Theresa says that humility is important because it allows us not to change with praise. Why ... A: James, I'm impressed by your question, so allow me to heap a little praise on you. One must always ... | |
| stations of the Cross | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I am a Protestant, but I have attended a Catholic mass around Christmas-time called The Stations Of ... A: Kathy, You ask a very popular and common question that many people are curious about, so I'm pleased ... | |
| Calling | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a calling to become a nun still. I thought I didnt at first and now it is tugging at my heart ... A: Jacqueline, Thanks for your post! First, call me Charlie (vs. Griff). My first question is a ... | |
| 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, For your first area, you might ask the following discussion questions: 1. When you are in ... | |
| 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, First, congratulations for leading the YAG! We need more leaders like you... Vision should ... | |
| Catholic belief in Holidays and holy days? | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I have been born and raised in a Catholic home. Where my family is religious and my grandparents ... A: Jacqueline, You ask some very good questions. First of all, thanksgiving is not a "biblical ... | |
| sacraments from a celtic priest | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: Can a Roman Catholic couple receive the sacrament of marriage from a Celtic Catholic priest? Would ... A: Mike, I think you're still good to use the Celtic priest in your marriage. I'll put it simply two ... | |
| True meaning of christmas | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: It’s true that our most blessed lord humbled him-self to teach the true meaning of Catholicism. ... A: Jacqueline, Faith, first is a gift and a mystery. So, with your faith, you don't need any evidence ... | |
| sacraments from a celtic priest | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: Can a Roman Catholic couple receive the sacrament of marriage from a Celtic Catholic priest? Would ... A: Mike, Thanks for your question. Really, I don't know if a Celtic Catholic Priest is any different ... | |
| Sex and Catholicism | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: Why does the Catholic Church (and Christianity in general) seem to have such mixed views on human ... A: Hans, I don't believe that the Catholic Church has mixed up views at all on sexuality. It's very ... | |
| 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, I haven't forgotten your question. Honestly, I'm still researching it so give me a little ... | |
| Are we all going to Heaven??????? | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a Catholic girlfriend. Afew weeks ago me and my mum were talking about my gf and we got on to ... A: John, thanks for the courage and initiative to post this question. In many parts of the US, ... | |
| Agnostic | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I am agnaostic, I do believe that there is a god but don't believe in the fascist hypocrypital rules ... A: Hey, Pip -- Whoa, be easy on yourself. You do believe there is a God, so ease up ... you're ... | |
| Marriage | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for some advice from someone who is a good Catholic and follows all the Church ... A: There is no set time; start now and pursue it often, but with a loving heart -- one that seeks not ... | |
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Raised Protestant; converted to Catholicism in 1995 (one of the best things that I've ever done for myself)
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BS in Engineering from West Point
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