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November 16, 2020

Is the Big Bang Church Teaching?

Here's an interesting question: Is the big bang Church teaching? The universe is about 13.82 billion years old. Although it is well within the error range of earlier estimates, this…

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November 5, 2020

Why did Satan rebel against God?

Satan knew what he was doing and yet he still rejected God and his plan. Catholics believe that the evil spirit known as Satan was a good angel, but openly…

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November 3, 2020

How can we help the souls in purgatory?

We are connected to the people who have gone before us, and they to us. Early on, the Church introduced a prayer for the dead into its Eucharistic prayers.…

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November 1, 2020

Do saints ever visit people on earth?

Private revelations from saints in Heaven are possible, and the Church has approved many of them. After someone dies, it can seem like there is a wide chasm between…

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What does it mean to be “Roman” Catholic?

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October 31, 2020

What does it mean to be “Roman” Catholic?

The Latin Rite is just one of many liturgical expressions of Catholicism. In the United States we tend to equate being “Catholic” with being “Roman Catholic.” We may…

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When is it superstitious or wrong to carry a Rosary?

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October 29, 2020

What does purgatory look like?

Purgatory does not have any “physical” characteristics, but the Church does explain what we will experience there. Purgatory is a mysterious state. Many people have questions about it, such…

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Spiritual adoption: What it is, why we do it, and the joy it brings

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October 25, 2020

What are the four cardinal virtues?

And are they relevant today? The classical world identified four virtues to be emulated in society. Plato described these virtues in his Republic when discussing what constitutes a good city, putting…

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October 21, 2020

What are Mass intentions?What are Mass intentions?

And why do we have to pay for them? One part of Catholic culture that is sometimes hard to understand and very often misunderstood is the custom of…

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Why is the Holy Spirit represented by a dove?

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October 20, 2020

Why is the Holy Spirit represented by a dove?

It is one of the most ancient symbols of God, recognized by Jews even before Jesus’ baptism. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit is specifically mentioned as…

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What do the Alpha and Omega represent in Christian art?

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October 20, 2020

What do the Alpha and Omega represent in Christian art?

The Greek letters have a deep and ancient meaning. It is common in Christian art to find two Greek letters: the alpha (Α) and omega (Ω). These two…

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How often should a Catholic go to confession?

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October 17, 2020

How often should a Catholic go to confession?

Catholics are obliged to confess grave sins at least once a year, but in most cases Catholics need to confess their grave sins on a more regular basis. One…

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Do you wish you could make a habit of the Rosary?

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October 17, 2020

Do you wish you could make a habit of the Rosary?

You’ve heard that Sr. Lucia, who saw Our Lady at Fatima, say there is a “new efficacy” granted to the Rosary for our times. The Most Holy Virgin in…

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October 15, 2020

The one question you should ask yourself each day

Do you remember your first encounter with Christ? “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom…

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October 15, 2020

Are We Blind to How God Might Help Us?

The blind Bartimaeus knew exactly what he wanted and was not afraid to ask God for it. Are we too focused on our daily concerns to see? Bartimaeus…

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October 12, 2020

Why do priests wear black?

The answer comes from its spiritual symbolism In the early centuries of the Church, priests did not wear anything distinctive for their everyday attire. They wore the typical clothing…

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