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February 11, 2019

The REAL power in group rosaries?

I have been asked many times about group prayers, especially the Rosary. I would tackle some questions below and give pointers to the power of praying the Rosary in group.…
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February 11, 2019

Do I as a lay faithful have the power to cast out demons?

Quick answer: Strictly speaking, No. In the loosest sense, maybe. It depends on what you mean "Cast out demons". Casting out demons means exorcism, and this is reserved only to…
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February 10, 2019

Is it possible for a dead person to posses someone?

NOT A SOUL Human souls do not possess that kind of power. Demons are able to do that because they have a certain supernatural power and are able to perform…
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February 10, 2019

When is it ‘bad’ to attend mass? Is it possible?

The question is really unusual however we'd attempt to answer the best way we can. Familiar with the parable of the Good Samaritan?  “A man was going down from Jerusalem…
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February 10, 2019

How to tell if it’s a vision or voice of God or just illusion or mental sickness?

First Question: Disposition The disposition of the person receiving the apparition is what's to be considered first. If they are rigid, closed and very hostile to other interpretations, then maybe…
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February 10, 2019

When the Church allows divorce?

Question: If I am facing abuse from my husband, can the Church allow me to divorce him or would that be sinful? Answer: It can never be sinful to use…
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February 10, 2019

Was “ate the fruit” only a metaphor for “had sex” in Genesis? Was this the original sin?

Question: It is become a common thing to say "ate the forbidden apple" as metaphor for "had sex". Was sex the original sin of Adam and Eve? Answer: Firstly i…
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February 10, 2019

Someone said God created evil, how do i respond to them?

Question: My friends keep telling me that since God created everything, it means he also created evil. How do i respond to them? Is this true? Answer: No, it is…
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February 10, 2019

Are there really sins reserved only to the pope to forgive?

Answer: There is a reason why some sins are reserved to the bishop or the Pope for forgiveness, and that's because some of those sins incur canonical penalties and need…
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February 10, 2019

Moderate smoking isn’t sinful, some saints smoked. Here’s what the Church says.

Question Is smoking sinful? Answer: The Church does not consider smoking sinful. However, states that the abuse (overuse) of tobacco is forbidden since this could harm one's health and is…
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