How do God's will and the Holy Spirit play a role in a conclave?
Q: How do God's will and the Holy Spirit play a role in a conclave? A: I think ultimately, events in the life of the church like conclaves bring us to the mysterious place where God's providential ...
Can my friend's annulment case be sped up so she can enter the church at Easter?
Q: I have a close friend who is in OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) and is very serious about her faith and becoming Catholic. She is very disappointed that she won't be able to be baptized ...
Why do we need confession if Jesus' death cleansed us from our sins?
Q: How could Jesus' death "cleanse us from our sins" and "assure our entrance into heaven?" If that is the case, why do we need confession? A: First of all, since it pertains to some of the deepest ...
Can I attend a non-Catholic wedding?
Q: Recently my cousin got engaged and is in the planning process of her wedding. She is a baptized Catholic and has received both first Communion and confirmation. Over time my cousin slowly fell away ...
Are there any saints who had a difficult relationship with the church?
Q: Are there any saints who had a difficult relationship with the Church? (New York) A: The answer to this question would depend on exactly what you mean by "a difficult relationship" or even the term ...
How does a vegan senior citizen handle Lenten fasting?
Q: I am a longstanding vegan, so when Lent comes each year there's nothing for me to skip; no meat is already my regular routine. But at age 70, and even if I wasn't vegan, is it true that seniors are ...
Does the church grant annulments in cases of marital infidelity?
Q: I know the church investigates divorces and grants a "Decree of Nullity" if there is sufficient evidence of some foundational issue with the marriage, such as deception, unwillingness to have children, ...
What are the different kinds of sin?
Q: At a recent Mass, the priest talked about "mortal sin," about which I'd previously heard, but then he mentioned "venial sins" and "temporal sins," and even "sins of omission." I'm not familiar with ...
