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What's the scriptural basis for praying for the dead and venerating relics?

The Catholic customs of praying for the souls of the dead, praying to the saints...

What is an indulgence?

The Catechism of the Catholic Church gives us a quick working definition of an indulgence...

Liturgical living is for adults, too

Over the past 15 years, I've witnessed the rise of "liturgical living" in Catholic circles.

If most of us go to purgatory at death, are Catholics 'saved?'

Jesus' passion, death and resurrection did indeed save us from sin...

Father Koch: Jealousy has infected the Church from the beginning

The evangelists tend to include various sayings of Jesus into the travelogue sections ...

Dealing with pandemic PTSD

I’d like a show of hands for how many of you ...

Is the annulment process just a way to get around the church's prohibition on divorce?

First, it's good to keep in mind that the church's teaching on marriage...

Who can wear a clerical collar and is it sinful to eliminate animal pests?

Some important background information to keep in mind is that discerning ...

How to bring God back to school with us

By this time you have purchased all the ...

Should general absolution be a more regular practice?

For some background, "general absolution" is sacramental absolution a priest...

Faith formation and presence: Embracing the opportunities that each Sunday brings

It’s not every day that The New York Times runs a story...

Is spiritual communion the same as sacramental Communion?

For those who may be unfamiliar with the practice, a "spiritual communion"...

Wise Decisions

I never thought that I was going to do this.

Supernaturalism: The natural state of faith-infused living

The supernatural is real.

Christ on the river, Christ down the street

The best ticket in the country was free, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.


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