Can We Ever Take the Bible Literally?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
When are we to take Scripture literally and when should we not?
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Catholics and Prenuptial Agreements
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
Please clarify what the church teaches about prenuptial agreements and why.
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Is Giving Annulments Justified?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
Where does the church get authority to give annulments to remarry? I do not think that humans have the right to change God’s law.
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Flowers During Lent?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
Years ago, it was not permitted to have flowers in the sanctuary during Lent. Is that still the case? Where is this issue addressed?
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Confession Assures Us of God's Love
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
I read about a person who went to confession, repenting of not wanting the sufferings that God had allowed. That person was healed. Because I have many sufferings, I did the same thing but was not healed.
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Obtaining the Bread and Wine
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
Over the centuries, how have priests managed to obtain the bread and wine needed to celebrate Mass in remote areas? I have always wondered about that.
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