Was Jesus Born in December?
Do we celebrate Christmas in December because we know he was born in that month? If not, why is his birth celebrated then?
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Dealing With A Father’s Abuse
I am the youngest in a large family. Many of my siblings suffered physical or verbal abuse from our father when we were growing up. Although he has abused our mother verbally and continues to do so, she has stayed ...
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Three in the Bible
In reading the Bible, I’m noticing numerous references to the number three or sets of three. For example, the three calls of Samuel, three temptations of Jesus in the desert, the Trinity, three days in the tomb, Jesus’ three-year ministry, ...
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Catholics and Communion in Other Churches
I will be attending a family wedding in an Orthodox church. May I receive Communion during the wedding Mass?
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The Pilgrim Statue of Fatima
Can you tell me anything about the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima? I’ve been to Fatima and am very interested in the statue which I see mentioned in our Catholic paper as being at various churches. What is ...
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Eucharist: Symbol or Reality?
In our missalette for the Solemnity of the Epiphany the prayer over the gifts, the bread and wine, speaks of them as symbolizing Christ. But don’t most priests say they are really the body and blood of Jesus Christ?
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What Really Happened to Judas?
What happened to Judas? Is Judas in hell? He despaired. What happens when other people fall into despair and kill themselves?
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