My first thought is that if you feel the need to respond to anything you don't like you should have enough restraint to not fire off something impulsively over email or approach the priest immediately ...

Traditionally, "parishes" are based on geography and there were very few differences from one parish to another in ritual experiences.  Technically, Catholics are supposed to choose their parish based on these geographical distinctions, but practically ...

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" comes into play here.  While it wouldn't bring about an imminent death if one were not to hit the gym, long term, it may indeed have consequences. We are required ...

Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, when Catholics (and some Protestant denominations) take time to remind themselves that life indeed is limited: that we will die....

Literally translated as "Fat Tuesday," Mardi Gras is a celebration that takes place the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.  The idea is that people pig out on the foods that they are going to restrict themselves ...

Concupiscence is the term the church uses to describe our own human disordered inclination to sin.  These include disordered desires (desires that go against God's plan for what's best for us).  Even after we regain ...

Hamartiology is simply put, the study of sin.  Hamartia is a Greek word meaning "missing the mark" and coupled with the word logia or "discourse," we get the word for studying sin. In general, Hamartiology is ...

This is a common misconception that just as Jesus takes on our human form that God also takes on a dove's body and therefore we perhaps might want to think about worshiping a lovely white ...

It's always uncomfortable for people to give and get criticism.  But when offered and received from a place of charity, it can often be a good thing. A priest friend of mine some time ago told ...

An interesting question that has more to do with art than religion! The answer is that it really depends on the artist who made the crucifix.  Take a look at a number of different crucifixes... Some have ...

Yes.  A cross is simply the "t-shaped" instrument that was used for crucifixion which now, bears more of a symbol of triumph ...

Images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints usually painted in a gesture of blessing meant as an aid to prayer and meditation, directing ...

The letters refer to the different "orders" that the priest or sister belong to.   For example: Fr James Martin, S.J. :   S.J. stands for Society of Jesus which is the formal name for the Jesuits.  So ...

The two most popular Catholic prayers that surround food traditions are the simple "Grace Before Meals" and "Grace After Meals." One need not pray these prayers on Thanksgiving if you are Catholic, prayers from your own ...

Question: I was just wondering why does there seem to be a definite split between different religious orders (Franciscan, Jesuit, Benedictine, ect)?  I know that each was founded by different people of faith with different emphasizes.  I ...

My question: My Spiritual ...

Of course they can!  The name Halloween comes from All Hallow's Eve, meaning the day before All Saints Day--those we call hallowed or holy as we hear in the Our Father. However, we obviously want to ...

Since you've only known this girl a few months I would be very cautious about jumping into marriage too quickly. It's the number one reason that annulments and divorces happen. Let's put that out there ...

If you've ever seen dog owners walking to church with their pooches in ridiculous outfits, sprayed with doggie perfume and a bow in their ...

There are a few. BustedHalo.com is a sub-division of a larger ministry outreach called Paulist Young Adult Ministries, a national ministry for young adults. If you check out our Church Search and Events ...