Why do we read so much from the prophet Isaiah during Advent and Christmas?
The Catholic theologian Gerald O’Collins, S.J., has called the writings of the prophet Isaiah “the fifth gospel.” By this he means that so many of…
Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
As Christians, this may be the most important question we can ask. Certainly St. Paul thought so. He once declared that if Christ did not…
Do animals go to heaven?
Your question is one of the most frequently asked “religious” questions. It has become a big question becauseso many people, like yourself, have pets for…
Why does the priest wear a purple stole both when performing an exorcism and hearing confessions and during Advent? Is there a link between confession and exorcism or the season of Advent?
The stole is a scarf that was used as a symbol of authority for Roman officials. It would be something like the badge that a…
What is the Catholic teaching concerning cremation?
The Catholic view of cremation has changed in recent years. Cremation was the common practice of the Roman empire at the time of Jesus. In…
Where in the Bible does it say that Mary, mother of Jesus, is sinless? And if it is not in the Bible, why does the Catholic Church act like she is?
Catholics differ from some Christian Churches, which accept the Scripture as the only source of God’s revelation. Catholics have a strong belief in the truth…
“I have read that St. Joseph is referred to as the dispenser of the treasures of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Can you please explain this?”
There are many prayers to St. Joseph referring to him as “the dispenser of the treasures of the Sacred Heart of Jesus” but I’ve been…
Who is Our Lady of Guadalupe?
The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrates an appearance of the Virgin Mary at Tepayac, a hill northwest of Mexico City. For evidence we…
Should we use every means medically possible to keep an ill person alive?
Question: Should we use every means medically possible to keep an ill person alive? What is the Catholic teaching on this question? I reviewed some…
Does the Catholic Church have an official stance on speaking in tongues?
Question: Some of my Pentecostal friends believe that speaking in tongues is a sign that you are “saved.” Does the Catholic Church have an official…
