How Can I Be Spiritual without Following Organized Religion? Thomas Ryan, CSP February 1, 2019 Let’s start with what “spirituality” essentially is. Spirituality is a growing intimacy with God experienced through the people, events, places, and things in each day’s…
How Are Roman Catholics and Episcopalians Different in Their Beliefs and Practice? Thomas Ryan, CSP August 25, 2017 Question: What is the difference in belief between Roman Catholics and Episcopalians? I was once told, “All the ceremony and half the guilt” but there…
Are all of the Churches of the Eastern Catholic Rites in communion with Rome? Thomas Ryan, CSP Yes, all of the Eastern Catholic Rites are in communion with Rome, and together with the Latin Rite, they make up the Catholic Church. That’s…
Can I Marry a Man Who Was Previously Married in a Civil Ceremony? Thomas Ryan, CSP September 30, 2014 Question: My boyfriend was previously married through city hall. He and his ex have gotten divorced. Would we be able to get married in a…
