Can I receive the Eucharist twice on the same day?
I am confused about whether I can receive the Eucharist at Mass and then receive it again at a Communion […]
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Who should give the Last Rites?
At 1:45 a.m. my mother became seriously ill and the hospital doctor said she was dying and needed a priest.
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Celibacy for Priests: Let’s Go Back to Year 1074
Pope Gregory decreed Catholic priests and nuns should be celibate because he wanted to reduce the temptation of bending the law to favour blood relatives. Is this an accurate statement?
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Church Church Teaching Jesus Shackleton
Will Christ Reign on Earth for 1000 Years?
I have friends who devoutly believe that Christ will reign on earth for a thousand years and after that time has elapsed, he will carry out the Last Judgment. I know the Church rejects this doctrine, but I need some help to understand where and why it originated.
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Must I Believe in Hell?
Hell is a state of permanent separation from God, we are told, and images of eternal flames are no longer acceptable. I have come across Catholics who reject the existence of hell altogether. What must I believe?
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Death Perspectives Question & Answer Shackleton
What is Purgatory Like?
I become confused about the existence of purgatory as a destination for the souls who have not repented for all their
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Jesus Perspectives Question & Answer Shackleton
Jesus in Hell? The Apostles Creed Explained
In the Apostles’ Creed we say that Christ descended into hell. An old text says he descended to the dead. Jesus
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Animal Sacrifices?
My son is upset because his Grade 9 catechism class and teacher were in favour of animal slaughter. Surely appeasing
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Can I Change my Confirmation Name?
I have read online that taking a confirmation name is simply an act of personal piety or custom, and not
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