Are Bishops and Priests the Successors of the Apostles?
Question: My understanding is that the church teaches that bishops and priests are the successors of the apostles. Can this...
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Does the Church have a Dress Code for Mass?
Question: I find that reverence is lacking in Mass, especially in the way people dress. Young girls come to Mass...
What Should I Do About Distractions in Prayer?
Question: I am often distracted during prayers or reading the bible. When this happens, should I go back and start...
Is the Doxology Part of the Lord’s Prayer?
Question: Why do we say the doxology of the Lord’s Prayer during holy Mass only, and not on a daily...
Does South Africa Have a Primatial See?
Question: I know that Armagh is Ireland’s primatial see, and its archbishop is known as the “Primate of all-Ireland”. How...
Are Schismatics Always Excommunicated?
Question: What is the difference between schism and excommunication? Is a schismatic automatically excommunicated? Answer: A schism refers to a...
Why No Gluten-Free Communion Hosts?
Question: I have celiac disease and therefore am unable to consume gluten. As a result, I am not able to...
How Long Before Mass Must We Fast?
Question: How long before Mass are we required to fast? Some say it’s an hour, and others say half an...
Why Did Jesus Weep?
Question: The shortest sentence in the bible, “Jesus Wept.” -John 11:35, shows, I think, how much Christ loved Lazarus and...
