Must Communion Wine Be Red?
Recently I received communion under both species in Pretoria. The chalice contained transubstantiated white wine that, in this case, was...
Question & Answer
Why do Catholics Light Candles in Church?
By Fr Kenneth Doyle – Question: I have asked several people this, but no one seems to know: Why do...
A Brief History of Confession in the Church
By Father Kenneth Doyle Question: When I was a Protestant, I never went to confession, and no such practice existed...
Can Those Who Die by Suicide Go to Heaven?
By Günther Simmermacher – Question: The Church’s ancient teaching is that those who commit suicide cannot enter heaven, yet some...
What Does ‘Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me’ Really Mean?
Question: “What did Jesus mean when He said, “Take up your cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke...
Church’s Stance on Organ Donation
By Father Kenneth Doyle – Question: What is the Catholic Church’s position on donating body parts for medical science? Answer: ...
Is Covid God’s Punishment?
By Fr Kenneth Doyle – Question: On Facebook I have followed debates about whether the Covid-19 pandemic is God’s punishment...
Can Heaven be Happy with Some Missing?
By Father Kenneth Doyle – Question: I am a “cradle Catholic” of 75 years, now homebound. We are taught that...
Forgiveness For All or For Many?
By Father Kenneth Doyle – Question: During Mass, at the consecration of the wine, the priest says, “for the forgiveness...
