Do all Priests take a Vow of Poverty?
By Fr Kenneth Doyle – Question: We had a discussion the other day about some of the difficulties facing priests,...
Question & Answer
What is the Red Lamp Burning Near the Altar in Churches?
Question: There is a red glass lamp hanging near the Altar in every Church I’ve ever been in. What is...
What’s the Difference between Religious Sisters and Nuns?
Both enclosed nuns and religious Sisters are members of religious communities, but they differ primarily in their lifestyle and level...
No Sunday Mass Due to Anxiety?
Question: I’m almost 81 years old. All my life I have been a very strict Catholic. I always thought that,...
Receiving Communion in Mortal Sin?
Question: Our priest has told us that if a person receives Communion in a state of mortal sin, the host...
Where Did the Teaching of the Holy Trinity Come From?
The Holy Trinity is a mystery to the human intelligence yet it is an article of our Christian faith. I...
Can I be Best Man in a Non-Catholic Wedding?
Question: My friend, who is an observant Protestant, has asked me to be the best man at his wedding. Are...
Is Annulment Necessary?
Answered by Father Kenneth Doyle – Question: I was married by a minister/attorney 40 years ago. My husband was Jewish,...
Upraised Hands at Lord’s Prayer: Is there a rule?
Question: I’m confused: Some people say that the Church forbids the congregation to pray the Lord’s Prayer at Mass with...
