by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Angel, Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Hell, Satan
What Does the Church Teach About Satan and Demons? Scripture tells us that angels and demons (especially Satan) are spiritual creatures gifted with intelligence, will, freedom, and initiative. Those modern theologians who identify Satan as an abstract idea of evil are...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Catholic Education, Church Teachings, General Knowledge, Mary, Saints
What are the Top Ten Questions Asked of Catholics? 10 Are your beliefs found in the Bible? All Catholic beliefs can be found in the Bible in some form, whether plainly or by an indirect indication. It is not necessary for everything to be absolutely clear in...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Catholic Education, Church Teachings, General Knowledge, Priesthood
Why Do We Call Priests “Father”? Often non-Catholics ask, “Why do Catholics call their priests “Father”? They then cite Matthew 23:9: “You must call no one on earth your father.” How should you answer? A Catholic might respond,...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Suffering
Will Following Christ Spare Us From Suffering? There is a growing tendency in certain Church circles—both Protestant and Catholic—to over-emphasize our feelings. Our faith is true regardless of how we feel in a given situation. If we reduce everything to our feelings,...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Mass
Is It A Mortal Sin to Miss Sunday Mass? Some Catholics, especially parents of young children, find Sunday Mass attendance difficult. But despite our parental hardships, we recognize that we have a moral duty to be there. The Catholic Church reflects this obligation in...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Bible, Catechesis Q & A
When Was the First Latin Commentary on the Gospels Written? The earliest Latin commentary on the Gospels, lost for more than 1,500 years, has been rediscovered and made available in English for the first time. The extraordinary find, a work written by a bishop in...