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I am looking to join the Catholic Church. I was baptized via the trinitarian formula, in a Non-Denominational Protestant Church. I have read through the Catechism and believe all of it’s doctrine. I have also gone to Confession to be in the grace of God. What is next on my journey?

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What is next on your journey? Contact a parish where you are from and speak with the priest or the Director of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program. They will lead you on your next step towards coming into full communion with the Catholic Church. Should you need any further assistance, please […]

I am looking to join the Catholic Church. I was baptized via the trinitarian formula, in a Non-Denominational Protestant Church. I have read through the Catechism and believe all of it’s doctrine. I have also gone to Confession to be in the grace of God. What is next on my journey? Read More »

If we vote for a pro-choice candidate, do we have to go to confession afterwards?

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The short answer is no, unless you vote for them because they are pro-abortion. If you vote for someone because they are pro-abortion, then, yes, you would need to go to confession. However, voting for someone who publicly supports greater access to abortion and increased funding for places that perform abortions seems inconsistent to our

If we vote for a pro-choice candidate, do we have to go to confession afterwards? Read More »

Ave Maria! As a Priest, how does it feel to celebrate/say Mass versus populum? Does it feel weird? Do you like facing the congregation? Is it easier to say Mass ad orientem for Priests?

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I cannot speak for ALL priests. When I was ordained, I celebrated versus populum each and every day and really didn’t think anything of it. However, after some time celebrating mass ad orientem in the Novus Ordo and the Extraordinary Form of the Latin Rite, I prefer celebrating mass ad orientem. It is easier for

Ave Maria! As a Priest, how does it feel to celebrate/say Mass versus populum? Does it feel weird? Do you like facing the congregation? Is it easier to say Mass ad orientem for Priests? Read More »

What are we to make of the Christianity Today article, “Trump Should Be Removed From Office”? It seems to be between abortion and morals. Who are we supposed to be voting for, come November? I personally think the article speaks truth. I’m conflicted. I can’t imagine voting for someone who thinks killing innocent children is okay, but I also can’t imagine voting for someone with such gross moral turpitude. Hoping I can get some guidance.

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I did not read the article, but I have heard much about it. I never like it when religious leaders wade into the fray and opine about a particular candidate for public office. I think it takes advantage of a particular moral authority that the religious leader has and exploits the faith of others and

What are we to make of the Christianity Today article, “Trump Should Be Removed From Office”? It seems to be between abortion and morals. Who are we supposed to be voting for, come November? I personally think the article speaks truth. I’m conflicted. I can’t imagine voting for someone who thinks killing innocent children is okay, but I also can’t imagine voting for someone with such gross moral turpitude. Hoping I can get some guidance. Read More »

A Catholic friend of mine recently passed. When talking with her family about it, it would helpful to know 1) if they do or do not believe that their passed family member can see and know what is happening in their lives, and 2) if the passed family member can effect things that are happening to them in their daily lives. Thank you for your time.

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To the first question, God has not revealed to us the exact details concerning a departed soul’s awareness of Earthly (temporal) events. So, while it ‘might’ be possible, it is rather unlikely because if the person is to enter heaven, they are either a) undergoing a purification of their soul in order to arrive at

A Catholic friend of mine recently passed. When talking with her family about it, it would helpful to know 1) if they do or do not believe that their passed family member can see and know what is happening in their lives, and 2) if the passed family member can effect things that are happening to them in their daily lives. Thank you for your time. Read More »

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