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Q: If God is omniscient, and so knows everything, why do we pray about problems happening now or about something that may happen in the future? It sort of seems pointless if God already knows …
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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6/12/13
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Q: Why do we say “especially those in most need of Thy mercy” at the end of the Fatima prayer? Isn’t everyone equally in need of His mercy? (via email)A: When our Blessed Mother …
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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5/29/13
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57 views
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Q: I am an elderly person, and I remember having to fulfill the Easter Duty. Does that still apply? My younger relatives look at me like, “What are you talking about?” (Springfield)
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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5/15/13
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253 views
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Q: I have a “gay” coworker with whom I have become very good friends. In fact, he has changed a lot of my previous stereotypical assumptions of gay people. He has been in a monogamous …
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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5/1/13
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585 views
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Q: What do we mean by saying in the Apostles Creed, “He descended into hell?”
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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4/17/13
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228 views
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Q: In the new translation of the Mass, the priest now says at the consecration of the wine, “which will be poured out for you and for many.” He used to say, “for you and for all.” Why the …
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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3/27/13
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317 views
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Q: Now that Pope Benedict has retired, what is his official title?A: Pope Benedict will be known officially as “Roman pontiff emeritus.” Of course “Roman pontiff” refers specifically to the …
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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3/13/13
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279 views
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Q: I understand that Pope Benedict is not the first pope to resign from office. Who were the others? Did they also resign for health reasons? (Washington)
A: In the history of the church, …
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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2/27/13
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999 views
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Q: I know that the liturgical year begins with Advent, followed by Christmas, which we are told ends with the Baptism of the Lord (Jan. 13). Jan. 20 was the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. When was …
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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2/13/13
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347 views
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Q: I am from Maine and our new priest who has told us that Catholics can join the Masons. He says the Masons have changed. Can Catholics join the Masons? (Maine)
A: Since the decree “In …
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Fr. William P. Saunders
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1/30/13
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1231 views
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