May 9, 2020

Why Go Barefoot?

I know that some Carmelites are referred to as “discalced,” meaning that they don’t wear shoes. Is this some form of mortification?

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Saint Joseph and Selling Property

What is the origin of the tradition of burying a statue of Saint Joseph on property that someone wants to sell? I had never heard of this until a few years ago.
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When Is It Too Late to Arrive for Mass?

At what point during Mass is it too late for someone to arrive and have it “count”? Some people come a few minutes late and others very late. I think this is wrong.
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A historical photograph shows Adolf Hitler, center, greeting an officer in the French village of Compiegne June 22, 1940, after France surrendered to Nazi Germany. Germany's Catholic bishops marked the upcoming 75th anniversary of the end of World War II by issuing a statement criticizing the behavior of their predecessors under the Nazis. (CNS photo/Patrick Kovacs, Reuters)

Were Any Catholic Nazis Excommunicated?

How many high-ranking Catholic Nazis were excommunicated for their crimes against the innocent?
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College of Cardinals

When and how did the College of Cardinals come into existence? How long has this group been responsible for electing the pope?
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Did Mary Vow Virginity Before the Annunciation?

I have been under the impression that Mary, the mother of Jesus, made a vow of virginity even before the Annunciation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says nothing about this.
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Man reading a bible | Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

Books Not in Protestant Bible

I have heard that there are seven Old Testament books that are not found in Protestant Bibles. The Second Book of Maccabees is the only one that I can name. What are the other six?
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