May 9, 2020
The Heroic Act
Many years ago, as a child of 11 or 12, I read a book on Fatima. At the end of the book was a pledge called a heroic act where persons pledged to give all the indulgences they earned during life and after death to the souls in purgatory.
Tell Me about Indulgences
What is the basis of the Church’s authority to grant indulgences? Our Lord did not mention indulgences specifically to my knowledge.
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Dedication of Days and Months
When I grew up I learned what or to whom each month of the year was dedicated. A lot of years have passed. Can you tell me if the months still have a special dedication? How are they dedicated?
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John, Matthew, and Jesus’ Mission
We were discussing the Gospel (Matthew 9:36—10:8) read on the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time last year. Matthew writes about Jesus' missionary discourse.
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Suffering from Natural Disasters
Why do you think God inflicts such natural disasters on many innocent, God-loving people?
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What Is the Process for Canonizing Someone?
What steps does the Church follow in recognizing saints? How do Servants of God and Venerables differ?
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Why Eucharistic Adoration?
What is the meaning of eucharistic adoration in the Church? I have been attending such adoration in the past year and would like to know about it. It makes me feel good to attend. Does it carry a special blessing?
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