May 9, 2020
Saint Christopher: Fact or Fiction?
Saint Christopher—patron of travelers—is one of the most endearing for Catholics. His life and story, bordering somewhere between legend and legitimacy, is an exercise in service, grace, and love.
Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Profoundly Human Saint
Daughter, wife, mother, widow, friend—all of these describe this first American-born saint.
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How Do the Saints Help Us?
Do you think that saints can help us out? Can you be sure that they are there and that sometimes they talk to you?
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Withdrawing Food and Water?
Hospitals today really encourage people to have living wills. Is it permissible for patients to choose to have water and food withheld in case of very severe illness? I think this is suicide.
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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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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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How Are Bishops Selected?
How are bishops appointed in the United States? Does this vary from other parts of the world? Are Roman Catholic bishops appointed the same way as Eastern Catholic bishops?
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