May 11, 2020
Benefits of the Mass
In your column, you wrote, “The person for whom the Mass is offered does not receive all its benefits.” Except for not receiving the Eucharist, what benefit is not received by that person? Is there some percentage at work here? How are the benefits divided up?
When a Bishop Resigns
What happens to a Catholic bishop when he resigns? Where does he go? Does he still have a rank within the Church? What financial assistance does he receive?
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Problem With the Stigmata
Why do Catholics venerate stigmatics? Why have they been canonized?
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To Whom Do Bishops Report?
To whom do bishops and dioceses report their activities? To archbishops? To cardinals? To the pope?
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How Old Is the Earth?
Does the Catholic Church agree with geologists about the age of the earth? Why would God create dinosaurs, have them roam the earth for millions of years and then create human beings?
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Why No Mention of Peter in Rome?
Why doesn’t Acts of the Apostles say anything about St. Peter’s time in Rome? It covers a period of time up to the time he is said to have died.
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Suffering for Animals
If someone actually suffers from caring about animals and their plight in the world, does this do any good?
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