May 11, 2020
Receiving the Host in the Hand
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
When and why did the Catholic Church begin the practice of receiving the host in the hand during Holy Communion?
Assistance in Getting to Mass
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
Volunteer groups are organized through local parishes, congregations, and other faith communities. If someone’s local parish is not presently involved, another local faith group might be and could possibly provide a volunteer transport.
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Miscarriage: Moving From Grief Toward Healing
Caroline Schermerhorn
May 11, 2020
Cathy Raney was all smiles: The pregnancy test read positive. Her husband hugged her gently, as if she’d suddenly become a porcelain doll. Their children were more active in their joy, jumping up and down at the thought of having ...
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One Intention or Many Intentions?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
All the Catholic parishes in our area conclude the general intercessions during Mass by adding, “And for all the personal intentions that we hold in our hearts.” I consider this a questionable practice because the priest is supposed to be ...
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Is Pope Emeritus Still Infallible?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
A friend asked me recently, “Now that Benedict XVI has resigned as pope, is he still infallible?” I don’t think so, but I wasn’t sure how to explain my answer. Can you help?
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Imminent Catastrophes Prophesied
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
I recently came across a book warning world leaders about imminent catastrophic events, based on prophecies encoded in the Old Testament. A friend of mine says that looking into the future has existed in every civilization.
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Confirmation and the State of Grace
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
I am concerned that a relative of mine may not have been in the state of grace when he recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If so, does he need to receive that sacrament again? Is that true of every ...
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