May 12, 2020
Attending Mass on Holy Days of Obligation
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
Can the obligation to attend Mass on holy days be fulfilled before or after the actual day?
In Vitro Fertilization: Where Does the Catholic Church Stand?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
Is the Catholic Church against in vitro fertilization? If so, why? Isn’t this a compassionate response for couples who want to have children, but either or both spouses have medical conditions that make this unlikely?
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Pollution as a Moral Issue
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
It seems that the weather is becoming more extreme and that air pollution is a factor in this. Has pollution become a moral issue? I think people should stop driving so much.
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Is Shopping on Sunday Immoral?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
Is it all right to shop on Sunday if you really need something? Not long ago, my daughter asked me on a Sunday to check at a nearby store to get some special dishes for a party she was having. ...
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Donating to Light the Sanctuary Candle
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
My parish church has recently begun the practice of accepting money to have the sanctuary candle lit in memory of deceased parishioners. The donation is $10 for the week. Is this an acceptable practice? Several people believe this should not ...
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When Does Jesus Become Present?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
The Western Church asserted the body and blood are present at the completion of the words of consecration. The Eastern Church supported the view that the real presence takes place through the epiclesis (the prayer for the sending or coming ...
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Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday
Greg Friedman, OFM
May 12, 2020
“I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you.” —1 Corinthians 11:23
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