May 12, 2020

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?

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.

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 ...

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

Substituting for the Gloria

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 12, 2020

For the past few years, from midnight Christmas through Epiphany, the director of music in our parish has elected to use "Angels We Have Heard on High" instead of the Gloria. What is proper in this regard?