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Is There a ‘Hierarchy of Love’? 

April 24, 2025
In January, Vice President JD Vance was in the news regarding his interpretation of St. Augustine of Hippo’s expression ordo amoris (order of love or hierarchy of love).
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Why Was Christ Executed?

March 24, 2025
Knowing that God is all-powerful, why did he allow Christ to be executed? 
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How Is the Date of Easter Determined? 

February 24, 2025
This year, Easter is very late but can be even later. It can, however, come as early as March 21. Who approved this wide variance? 
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Did Jesus Condemn Slavery? 

January 23, 2025
I cannot find any passage in the Gospels where Jesus condemns slavery. Have I missed something?
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Is Purgatory in the Bible? 

December 17, 2024
Why do Catholics teach that purgatory exists? I can’t find it in my Bible. 
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Only Christians in Heaven? What the Bible Says

November 8, 2024
I was recently speaking with another Christian about whether non-Christians can go to heaven.
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Was Jesus Born in December? 

October 21, 2024
Do we celebrate Christmas in December because we know he was born in that month? If not, why is his birth celebrated then? 
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