Is There a ‘Hierarchy of Love’?
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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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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Why Are These Symbols Connected With Saints?
I have noticed that many paintings of Saint Jerome include a lion lying at his feet. In other paintings there is a skull. I have noticed similar images in paintings of other saints. I am intrigued by these symbols. What ...
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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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