Ask a Franciscan
When Is It Too Late to Arrive for Mass?
At what point during Mass is it too late for someone to arrive and have it “count”? Some people come a few minutes late and others very late. I think this is wrong.
Saint Joseph and Selling Property
What is the origin of the tradition of burying a statue of Saint Joseph on property that someone wants to sell? I had never heard of this until a few years ago.
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Obtaining the Bread and Wine
Over the centuries, how have priests managed to obtain the bread and wine needed to celebrate Mass in remote areas? I have always wondered about that.
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Confession Assures Us of God's Love
I read about a person who went to confession, repenting of not wanting the sufferings that God had allowed. That person was healed. Because I have many sufferings, I did the same thing but was not healed.
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Flowers During Lent?
Years ago, it was not permitted to have flowers in the sanctuary during Lent. Is that still the case? Where is this issue addressed?
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Is Giving Annulments Justified?
Where does the church get authority to give annulments to remarry? I do not think that humans have the right to change God’s law.
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Catholics and Prenuptial Agreements
Please clarify what the church teaches about prenuptial agreements and why.
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