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‘Asleep in Christ’
In my Bible readings I come across passages about “those asleep in Christ.” What is meant by those “asleep in Christ?”
The Heroic Act
Many years ago, as a child of 11 or 12, I read a book on Fatima. At the end of the book was a pledge called a heroic act where persons pledged to give all the indulgences they earned during ...
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Tell Me about Indulgences
What is the basis of the Church’s authority to grant indulgences? Our Lord did not mention indulgences specifically to my knowledge.
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Dedication of Days and Months
When I grew up I learned what or to whom each month of the year was dedicated. A lot of years have passed. Can you tell me if the months still have a special dedication? How are they dedicated?
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John, Matthew, and Jesus’ Mission
We were discussing the Gospel (Matthew 9:36—10:8) read on the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time last year. Matthew writes about Jesus' missionary discourse.
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Suffering from Natural Disasters
Why do you think God inflicts such natural disasters on many innocent, God-loving people?
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What Is the Process for Canonizing Someone?
What steps does the Church follow in recognizing saints? How do Servants of God and Venerables differ?
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