Ask a Franciscan

Are we stifling the work of the Holy Spirit within the Church today? 

Who goes there? How can we help them? 

Am I allowed to wear a Tau cross? Can I wear it with knots? Because I have not taken the same vows, I’m not sure if it’s proper for me to wear the knots. 

What is the Catholic Church’s position on justification by faith alone? 

As fully divine and fully human, Jesus must have had a human soul, right?

At a recent meeting, the topic of unbaptized grandchildren came up. I have been told by many priests and deacons that I could not baptize my grandchildren because it can only be administered once. What happens when grandparents baptize their ...