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What About Sins of Omission? 

June 24, 2025
I cannot find an examination of conscience for sins of omission. Does such a list exist?
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‘Is Lying Always a Sin?’

February 22, 2022
Is lying always a sin?
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No Funeral Mass for a Cremated Person? 

February 22, 2022
What is the Church's official stance on cremation?
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Praying Quickly or Slowly? 

January 21, 2022
Does the speed of praying make a difference? 
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Giving a Saint’s Name at Baptism 

January 21, 2022
Is this required? Some Christians have first names that are not those of a saint or a variant on a saint’s name. 
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Preparing for the 2023 World Synod of Bishops

January 21, 2022
Can you recommend a book describing what Vatican II was all about? Something in plain English without interpretation by the author? 
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‘Scripture Alone’ 

November 22, 2021
I know that this term is strongly supported by some Christians and vigorously challenged by others. When did it originate and what does it mean? 
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