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Why Closed Communion?

April 22, 2024
I am in the process of becoming a Catholic but am having difficulty accepting closed Communion.
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Why We Should Pray the Rosary

November 30, 2020
Both my children, graduates of Catholic schools, are studying the Bible and want to know where it says that we should to pray the rosary to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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Who Assigns Patron Saints?

November 30, 2020
How is the patron saint of an occupation, a country, or a group of people decided? Specifically, how did St. Nicholas come to be the patron saint of brides, grooms, children, bakers, and pawnbrokers?
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'Say' Mass? 'Pray' the Mass?

October 30, 2020
I remember hearing priests talk about “saying” Mass at a particular time and place. Now I hear people talk about “praying” the Mass. I’ve been to many Masses in various settings over the years. Why the difference?
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Advent Calendars Can Keep Us Focused

October 30, 2020
Advent calendars can keep us focused: Where do these come from? How can I find one?
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Confession Helps in Many Ways

October 13, 2020
Confession has been a really sore spot for me but, having been raised a Catholic, I do love the Church and all the other sacraments. I am sure there are priests I could go to for confession, but I feel ...
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St. Francis and His Time with the Sultan

October 7, 2020
How did St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al-Kamil become friends?
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