Ask a Franciscan
Were All the Apostles Single?
Were all the apostles single men when they began to follow Jesus? Is there anything in the Bible on this? Is that why the Catholic Church ordains only single men?
Stages in the Canonization Process
What do the four stages in the canonization process (servant of God, venerable, blessed and saint) mean?
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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?”
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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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Who Was the ‘Beloved Disciple’?
In the Gospel of John, "the disciple whom Jesus loved " is at the foot of the cross (19:26) and is entrusted with caring for the mother of Jesus (19:27). Who is this disciple and what makes him more loved ...
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Why Eucharistic Adoration?
What is the meaning of eucharistic adoration in the Church? I have been attending such adoration in the past year and would like to know about it. It makes me feel good to attend. Does it carry a special blessing?
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Process for Canonization
What steps does the Church follow in recognizing saints? How do Servants of God and Venerables differ?
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