Ask a Franciscan

‘Where There Is Darkness, Light’

What is your take on situations where Catholics drop their faith and die without receiving the sacraments? Can you say anything to ease my mind?

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Is It a Sin Not to Be ‘Green’?

Is someone committing a sin by denying the moral implications of ecological choices?
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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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Stifling the Holy Spirit’s Work? 

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

Who goes there? How can we help them? 
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Wearing a Tau Cross 

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. 
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Justification by Faith Alone 

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