Ask a Franciscan

Should a laywoman use artificial beauty aids such as hair coloring, nails, eyelashes, or makeup? 

One Catholic evangelist on TV is very fond of describing the Catholic Church as the “pillar of truth.” Doesn’t that make the Catholic Church greater than the Bible? Where in the Bible is the Church described that way?

Is there a publication that lists the saints and their patronages?

What can I do about those who do not go to Confession? They’re active in Church. They’re adults and married more than 25 years. I’m puzzled. My son-in-law’s parents may not go either.

If someone actually suffers from caring about animals and their plight in the world, does this do any good?

Q. For six years, I was the sole caregiver of my mom and my aunt. They died eight weeks apart. I miss them so much; they were my best friends, and we did everything together. I still grieve their deaths, especially ...