Notes from a Friar: The Hour of Our Death
No one dies alone, whether a soldier on the battlefield or a poor, abandoned person in an alleyway.
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Purgatory and Praying for the Dead
A Christian friend says that the Bible contains no references to purgatory. What is the basis for the Church’s teaching about this? Why do Catholics pray for the dead?
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Notes from a Friar: A Look at Hell
A lot of people have questions about heaven, hell, and purgatory. To better understand hell, let’s review a bit. Everything about God and us centers on relationship. Heaven is complete and perfect union with God for eternity. Purgatory is union with ...
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Catholics & Cremation
The Church’s teaching on cremation is solidly rooted in the core beliefs of our faith.
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Will My Husband Know Me in Heaven?
I believe and hope to be with my loved ones someday in heaven. Will my husband, who died almost two years ago, know me and still love me? How will he look? If I have hurt anyone in my lifetime, ...
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