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FR. DOYLE — Seeking correction on Virgin Mary, and Church Change on death penalty
Several weeks ago in your column, you stated that Mary remained a virgin after Jesus’ birth and for the rest of her life. The Bible states otherwise. Matthew 1:24-25 says that Joseph … more
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FR. DOYLE: Beatitudes and DACA; Fee for a wedding
Q. Recently I read an article in a Catholic magazine that suggested that, in addition to the Ten Commandments, we should use the beatitudes when examining our conscience before going to … more
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FR. DOYLE: Auction blessed car? / Catholics & the Girl Scouts
Q. A recent picture in a magazine showed Pope Francis signing a car that had been given to him. The cutline for the photo said that the Pope had signed and blessed the car before putting it up … more
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Not feeling God's forgiveness
Q. I confessed a grave sin more than 40 years ago and received absolution for it. I have, however, been haunted by this over the years and still feel guilt. My sin was that I had taken my 16-year-old … more
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Mother Angelica for sainthood?
Q. Has the church ever considered Mother Angelica for sainthood? I recently read a book on her life, and she was an amazing woman. She not only started the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), but … more
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Is feeding tube required?
Q. I attended a presentation by a Catholic deacon on end-of-life issues and medical ethics. If I understood correctly, he emphasized that when a person has had a stroke, even if he is not expected to … more
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Episcopal, Catholic priests and marriage
Q. It is well-known that for several centuries in the early days of the church, there were priests who were married -- including St. Peter and probably most of the other apostles. Today, if a married … more
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Early life of Jesus
Q. This may be more of a history question, but could you address the life of Jesus from birth until he was 30? Did he have a normal childhood? Did he always live at home until his public ministry … more
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Divorced, remarried sponsor for confirmation?
Q. I am a divorced and remarried Catholic and have been asked by my grandniece to be her sponsor for confirmation. Forty years ago, I was divorced and remarried. At that time, I was told by my pastor … more
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Straight to heaven?/ Responsibility for grandchildren
Q: What does the church teach about what happens after someone dies? The reason I bring it up is that often when I attend a Catholic funeral, I hear the priest say in a homily that the deceased is … more
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Scattering ashes/ Feeling close to God
Q: When I die, I would like to be cremated and have my ashes scattered in a place of peace and beauty that I have already chosen. However, when I have asked a couple of priests, they say that I can … more
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Why Mass stipends?/ Marriage and consummation
Q: Why does the church solicit stipends for Mass requests? It seems that we haven't learned anything from the Protestant Reformation in 1517. I wish that the church would discontinue this practice. … more
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Sidewalk ashes?/ Where to get married?
Q: After receiving ashes at an Ash Wednesday morning Mass, I returned home and turned on the television news. It showed some priests in a neighboring town who were out on the sidewalk in front of … more
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Communion from the cup/ Age for fast and abstinence
Q: My friend told me that in her parish, which is a large one, only one section of the church is offered the blood of Christ. Her pastor believes that adding more eucharistic ministers would create a … more
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Can blessed automobile be auctioned?/ Catholics and the Girl Scouts
Q: A recent picture in a magazine showed Pope Francis signing a car that had been given to him. The cutline for the photo said that the pope had signed and blessed the car before putting it up for … more
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Ashes for a Protestant?/ Early life of Jesus
Q: My wife is Catholic and I am Methodist. We were married 35 years ago in a Catholic church, and we raised our children as Catholic, including Catholic schools. We attend our Catholic parish … more
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Dispensation from abstinence/ Feelings after miscarriage
Q: Please settle a dispute I am having with a colleague. Our society's annual St. Patrick's dinner is normally held on a Friday during Lent. We therefore request a dispensation in order to serve … more
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Stephen Hawking and the Pope/ Prayer for end to terrorism?
Q: Stephen Hawking died recently. As I understand it, Professor Hawking claimed to have proven that God does not exist. And yet the Pope met with him and recognized his studies; why would the pope do … more
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Annulment if husband unwilling?/ Christmas bonus for deacon?
Q: I met my husband 10 years ago, and he is a wonderful, supportive and good man. At the time, both of us had recently been divorced. Soon after, we were married in a civil ceremony. (We have a … more
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Cellphone pictures in church? Left Church, wants to return
Q. I’ve been reading about Pope Francis’ dislike of people using cellphones to take pictures during Mass. He believes that it is disrespectful to the real presence of Christ in the … more
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