Why Are We Born Sinners?
Q. If we’re made in God’s image, why are we born into the world as sinners? A. We are truly made in God’s image (see Genesis 1:26–27)....
Jul 11, 2018
Ancient Jewish Laws and Demonic Pigs
Q. The Gospels mention swineherds. Didn’t ancient Jewish dietary laws forbid eating pork? A. You are correct that faithful Jews in Jesus’...
Jul 3, 2018
What is the "Decapolis"?
Q. What and where was the “Decapolis” noted in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark? A. Decapolis, which means in Greek “ten cities,” is the...
Jul 3, 2018
Welcome Father Matt!
We are excited to welcome our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Matthew Dalrymple. Fr. Matthew comes to us from St. Benedict’s parish in John’s...
Jun 26, 2018
Why Didn't John the Baptist Work Miracles?
Q. If St. John the Baptist came “in the spirit and power of Elijah” (Luke 1:17), then why didn’t he work miracles as the prophet Elijah...
Jun 26, 2018
Q. Are miracles a tenet of the Christian faith?
Q. Is the existence of miracles a tenet of the Christian faith? A. Yes. Miracles belong to the very fabric of salvation history from...
Jun 18, 2018
Why Do Catholics Call Priests "Father"?
Q. Why do Catholics call priests “Father” when Jesus taught we should “call no man father”? A. Jesus did indeed say: “Call no one on...
Jun 13, 2018
New Agnus Dei at Mass
We have begun using a different arrangement of the Agnus Dei at Mass. This arrangement can be found in chant notation in the Pew Missal...
Jun 12, 2018
Is Purgatory Painful?
Q. Is purgatory painful? A. Purgatory is the process after death through which someone who dies in friendship with God is purged of the...
Jun 6, 2018
Why Can't Non-Catholics Receive Communion?
Q. Why do priests announce at Mass that non-Catholics cannot receive Communion? A. Priests who make that announcement at Mass are simply...
Jun 6, 2018


























