Q. Is prayer more effective if it is limited in scope? A. I think the first thing we must note is that prayer is a mystery with regard to...

Q. What are the "seven deadly sins"? A. The “seven deadly sins” are more accurately known as the “seven capital vices.” A vice differs...

Q. I’ve heard that religious tracts are a Catholic invention. Is that true? A. St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) pioneered the strategy...

Q. What is “Gregorian water?” A. “Gregorian water” is a mixture of water (a symbol of life and cleansing) with salt (health and...

Q. In honor of Mother’s Day, who are some saints who were mothers and who would make great intercessors and role models for mothers...

Q. How did the month of May come to be associated especially with the Blessed Virgin Mary? A. The custom of consecrating the month of May...

Q. What is the Paschal candle, and what do the letters “P” and “X” on it stand for? A. The English word “Paschal” ultimately comes from...

Q. Why don’t Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on the same day as Catholics and Protestants? A. The day designated for annually...

Q. Is it true that Palm Sunday customs have been as varied as Christmas and Easter customs around the world? A. Yes, indeed! Palm Sunday...

Q. When Jesus was about to be arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, those who came to arrest Him asked Him a question. His response...