- Nov 29, 2017
What should I tell my kids about Santa?
Q. What should I tell my children about Santa Claus? We have arguments in my extended family every year about the matter. A. It’s a...
- Nov 29, 2017
Do I have to go to Sunday Mass When Traveling?
Q. Is there an automatic dispensation from Sunday Mass for those who are traveling over the holidays or at other times? A. No, there is...
- Nov 22, 2017
Did Jesus really come to earth to die?
Q. As we approach Advent, it seems so sad to think of Jesus’ joyful birth in light of His sorrowful death; did Jesus really come to earth...
- Nov 22, 2017
Is blue permitted in place of Advent purple?
Q. Is blue permitted during Advent in place of the traditional purple candles and vestments? A. Blue, a color traditionally associated...
- Nov 15, 2017
The First Thanksgiving was Catholic?
Q. Is it true that the first American Thanksgiving was actually held by Catholics in Florida, rather than Puritans in Massachusetts? A....
- Nov 14, 2017
Can the Church Perform a "Secret Marriage"?
Q. Can the Catholic Church perform a purely sacramental marriage without civil effect? A. A “secret marriage” without civil effects, or...