The Year of St. Joseph
Q. What is the new “Year of St. Joseph” just announced by Pope Francis? A. From time to time a pope will declare a special year to be...
Dec 10, 2020
History of the Advent Wreath
Q. What are the historical origins of the Advent wreath? Some say it has pagan or Protestant beginnings. A. The historical origins of the...
Dec 2, 2020
What is Mary's presentation?
Q. What event do we commemorate when we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (November 21)? A. An early...
Nov 23, 2020
What is "Christ the King" Sunday?
Q. The Solemnity of Christ the King (November 22) was instituted relatively recently in Church history. Why was it instituted? A. In...
Nov 17, 2020
Who are "the Great" saints?
Q. This week we celebrate the Memorial of Pope St. Leo the Great (November 10). How many saints have the title “the Great,” and how is...
Nov 11, 2020
What is a "double genuflection?"
Q. What is a “double genuflection,” and when should it be performed? A. A single genuflection is the bending of the right knee to touch...
Nov 4, 2020
Why do we celebrate All Saints?
Q. We seem to celebrate saints’ feast days every day of the year. If every saint has a designated feast day, why do we need an All...
Oct 28, 2020
What is your favorite JPII quote?
Q. This week we celebrate the Feast of Pope St. John Paul II (October 22). He left such a legacy of wisdom and inspiration through his...
Oct 21, 2020
What is meant by "companions"?
Q. When we celebrate a feast day of a saint “and companions,” what is meant by “companions”? Are we honoring the saint’s friends? A....
Oct 14, 2020
Who is the Angel St. Uriel?
Q. This week we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels: St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael (September 29). I recently read a...
Sep 30, 2020
