Apologetics

annulment of conscience QUESTION from Bob on January 7, 2003 Is there such a thing as an annulment of conscience? Currently, I am going through the annlment process. If the church denies my annulment, and in good faith I believe it should be annulled, is there anything such as an 'annulment of conscience? I think I remember reading about it, but I...

DISSIDENT TEACHING TO CATHOLICS QUESTION from Frank Lee October 4, 2001 Our liturgy director is using the writings of Sr. Joan Chittister, O.S.B., as a prayer source distributed at our Sunday Masses. The last one was excerpted from Mary, Wellspring of Peace. This set of prayers seems very feminist as it never calls God either Father or Son, and emphasizes Our Lady...

Sign of the cross before gospel acclamation QUESTION from Aaron Lim July 19, 2001 I wish to ask what is the significance of the three small sign of the crosses mean before the gospel acclamation (After the 1st and the 2nd reading during Mass)? What is it's significance and why particularly before gospel acclamation? ANSWER by Mr. Jacob Slavek on July 21,...

destiny QUESTION from Amy on January 8, 2003 How does destiny and faith go hand in hand? ANSWER by John-Paul Ignatius, OLSM on January 15, 2003 Dear Amy: Our destiny is not set in stone. Our future is what we make it through free will decisions we make and through how we choose to handle trials, tribulations, and joys in our lives....

prayer confusion QUESTION from Teresa October 5, 2001 How come people who are are praying to Jesus about the same situation, sincerely seeking truth and His will recieve different answers? Beautiful friendships are being destroyed and lot's of disunity in my parish because of this. Peace, Teresa ANSWER by John-Paul Ignatius, OLSM on October 10, 2001 Dear Mrs. Teresa: The answer to...

LITURGY QUESTION from DEACON GERALD FOLEY July 21, 2001 According to Church Teaching, is it correct that only an ordained minister has the fasculty, right to read the Gospel at the Eucharist! ANSWER by Mr. Jacob Slavek on July 27, 2001 Dear Rev. Mr. Foley, Yes, only a deacon or priest is permitted to proclaim the Gospel. The general instruction states: 34....