Apologetics

Faith/Spirituality Forum: Rosary Instructions

Rosary Instructions QUESTION from K. K. Wingfield October 12, 2001 Complete instructions on how to say the Rosary,and what it is used for. ANSWER by John-Paul Ignatius, OLSM on October 18, 2001 Dear Mr. Wingfield: I refer you to the Rosary Center that gives information on how to say the rosary: http://www.rosary-center.org/ Back to Index Page

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Liturgy & Liturgical Law Forum: Re: Predestination

Re: Predestination QUESTION from Campbell August 3, 2001 Regarding Father's question regarding predestination as seems to be implied by a passage of the Eucharistic Prayer: I have spent a great deal of time pursuing Catholic apologetics, so I cannot give a specific source on this, suffice it to say that I read it in one of my many quite orthodox sources. What...

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Faith/Spirituality Forum: Chalice

Chalice QUESTION from Ralph on January 10, 2003 At my parish we use glass chalices. is this permitted? What kind of chalice do you use in your chapel? God Bless. Ralph ANSWER by John-Paul Ignatius, OLSM on January 16, 2003 Dear Ralph: Litugical Law states: Vessels should be made from materials that are solid and that in the particular region are regarded...

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Faith/Spirituality Forum: Islalm & chrisitanity

Islalm & chrisitanity QUESTION from Joe October 13, 2001 Why do many Muslims think that the use of the word Crusades is derogatory? My reading of the history of the seven Crusades is that the Church was attempting to regain, under the leadership of Pope Gregory, the Holy Lands, the Holy Lance, the True Cross and the Crown of Thorns. This land...

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Liturgy & Liturgical Law Forum: Resources on Liturgy/Liturgical Law

Resources on Liturgy/Liturgical Law QUESTION from Troy Martz August 6, 2001 Dear Mr. Slavek: What resources do you recommend to people who want to help reclaim proper liturgy in their parishes? Also, you have referenced Notitiae in a few questions -- is this resource available on-line (if not, where do can I access this)? Anything on-line would be appreciated. Thanks and God...

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Faith/Spirituality Forum: Divine Office

Divine Office QUESTION from may on January 11, 2003 I am so blessed to have surfed into this interesting web site and learnt much.. Please tell me what is divine office ?Its purpose, etc ?? Thanks May ANSWER by John-Paul Ignatius, OLSM on January 19, 2003 Dear May: The Divine Office (Liturgy of the Hours) is the official prayer of the church...

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Faith/Spirituality Forum: Birth Control

Birth Control QUESTION from Shirley October 14, 2001 I was reading the birth control question from Steve dated Sept. 24, 2001; as well, your reply, a portion of which I have written below. So give it up, repent of your heresy and your stupidity and your murderous thinking (most modern contraception techniques actually kill a baby already conceived, rather than prevent conception)....

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