Tag: ask a catholic

The story of the Fall in the Book of Genesis was never intended to be taken literally, the physical nudity of Adam and Eve likewise should not be the focus when one reads about it.

Catholic Mass can seem daunting to someone who rarely attends, or who may be setting foot in a Catholic Church for the first time. But believe me when I say this — there is nothing to be afraid of.

I’d first offer that many of life’s most essential duties are boring -- changing the oil in your car, going to the dentist, cleaning the house -- and yet, our lives wouldn’t function to their fullest without such things. So, too is the practice of Catholics going to Mass.

To be sure, the Catholic Church as an institution has always been against the abuse of children -- against the unlove of anyone, really -- and always will be against it.

Salvation, according to the Church is only possible by grace.

The priest is always to give a homily; this homily, different than a eulogy, is called to invite people into the mystery of Christ’s salvific work, and guide them to pray for the deceased that he might be united perfectly to Christ.

The Rosary is perhaps the most commonly known and most popular form of devotion practiced by Catholics and, believe it or not, even many non-Catholics.