Is it okay to tune out a homily?
The only Mass I have access to (for just one more week yay!!!) is given by a very nice priest who unfortunately tends to take certain liberties in saying Mass/giving his homilies. For most of this...
View ArticleDefine "flesh". What is "flesh" in Catholic teaching?
I found the following definition in the Catechism. "The term "flesh" refers to man in his state of weakness and mortality." (CCC 990) Are there any other sources that deal at length with this topic?
View ArticlePlease pray for me
Hello. Today I began day one of a 54 day rosary novena asking for the healing of my nasal problems. For about ten years now I have had breathing problems that won't go away. I have had two surgeries,...
View ArticleLiterary approach to faith
Let's imagine this: When a person reads 'Lord of the Rings' he/she is able to 'believe' the story and events. Similarly with seeing a Sci-Fi or vampire movie. 'Belief' is sustained while engaged in...
View ArticleConfused about "Freedom of Conscience"
I saw on a post from someone who mentioned this. here is the post "Freedom of conscience" means that if your conscience does convict you, and tell you that it's wrong to do some good thing (give money...
View ArticleYet another shooter - no victims
USA Today Quote: NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) A man was arrested Saturday after firing about 50 shots in the parking lot of a Southern California shopping mall [...] police spokeswoman [...] said he...
View ArticleThe Connecticut school shootings, Mike Huckabee blames the 'systematic'...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/1...n_2303792.html I don't live in the US, but I was following the news all day yesterday. Sickening stuff what happened at the elementary school, children as young...
View ArticleCatholics in Science
Hello everyone. Please forgive me if I posted this in the wrong section as I'm still a new poster :). I was just wondering how other people deal with colleagues who are pursuing immoral anti-Catholic...
View ArticleStill need prayers against the RH bill
As from my previous post, I would like to ask for continuous prayer against the Reproductive Health Bill (RH Bill) that is poised to be foisted on the people of my country, the Philippines. Kindly see...
View ArticleMorals and investing for retirement
How should a Catholic invest for a retirement while still acting in good conscience? I'm 26 and have started to get serious about saving for retirement while I'm single with disposale income/ I'm a big...
View Article"I am Adam Lanza's mother" -- what it's like to be the mother of a mentally...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/1...6pLid%3D246503 Quote: I dont believe my son belongs in jail. The chaotic environment exacerbates Michaels sensitivity to sensory stimuli and doesnt deal with...
View Articleearth's recession
This is an easy one for some of you, but not for me. How is the Earth's recession involved in climate changes? (If it is involved)
View ArticleDr Mary's Monkey - Polio vaccine infects millions with cancer?
Anyone read this - Dr Mary's Monkey? Dr. Mary's Monkey: How the Unsolved Murder of a Doctor, a Secret Laboratory in New Orleans and Cancer-Causing Monkey Viruses are Linked to Lee Harvey ......
View ArticleCan't find EWTN on Comcast Cable
Anyone living in Baltimore Maryland that listens to EWTN on Comcast, do you know if EWTN has been taken off the Comcast listing? It used to be channel 69 in Baltimore, now channel 69 is some type of...
View ArticleWhy didn't the Rosary protect her?
I have a strong devotion to the Rosary. The second promise of the Rosary is that the Blessed Mother promises her special protection. On ABC World News they reported that one of the little girls killed...
View ArticleCourt Invaldidates Illinois Gun Laws
Oooops! How's The Gun Ban Thingy Going? http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward...183017841.html Illinois too? LOL
View ArticleJesus promised the crucified thief he would be that day in paradise with him
But Jesus descended to sheol and took three days to resurrect.He did not go to paradise that day.I do not understand Jesus'promise.
View ArticleBest Catholic Books
I am happy I have spare time this holiday season and I want to grow stronger in my faith with some good catholic books. I am looking for some books that are exceptional here, any recommendations? Does...
View ArticleLk 11:13
Hello everyone. I thought I'd share with you this Scripture passage. "If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the holy...
View ArticleIs it a sin to have imaginary friends?
I am a huge anime and manga fan and I like to pretend they r my friends. Is it a sin to have imaginary friends?
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