Is Getting A Tattoo Wrong?

Q - Simple question, is getting a tattoo wrong? A - Thanks for the question. I know that in today's society, tattoos are more popular th...

FAQ About Pope Benedict's Resignation

Q - Why did he resign? A - Because his health was quickly declining and he didn't feel he could adequately provide the leadership The C...

When Does Life Begin?

Q - I was having an interesting conversation with someone about Catholic theology when the subject of abortion came up. His train of thought...

Why Catholic Bibles Have More Books Than Protestant Bibles

Q - How was the Biblical canon established? I understand that it happened over centuries and wasn't officially finalized until many year...

What "Judge Not" Really Means

Q - What do you do with someone who says the Catholic Church is too "judgmental", esp. in dealing with sex issues, abortion, homos...

Soul-Mates

Q - Do I have a soul-mate, someone who God made for me and whom I am made for? A - Thanks for the question. The answer is yes and no. God...

Why Do We Have Original Sin?

Q - If Jesus died for our sins, then why didn't original sin go as well? Why is it that we have to be cleansed of that particular sin by...

What is The Immaculate Conception?

Q - Can you tell me what exactly the dogma of the Immaculate Conception does and does not teach for us? A -  Thanks for the question!  The d...

Is Telling a Child About Santa Claus Lying?

Q -Can we ethically teach our children to believe in Santa Claus? This seems like a lie and I don't know how you could justify it. I w...

Applause During Mass

Q - Clapping in church has always bothered me because it seems to distract from the importance of the celebration of the Eucharist. That bei...

Should I Date Someone I'm Not Attracted To?

Q - Is it wrong to not want to date someone that you aren't physically attracted to, even though you enjoy spending time with them? A - ...

Why Do We Bow During the Creed?

Q - I was talking to my sister the other day and she asked me why we bow our heads during the Nicene Creed when we say, "and by the Hol...

What is So "Great" About John Paul II?

Q - I have heard a lot of people referring to Pope John Paul II as "John Paul the Great". I do not feel comfortable giving him th...

How Do We Know The Church Teaches Truth?

Q - I was challenged by a friend, regarding the truthfulness in the Church. She basically doesn't believe that the Church holds the tr...

What Does Heaven Look Like?

Q - Can you tell me what the Bible/Church says heaven looks like and what one should expect to see when they get there?  A –  Thanks for you...

Should Same-Sex Couples Adopt?

Q - A friend does not understand why it would not be good for a homosexual couple to adopt children. Her reasoning is having two dads is bet...

The Catholic Teaching on Donating Your Body to Science

Q - What does the Church teach about people donating their bodies to science (e.g. cadavers used by med students)?  I know the Church strong...