Bulletin Q&A published 7-24-22: Why does the Catholic Church prohibit participation in the Masons? There are two reasons for the prohibition against Catholics becoming Masons. The first is tied to the historical roots of Freemasonry and its origins in Europe as an anti-Catholic organization. For this reason, the 1917 Code of Canon Law imposed a… Continue reading Catholic Participation in Masons Question
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Pray for Priests
Homily, 7-25-22; Monday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time: Our psalm response this morning was:
Roman Collar Question
Bulletin Q&A published 7-17-22: Why do some deacons wear a black outfit and white collar like a priest? They are not priests. They should not be wearing these vestments! According to Canon Law: “Clerics are to wear suitable ecclesiastical garb according to the norms issued by the conference of bishops and according to legitimate local… Continue reading Roman Collar Question
Our Internal GPS
Homily, 7-18-22; Monday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time: Today our readings have very much the same theme as last Monday. In fact we have the exact same responsorial psalm as last week which ends with these words:
Votive Candle Question
Bulletin Q&A published 7-10-22: Why are there votive candles to light? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the adjective votive:
Salvation to the One Who Goes the Right Way
Homily, 7-11-22; Monday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time: Every Lenten season we are instructed to pray, to fast, and to give alms. And we should pray giving God thanks and praise. We should fast and make sacrifices. We should give to the poor and the needy. These are all things we should do.… Continue reading Salvation to the One Who Goes the Right Way
Praying With Hands Extended
Bulletin Q&A published 7-3-22: If the orans pose is not allowed, why are there still some who do it? Do they not know any better? Maybe this should be explained why the faithful are not to use the orans pose during Mass. Since we are currently celebrating Mass Ad Orientem, that is with the priest… Continue reading Praying With Hands Extended
Burial of Cremains Question
Bulletin Q&A published 6-26-22: We are required to bury the dead. What about when someone is cremated? Is it okay to have the ashes in an urn in your house? What about the ash bracelets and lockets that funeral homes now offer? Canon Law states:
We Must Respond as in the Days of Our Youth
Homily, 7-4-22; Independence Day: This is the 4th of July, Independence Day. And the proper prayers for this Independence Day Mass speak of peace and unity and justice. We need to pray for peace, unity, and justice because they seem to be in short supply in our nation today. Over the years we have come… Continue reading We Must Respond as in the Days of Our Youth
A Question on Genuflection
Bulletin Q&A published 6-19-22: A question on genuflecting came up in our catechism class. Can you explain genuflecting; when and on how many knees? The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) states: