Jesus became man so I could become God?Jenna Marie Cooper
Q: I'm reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church and have a question about ccc 460. Can you please fully explain the lines: "For the son of God became man so that we might become God" and "... might ...
Do we relax our Lenten fasts on Sunday? Jenna Marie Cooper
Q: I understand that the 40 days of Lent do not include Sundays, because every Sunday is a "little Easter" when we remember and celebrate Jesus' resurrection. I hear people say it is "cheating" if one ...
What are miracles, and why do we need them?Jenna Marie Cooper
Q: A two-point question: It is common to hear, "It's a miracle," for a sports comeback victory. Does the church actually have a definition of a miracle? When it comes to canonization, miracles are required, ...
Chanting in 'Novus Ordo' Jenna Marie Cooper
Q: Our whole Mass is the "Novus Ordo" in English but the pastor insists on using Kyrie eleison and also has us chanting the "Lamb of God" prayer in Latin. Does this invalidate the Mass? (Ocean Pines, ...
Infant communion Jenna Marie Cooper
Q: Why do Orthodox Christians confirm their infants at baptism and also permit babies to receive the Eucharist, and why do Catholics wait? (Deer Park, New York) A: Thank you for your interesting question! ...
Question Corner: Must I believe in and follow apparitions? Jenna Marie Cooper
Q: Do I have to accept apparitions like Fatima and follow its rules? (Hauppauge, N.Y.) A: Apparitions such as Fatima and Lourdes, along with mystical writings of various visionary saints such as St. ...
The paschal candleJenna Marie Cooper
Q: Why is the Easter candle not always lit? (Los Angeles, CA) A: The Easter, or paschal, candle is a large wax candle that is blessed during the Easter vigil. Throughout the Easter season, it is kept ...
