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Bookmark or Share- Whatever happened to St. Christopher? Is he still a saint?Yes, St. Christopher is still a saint. Tradition holds that he died at Lycia on the southern coast of Asia Minor about the year 251. Various legends surround his life. The most popular is that he was a rather ugly, … Continued
- If a priest leaves the priesthood, is he still able to perform the ...In addressing this question, we must first remember that the Sacrament of Holy Orders, like Baptism and Confirmation, is a character sacrament. Each character sacrament confers an indelible spiritual character upon the recipient. These sacraments are not repeated and are … Continued
- I've been told the Masons have changed. Can Catholics join the Masons ...Since the decree “In Eminenti” of Pope Clement XII in 1738, Catholics have been forbidden to join the Masons, and until 1983, under pain of excommunication. (Please note that Freemasonry originated in England in 1717.) Scanning official documents, the Church … Continued
- If a priest is in the state of mortal sin, can he still offer the Mass ...Donatus was condemned and excommunicated, not only for his heretical teaching but also for rebaptizing and ordaining apostates. However, the heresy continued to plague the Church until Emperor Honorius renewed the condemnation of the Donatists and imposed severe civil sanctions against them in 411.
- What does the Church teach about fortunetellers, psychic counselors ...As Catholics, we remember that the first commandment states, “I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have any gods before me.” When asked what was the greatest commandment, our Lord Jesus Christ, repeating the precept found in Deuteronomy, … Continued
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