Why are Catholic priests called “Father?”
In the Bible, Jesus says, “Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven (Matthew 23:9).” What did Jesus mean when he said this. Are we to take this saying literally? Are we not...
View ArticleWhy confess to a Priest?
Have you ever heard someone say: “Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest? Isn’t he just a man? Why can’t I just go to God directly to ask for forgiveness of my sins?” It might be something you...
View ArticleWomen Priests?
Until the 1970’s, the question of women being ordained to the priesthood was never an issue. But, over the last 40 years, it has become an issue with some women theologians and others who wonder why....
View ArticleReconciliation – “The Sacrament of Healing”
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, sometimes called Confession or Penance, heals us of the separation from God caused by our sinfulness. Because of God’s rich mercy for us, He set up a remedy for people...
View ArticleEucharist – Transubstantiation vs. Consubstantiation
As a Catholic, we believe that the Blessed Eucharist is the Sacrament. All other sacraments are enriched by it. It is the supernatural food given to us from heaven. Jesus said, “Your fathers ate the...
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