Father Doyle fields questions about why the priest washes his hands at Mass and what Christ meant by the ‘poor in spirit.’
Question Corner
Why is Michael a saint?/ Ashes of a non-Catholic
Father Doyle fields questions about why St. Michael the Archangel is a saint and whether a Catholic can be involved in scattering the ashes of a non-Catholic loved one who requests it.
Did Jesus die at 33?/ Civil wedding ceremony — should we go?
Father Doyle fields questions on how old Jesus was when he died and whether Catholics should attend civil wedding ceremonies.
The pope’s security detail/ Communion in Protestant churches?
Father Doyle fields questions about the pope’s security detail and receiving Communion in Protestant churches.
Mass attendance required?/ Questions on a mixed marriage
If one is seriously ill, is that person still required to attend Mass? Is a marriage still recognized by the Catholic Church if a priest isn’t the officiant? Father Doyle has the answers in Question Corner.
When incense is bothersome/ Giving beggars money
Father Doyle fields questions about the use of incense at Mass and whether a person should give money to homeless people.
Mother Angelica for sainthood?
Father Doyle answers a question about possible sainthood for the founder of EWTN.
Stephen Hawking and the pope/Prayer for end to terrorism?
Father Doyle fields questions about Stephen Hawking and prayers for Russia.
Where to get married?
Father Doyle fields a question about where a wedding can take place in a marriage between a Catholic and a Christian of another denomination.
Can blessed automobile be auctioned?
Father Doyle answers a question on whether blessed objects can be sold.
Straight to heaven?/ Responsibility for grandchildren
Father Doyle fields questions about going to heaven and the responsibility for taking care of the faith of grandchildren.
Dispensation from abstinence/ Feelings after miscarriage
Father Doyle fields questions about dispensation from abstinence and feelings after a miscarriage.