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Washing hands at Mass/ The ‘poor in spirit’
CommentaryQuestion Corner

Washing hands at Mass/ The ‘poor in spirit’

Father Kenneth DoyleAugust 23, 20183 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about why the priest washes his hands at Mass and what Christ meant by the ‘poor in spirit.’
Why is Michael a saint?/ Ashes of a non-Catholic
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Why is Michael a saint?/ Ashes of a non-Catholic

Father Kenneth DoyleAugust 8, 20183 min read
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?
CommentaryQuestion Corner

Did Jesus die at 33?/ Civil wedding ceremony — should we go?

Father Kenneth DoyleJuly 26, 20183 min read
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?
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The pope’s security detail/ Communion in Protestant churches?

Father Kenneth DoyleJune 13, 20184 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about the pope’s security detail and receiving Communion in Protestant churches.
Mass attendance required?/ Questions on a mixed marriage
CommentaryQuestion Corner

Mass attendance required?/ Questions on a mixed marriage

Father Kenneth DoyleMay 10, 20183 min read
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
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When incense is bothersome/ Giving beggars money

Father Kenneth DoyleApril 24, 20184 min read
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?
CommentaryQuestion CornerSaints

Mother Angelica for sainthood?

Father Kenneth DoyleApril 9, 20182 min read
Father Doyle answers a question about possible sainthood for the founder of EWTN.
Stephen Hawking and the pope/Prayer for end to terrorism?
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Stephen Hawking and the pope/Prayer for end to terrorism?

Father Kenneth DoyleMarch 27, 20184 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about Stephen Hawking and prayers for Russia.
Where to get married?
CommentaryQuestion CornerWorship & Sacraments

Where to get married?

Father Kenneth DoyleMarch 1, 20182 min read
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?
CommentaryQuestion Corner

Can blessed automobile be auctioned?

Father Kenneth DoyleFebruary 14, 20182 min read
Father Doyle answers a question on whether blessed objects can be sold.
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