From the article: Reader Questions From 2009
Two thousand years of history and development of doctrine has made Catholicism a rich and varied religion. That variety, however, can sometimes lead to confusion. Ask any ten Catholics a question, and you might receive ten different answers. Do you have a question that you would like answered? Submit it here, and I will try to work it into our Reader Questions series. Ask Your Question!
Organ Donation
- After reading your response about donating one's body to science, I'm wondering how donating an organ fits into this. If at the final resurrection, my physical body no longer has my liver, or eyes, or lungs, etc., how does that factor into our decision regarding organ donation?
- —Guest carolmb
Multiple Marriages
- My husband and I have been married for 25 years. This is my second marriage and his fourth. We are Catholic converts of about 14 years and very active in our church. We were not married in the church. Should we seek annulment for our previous marriages?
- —Guest Anne
Adultery and Communion
- If a person is living an adulterous lifestyle and attends Mass, can he receive Communion?
- —Guest Maria
Unmarried and Receiving Communion
- Please clarify if a couple who are not married in a Catholic church can receive Holy Communion. How can they remedy the situation if the other party is separated from previous wife?
- —carolparada
Divorce, Annulment, and Communion
- I was married in the Church in 1984. My husband became an alcoholic and became violent. I divorced him after he held a loaded gun to my head. I cannot locate him to get an annulment. I have been receiving Communion after Confession and I want to know if I am OK doing this. I have been divorced for over 20 years, and I love the Lord and now live alone since my only son is 29 and living in Dallas. Am I sinning because I do receive Communion and my marriage has not been annulled?
- —klasskat
Why Won't the Church Marry Us?
- My husband was married before, but not in the Church. I had never been married, but the Church would not marry us. Why?
- —Guest Rachel Leyba
TV/Radio Mass and Our Sunday Duty
- I understand that the intent of Sunday Mass is to worship in a community. When one cannot attend Sunday Mass due to work, transportation, illness, etc., does going to Mass and actively participating via the TV or radio count? The theory being something is better than nothing . . . If not, then why have them?
- —Guest dprodriguez@wi.rr.com
Our Sunday Duty and Holy Communion
- At what stage in the Mass when you come in can you not take Holy Communion?
- —Guest fredrickmuthuri@yahoo.co.uk
Baptizing Children of Unmarried Mother
- Would I be able to have my two children baptized, as I am not married? I am a Catholic, and my son attends a Catholic school, and I would like them both to be brought up in the Catholic faith.
- —Guest Janet
Married Anglican Priests and Conversion
- What will happen to the wife and children of a married Anglican priest who becomes a priest in the Catholic Church? Will they be the Church's responsibility?
- —Guest Dike Eugene
Confirmation Classes
- How long does it take to finish Confirmation classes?
- —shortywants2know
The Origin of the Name "Catholic"
- When and where were Christians first called Catholics?
- —mauraeliz
All Saints Day and Our Sunday Obligation
- In 2009, will going to Mass on Saturday evening to satisfy our Sunday obligation also satisfy our All Saints Day obligation?
- —williamkenny
Indulgences
- Are Indulgences still approved by the Magistarium? If so, why are they never mentioned any more?
- —Guest als1830
Communion and Intinction
- Can a communicant dip the Host in the Precious Blood in the Roman Catholic rite?
- —Jemajo
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