How does a vegan senior citizen handle Lenten fasting?
Q: I am a longstanding vegan, so when Lent comes each year there's nothing for me to skip; no meat is already my regular routine. But at age 70, and even if I wasn't vegan, is it true that seniors are ...
Does the church grant annulments in cases of marital infidelity?
Q: I know the church investigates divorces and grants a "Decree of Nullity" if there is sufficient evidence of some foundational issue with the marriage, such as deception, unwillingness to have children, ...
What are the different kinds of sin?
Q: At a recent Mass, the priest talked about "mortal sin," about which I'd previously heard, but then he mentioned "venial sins" and "temporal sins," and even "sins of omission." I'm not familiar with ...
Why can't non-Catholics receive Communion?
Q: We know that Our Lord loves everyone and thus would want to be as close to each person as possible. Can non-Catholics receive Holy Communion since this would help achieve the Lord's ultimate desire ...
Why can't the church offer a completely gluten-free host?
Q: I recently read your answer to the question, "Is non-alcoholic church wine valid for consecration?" In your response, you cited the canon law that discusses the "valid matter" for the celebration of ...
Is a person divorced due to an abusive marriage unable to receive Communion?
Q: If someone were in an abusive marriage, if they divorced would they still lose their right to Communion? A: The short answer is no, the simple fact of being divorced does not in any way hinder or ...
Can you receive Communion twice in one day?
Q: Can a Catholic receive holy Communion twice in one day? Also, is it possible to ask to receive Communion outside of Mass under normal circumstances, or is this something that is only possible for the ...
Is non-alcoholic church wine valid for consecration?
Q: I'm a parish priest and recently, when I went to order hosts and sacramental wine for my parish, I noticed the company I usually shop from was offering something called "non-alcoholic church wine." ...
