A reader asks: “I’ve been reading about apparitions where Our Lady revealed to the children in Fátima and to Sister Mariana in Quito, Ecuador, that some souls spend the rest of time in purgatory, some ...
A reader writes: “Many who might otherwise accept God’s punishment of sinners are still dismayed that hell is eternal. Why should one be punished eternally for sins committed over a brief time span, perhaps in ...
Contributing editor Russell Shaw writes that while purgatory isn’t something we think of often, the upcoming feast of All Souls’ Day on November 2 is an opportune time to consider what the Church teaches and ...
A reader asks: “Much of Catholic teachings and literature focus on nearly every one of us going to purgatory directly after death instead of heaven. Clearly some of us live more devout lives than others, ...
Monsignor Charles Pope answers a reader’s question about the Glory Be. In explaining the phrase “world without end,” Monsignor Pope explains that the English translation from Latin is a bit misleading. A more literal translation ...
Question: I get confused about the various uses of the words continence, chastity and celibacy. Are they the same thing? — Name withheld, via email Answer: The words are related but also have distinct meanings. ...
Father Jose Maniyangat is a priest in good standing in the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida. He is an associate pastor at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Orange Park, a suburb of Jacksonville. He ...
Some fear it. Others hope for it. Some see it as proof of God’s mercy; others as testimony to God’s wrath. Many don’t know anything about it, while many more have forgotten what they once ...
Question: I am married to a nonpracticing Episcopalian and while we agree on most matters of faith, we disagree over purgatory. Your columns have been helpful to him. Can you clarify where Episcopalians stand on ...
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While assessments concerning the synod’s impact on the universal Church will have to wait until after next October’s Synod of Bishops, the National Synthesis has already raised important questions for the American Church, writes the @OSV Editorial Board
Editorial: Fault lines or opportunities?
On Sept. 19, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a “sythesis” report drawn from hundreds of ...
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Are we a people of life? Kathryn Jean Lopez @kathrynlopez reflects on welcoming children at Mass, especially those who are fussy.
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Are we a people of life?
Kathryn Jean Lopez reflects on welcoming children at Mass, especially those who are fussy. She cautions against the ...
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