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I came across a Catholic on another forum recently that claimed contrition for your sins was all that was needed for forgiveness of sins and that the sacrament of confession was more of a formality/formal rite. Is this correct? It would make sense since protestant Christians don't have the...

Ok here's a question I'd like a good answer to because it's bothering me. Why did God decide to create certain people if he knew they would end up in Hell? In the Bible when talking about Judas it says "It would be better for him if he had not been born" If it would have been better for...

I went for daily mass today and the priest was absent so a "priest trainee" (for lack of a better term, he doesn't have the priest collar) said a communion service instead. I'd like to know if the communion which was given was still the Holy Eucharist, the real presence of Christ, or just...

The messages call for attendance of daily mass, receiving daily eucharist, praying a daily divine mercy chaplet, every day for this month of August. One day per week of fasting is also required. If you feel called to participate, please do so since this will help many souls. August 2011...

At mass today I was offered to help with the collections basket. I declined the offer just because I'm a very shy person and that's how I typically react. It's like a reflex. Afterwards I felt bad about it though, realizing the guy was basically asking for my help and I flat out said no..

You know how right before we receive communion, the congregation says "Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed".. What does that mean exactly? It's almost as if it implies we should be hearing a response from God at that moment...

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Ok from what I understand Mary was a consecreted lifelong virgin and her marriage to Joseph served as a mutual relationship for spiritual growth, and he served a role of stability and security for her. What is the origin of this information? It's not in the bible that I know of, but I'd like...

I came across this on another board. She needs Jesus just as much as any of us do. I don't know if this is a sign of a developing mental illness or something worse.. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21325065-2,00.html Britney 'attempted rehab suicide' From...

I'm sure you all have heard about it so far and i'm surprised I haven't seen a thread here about it. http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1593893,00.html What are your thoughts on this? It looks like another attack to scandalize christianity for a quick buck imo....

I'm wondering right now how many Catholics are familiar with this term and who it refers to within Islam? Up until a few months ago, I had no clue, but recently I've been seeing more recent articles online refering to this figure within Islamic prophecy. Below I'm going to post just a few of the...

I'm curious....is breaking the hour fast prior to the Eucharist considered a grave matter? I looked up mortal sins, but couldn't find anything on it. I'm asking for future reference..because about a week or two ago I caught myself eating breakfast within that time frame ( live really close to...

Recently I made a transaction on some car forums, bought something for my car...and two other buyers did as well from this one seller. This seller never sent us our items, essentially scamming us out of our money, which total amounts to hundreds of dollars between us. His first name is Kevin...

According to Microsoft... >> About a year ago I got what I thought was a good price on an oem copy of Windows XP off an online business' website. I ran it fine since then, valid key and all, got the updates etc. so to me it was legit. Yesterday I get a message on my pc telling me my key is no...

I just wanted to express my gratitude to God, for giving us the rosary, and intercession of Mary. I had slacked off for a while praying the rosary, and started up again recently. I just finished saying one and felt moved to tears even. It is such a powerful set of prayers and I feel a desire to...

This is still a difficult subject for me to explain. I'm having a discussion on another forum, and this is what i'm replying to.. Atheist: In other words... atheists and agnostics don't go to hell (because they obviously don't willfully offend God, nor do they want hell), only ridiculously...

I was asked to share the following testimony with you. The author wishes to remain anonymous. If possible, please spread this message with whomever , if you feel inspired to do so. “I COME AS A MERCIFUL SAVIOR BEFORE I COME AS A JUST JUDGE” “It will come to pass in the last...

You've probably heard this song from Nickelback more than you care to, but this was the first time I saw the music video for. It's very deep I think. http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fb7Bazmiu0w&search=nickelback%20savin%20me%20

I have a new priest recently and at mass when we went to say the Nicene Creed he said it instead, and we answered with "I do" after he would say each part. He'd go over it in question form..asking Do you believe etc etc, very similar to the renewal of baptisimal promises..but this wasn't the...