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When is it ‘bad’ to attend mass? Is it possible?

The question is unusual; however, we'd attempt to answer the best way we can. Familiar with the parable of the Good Samaritan? "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him, and went away, leaving him…

Raphael BenedictAugust 15, 2018

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Where do the souls of unborn infants go? Limbo or Heaven?

The Issue: An unborn baby: miscarried, aborted etc, and even an unbaptized infant who dies before being baptized. Where do they go? Since baptism is necessary for entering heaven, where do all these babies go then? Ancient Fathers taught about "Limbo", a place of rest and peace in-between heaven and…

Raphael BenedictAugust 15, 2018

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Yes even a lay person can be elected Pope. But.

Question: Someone said a lay person can be elected Pope. Is this true? Also, what is the meaning of the word "Conclave" ? Canon Law Theoretically speaking, any baptized Catholic male who is up to the age of reason can be chosen as Pope. "Male" because a woman cannot become…

Raphael BenedictAugust 15, 2018

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Do I as a lay faithful have power to cast out demons?

Quick answer: Strictly speaking, No. In the loosest sense, maybe. It depends on what you mean "Cast out demons". Casting out demons means exorcism, and this is reserved only to an ordained priest. There are two kinds of exorcisms: Minor Exorcism: The one a priest carries out during the baptism…

Raphael BenedictAugust 15, 2018

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The REAL power in group rosaries?

I have been asked many times about group prayers, especially the Rosary. I would tackle some questions below and give pointers to the power of praying the Rosary in group. Question 1: If i pray the Rosary with four other people, am i saying five Rosaries? Answer: No. Each person…

Raphael BenedictAugust 14, 2018

If a layman gives communion to a dying man, is this the same as the Last Rites given by a priest?

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May a lay person administer the last rites to a dying man?

Question: If a layman gives communion to a dying man, is this the same as the Last Rites given by a priest? Answer: A lay person is able to take communion to a dying person and also say a number of prayers for them. However, a layman cannot validly administer…

Raphael BenedictAugust 14, 2018

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Someone said addiction to a sin lessens culpability. Is this true?

Full Question I had an argument with someone about this. He said addiction to a sin lessens culpability, that a person addicted isn't freely choosing the sin. How true is this? Answer The Truth is, you cannot really give a response that captures everyone and every particular situation. So I…

Raphael BenedictAugust 3, 2018

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What is the new Church teaching regarding masturbation?

Full Question What is the new Church teaching regarding masturbation? Answer There is actually no new teaching on masturbation. The Church has always definitively taught that masturbation is “an intrinsically and gravely disordered action "By masturbation is to be understood the deliberate stimulation of the genital organs in order to…

Raphael BenedictAugust 3, 2018

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Is it okay to fall asleep during night prayers or is it sinful?

Is it okay to fall asleep during night prayers or is it sinful? Answer: In my opinion what you should consider more is habit. Why did you or are you falling asleep during night prayers? If you do not do this on purpose; do not position yourself for the sleep…

Raphael BenedictAugust 3, 2018

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Is it really a sin to receive the Eucharist in mortal sin?

Answer: No, it isn’t simply a mortal sin but a form of sacrilege; it is worse than a mortal sin to receive Jesus in mortal sin. The once life-giving body and blood of Christ becomes judgement to the soul. It is important to realize that we mustn’t rise with everyone…

Raphael BenedictAugust 3, 2018

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When is it ‘bad’ to attend mass? Is it possible?

Where do the souls of unborn infants go? Limbo or Heaven?

Yes even a lay person can be elected Pope. But.

Do I as a lay faithful have power to cast out demons?

The REAL power in group rosaries?

May a lay person administer the last rites to a dying man?

Someone said addiction to a sin lessens culpability. Is this true?

What is the new Church teaching regarding masturbation?

Is it okay to fall asleep during night prayers or is it sinful?

Is it really a sin to receive the Eucharist in mortal sin?

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