Can the Prayers of the Faithful Be Omitted at Mass?

Dear Catholic Exchange,
There are times when the priest in our parish omits the prayers of the faithful in the mass. Is it permissable to omit the prayers of the faithful in the mass?
Sol MagatPhilippines
Dear Mr. Magat,
Peace… Read More

Why Do Non-Catholics Need An Annulment?

Dear Catholic Exchange,
My daughter has had a very challenging life during her 26 years on earth.
She was diagnosed with Leukemia when she was 13 and underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments for 2½ years. She is in remission… Read More

Receiving Communion at the Vigil and Sunday Masses

Dear Catholic Exchange,
Our Pastor says that to receive Communion at the Saturday evening Vigil Mass and then at a next day Sunday Mass is not permitted since the readings are the same and this would be the same as… Read More

What Does Ecclesiastes Mean?

Dear Catholic Exchange,
I have been in communication with non-Catholics regarding religious matters, and, as is habitual for Protestants to do, they have pointed out a Bible verse to explain a belief that they held. For the majority of the… Read More

What Is St. Joseph’s Mother’s Name?

Dear Catholic Exchange,
Why can I not find the name of St. Joseph's mother and information on her?
Thank you,
Noreen C.
 
Dear Noreen,
Peace in Christ!
The Bible records very little information about St. Joseph. He first appears… Read More

Can a Priest Change the Words in Mass Prayers?

Dear Catholic Exchange,
I am currently in a dialogue with my pastor about using titles for God the Father that are not in the Sacramentary, i.e. Creator, Lord, Holy One. At times the prayers sound distorted and unnatural. He tells… Read More

Who Are Planned Parenthood’s Corporate Donors?

Dear Catholic Exchange:
I have a question on corporate donors to Planned Parenthood. Is American Express still donating to them?  Also, what about IBM?  Thanks so much!
Gabriela Granados
 
Dear Gabriela,
Peace in Christ!
Apparently neither American Express nor… Read More

History of the Rosary

Dear Catholic Exchange:
Can you please give me the history of the rosary-who started it and when? By answering this, maybe I could help some of those born-again Christians who do not believe on repeating prayers.
Thanks a lot,
Nelson… Read More

Greek Orthodox Annulment

Dear Catholic Exchange:
My daughter was married in the Roman Catholic Church. She divorced her husband who is Greek Orthodox. He had their marriage annulled in the Greek Orthodox Church and is now remarried and has a daughter by his… Read More

Reception of Sacraments of Initiation and Marriage

Dear Catholic Exchange:
I have been wondering while at church if I am doing wrong. I was baptized as a little girl, but I never got the chance to make my First Communion. I am now 24 years old and… Read More

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