True Food and True Drink

Dear Grace,
Some of my friends have questioned me about why and how I can believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Host which we receive at Communion in Mass. Sometimes I am not sure exactly how to… Read More

Readiness to Change

Dear Grace,
I am Catholic, but I want to be “more” Catholic. What do I need to do?
You are not alone. There are many who share what you are feeling. Sometimes, we reach a certain point in our lives… Read More

Are Guardian Angels Real?

Dear Grace,
Do Catholics really believe in guardian angels? What is this belief based on?
Yes, Catholics really do believe in guardian angels. Every year, the Church, in one of her most ancient feasts, sets aside October 2nd to honor… Read More

Everyday Miracles

Dear Grace,
I’ve heard and read about God working miracles for people, but I’ve never had anything miraculous happen to me. Does this mean God doesn’t consider me important? Is God ignoring me? Doesn’t He love me as much as… Read More

Following Your Conscience

Dear Grace,
I am confused. The Church teaches that we should follow our conscience, but then turns around and teaches us that we must obey Church teaching. Who am I supposed to follow, the Church’s teaching or my own conscience?… Read More

Freemasonry

Dear Grace, Thank you for your column. I would appreciate if you would clarify the position of the Catholic Church regarding Freemasonry. Is it compatible with our faith?
Freemasonry, which dates from the year 1717, is not considered to be… Read More

Mystery of the Real Presence

Dear Grace:
I recently read your article on the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, in which you quoted passages from the Bible showing proof of this Real Presence. This, however, does not seem reasonable to me. How… Read More

Is Using Viagra Immoral?

Dear Grace,
I know that the Catholic Church prohibits artificial birth control because it “goes against nature.” What is the Church’s position on Viagra? I think it goes against nature just as much as artificial birth control does.
The Church… Read More

NFP and Natural Law

Dear Grace,
I have a question about NFP and the natural law. I understand that God made marriage for two inseparable purposes, to be unitive and procreative. Based upon that premise, I am assuming the following:
First, intercourse with NFP,… Read More

Voting for Pro-Abortion Candidates

Dear Grace,
Recently, in our parish bulletin, a statement appeared that was signed by seven priests in our diocese. They write that they believe “it is not necessarily sinful for Catholics to vote for politicians who support legalized abortion, as… Read More

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