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Mary Harwell Sayler - who has written 31 posts on Catholic Exchange.


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How to Find Out What the Bible Says About What You Want to Know

Posted on 23 January 2008

Question: Every time I have a Bible question, I run into the problem of whom to ask. For questions about the Church, I go to the index of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and look up whatever I want to…

Remember the Sabbath?

Posted on 09 January 2008

Question: What does the 3rd commandment really mean — to keep holy the Sabbath day? It seems we have reduced it down to attending Mass for 45 minutes a week on a Sunday. People work regularly, use Sunday as a…

Gospel Records of Jesus’ Birth

Posted on 26 December 2007

Question: How did the Gospel writers get records of Jesus' birth? I understand how the Gospels record writings of things Christ did or things he taught the disciples and all his followers. I know how these are first hand accounts…

Trouble in the Garden of Eden

Posted on 12 December 2007

Question: Were Adam and Eve the first cavemen? I don't get what happened with God and the whole prehistoric period. Also, where was the Garden of Eden? Why did they have to leave?

Discussion: Since your last question has specific biblical answers, let's…

The Jerusalem Temple

Posted on 28 November 2007

Question: When King David said he wanted to build a temple, he was initially told it was a great idea by the prophet (Nathan), but after checking with God, the prophet told him no. He would not be the one…

What Does the Bible Say About Judging?

Posted on 14 November 2007

Question: The Bible Talk article, "Getting Ready For Judgment Day," held that Jesus alone has the right and ability to judge on that great day. He alone has the last word on everyone and everything. Okay. Agreed. But, in the meantime, He…

Getting Ready for the Judgment Day

Posted on 31 October 2007

 Question: What does the Bible say about Judgment Day or the Day of Judgment? How does this affect us as Christians?

Discussion: You'll find an overview in II Peter 3, but all three chapters of that short book offer insights…

The Second Coming of Christ

Posted on 17 October 2007

Question: A recent Bible Talk touched on the end times, but I'd like to know more about Jesus' return to earth. What else does the Bible say about the second coming?

Discussion: The Bible might not use that particular phrase, yet numerous scriptures…

Getting Purged In Purgatory: How Long, How Long?

Posted on 03 October 2007

Question: I have asked this question to a retired priest I know, and he could not give me an answer. Maybe there is none. My question is: What can people do in purgatory that will help them get to heaven?…

Looking Into End Times

Posted on 19 September 2007

Question: Our Bible study group at church studied Revelation, but I want to know more about the end times. How or where do I start?

Discussion: To learn what's yet to come, people often try to decipher the book of Revelation, which…

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