by Karlo Broussard | Feb 16, 2017 | Q & A
Full Question What happens to pets when they die? Are they allowed into heaven? Answer In order to answer the question we must first define heaven. According to the Catechism, heaven is a “state of supreme, definitive happiness” that involves a perfect “communion of...
by Karlo Broussard | Feb 1, 2017 | Q & A
Full Question What is the difference between salvation and justification? Answer The concepts of salvation and justification refer to the same work that God does within us, but each emphasizes different aspects. The term salvation within Catholic theology tends to...
by Karlo Broussard | Jan 11, 2017 | Q & A
Full Question How can Mary be a perpetual virgin when Matthew 13:54-56 and Mark 6:3 says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Answer Just because the bible references Jesus’ “brothers” and “sisters” (Matthew 13:54-56 and Mark 6:3) doesn’t mean these individuals are Jesus’...
by Karlo Broussard | Jan 10, 2017 | Q & A
Full Question Can the Confiteor prayer as a short-term replacement for the sacrament of reconciliation during mass so you can receive communion even if you are not in a state of grace at that time? Answer The short answer to your question is no, the Confiteor does not...
by Karlo Broussard | Jan 10, 2017 | Q & A
Full Question How can we be happy on earth knowing there are people in hell? The thought of hell has made me depressed. Answer Perhaps we can shed some light on this issue if we consider the knowledge that the blessed in heaven have of the damned. The blessed see God...
