Q's from the Pews
Q’s from the Pews: What does it mean to be good? May 10, 2026
“If I am a good person, that is all that matters” is a phrase often used to dismiss the need for faith. It sounds positive—until…Q’s from the Pews: What About Mary? May 3, 2026
One of the most common questions Catholics encounters is about Mary’s role in salvation history. Recently I had this question posed to me by a…Q’s from the Pews: How do I actively participate in Mass? April 26, 2026
The Second Vatican Council’s Sacrosanctum Concilium called all the faithful to active participation in the liturgy. The Mass is not a performance to watch, but…Q’s from the Pews: What are the 3 ways that a person may be baptized? November 23, 2025
The Church recognizes three ways a person may be baptized: baptism of water, baptism of desire, and baptism of blood. The sacrament of baptism is…Q’s from the Pews: Why So Many Readings at the Easter Vigil? April 19, 2026
The Easter Vigil includes seven scripture readings during the Liturgy of the Word, each rich in meaning. There is a very special significance to both…Q’s from the Pews: What actually happens during the consecration?November 16, 2025
The consecration of the host and wine is one of the Church’s greatest mysteries. In this sacred moment, the bread and wine— “fruits of the…Q’s from the Pews: Is the use of Latin at Mass just a Lent thing?April 12, 2026
Short answer: Latin is permitted at any time of the year. During Lent, the Church invites us to a spirit of simplicity so we can return…
Q’s from the Pews: What Does ‘Preferential Option for the Poor’ mean? November 9, 2025
On October 4, 2025, Pope Leo XIV issued his first Apostolic Exhortation titled Delexi Te (“I have loved you”). In completing this document, Pope Leo…