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I seem to remember hearing that we should pray for priests during the processional and recessional (especially during the recessional), but I can't seem to find any sort of documentation of this. Is this something I've dreamed up? Or can someone verify that this is a real practice? Thanks!

I really like a guy where I work. He's kind, funny, smart. He's also married. The other night, I had a really detailed dream about him. The next day at work, we had to work in the same area (usually we are in different areas). I told him that about the dream I had and I think I made a mistake by...

I have an assignment for my RCIA class. It's not due until February, but I wanted to start on it now since the holidays can be hectic. We've been asked to write a short 1-2 page paper on a topic for our RCIA class (if we feel comfortable). The topic I drew out of the hat was "Catholic Morality"...

I was wondering about mortal sins and saw these (and other similar) websites: http://www.saintaugustinechurch.org/university/goodconfession.html http://www.willingshepherds.net/Examination.html The question I have is: If I've done these things, have I committed MORTAL sins? :eek: If so, I...

A friend of mine is going to visit her family in another country (Germany) for Christams. I thought about giving her a Bible and/or missal in German for Christmas for her trip. What do you think of this idea? Also, does anyone know where I can get a Catholic Bible and/or missal in German...

I was looking at crucifixes on ebay and saw this one. Why does it have a skull and cross-bones? http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-1800s-PRIESTS-STANDING-PECTORAL-SKULL-CRUCIFIX_W0QQitemZ250005271060QQihZ015QQcategoryZ35814QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Does it really matter whether we celebrate the Sabbath on Saturday or on Sunday? * See #6 below for clarification.

I don't know everything about Catholicism yet, so forgive my seeming confusion. Missing mass on Sunday is a mortal sin? :confused: Where is this in the Catechism (I've started reading it to understand more)? What happens if you are sick or your car breaks down or you have to work so you can pay...

Are the following sins "deadly"? Pride Envy Gluttony Lust Anger Greed Sloth If so, what is the punishment for them? If a person does these things and doesn't repent of them, can they still be a Christian?

I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but what is a spiritual advisor? (I've seen this mentioned in a post) Who needs one and why? Also, what is a confessor? (I've seen this mentioned in a different post) Thanks!

I've read posts in which people mention praying at night and in the morning. What prayers do you/they say? Are they the same prayers every day? What would be good prayers for someone who has just entered the "inquirer" phase?

Hi there! :wave: I'm pretty new at being a Christian and am trying to figure out where I belong in the realm of Christianity. After hanging out on the OBOB board, it seems that there is a lot of disagreement among different Catholics (traditional and novus) about what's the right way to...

I've read posts by some here on OBOB that they don't want to receive the Eucharist from anyone but the priest. I don't understand their reasons for doing this. I mean, watching the movies about Jesus (The Passion, The Gospel of John, etc.), it seems like Jesus blessed the bread and wine and...

This might sound silly, but does praying the rosary calm you? We just got cable so I was flipping through the channels this afternoon to see what was on. What I found was EWTN. I don't know exactly how to pray it, but as I sat and listened to the prayers, I felt this amazing sense of peace and...

I apologize for sounding stupid, but what is the difference between a kippah and a yarmulke?

:wave: This friend of mine from work asked if I wanted to go to mass with her yesterday after work, so I went. It seemed pretty much the same, but a lot more plain and simple. Why is this? And why are there only two readings instead of three? Thanks!

Okay, this is my last question for the night - I promise. :D I saw this in another post: Is this true? Is it that easy to get rid of one's sins? Don't you have to go to confession or at least acknowledge what your sins actually are to truly repent of them?

I read the following from this website: http://www.w65stchurchofchrist.org/11The_Old_Testament_in_New_Testament.htm Is this true? Are the Ten Commandments (and other Old Testament laws) basically null and void? Have they been "replaced" by Jesus' "new commandment" to love God with all your...

Last week, a guy at work asked this girl at work if she wanted to go see the DaVinci Code movie with him and a group from work - then he walked away laughing. He knows that she is Catholic and was asking her just to be mean. And he says he's a Christian! Then again, he constantly makes snide...

Being a pretty new Christian, I have another question. I have heard (and read in these forums) that the "old laws" of the OT were done away with because of Jesus. Then I read/hear that we are still supposed to follow some OT laws (such as tithing and not getting tattoos). So, what am I supposed...