Should we and, if so, why do we fast one hour before Communion?

Dear Friends,The Gospel in this Sunday's Readings has Jesus making a distinct call to "Honesty." "What do you do when....?" is an audio podcast by Deacon Alex Jones of a homily for this Sunday presented from the perspective of Catholic male spirituality. Listen to this and be blessed. In the homily entitled "The Best of a Bad Situation," Jesus advises us to make the best of a difficult situation

"God is truth and God is love -- and both demand communication."

By Wally AridaEmailed Sept. 14, 2997BURNING QUESTION: "Would you applaud after a homily? Why?"CATHOLIC Q&A WITH FR. MIKE: "Why don't Catholic priests get married?" BLOG OF THE WEEK: "The Prodigal Son - He lives on!" by Paul Dion, STLVOCATION NEWS: Check out real stories of discernment and vocationsPASTORAL HISPANA: Clic aqui para articulos en EspanolDear Friends, You will be hearing a lot about

"Discipleship - How have you gone out of your way for Jesus?"

By Wally AridaEmailed Sept. 7, 2007BURNING QUESTION: "Why is First Communion so Important?"CATHOLIC Q&A WITH FR MIKE: "Why do Catholics give so much attention to Mary?"FEATURED BLOG: "Archbishop Defends Celibacy (I do too)" by Paul Dion, STLPASTORAL HISPANA:Benedicto XVI podría crear nuevos cardenalesBenedicto XVI participará en el encuentro de líderes religiosos del mundo"En la familia se debe

By Wally AridaEmailed August 31, 2007BURNING QUESTION: "Who can baptize?"FEATURED BLOG: "Why does the Catholic Church have so many rules?" - A searing inquiry from a young personCATHOLIC Q&A with Fr. Mike: "What's the difference between Catholic and Protestant Bibles?"PASTORAL HISPANA:Card. Bertone clausura Congreso Eucarístico peruano con Consagración a MaríaNo se puede crear un dios "a la

The one thing that you seem to have difficulty in surrendering to Jesus

Emailed August 24, 2007BURNING QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "What is the Old Testament root of the sacrament of Baptism?"FEATURED BLOG THIS WEEK: "FROM WOLVES TO DOGS TO PEOPLE - A reflection on the Michael Vick dog abuse case" by Paul Dion, STLNUESTRO ARTICULOS EN ESPANOL: “Me aferré a una columna y no vi más" Benedicto XVI envía ayuda y al cardenal Bertone a Perú Campaña abortista de la OMS es guerra

"Is gossip a sin? is it reason to go to Confession?"

Emailed to readers on Aug. 17, 2007BURNING QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "What is a Sacrament? How many are there?" By Paul Dion, STLFEATURED BLOG THIS WEEK: "THE BIBLE IS NOT A JIGSAW PUZZLE" - A Protestant corrects the way many evangelicals read the Bible"NUESTRO ARTICULOS EN ESPANOL:HE VENIDO A TRAER FUEGO A LA TIERRA, 8/16/07El Papa se solidariza con víctimas del terremoto en el Perú, 8/15/07New Age

"If the heart is not praying, the tongue is labouring in vain."

By Wally AridaEmailed to readers July 9, 2007Dear Friends:On Wednesday, August 15, Catholics all over the world will celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. To help us better understand the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in our Christian lives, we begin this issue with an explanation of the "Doctrine of the Assumption." Then we have an article about "The Original Mary: Our Lady's Life Before the