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Ask Rev. Fr. James Owolagba E-Mail: frjowolagba@gmail.com
Here are the questions Fr. James answers in the weekly bulletin. If you have any questions, please submit them using the following
Revised prayers from the New Roman Missal.
Who are angels and what does the Bible say about them? May 13th, 2012
Does God exist? If there is a God, why is there so much suffering in the world? May 06th, 2012
At baptism, we were all anointed "priests." What is the difference between this priesthood and the ordained priesthood? April 29th, 2012
I have heard that 2012-2013 is "Year of the Faith". Can you please explain this? April 22nd, 2012
I have heard so much about the Second Vatican Council. What was it about? April 15th, 2012
How can we understand the mystery of the Resurrection? April 8th, 2012
Why do we call the week before Easter Holy Week and what does Triduum mean? April 1st, 2012
Whether a person who has falsely accused another can receiver absolution if they were to come to the sacrament of reconciliation? March 25th, 2012
What is the Catholic Church teaching on Fasting and Abstinence? March 18th, 2012
What is the difference between Catholic Holy Communion and Protestants communion? March 11th, 2012
I am Catholic, never been married but my fiance is a divorced Lutheran. Will he require an annulment before we can get married? March 04th, 2012
What happened to "General Absolution?" February 26th, 2012
Why do we genuflect and when we do upon entering the church; what prayers are we expected to pray in the kneeling position? February 19th, 2012
How can I explain our devotion to Mary and the saints to my Protestant cousin who does not believe it? February 12th, 2012
Is "speaking in tongues" still a valid and effective way of accessing the Holy Spirit? What is the Catholic teaching on "speaking in tongues"? February 5th, 2012
Can you explain "I believe in the communion of the Saints" that we profess in the Creed? January 29th, 2012
Many people receive communion when they don't attend church regularly. Is it no longer a mortal sin to receive communion if you don't go to confession? January 22nd, 2012
Why "Girl" altar servers today? When and why was this change allowed? January 15th, 2012
I secretly baptized my grandchild because the parents have become lax Catholics. Am I right and if not why? January 08th, 2012
What is the difference between the Apostles creed and the Nicene Creed? January 01st, 2012
The names of the three wise men from the East are given as Balthazar, Casper and Melchior. How did we know their names? December 18th, 2011
How old was the Blessed Virgin Mary when she had Jesus? (John 2:4)- December 11th, 2011
Why did Jesus refer to his mother as "woman"? (John 2:4)- December 04th, 2011
God created the world in six days (Genesis 1:1-31, 2:1-2). Does a day consist of 24 hours or is one day an epoch in God's reckoning? - November 27th, 2011
Why do we pray the Lord's prayer in ancient English and why do we Catholics not add the doxology at the end of the Lord's Prayer? - November 20th, 2011
Is it true that attending funerals is a corporal work of mercy and we gain indulgences? - November 13th, 2011
Did Jesus have any brothers and sisters? - November 06th, 2011
Is suffering God's punishment or is suffering part of life? What is the Catholic theology of suffering? October 30th, 2011
"Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God" Matthew 22:21- October 23rd, 2011
Jesus died on the cross and took away all my sins. Why do I still have to go to confession? - October 16th, 2011
"Call no one Father" (Luke 16:24) How literally should we take this? Why do we call our priests Father? - October 9th, 2011
Since it was only the 3 children of Noah that survived the flood (Genesis 7 & 8). How did the world get populted? Did they marry their own sisters? Asked by a St. Patrick's school student - October 2nd, 2011
What is the origin of the sign of the cross? September 25, 2011
Why do we Catholics genuflect when we enter the church? September 18 2011
Why do we Catholics sign our forehead, lips,and chest at the Gospel reading during Mass? September 11, 2011
Why do we call Jesus the "Lamb of God?" September 04, 2011
Jesus told the thief on his right side; "truly, today, you will be with me in paradise: (Luke 23:43). Why do we say Jesus descended to the dead for three days? Did the thief have to wait for Jesus to return from the dead or did he go to heaven ahead of Jesus? August 28, 2011
What is the Catholic Church's position on grave side services without a priest? Should cremation take place before funeral mass or after? August 21, 2011
Can a priest get married after he retires? August 14, 2011
Why do Catholic Priests wear Roman Collar? August 7, 2011
Why can't we have the symbol of the risen Jesus in the church? What is the difference between Cross and Crucifix? July 24, 2011
Why do we Catholics sign our Forehead, lips and heart before Reading of Gospel? July 17, 2011
What is the difference between the Catholic Bible and the Protestant Bibles; especially the American Bible and the Gideon Bible? July 10, 2011
Bells are still rung during Mass on TV but no longer in the parish, why? July 3, 2011
What is the appropriate Reverence for receiving Holy Communion and the Precious Blood in the Chalice at Mass? June 26, 2011
What is the significance of the White Altar Linen on the Altar? June 19, 2011
What is the spirituality around Prayer shawls? As Catholics, should we be giving prayer shawls to non-Catholics? June 12, 2011
Can you explain the doctrine of the Assumption of Mary? How do we know it really took place? June 5, 2011
In the Creed, we profess our belief in the Communion of Saints. What does it mean? May 29, 2011
Are we really going to resurrect after death. Didn't Jesus say he will come again? Since he hasn't come now, I don't think this will happen. May 22, 2011
What does the Church teach on "surrogate motherhood?" May 15, 2011
I am having my child baptized and I am told I can't have two godparents of the same sex. Is this correct and why? May 8, 2011
I was baptized Catholic, but got married and got re-baptised into the United Church. However, I have started attending mass again. Am I still Catholic and can I receive Communion? May 1, 2011
Why do we veil the crucifixes and statues during the last week of Lent? April 24, 2011
What is the difference between Volunteerism and Stewardship? April 17, 2011
Why the Day is called "Good Friday." April 10, 2011
For if they do these things when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry? (Luke 23:31). What does this verse mean? April 3, 2011
Why do we Catholics always hold a vigil prayer service in the evening prior to Mass of the Resurrection for the Dead? March 27, 2011
How are we sure there is life (Heaven) after Death? March 20, 2011
I was a visitor at three different churches and I got the least welcome in the Catholic Church. Do you think we Catholics are the least welcoming of all churches? March 13, 2011
"No one can sit on the Priest's chair except the priest celebrant at Mass." Is this true? March 6, 2011
Why do we have to go to the priest for confession when we have already confessed our sins directly to God at every Mass? Doesn't this say that we don't believe God has already forgiven us? February 27, 2011
If I can't find my Baptismal Certificate, where could I get a copy? Does the Catholic Church keep good records? February 20, 2011
I have heard about "High Mass and Low Mass." What is the difference? Is Hagh Mass still being celebrated or has it been overtaken by Vatican II? February 13, 2011
Is "Purgatory" still a teaching of the Catholic Church? How can we defend it as Biblical? February 6, 2011
The News Media had it that our Archdiocese has signed a Covenant with the Anglicans. Does this mean Anglicans can now receive Holy Communion withus and we can receive their communion? January 30, 2011
I have heard that a large chunk of our charitable donations to Charities goes to administration and salaries. I don't want to use this as an excuse for not giving. How can I be sure my donation goes to the right cause? January 23, 2011
What does the church say bout Bill C-407 - plans to legalize Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide? January 16, 2011
Why have we moved Confirmation to such a young age? January 9, 2011
Does the Catholic Church approve of St. Nicholas as Santa Claus at Christmas? December 26, 2010
Father, can you further explain the "Archbishop's Appeal" and what is in it for our parish? December 19, 2010
What is the symbolism of the "Jesse Tree" in the church? December 12, 2010
What is the Large candle in the Sanctuary for? December 5, 2010
Why does the Bishop wear the small purple cap and why does he take off and put on his large and small hat in church? November 28, 2010
How were all the books of the Bible put together and in what order? November 21, 2010
Why do we use incense in Church? November 14, 2010
Why do we stretch out our hands during the Lord's Prayer? November 7, 2010
How old is the Catholic Church? October 31, 2010
Why do Catholics use Alcoholic wine at Mass and not juice? October 24, 2010
Why Catholic Preists are called "Father"? October 17, 2010
Is Purgatory Still a Catholic Doctrine? October 10, 2010
What is the Stewardship Spirituality all about? October 3, 2010
What really happens at the Sacrament of Reconciliation? September 26, 2010
What is the Catholic Church Teaching on receiving organ donation from live donors? September 19, 2010
Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons? September 12, 2010
What is the Church's rules for receiving Holy Communion? September 5, 2010
Why do we fight so much to stay on earth when they say Heaven is much better? August 29, 2010
What does "ferial" day mean; especially when used during the weekday Masses? August 22, 2010
Is it true that Jesus has no body like ours? August 15, 2010
Of the "14" deadly sins, which ones are the old and the new deadly sins? August 8, 2010
Why is the Family called a domestic church? August 1, 2010
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