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“Where Is That in the Bible?” Fundamentalists — and many other Protestants — use this question all the time, particularly when they’re dealing with Catholics. When they are being trained how to talk with Catholics,...

For Catholics, marriage isn’t just an institution: It’s a sacrament. In fact, almost 10 percent of the Code of Canon Law covers issues pertaining to marriage. But even if you don’t have the time to study all 111 marriage-related canons...

The Church’s teaching on sexual morality – never will change because it never can change. In a world where modern culture treats sexuality as a theme park for adults instead of as a gift given to man and woman to share in the context of...

The Human-Rights Issue of Our Age Is it possible to know when life begins? Shouldn’t women be able to control their own bodies? What if a pregnant woman’s life is in danger? Why don’t pro-lifers spend their energy making life...

Messengers of God Who or what are the angels? What powers do angels and demons have? How can I protect myself from demonic temptation and possession? What are the guardian angels, and how can I build a relationship with mine? In 20 Answers:...

Extraordinary Signs of God’s Enduring Presence Why does God sometimes reveal himself privately? How does the Church discern reports of supernatural miracles and apparitions? What are some of the most famous Marian apparitions in history, and...

Life’s Ultimate Questions How can you know for sure that God exists? If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? Doesn’t evolution mean we don’t need God to explain human life? Why should I believe in God when...

Scriptural Head-Scratchers What are the two basic interpretation problems we encounter when we read the Bible? How can we deal with difficulties arising from translation differences, copyist errors, and varying literary genres? Can we really say...

God Speaks to His People Why did God employ prophets in Scripture? How can we interpret symbolic biblical prophecies and recognize their fulfillment? Who were the major and minor prophets of the Old Testament, and what were their basic messages?...

Reverencing the Laws of Life Why do human persons have a right to life? What does the Church teach about the morality of in vitro fertilization? How can technologies like cloning, embryonic stem cells, fetal-tissue vaccines, and designer genetic...

A New Life of Faith What is it like to enter the Catholic Church? How do I choose a parish, and learn about Catholic customs, prayers, and practices? Which Catholic doctrines and moral teachings do I have to believe, and which are just optional? How...

The End of All Things What happens to us after death? Does Catholic belief in purgatory contradict Scripture? Why would an all-loving God condemn people to eternity in hell? What do the Church and the Bible say I have to do to be saved and go to...