Question from Larry on 3/29/2008:
A friend of mine who has to work Sunday and on Easter went to Easter Vigil to full fill his Easter Obligation. Due to the late hour's of the Vigil he left after the Homily and did not stay for Communion as it was getting very late and he had to be to work by 7:30am.I told him i thought he had full filled his Obligation as he stayed for the Gospel reading.He is very worried whether he is in mortal sin for leaving before the Communion. So i told him i would get a answer for him here as he has no computer..... Thank You ..... Larry
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 3/31/2008:
I don't see how this fulfilled his obligation to attend Mass for Easter. However, perhaps considering the circumstances, his sin was not grave.
new baby and baptism
Question from dee on 3/25/2008:
if an unmarried couple had a child, it is good to have the baby baptized. In the old days, couple had to be married at first. Is this still a rule? certainly cant deny the baby of baptism, if the parents arent married yet. hope it will be soon.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 3/31/2008:
There is no requirement that the parents be baptized in order to have their child baptized. The question of baptism or delay of baptism is decided by whether or not the child will be raised in the faith.
It is pastorally appropriate, however, for priests and others to teach about the importance of marriage when the parents request the baptism. It should be treated as a separate issue though so that parents are not coerced into marriage in order to have their child baptized. (This might make the marriage invalid
if an unmarried couple had a child, it is good to have the baby baptized. In the old days, couple had to be married at first. Is this still a rule? certainly cant deny the baby of baptism, if the parents arent married yet. hope it will be soon.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 3/31/2008:
There is no requirement that the parents be baptized in order to have their child baptized. The question of baptism or delay of baptism is decided by whether or not the child will be raised in the faith.
It is pastorally appropriate, however, for priests and others to teach about the importance of marriage when the parents request the baptism. It should be treated as a separate issue though so that parents are not coerced into marriage in order to have their child baptized. (This might make the marriage invalid
Spiritual Communion
Question from Erik on 3/26/2008:
Is it required that a person fast for one hour before a spiritual communion?
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 3/31/2008:
No, there is no fast.
Is it required that a person fast for one hour before a spiritual communion?
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 3/31/2008:
No, there is no fast.
Can a Mason becoming Catholic?
Question from Anonymous on 3/26/2008:
Please advise as to why a man who loves God his country and his family and has attened Mass every Sunday with his wife,who is a convert to the faith,is not wanted by the Catholic Church because he belongs to the Masons.How sad this is when the Church will not allow this man who has been involved in his parish for over 10years and now is told,after attending RCIA glasses for 6 months he is not wanted. Does Cannon Law actully state that Masons cannot become Catholics?
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 3/31/2008:
Becoming Catholic requires renunciation of actions and practices contrary to the Catholic faith. If one wants to become Catholic, then remaining as a Mason would be contrary to that. Being Catholic is not a hobby but a way of life.
I have given lengthy answers about the problems with the Masons in past posts. Please review those.
Please advise as to why a man who loves God his country and his family and has attened Mass every Sunday with his wife,who is a convert to the faith,is not wanted by the Catholic Church because he belongs to the Masons.How sad this is when the Church will not allow this man who has been involved in his parish for over 10years and now is told,after attending RCIA glasses for 6 months he is not wanted. Does Cannon Law actully state that Masons cannot become Catholics?
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 3/31/2008:
Becoming Catholic requires renunciation of actions and practices contrary to the Catholic faith. If one wants to become Catholic, then remaining as a Mason would be contrary to that. Being Catholic is not a hobby but a way of life.
I have given lengthy answers about the problems with the Masons in past posts. Please review those.
Case nears completion for beatification of John Paul II
Rome, Apr. 1, 2008 (CWNews.com) - The postulator of the cause for beatification of Pope John Paul II (bio - news) has nearly finished a definitive summary of the case for consideration by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Just before the 3rd anniversary of the beloved Pontiff's death-- which will be commemorated on April 2, with Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) presiding at a Mass in St. Peter's Square-- Msgr. Slawomir Oder told Vatican Radio that he has completed a "semi-final" version of the document known as a positio. That document, which will be about 2,000 pages long, summarizes the evidence that has been collected about the life and work of Pope John Paul II.
The positio offers a brief recounting of all the documents collected in the investigation of the late Pontiff, "organized in a systematic way," Msgr. Oder told the Vatican Radio audience. The prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, last week promised that when the positio reaches his office, it will receive immediate consideration, since the Vatican would like to proceed with the cause "as soon as possible."
Calls for the beatification of John Paul II began immediately after his death on April 2, 2005; during his funeral, loud cries of Santo Subito echoed around St. Peter's Square. Recognizing his predecessor's widespread public reputation for sanctity, Pope Benedict XVI waived the usual 5-year waiting period that must pass after a candidate's death and the opening of a formal cause for beatification.
The first step in that cause, the diocesan investigation, opened in Rome in June 2005. It was formally concluded on April 2, 2007, with the results of the investigation passed along to the Vatican. The next major step toward beatification would be a finding by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, approved by the Pope, that the life of John Paul II was characterized by "heroic virtue."
After the promulgation of a decree to that effect, the certification of a miracle attributed to the intercession of the late Pope would fulfill the requirements for beatification. Several reported miracles are already under examination.
Just before the 3rd anniversary of the beloved Pontiff's death-- which will be commemorated on April 2, with Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) presiding at a Mass in St. Peter's Square-- Msgr. Slawomir Oder told Vatican Radio that he has completed a "semi-final" version of the document known as a positio. That document, which will be about 2,000 pages long, summarizes the evidence that has been collected about the life and work of Pope John Paul II.
The positio offers a brief recounting of all the documents collected in the investigation of the late Pontiff, "organized in a systematic way," Msgr. Oder told the Vatican Radio audience. The prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, last week promised that when the positio reaches his office, it will receive immediate consideration, since the Vatican would like to proceed with the cause "as soon as possible."
Calls for the beatification of John Paul II began immediately after his death on April 2, 2005; during his funeral, loud cries of Santo Subito echoed around St. Peter's Square. Recognizing his predecessor's widespread public reputation for sanctity, Pope Benedict XVI waived the usual 5-year waiting period that must pass after a candidate's death and the opening of a formal cause for beatification.
The first step in that cause, the diocesan investigation, opened in Rome in June 2005. It was formally concluded on April 2, 2007, with the results of the investigation passed along to the Vatican. The next major step toward beatification would be a finding by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, approved by the Pope, that the life of John Paul II was characterized by "heroic virtue."
After the promulgation of a decree to that effect, the certification of a miracle attributed to the intercession of the late Pope would fulfill the requirements for beatification. Several reported miracles are already under examination.
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