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What is the difference between a council and a synod?

Why are so many Catholics uncomfortable when it comes to “evangelization”?

Can Catholics receive communion in a Protestant church?

“Amen, Amen, I say to you.” Why does the Catholic Church not share Holy Communion with non-Catholics?

Why do Catholics sit, stand, and kneel throughout the Mass?

What does the word “church” mean?

Can a priest “adlib” or alter the Eucharistic prayer when celebrating the Holy Mass?

Receiving Holy Communion is not a “prize” or a “participation trophy.”

The ‘Great Vigil’ Mass that inspired Holy Week

The Reinstatement of the Distribution of the Precious Blood to the Faithful

The Easter Triduum The Easter Triduum is its own Liturgical Season, just like Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. The Word Triduum comes from Latin and means “Three days.” The Triduum begins at sunset on Holy Thursday and ends at sunset Easter Sunday. All liturgies offered during these three days are considered one continuous celebration, like acts in a play or a movie. So, by only joining for Easter Sunday, it is like showing up to the end of show without seeing the beginning or middle.

Understanding Jesus as the Creator God

Why does the Catholic "Our Father" have a different ending than the Protestant one?

Is there a connection between Lent and the St. Michael prayer?

Help me understand indulgence.

Why is artificial birth control a no-no in Catholic teaching?

What is the difference between mortal sin and venial sin?

Can a Catholic (or any Christian) be baptized more than once?

Why does the Church teach that Mary had no other children when scripture says otherwise?

Can someone who is not Catholic go to Confession?