If I understand correctly, eating of fish on Every Friday during the whole year is still in affect. Is that correct. I don't believe Vatican II ever got rid of that.

I am wondering if the Priest offers Mass in "Persona Christi," wouldn't there be Many "Christs" in a concelebrated Mass? It seems that way to me. Why aren't the laws that there is just one Catholic Priest at a time?

Jesus said go and sin no more, but we are not made instantaneous saints. unless we die on a good day right after confession, how can we live without fearing death since we can never be perfect even if we live to 100 despite prayer and asking for Holy Spirit to help. how can we live focused on grace instead of condemnation.

Thank you for answering our questions. While we're on the subject of what we should do with our hands during Mass, I'm wondering if we should be gesturing when we say "and with your spirit, " in reply to Father's "peace be with you? " Thank you again!

In light of today's gospel: I know I am unaware of many of my sins. Where can I find a thorough examination of conscience? Got a link to some website?

At morning mass, it was announced not to lift up our hands. Why is it inappropriate to lift hands in praise during the Our Father when the bible tells us to lift up our hands in praise. Will in obedience comply but very disappointing to be told how we may no longer praise the Lord by a simple lifting up of hands as a sign of adoration and worship.

When I was a kid, they used to call Holy Thursday "Maundy" Thursday. What was that about?

Can you explain the difference between the old covenant versus the new covenant?

What happened to the Ark of the Covenant with the 10 commandments? Is it somewhere still today? God's presence is with us all today but are the actual tablets still on earth?

How does God speak to you? I hear many people say "God told me ----", as if they were hearing God speaking to them personally, even God using their name. I know God speaks to us through His Word, sermons, and nature but do you or most people hear God personally like that? I know the saints did. What am I doing wrong that I don't hear God directly?

How do you know God's love? Growing up in the 50's church with erroneous teachings or I somehow processed it wrong but the fear of God is my default and find it a struggle to know and experience the love of God despite reading of God's unfailing Love and grace in the Scriptures but it gets canceled out by all the fear and wrath passages despite sincere prayer& confession.Does God understand?

A parishioner reads our answer to the in vitro fertilization question and has some follow-up information.

Everyone I know would like to drink from the cup but no one I have ever talked to likes drinking after anyone. Why is there no better way to let everyone receive. Mostly the same people sit right in the front seats so they can partake before other people's germs?its a common subject in the community and makes you feel guilty not to receive but health concerns are a medical fact.

My wife and I have been trying to have a baby for many years and it is just not happening. Our doctor suggests trying in vitro fertilization but my wife is uneasy about it. We really want to have children. What does the Church say about this?

I do feel that when you are answering the question concerning holding hands or lifting hands during the Our Father, you should specifically mention that you are addressing "traditional Catholics." I am Catholic Charismatic. I can tell you positively that not only does the congregation hold hands during the Our Father, but we also sing that prayer too, reverently. It's awesome.

I have just started coming to St Luke and I noticed that people either hold hands or hold their hands up like the priest during the Our Father. At the Church that I came from, this was not allowed. What is the proper thing to do?

I was raised Baptist, my husband Catholic. I have two children from a previous relationship. I was always told I could never convert due to my children. My husband is set on attending a catholic church but I was under the assumption I would never be accepted.