A Question of Faith

A Question of Faith — Why is the Passion of Christ Important?

Posted on April 07, 2025 in: A Question of Faith

Father Rich, why is the Passion of Christ important? The Passion shows us, with perfect clarity, the message we need to hear, especially today. Jesus says to us: God is faithful, and you can trust Him. Trusting God is hard. So often our trust is violated. We have all been wounded by people we tru...

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A Question of Faith- Why is the Magisterium Important for Guiding the Faithful in Today's World?

Posted on January 06, 2025 in: A Question of Faith

Father, why is the magisterium important for guiding the faithful in today's world? The term "magisterium" derives from the Latin word "magister," meaning "teacher." In the Catholic Church, it refers to the official teaching authority entrusted to the p...

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A Question of Faith- Why do we Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?

Posted on November 22, 2024 in: ADVENT, A Question of Faith

Father, my friend said Jesus wasn’t born on December 25. If that’s true, why do we celebrate Christmas on that day? The celebration of Christmas on December 25 has rich historical and theological significance. The origins of this date are intertwined with early Christian tra...

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A Question of Faith- What is the Significance of the Rosary?

Posted on September 09, 2024 in: A Question of Faith

“Father, as a new convert to Catholicism, I'm eager to deepen my prayer life. Could you please explain the significance of the Rosary and how it can help me grow in my relationship with God?” The Rosary holds great importance in the life of the Catholic faithful. Traditi...

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A Question of Faith - What are Indulgences?

Posted on July 30, 2024 in: A Question of Faith

Indulgences are a profound and significant aspect of Catholic theology, closely linked to the sacrament of penance. They represent the Church's ability to dispense the treasury of merits accumulated by Christ and the saints, in order to remit the temporal punishment due to sins that have already...

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A Question of Faith - What does Mary, the ‘Mediatrix of All Graces' mean?

Posted on June 04, 2024 in: A Question of Faith

“Father Breton, I recently heard someone refer to the Blessed Mother as the ‘Mediatrix of All Graces.’ What is meant by this title and what is the Catholic understanding of Mary’s role in salvation history?” Known by her many titles, such as Our Lady of Guadalupe, Ou...

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The Importance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day

Posted on October 24, 2023 in: A Question of Faith

Have you ever questioned or wondered about some aspect of the Catholic faith? Well now is your chance to do just that! Four County Catholic Magazine is introducing a new column entitled A QUESTION OF FAITH. Every edition will offer our readers the opportunity to ask and have their questions answered...

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