Ask Fr. Francis

Ask Fr. Francis: What If I Don’t Choose God’s Plan?

by Admin | Jun 6, 2024 | Ask Fr. Francis, Faith

The fact that among the many things in my life, certain things I can choose and certain things I don’t have a choice, is itself manifesting God’s will.

Ask Fr. Francis: Why Did Jesus Conceal His Identity?

by Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Ask Fr. Francis

He told certain people not to tell others for two main reasons. First was for their own good, because He knew that these individuals had not yet believed in Him, but were still in the stage of merely wanting His miracles, or their own version of the Messiah as their own military king.

Ask Fr. Francis: Did Mary Ever Sin?

by Admin | Feb 8, 2024 | Ask Fr. Francis, Faith

This is not because she was not free to sin.

Ask Fr. Francis: We’re Constantly Sick. Is Missing Mass a Sin?

by Admin | Jan 22, 2024 | Ask Fr. Francis, Faith

An example of physical impossibility is sickness. If I am sick to the point of not able to go to Mass, then it is right for me not to go. In fact, it would be wrong for me to go.

Ask Fr. Francis: Why Are People Allowed to Remarry After Their Spouse Dies?

by Admin | Nov 15, 2023 | Ask Fr. Francis, Faith

On Earth, we can only see dimly, and already we experience the greatness of love. In Heaven, our union with God and with all the saints will be even greater.

Ask Fr. Francis: Who Are the Saints and Why Can They Answer Prayers?

by Fr. Francis Ching, CC | Nov 9, 2023 | Ask Fr. Francis, Faith

They include both those who entered directly to heaven after a virtuous life, and those who entered after a time in purgatory. Saints are therefore holy and fully alive.

Ask Fr. Francis: Jesus Never Told Us to Pray to Mary. So Why Do You?

by Admin | Oct 11, 2023 | Ask Fr. Francis, Faith

Question: Jesus never told us to pray to Mary. Jesus is the great intercessor and we prayed to him as the great intercessor to reach God. Nowhere in the Bible does it say to pray to Mary. If it’s not in the Bible, we should not believe it. It's just my belief that is...

Ask Fr. Francis: Is It Okay to End Relationships?

by Admin | Sep 20, 2023 | Ask Fr. Francis, Faith

For the failures of our parents, we must offer prayer and reparation for their conversion, and sometimes even kind words of truth to help their correction; and in their need, especially in sickness and in their old age, we should come to their aid to ease their difficulties.