The Church has standard, well established procedures for both minimizing crumbs as well as dealing with any fallen particles of the Eucharist.
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Ask Fr. Francis: Can You Sprinkle Ashes in the Sea?
Lastly, every baptized person is baptized to be a saint.
Ask Fr. Francis: Will I be Saved From Hell if I Attend Mass Every Friday During Lent?
The promises given by legitimate devotions, when properly understood, always presuppose a spirituality or a lifestyle that is centered on God.
Ask Fr. Francis: When and Why Are the Statues and the Cross in the Church Covered or Removed During Lent?
The idea is to build anticipation for Easter, while we intensify our desire to come closer to Christ.
Ask Fr. Francis: Do We Have to Pray the Stations During Lent?
These and many other forms of devotions and prayers are tools given to us, to be freely chosen to assist us in our discipleship with Jesus.
Ask Fr. Francis: What Should I Do With the Ash?
What should I do with the ash (cross) that the priest marked on my forehead during the Ash Wednesday? Wash it away with water, clean it with facial tissue and throw it away or leave the ash until it goes away gradually.
Ask Fr. Francis: Can We Earn Salvation?
In essence, it is the work of God, but we must choose to participate, often with great effort.
Ask Fr. Francis: How Can We Tell if This Is God’s Plan?
The question we must ponder is not if something is from God or if it is merely a coincidence. It is rather if it is willed by God or permitted by God, what is God’s plan in it?
Ask Fr. Francis: Is Gambling a Sin?
First, all games of chance, with or without wager, in and of itself is not wrong. This therefore includes gambling in the casino or elsewhere.
Ask Fr. Francis: Is Contraception Okay?
While remaining always open to the providential gift of God, parents must carefully assess if they have the adequate capacity to welcome a new life.


