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Is it proper to wear a cross or must it be a crucifix?
Catholic Answers Staff
Is it OK to pray to Old Testament heroes the same way we pray to Christian saints?
Catholic Answers Staff
Can I have a Mass said for the repose of the soul of a Protestant? What happens to my prayers if he's in heaven or hell already?
Catholic Answers Staff
Can a massage therapist pray over her patients if it involves "moving energy fields"?
Catholic Answers Staff
Why do theologians, including St. Thomas Aquinas, say that the contemplative life is superior to the active life?
Terrye Newkirk
What is the significance of making the sign of the cross before and after private prayer?
Jim Blackburn
Is it permissible to sell items such as rosaries, medals, Bibles, etc., that have been blessed?
Jim Blackburn
Is there is a Vatican document stating that we are not to name our guardian angels?
Michelle Arnold
My rosary group would like to have eucharistic exposition while we pray the rosary. Is this permissible?
Peggy Frye
How do you find a religious mentor? I don’t feel comfortable going to my parish priest for advice.
Michelle Arnold

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