Straight Answer Columns from 2003

By Fr. William P. Saunders


Irish Christmas Traditions: Dec. 25, 2003

A Seven-Fold Announcement: Dec. 18, 2003

Christian Twist to Christmas Decorations: Dec. 11, 2003

The Immaculate Conception: Dec. 4, 2003

The Celebration of Advent: Nov. 27, 2003

The Symbolism of the Pelican: Nov. 20, 2003

The Anglican Church: Nov. 13, 2003

Why Do Priests Where Black? Nov. 6, 2003

Masses for the Dead: Oct. 30, 2003

Gnostic Gospels: Oct. 23, 2003

Basilicas and Shrines: Oct. 16, 2003

The College of Cardinals: Oct. 9, 2003

St. Michael the Archangel: Oct. 2, 2003

Jehovah's Witnesses: Sept. 25, 2003

Mother of Sorrows: Sept. 18, 2003

History and Development of the Rosary: Sept. 11, 2003

Icons and Sacred Images: Sept. 4, 2003

The Real Mary Magdalene: Aug. 28, 2003

Guidance at the End of Life: Aug. 21, 2003

Contraceptives Show Grave Consequences (Part 6): Aug. 14, 2003

Contraceptive References in the Bible (Part 5): Aug. 7, 2003

Natural Family Planning (Part 4): July 31, 2003

Contraception Diminishes Marital Union (Part 3): July 24, 2003

Contraception (Part 2): July 17, 2003

Contraception and Church Teaching (Part 1): July 10, 2003

Receiving Communion More Than Once: July 3, 2003

Sacred Heart of Jesus: June 26, 2003

Transubstantiation: June 19, 2003

The Bishop's Regalia: June 12, 2003

Suicide: June 5, 2003

Missing Mass: May 29, 2003

Modest Dress: May 22, 2003

Keeping Relics in Perspective: May 15, 2003

Liturgical Potpouri: May 8, 2003

Mass of the Pre-Sanctified: May 1, 2003

What Is Our Easter Duty? April 24, 2003

The Passion of Christ: April 17, 2003

What Are Those Oils? April 10, 2003

Disposing of Blessed Items: April 3, 2003

Laughter or Penance? March 27, 2003

Making a Good Confession: March 20, 2003

Seal of Confession: March 13, 2003

Ashen Cross: March 6, 2003

Invalid Baptisms: Feb. 27, 2003

Excommunication: Feb. 20, 2003

The Elusive St. Valentine: Feb. 13, 2003

The Spiritual Enslavement of Gambling: Feb. 6, 2003

The Feast of St. Blaise: Jan. 30, 2003

Against Abortion, But Pro-Choice? Jan. 23, 2003

The Holy Name of Jesus: Jan. 16, 2003

Mary — True Mother of God: Jan. 9, 2003

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