1999 Straight Answer Columns
By Fr. William Saunders

Christmas Candles: Dec. 23, 1999

The Tilma's Symbolism: Dec. 16, 1999

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Dec. 9, 1999

Where Does the Soul Go After We Die? Nov. 25, 1999

The Seal of the Confessional: Nov. 18, 1999

Why Do Catholics Have Two Creeds? Nov. 11, 1999

Masses for the Faithfully Departed: Nov. 4, 1999

Different Kinds of Scapulars: Oct. 28, 1999

Appropriate Behavior in Church: Oct. 21, 1999

What Are Relics?: Oct. 14, 1999

The Rosary: A Most Cherished Prayer: Oct. 7, 1999

Virtues Essential to Spiritual Life: Sept. 30, 1999

Living a Virtuous Life: Sept. 23, 1999

St. Michael: Guardian of the Church: Sept. 16, 1999

How to Address Church Officials: Sept. 9, 1999

The Magisterium's Imprimatur: Sept. 2, 1999

Debating Peter's Primacy: Aug. 26, 1999

Bishop Is Source, Foundation of Unity: Aug. 19, 1999

Tying Up Loose Ends: Aug. 12, 1999

Love the Sinner, Not the Sin: Aug. 5, 1999

Homosexuality and the Church: July 29, 1999

Does the Church Allow Cremation? July 22, 1999

Holding Hands During the Lord's Prayer: July 15, 1999

Scents of Solemnity and Mystery: July 8, 1999

A Priest of God Most High: July 1, 1999

Organ Donations (Part 2): June 24, 1999

Organ Donations (Part 1): June 17, 1999

Understanding the Sacred Heart Devotion: June 10,  1999

Who Can Receive Communion? June 3, 1999

The Four Marks of the Church: May 27, 1999

First Communion and First Penance: May 20, 1999

What is the Stigmata? May 13, 1999

Which Shepherd Are Your Children Hearing? May 6, 1999

Recommending a Catholic Bible: April 29, 1999

Is Missing Mass a Mortal Sin? April 22, 19999

Shroud of Turin (Part 4): April 15, 1999

Shroud of Turin (Part 3): April 8, 1999

Shroud of Turin (Part 2): April 1, 1999

Shroud of Turin (Part 1): March 25, 1999

Holy Year Indulgences: March 18, 1999

Learning to Confess: March 11, 1999

Are Oaths Necessary?: March 4, 1999

40 Hours, Part Two: Feb. 25, 1999

40 Hours with Jesus Christ: Feb. 18, 1999

History of St. Valentine: Feb. 11, 1999

The Sin of Suicide: Feb. 4, 1999

The Feast of St. Blaise: Jan. 28, 1999

Personally Against Abortion, But Pro-Choice: Jan. 21, 1999

Why the Bell Tolls: Jan. 14, 1999

The Sign of the Cross: Jan. 7, 1999