Letter to Fr L

TWO BEAUTIFUL WAYS OF CELEBRATING ONE HOLY MASS

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 adminAll Categories, Faith & Life

I recently had my holiday in the US and I spent it with my relatives there. On a Sunday, I joined them to fulfill my Sunday obligation, and we went to a small and modest church. The mass was entirely in Latin and the liturgy was entirely different. The entire mass has brough me to sleep and I felt I went to see a sad stage show than to Sunday mass. I respectfully told my relatives that I have to attend the real mass. They were horrified to hear my words, and they were claiming that they are now Traditional Roman Catholics and that they prepare the Tridentine or Latin Mass for their Sunday mass. I have observed how my relatives became so devoted to the church and closer to God now than before. Does this mean that Tridentine mass is more effective and valuable than the ordinary mass, or more reverent than the other? Could you explain to me the difference?

Letter to Fr L – Is Tithing a Commandment?

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 adminFaith & Life

Is tithing a commandment? The New Testament does not explicitly require tithing, and the early Christians did not practice it. Instead, St. Paul encouraged voluntary and generous giving based on one’s means, emphasizing charity over obligation. While the Catechism urges Catholics to support the Church “according to their abilities,” the essence of Christian giving is love, not legalism.

Letter to Fr L – The Difference Between Crucifix and Cross

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 adminFaith & Life

Father L explains the difference between the cross and crucifix, two significant Christian symbols. While Protestants often prefer the plain cross to focus on Christ’s resurrection, Catholics use both the crucifix and cross to recall His sacrifice and triumph over death. Both symbols serve as powerful reminders of Christ’s love and victory.

Letter to Fr L – ARE DEMONS REAL, WHAT POWER DO THEY HAVE?

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 adminFaith & Life

Demons are real, but so is the power of Christ to defeat them. As fallen angels, demons retain their power to influence and deceive. However, through the grace of God and the authority given to Christians through Baptism and Confirmation, we have the power to resist their influence. By preaching the Gospel and living a life of faith, we help diminish the kingdom of Satan.

Letter to Fr L – SOLEMNITY AND REVERENCE AT WEDDINGS

August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 adminFaith & Life

When planning your Catholic wedding, it’s essential to remember that the ceremony’s primary purpose is to give glory to God and sanctify the worshipers. This means choosing appropriate liturgical music and scripture readings that reflect worship, solemnity, and religious devotion. While pop songs and non-scriptural readings might hold personal significance, they are typically not permitted during the ceremony. Instead, consider saving those meaningful moments for your reception.

Letter to Fr L – AN ACT OF DEEP COMMUNION WITH THE FATHER

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 adminFaith & Life

Father L. delves into the question of why Jesus prayed, highlighting that prayer is a profound communion with God. He emphasizes Jesus’ example of spending an entire night in prayer as a reflection of his perfect unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Father L. encourages readers to deepen their prayer lives, following Jesus’ example and seeking a continuous connection with God.

Letter to Fr L – Allowing God’s Mercy to Transform Us

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 adminFaith & Life

When Jesus says that our eternity will be spent contemplating His Mercy, He doesn’t only mean that this is something we will do after we die. True, the fullness of the revelation of His Mercy will be set before us when we enter into the Beatific Vision and contemplate God forever. But “eternity” includes today. It includes the here and now.

Letter to Fr L – THE MORALITY OF GAMBLING

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 adminFaith & Life

Is gambling a sin? One of the concerns is the potential for addiction. The Catechism warns that the passion for gambling can become an enslavement, leading individuals to neglect their responsibilities and even resort to dishonesty or fraud to support their habit (CCC 2413).

Letter to Fr L – Unsure Where Your Life is Heading?

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 adminFaith & Life

The idea of perfection can appear to be beyond us. Too often we can think, “I’m only human.” But as a human who is called by God, we are invited to work toward the obtainable goal of greater holiness. Though we will always fall short, we must strive to become as holy as we can, holding nothing back.

Letter to Fr L – No prophet is accepted in his own native place

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 adminFaith & Life

Sharing the Gospel with your family is not always as easy as sharing it with a stranger. Conversely, listening to the Gospel message from a family member is not always as easy as hearing it from someone else. Why is that?