Author: Pradeep Augustine

Q262: When and where are the bread and wine changed into the body and blood of Christ? A262: The bread and wine are changed into the body and blood…

Q251: Why did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist? A251: Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist — 1. To unite us to Himself and to nourish our soul with His divine…

Q238: What is the Holy Eucharist? A238: The Holy Eucharist is the Sacrament which contains the body and blood, soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ under the…

Q231: What is an Indulgence? A231: An Indulgence is the remission in whole or in part of the temporal punishment due to sin. Q232: Is an Indulgence a pardon…

Q224: What should we do on entering the confessional? A224: On entering the confessional we should kneel, make the sign of the Cross, and say to the priest, Bless…

Q208: What is Confession? A208: Confession is the telling of our sins to a duly authorized priest, for the purpose of obtaining forgiveness. Q209: What sins are we bound…

Q195: What is contrition, or sorrow for sin? A195: Contrition, or sorrow for sin, is a hatred of sin and a true grief of the soul for having offended…

Q187: What is the Sacrament of Penance? A187: Penance is a Sacrament in which the sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. Q188: How does the Sacrament of Penance remit…

Q176: Which are the effects of Confirmation? A176: The effects of Confirmation are an increase of sanctifying grace, the strengthening of our faith, and the gifts of the Holy…

Q166: What is Confirmation? A166: Confirmation is a Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghost to make us strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ. Q167:…