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Is Gambling a Sin?

My Baptist friend says that gambling is a sin. Yet, I know many good Catholics who visit places like Atlantic City and play slot machines and the like, or schools that have casino nights as fund raisers. What should I say to my friend?

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The Holy Year Door

I watched Pope John Paul II open the Holy Door of St. Peter's on television on Christmas Eve. Could you please explain the significance of the Holy Door?

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The Mother of God

I was visiting an inner-city church one day and in the vestibule some graffiti was written on the wall which said, "Catholics, God has no mother," obviously referring to Mary's title as "Mother of God." How does one respond to such an objection?

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The Tilma's Symbolism

Last week, we recalled the beautiful story of Juan Diego and our Lady of Guadalupe. This week, we address the scientific studies on the tilma and its symbolism.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

Last Spring you wrote about the Shroud of Turin. What about the image of our Lady of Guadalupe? Is there any scientific evidence about it?

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Where Does the Soul Go After We Die?

My husband and I disagree about where our souls go after we die. I believe that you are judged right away and that if you are found worthy your soul will go to Heaven immediately. My husband believes that we will not be judged until Jesus returns on Judgment Day and that no one's soul goes to Heaven until then. Could you please tell us what the Church teaches?

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Why Do Catholics Have Two Creeds?

I noticed that in our Missalette at my Church, the Nicene Creed and the Apostles Creed are both printed. There is some small print referring to "The Directory for Children's Masses" above the Apostles Creed. Is there an option? Why are there two creeds?

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