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The Universal Priesthood of the Baptized‍

Question: Mr Gregory I. Thrissur What exactly is the meaning of the Universal Priesthood of the Baptized (of all the faithful)? We, lay persons, are told that it is higher and more important than the Ministerial Priesthood of our Priests and Bishops. Still, we are treated as nobodies in the Church

SCOURGE OF CLERICALISM IN THE CHURCH

Question: (Mr Cyriac T. Kottayam) Recently in the letter to the Editor column in Light of Truth, I read a note from Subash Anand titled “Uprooting clericalism.” What is actually clericalism? What are its possible meanings? How to overcome clericalism in the Church? Answer: DR. GEORGE THERUKAATTIL MCBS Clericalism is the application of the formal, church-based, leadership […]

God Involves Himself in Our Lives

Question: (Mathew Davis) During these past weeks we have been celebrating the Easter Mystery: how the Father saved us through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. I find it all a bit confusing. Could you help me to understand? Answer: (Dominic Veliath sdb) I. Situating the Trinitarian Faith of the Catholic Community The mystery of […]

When Is Cross Scandal to All Believers?

Question: (Tomy Jose) Recently there was a debate on the civil authorities’ uprooting of a cross in the public property. There is widespread misappropriation of public space by religious symbols like the cross, saffron flag or trisul, masjid or gurdudwara etc. Do you see this tendency as a symptom of degeneration of religions succumbing to […]

Monogenesis or Polygenesis

Question: (Fr James P. Bangalore) Thanks for your rational explanation for my question on original sin in Light of Truth March 15-31, 2017. If we hold a scientific and evolutionary perspective there could be the possibility of our human origins from many couples (polygenesis). Would this then not contradict the traditional teaching of the Church […]

To Be Responsible For Everyone in Everything

Question: (Peter John) I am a layperson doing a course in Catholic theology. Could you please help me to understand the role of the Trinitarian God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), on the one hand, and the role of the human person, on the other hand, in the mission of salvation? Answer: Thank you for […]

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