Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018.

 

 

• For many years I have worked with a group of people who are not religious, although one was raised Catholic and served at mass as an altar boy. Whenever possible, I defend the Catholic faith and state the Catholic Church's position on things, but my formerly Catholic co-worker usually just makes some flippant remark about the Church selling indulgences.  I worry about my co-workers' salvation and wonder what responsibility I may have for their eternal destiny.  Can you give me any advice?
• What's the difference between speaking the truth in charity and belittling someone?
• How do I respond to people who accuse us Catholics of cannibalism for eating and drinking the flesh and blood of Christ?
• How did dinosaurs fit into the seven days of creation?
• How do Priests decide on the type of penance to give in confession?
• Is it acceptable to have a large dinner celebration on God Friday if one has family visiting from out of town?
• Can you please help me understand the sin of gluttony?
• Why were things like polygamy and divorce viewed as acceptable in the Old Testament?
• How can I best explain to non-Catholics why we go to Confession instead of just telling our sins to Jesus?
• Is speeding 5 mph over the posted speed limit a mortal sin? If I'm trying to keep up with the other drivers, does that constitute a sin?

 

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