by Fr. Steven Chabarria | Feb 8, 2024 | Catholic East Texas, CET: Ask a Priest
Yes! Unlike human beings, who get tired of offering forgiveness for the same offense over and over again, God never tires of forgiving, no matter what the sin, no matter how often it has been committed. God is ever faithful. He sent his Son to die for your sins and...
by Diocesan Staff | Aug 18, 2023 | CET: Ask a Priest
By Father Juan Pedro Gonzalez Dear brothers and sisters, the grace of Jesus Christ, the love of the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you. Today, we have a great need in our life of faith; I speak of the importance of baptizing children. We must all...
by Fr. Justin Braun | Mar 8, 2023 | CET: Ask a Priest
This is a good question and one I wish I heard more! The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that “parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children.” (CCC 2223) This includes education in our faith. It is incumbent upon you, as ...
by Fr. Nolan Lowry | Jun 10, 2022 | CET: Ask a Priest, CET: Learning the Faith
At the Last Supper Our Lord instituted the Eucharist and the priesthood so that we would have the incredible privilege of receiving his Sacred Body and Blood as food for the journey to heaven. What a tremendous gift! Therefore, before we even consider approaching the...
by Fr. Gavin Vaverek | Feb 18, 2022 | CET: Ask a Priest, CET: Learning the Faith, CET: Marriage
Why do we need a Tribunal? The Tribunal is the Church’s court with expertise on judging the validity or authenticity of a marriage. The Tribunal process is important because “What God has joined together, no human being must separate” (Mt 19:6). But, how do we know...
by Fr. Gavin Vaverek | Aug 20, 2021 | CET: Ask a Priest, CET: Liturgy
Does the older Mass from before Vatican II offer more perfect worship that the reformed Mass*? The Liturgy of the Mass is always the perfect worship of God. The Holy Mass is always the action of the one and eternal High Priest, Jesus Christ, who offers...