Dear brothers and sisters in Jesus,

During February, we entered the Liturgical cycle of Lent. This is a time frame when through prayer and fasting, we strive to grow in love and strength in our relationship with the Lord Jesus. Let us unite our prayers with the entire Body of Christ, that each of its members may achieve this goal by the grace of God.

During February, I answered 4 questions under "Frequently Asked Questions." One of those questions relates to "Abortion and Excommunication." Did you know that those who support abortion are automatically excommunicated? They do not need to be notified by the Catholic Church of this status. Did you also know that while many have gone to their priest to confess the sin of excommunication, such a confession was not valid? Unfortunately, many priests are ignorant of this fact and believe they can absolve all sins. The truth of the matter is that a priest cannot absolve a person of an excommunication and an excommunicated person cannot receive the Sacraments of the Church unless that person is dying and receiving the Last Rite. Therefore, how can a person have the excommunication lifted so the sin of abortion can be absolved? That person must contact their local Bishopo who is the only person who can lift the excommunication. To read more on this subject, click on the link below under "Frequently Asked Questions" and search the topic "Abortion and Excommunication."

Have you ever wondered why the Bishops throughout the world have always remain silent regarding Catholic politicians who vote in favour of abortion? Many have wished that the Bishops would excommunicate them! The truth of the matter is that the Bishops do not have to excommunicate these individuals because by their actions, they have automatically excommunicated themselves. All the Bishops can do is confirm that these politicians have excommunicated themselves. Therefore, under Canon Law, these politicians are forbidden from receiving the Church Sacraments, including the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist when attending Holy Mass. They no longer belong to the Church, having excommunicated themselves. Accordingly, priests have forbidden to distribute the Holy Eucharist to those who are excommunicated. Any priest who does so, he shall be directly answereable to God.

I pray that this month's new Questions and Answers shall enlighten many in the teachings of the Catholic Church.

May the grace of God be with each and everyone of you during this Lenten Season.

In the love of Jesus and Mary,

Jonn,
webmaster.

Catholic Doors Ministry
P.O. Box 7615
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 4R4, Canada

February 28, 2007

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The following popular questions have been addressed during February, 2007

What Is Required Of A Godparent.
The Number Of Godparents At Baptism.
Abortion & Excommunication.
Valid Reasons For A Marriage Annulments.

You may view the complete index of Frequently Asked Questions at:

http://www.catholicdoors.com/faq/index.htm

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HOMILIES

Eight homilies were uploaded on the website for the upcoming Sundays and Feast Days. They are:

March 11, 2007; 3 RD SUNDAY OF LENT
March 11, 2007; 3 RD SUNDAY OF LENT, Christian Initiation, 1 st Scrutiny
March 18, 2007; 4 TH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 18, 2007; 4 TH SUNDAY OF LENT, Christian Initiation, 2 nd Scrutiny
March 19. 2007; SOLEMNITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
March 25, 2007; 5 TH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 25, 2007; 5 TH SUNDAY OF LENT, Christian Initiation, 3 rd Scrutiny
March 26, 2007; ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD

These may be viewed at:

http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/index.htm

The complete archives of all the past homilies since 1999 are found at:

http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/archives.htm

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RELIGIOUS GOODS STORES

I have now completed the list of merchants that offer Religious Goods online. To view these merchants, to to any webpage that has a white bar at the top of the webpage where it states: "Visit the new online stores, that offer a very large assortment of religious goods!" Click on those words and you will be taken to the webpage that lists the merchants.

Not all the webpages have been coded as of yet to display the aforementioned words. Hopefully this will be completed during the next month.

You may view the suppliers of religious goods by going to the following link:

http://www.catholicdoors.com/promo/shopping.htm

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