Issue: September 2004

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INDULGENCES IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH

A Dominican Father explains indulgences, what has changed with the new code of indulgences, and to what extent the former indulgences may maintain a certain value.

A BETTER DEAL FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY

The Archconfraternity for the relief of the Poor Souls in Purgatory has been re-established by the traditional Redemptorists on Papa Stronsay. In an interview, Fr. Michael Mary explains what the Purgatorian Archconfraternity is, and how to join.

IF CHRIST DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS, WHY MUST WE ALSO MAKE REPARATION FOR THEM?

Fr. Scott explains why we sinners cannot go scott free while Christ pays alone the penalty.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Questions about how priests are assigned in the SSPX, the morality of drinking soft drinks, the exploitation of human cloned in scientific research, and attending more than one Mass at the same time are addressed by Fr. Peter Scott.

THE DAY BEFORE

In order to understand the contribution of American bishops to the work of the Second Vatican Council, Fr. Iscara has examined the actual vota they submitted to Rome just before the Council.

OBEDIENT EVEN UNTO DEATH

Five Minutes with Father de Chivré: on obedience, love and suffering.