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Questions from readers on doctrinal and moral topics, or about the institution, and answered by Fr. Ricardo Basso

I have noticed that some people use foul language…

The Holy Scriptures condemn foul language, as St. Paul teaches in the Epistle to the Ephesians: Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits …

01, October 2026

I work in a bakery that is open on Sundays. Am I breaking the Third Commandment if I continue working there?

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that “God’s action is the model for human action. If God ‘rested and was refreshed’ on the seventh day (cf. Ex 31:17), man too ought to ‘rest’ and …

01, September 2026

If public Revelation came to an end with the death of the last Apostle…

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP

Those who love are not content merely to provide what is necessary, what is indispensable; they give in superabundance, even to the point of excess. A father or mother who loves their child does not …

01, August 2026

What is the true meaning of Acts 17:24?

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP

The verse from the Acts of the Apostles that raises doubts about its interpretation is the following: “The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of Heaven and earth, does not …

01, July 2026

How can we succeed in raising holy children if we ourselves are not holy?

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP

“If Thou, O Lord, shouldst mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?” (Ps 130:3). Dear Javier, who among us – parents, superiors, teachers, etc. – would dare to presume our own holiness before the people for …

01, May 2026

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Editorial team

I noticed that when priests consecrate the Host, they drop a fragment from it into the chalice. I would like to know what this means according to the Church and what your impression was the …

01, April 2026

Are there people predestined for holiness?

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP

Dear André, your question is excellent. St. Therese of Lisieux faced a similar doubt: “I often asked myself why God had preferences, why all souls did not receive an equal measure of grace”.1 Would you …

01, March 2026

Aren't the letters of St. Paul his?!

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP

All Catholics should exercise great caution when reading studies on the Holy Scriptures. Unfortunately, in many circles there is a certain naturalistic, positivist and rationalist spirit that causes confusion in people’s minds. Pope Benedict XVI …

01, February 2026

How can we contextualize the harsh passages of the Old Testament for today?

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP

Your question, João, is very good, because it shows faith, humility and great submission to God, qualities that are rare in our days… It could be rephrased as follows: “There are passages in the Old …

01, February 2026

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Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP

Wilson Zanola (via e-mail) In every Eucharistic celebration, Jesus makes Himself present to be offered in sacrifice and received in Communion. In the Catholic Churches of the Eastern rite – Melkite, Maronite and Ukrainian, among …

30, November 2025

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How can we succeed in raising holy children if we ourselves are not holy?

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