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When pets die, do they go to heaven?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Mary Pope-Handy

Do dogs, cats and others pets go to heaven when they die? This is a question that children (as well as some adults) ask when a beloved non-human family member passes away. The Catholic Church doesn’t actually pronounce whether pets … Continue reading →

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When Bad Homilies Happen (to Good Catholics)

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Mary Pope-Handy

Everyone’s a critic.  When it comes to preaching and to homilies, it has got to be tough to get up in front of the community and be inspiring and insightful if you’re under-slept, overworked, rushed or maybe even going through … Continue reading →

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