Ask Fr. Mike

I’ve recently come across something called Centering Prayer. What is it and is it Catholic?

I go to school in another part of the state. Some of my professors told me that the Diocese of Duluth is a “conservative” diocese. What does that mean?

Will there be animals in Heaven?Are there animals in Heaven?

Can a Christian fight in war? If a Catholic soldier killed someone in battle, would they have to go to Confession?

I’ve been trying to help a family member come back to the church. They seemed so “on fire” when they were younger, but have since lost their faith.

Why do some people have faith and others don’t? What if I personally don’t feel like I have faith?

Can I get a tattoo and still be a faithful Catholic?

Can you tell me something about the devil? I read in an Examination of Conscience that it is a sin to use horoscopes, tarot cards, or ouija boards. But what if it is just for fun?

Why don’t we follow all of the laws of the Bible? Like, what about Old Testament dietary laws, or going to synagogue on Saturday, or laws about stoning someone if they commit adultery?

I sometimes get frustrated with the Church and all the rules about “do this” and “don’t do that.” I believe that God just wants us to be happy.