What is an Abbot?
An abbot is the title given to the superior of a community of twelve or more monks. Abbots are in charge of a monastery and control the monastery's possessions, discipline of the monks, and gives blessings.
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What is a Cardinal?
A cardinal is a bishop of the Catholic Church with special authority from the pope. Cardinals are assistants of the pope in his liturgical functions, in the care of the poor, the administration of papal finances and possessions, and the synodal disposition of important matters.
What is Canonization?
Canonization is simply the process of recognizing people who have lived heroically virtuous lives, and elevating them so that Catholics all over the world may freely celebrate and honor them.
How to Practice Mental Prayer
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What are the Heavenly Virtues?
A history and explanation of the heavenly virtues.
What are the Seven Deadly Sins?
A history and explanation of the seven deadly sins.