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We must uphold Catholic truths, especially on hierarchy and Holy Orders, despite the Synod's challenges. Morality, including the Sixth Commandment, must be reaffirmed, resisting erroneous teachings and following God’s revelation.

After the Second Vatican Council, annulment processes, especially in the U.S., became more relaxed, but "declaration of invalidity" is a more accurate term. Pope Francis introduced simplified norms, but caution is needed to avoid validating invalid marriages. Trust the Church’s decisions and follow the process with a clear conscience.

A person living chastely and repenting of sins can receive Communion, even if not married in the Church. However, cohabiting without marriage can cause scandal, and separation or marriage in the Church is recommended.

While there’s no official statement on tattoos, they must align with Catholic moral principles. Tattoos should honor the dignity of the body, avoiding disfigurement or excessive exposure, and not follow worldly fashions.

Mortal sins require true repentance and confession, where God purifies the soul. If the priest understands the confession, its validity is assumed, but it’s invalid to confess to a priest who doesn’t understand the language.

While no specific norm addresses this exact situation, the Church requires marriage to be witnessed by a Church minister with faculties and two witnesses. During persecution, valid marriages can occur with just two witnesses. Ideally, witnesses of both sexes should be present, reflecting the symbolism of the marital union.

Though painful, trust that the Lord never gives more than we can bear. Offer the pain in reparation for the family's sins, pray for the husband's conversion, and daily seek strength through prayer, especially the Rosary.

This is more a matter of Church law than an official practice. Sister Lucia of Fatima noted that if unable to receive Communion on the first Saturday, it may be received the day before or following Sunday with the same intention, in a spirit of reparation.

I believe such practices invade privacy during prayer and worship, feeling inappropriate and overly charismatic. While acceptable in private settings, they detract from the sacredness and solemnity of Holy Mass as public worship.

The Church allows deacons to distribute Holy Communion as extraordinary ministers, since their hands aren't consecrated. In Oriental Churches, deacons distribute Communion without touching the Blessed Sacrament, reserved for priests.

Memories of sin or negative experiences won’t exist in heaven, as only the pure and holy belong there. Through God's mercy, negative memories will be purified in Purgatory before entering His presence.

We should value God's creations but avoid excessive attachment to animals or earthly beauty. True fulfillment comes from the Lord, and we must accept separation from loved ones with faith, anticipating heavenly reunion.

The Catechism's statement is incorrect. Muslims reject Jesus as Savior, differing from Christians' faith in Abraham. While Muslims can adore God naturally, Christian adoration is supernatural, through faith and grace.

The Church’s infallibility is exercised through papal ex-cathedra proclamations, ecumenical councils, and consistent teachings by the pope and bishops. Doctrines like contraception prohibition and women’s ordination are infallible.

The claim that our ordination formula resembles the Anglican rite is false. Valid sacraments require proper intention, form, and matter, with the laying on of hands remaining consistent and valid in Church rites.