A reader writes in with a real-life scenario: “A 13-year-old makes a vow to God not to play Mortal Kombat ever again as long as God relieves the temporary pain and discomfort they had. He did this also because, at the time,
A reader writes: “A couple of years ago, I said to God that if he would get my mom to heaven, I would give up getting married in this life. I don’t remember if I said that I “promise” to do this
A reader asks,: “As Catholics, we are all aware of a priest’s vow of poverty. However, are there limits to how the Church defines it and also its limits? For example, many priests live communally, but are they actually paid a salary?