Q. I do not intend to be rude, but your answers to questions seem to be quite different than what I read in other sources. Sometimes they even contradict what others write. I am a little concerned that perhaps you are providing the wrong direction.
A. That is completely understandable and not at all a bad insight. My answers to those who suffer with the scrupulous disorder are specific to the pastoral application of moral theology and the teaching tradition of the Church. I am focused only on providing pastoral help that makes a difference. Thank you for noticing.
Q. When visiting a foreign country, am I required to follow its Catholic holy days of obligation? I will be visiting a country for a couple of weeks, and I noticed that they have a holy day that we do not celebrate in the United States. What is my obligation in this matter?
A. You have no obligation. You are, of course, invited to celebrate a day with them that is holy in their tradition, but you do not have to do so. Personally, I would choose to celebrate with the local population because I might learn something new.