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What is the last judgement? Can you speak about worship regarding the cross, saints, Mary? What’s the distinction between spiritual gluttony and the pursuit of wisdom? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Does the idea of there being an unforgivable sin conflict with the sacrament of confession? Can a Catholic donate their organs? Can you explain being a numerary in Opus Dei? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on The Particular Judgment as we continue our Advent theme, which is to live "Eternity-minded", faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Do we praise Mary? Why does the Church allow organ donation but not the scattering of ashes? Is the anointing of the sick as efficacious if the person is unconscious? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can you explain why the Pope wants to baptize transsexuals? Why do some Gospels leave out, "Do this in remembrance of me"? Was there an actual Noah and his ark? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Living Eternity Minded, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Should priests use hand sanitizer during the Mass? Did Jesus turn water into wine or grape juice? What does the word church mean when Jesus said upon this rock, I will build my church? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can you wear a Rosary around your neck? Was Christ's birth like ours? Will Jesus return a third time? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Top 20 Secular and Religious Things to Be Thankful for in Life, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Why do priests wear uniforms? Why does God allow torture? Are Catholics bound to believe in a specific type of Purgatory? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Is it ok to seek a plenary indulgence for a non-Catholic? What is the Church's teaching on cremation? How old is the Earth? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Saints and Virtue and Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How many masses should we say for the souls in Purgatory? My daughter is gay, she sent me an ultimatum letter, what should I do? Was yesterday's second reading about the rapture? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
What happened to the eleven tribes that weren't Judea? Why does it seem like God lied in Genesis? Can you explain the Assyrians? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Fostering Devotion to the Holy Souls in Purgatory, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What are sacraments and what are graces? Do they involve salvation? Why did God create the devil? How does each person of the Trinity have separate wills and yet, are one God? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
What was the origin of the Hail Holy Queen prayer? What is the Catholic Church's position on ghosts? Why did God pick the Middle East for the Promised Land? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Communion of Saints and the Three States of the Church, faith, family, fellowship, and more on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
When did some Christians start rejecting Halloween? Are there any prayers for the unborn? What advantage do the souls in heaven who have a high degree of glory have over those souls with a low degree of glory? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Did Mary have a guardian angel? Can you please tell me the major difference between Sikhism and the Catholic Church? Was Jesus the disciple of John the Baptist? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Top Ten Things People Are Most Afraid Of, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
A caller wants to know if it is vanity to work out to look good in the hopes of meeting someone. How does Fr. Mitch respond to this?
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Prophecies of Our Lady of Fatima, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Improving homilies at mass, can you tell me more about plenary indulgences, and can you explain the thing about the lone demon bringing more demons back with him? #homily #Catholic #plenaryindulgence #demon
Are Catholics also Christians? Did Satan know when Jesus had been born? What does the Bible say about two in the field? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Who are the poor?, What are we restricted form doing on the Sabbath?, What were the Jewish people expecting at the time of Christ?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Archangels and Guardian Angels, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Does God purposefully place obstacles in your way in order to keep you back from something not part of His will for you?, How can I explain to a non-Catholic why Catholics ask for Mary’s intercession?, Is it true that we only must receive the Eucharist once a year?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
How do saints hear our prayers?, Can you explain the parable of the vineyard?, Who was Mary Magdalene?, Why can't Catholics be Freemasons?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Learning to Let Go of Your Sins, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
If God knew that there was going to be so much suffering, why did he create us at all?, Is it sinful to receive Communion when you’ve arrived late to Mass?, Why do you have to go to a priest to confess sin?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Does the Catholic Church teach that there is such a thing as generational sin?, Do unbaptized babies belong to Satan?, Do Catholics use vain and repetitious prayers?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the importance of choosing a good name for your child, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Have they found Sodom and Gomorrah?, Should we be baptized only in Jesus' name?, How can I prove the Bible is divinely inspired?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can you talk about Melchizedek and if he was a real person?, Was the failure of Abraham to cut the birds in half the cause of the 400 years of slavery in Egypt?, Why aren't Western Bishops referred to as patriarchs?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Four Senses of Scripture, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
When Jesus told the good thief on the cross, "Today you will be with me in paradise," was he referring to the Beatific Vision?, What is the Church's teachings about doing yoga for health benefits?, Why infant baptism?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can you explain these gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, and knowledge?, Can an extraordinary minister of communion give out blessings?, Is America the Babylon mentioned in Revelation?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the meaning of mystery in Catholic theology, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Did Adam and Eve really exist?, Are we worthy to pray to God?, What is the role of divorced people in the Church?, and more on this special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Are there any relics of the Cross of Jesus? If so, how were they verified?, Why did God choose to have Jesus born when he did and where he was?, If you go to adoration online, is it the same?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the life of St. Augustine, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What kind of body will we have after the resurrection?, How can I help my fallen away family members back to the Church?, How can I prove to someone who is not a Catholic that the early Christians really were Catholics?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why are we still being punished for the sin of Adam & Eve?, and a question about the rules of an annulment.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes
If I pray the same prayer over and over, will God come through with an answer?, Are novenas superstitious?, Is God the creator of all life?, Did Tradition evolve over time, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why does it say "descended into hell" in the Apostle's Creed and not the Nicene Creed?, Did God visit Abraham?, Why did God try to kill Moses?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How can I, with absolute certainty, know that I detest sin more because of my love for God than my fear of hell?, My daughter is going to be a surrogate for her friend. What does the Catholic Church teach about this?, How can I explain Purgatory?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Does God answer the prayers of people in mortal sin?, Did Jesus sing?, Is Mosaic law still binding on Christians?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Avoiding Unhealthy Spiritual Habits, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How do we know that the altar in Boalsburg, PA is the one Christopher Columbus had on his flag ship?, When did celebrating daily Mass become commonplace?, Is there a devil assigned to every person?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Is forgiveness codependent?, Are there signs from the deceased?, When should we pray the Fatima prayer during the Rosary?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Six Principles of Discernment, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Why do we need to go to Confession if we believe in the power of prayer?, Does the part of the Lord’s Prayer that says, “Give us this day our daily bread,” refer to us receiving the Eucharist daily?, Did Mary sin at any time in her life?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why did Jesus teach in parables?, Are Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalene the same person?, Is it permitted by the Catholic Church to donate blood?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on What Makes Someone a Church Father, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
The role of the sacraments is discussed, How can we argue against penal substitution?, How do we get saved?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Dr. David Anders.
Do you think Blessed Mother stayed with her cousin Elizabeth until the circumcision of the baby John?, I feel too vulnerable when I pray, any advice?, What are the modern-day Jewish people looking for in a Messiah?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Eight Habits of Highly Effective Fathers, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Can you receive the Eucharist more than once in the same day?, How many of the hand gestures and movements at Mass are appropriate?, Is it okay to chew the Eucharist?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Should I discontinue going to confession if I am cohabitating without marriage?, How should I pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory?, How can good come from evil?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Sanctifying Time, Catholic Devotional Appropriations of Days and Months, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How are we supposed to reconcile “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” with the idea of taking up our cross?, Are the souls of the dead aware of what occurs here amongst the living?, How can we know what is from God when we use our conscience?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Is there a possibility that a soul that ends up in Hell would cease to exist?, Is it ok to burn frankincense in the home?, I am struggling with my faith, why haven't I heard God's voice?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Founding Father Quotes on the United States, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Why is it ok to call a priest father?, Why was Mary Magdalene not to hold on to Jesus?, How are Bishops chosen?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
How many popes are there?, Do Catholics read the whole Bible every three years?, Can a Deacon give extreme unction?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Whose Voice Are You Listening To?, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What is the best way to help homeless beggars on the street that leads them to a better life?, Did Adam and Eve exist?, Is polygamy a sin?, Does 1 Corinthians 4:6 prove sola scriptura?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
When are we allowed to defend ourselves?, My Catholic daughter is investigating Judaism and numerology, what should I do?, Was my confession valid?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Marriage and the Crucifix, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What does the Catholic Church teach about when a person's soul is infused into a body?, Please give me your thoughts on what I can do to help the poor, Do I tithe to the first and second collection or do I just give a chosen amount?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why do priests wash their hands during the Mass?, How do you and your fellow priests handle confessions?, Did Jesus have Mary's DNA?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What happens when you die?, why use the word "but" in deliver us from evil?, what is the Synod of Synodality?, and dealing with vengeful Psalms.
Does God know when you will die?, Do Orthodox priests have valid apostolic succession?, What is the difference between valid and invalid sacraments?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on The Solemnity of Corpus Christi, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What are the requirements to receive the Eucharist?, When Jesus returns at the final judgment, what will happen to the earth and creation?, Can you explain free will?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Do religious sisters have to take a saint's name?, Is Uriel a canonical archangel?, Does Catholicism stand on the shoulders of Judaism?, Was Christ buried like a mummy?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Trinity Sunday (Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity), and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How can venial sins be forgiven?, Who is the beloved disciple?, What to do with the cremated remains of a relative?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
What are principalities and powers?, Can Jewish people still go to Heaven?, Was Paul's mission to Athens successful?, What happened to Pilate?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How did Elijah get to Heaven?, What did Paul mean when he said, "I have become all things to all people"?, Where did Jesus ascend from?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with guest host John Martignoni.
Can you comment on collegiality at Vatican Two and our problem of synods in the Church today?, Where do we get the different names of God?, I pray the Anima Christi, can you tell me more about the soul of Christ?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on The Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
If our bodies are to be buried intact when we die, should an amputee be buried with his amputated limb?, Does not following the GIRM make the Mass illicit?, What are Holy Days of obligation?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Are there Scriptural references in the Old Testament stating that the Messiah/Savior would be God Himself?, Where did Jesus go after his death on the cross?, Do we choose Hell?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Encouraging Virtue in Our Children, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What does canon law about who should be handling the Eucharist during adoration?, My relative is experiencing gender dysphoria but wants to remain Catholic. What are some resources that would be helpful to him?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
How many James' are in the New Testament?, How many genders does the Catholic Church say there are and why?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Hard to understand the #Catholic belief in Mary's perpetual virginity, is it possible to be perfect?, and do Catholics worship Mary and the Saints?
How can I defend the Church's actions during the Crusades?, What is the role of women in the Catholic Church?, What can the homebound do for the Kingdom of God?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Giving Sundays to God, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What is the Catholic belief in the Holy Spirit? When you commit a mortal sin, does the Holy Spirit leave you?, What is a Catholic’s obligation to accept and not question Catholic teaching?, How do I die to myself? What does that mean?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
Why is purity not preached more?, Is the serpent in Genesis 3 literal or allegorical?, Why did God say he regretted making man?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Regarding Easter and the Two Periods of Time, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Should we venerate a cross or crucifix on Good Friday?, Is it sinful to throw away religious materials?, Do all Christian denominations contribute to the Church?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Resurrection, Do indulgences cut short the soul's refinement?, What is original sin?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Fr. Mitch Pacwa answers questions on today's Open Line Wednesday. How can we get nuns at our Catholic School?, are we supposed to go to Mass every day?, and how is the Church, the Body of Christ and the Bride of Christ?
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the Promises Associated with Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
I don't believe the apostles were real, Are there any living descendants of Biblical people?, Is Christ present in the Greek Orthodox sacraments?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host John Martignoni.
Why does the man on the Shroud of Turin have a beard?, What does the Catholic Church think about Mormonism?, How old is the youngest saint?, and more on today's Open Linee with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the Seven Last Words of Christ and Look at the Crucifix, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
If God is unchanging, did he have a body eternally, and how does the incarnation relate to God being eternal?, What is the best way to explain the Trinity to younger students?, Given that the tree of knowledge of good and evil was where sin came from; could God have created the Garden of Eden without it?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why does the date of Easter move around on the calendar?, What word did Jesus use for Church?, Which member of the Trinity was speaking in the Old Testament?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the Three Acts of the Penitent for the Sacrament of Confession, and discusses faith, family, and fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
A priest mentioned in his sermon the other day that Mary Magdalene (the woman who dried the feet of Jesus with her hair) was ALSO the sister of Lazarus. How did I miss that?, How does the Catholic Church view baptism from Protestants?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
What are some proper prayers to say for the dying?, Did Jesus carry the full cross?, What is the place for homosexuals in the Catholic Church?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the Importance of a Rightly Formed Conscience, and discusses faith, family, and fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes!
I have a Protestant friend who said that the Levitical priesthood went away with Judaism and he wants to know why we have priests in the Catholic Church. How should I respond?, How do we defend the infallibility of the papacy?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Is transubstantiation a miracle?, How did John know the dialogue between Pontius Pilate and Jesus?, Where is Purgatory found in the Bible?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade talks about the power on confession. He also answers questions about is an individual able to receive Holy Communion twice in a day or does it have to be 2 separate masses with different readings?; As the Church of England is considering De-gendering the Trinity. What should we think about this? and to what extent is believer obliged to spread the gospel?
How can I practice Lent when no one else in the house understands or cares about it?, How can I explain infant baptism to people who believe a child should make that choice?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
What is baptizing the dead?, Who wrote the Book of Hebrews?, Why didn't Moses die after seeing God's face?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Church's Teaching on Fasting and Fasting Beyond Food, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
If you were to doe immediately after going to confession, would you go straight to Heaven?, What's the difference between the soul and spirit?, Why do we deserve God's mercy?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
Is there a proper way to order the Stations of the Cross?, How did Peter know that the two figures at the Transfiguration were Moses and Elijah?, If a priest reads the wrong readings, what should the laity do?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Some More Things We Can 'Give Up' or 'Do' for Lent, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How do you change your attachment to a sin you have done repeatedly in the past?, What does the Church teach about dreams and interpretations? Does God really speak to us in that way?, How can I defend Mary’s Immaculate Conception to a non-Catholic?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
In Sirach 1:1-10, what is it about Wisdom that has her described as feminine in this part of the reading?, Why did Clopas on the road to Emmaus sound so depressed; didn’t his wife tell him Jesus had resurrected?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on An Overview of Lent and the Scriptural Meaning of '40', faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Can you explain why Jesus says, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”, Why was Satan allowed to do so much to Job’s family?, How can I explain the Eucharist as a sacrifice?, and more on today's Open Line mailbag with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can you comment on collegiality at Vatican Two and our problem of synods in the Church today?, Where do we get the different names of God?, I pray the Anima Christi, can you tell me more about the soul of Christ?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Preparing for Lent by Looking at the Seven Capital Sins, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
In the book of Revelation, at the end of time it talks about the Antichrist. Is this a real person or a mentality?, When was Jesus aware that he was the Lord?, How did the Church develop the concept of original sin?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Are there Scriptural references in the Old Testament stating that the Messiah/Savior would be God Himself?, Where did Jesus go after his death on the cross?, Do we choose Hell?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa,
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Masculine Virtue, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Why do Catholic theologians and apologists seem to elevate the writings of so-called canonized saints as if their writings are inspired?, How would you explain that Jesus had to establish a Church?, What is a mortal sin and what does the Church teach about it?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
How do I counter the claims that the Bible was not divinely inspired?, Why do we say Jesus descended into hell in the Creed?, What's your take on the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Marriage Helps, Both Temporal and Spiritual, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes. Listen Tuesday live on EWTN Catholic Radio.
Do you know, without a shadow of a doubt, that God exists?, Why did St. Joseph have to die?, What would happen to the Church if the Pope developed a severe case of Alzheimer’s disease?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
When did the Israelites first hear of the Messiah? Are Mormons saved?, How do I explain why God ordered people to be killed in the Old Testament?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the 'Matter' and 'Form' for Each of the Seven Sacraments, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday.
Why are we being dared to say the Our Father?, Why do we no longer say the word One in the Collect, as in one God forever and ever?, Is the Eucharist necessary for salvation?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Are Catholics breaking the keep holy the Sabbath day commandment?, Which of the apocryphal gospels are Catholics permitted to read?, Where is the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on New Year's Resolutions both "Temporal" and "Spiritual", faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday.
How does a plenary indulgence upon death work?, How can i surrender completely to God?, Who are the poor?, and more on today's special mailbag edition of Open Line.
Did Mary know she was born without original sin?, How do we know the cannons used by the Essenes and Sadducees at the time of Christ?, Where is the Eucharist in our creeds?, and more on today's Open Line.
Deacon Harold and Jack discuss the legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Is most of the Old Testament symbolic?, Can private revelation become big T tradition?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
Why do the US bishops insist on parking a Holy Day on January 1?, Why are there no stories about Jesus during his teen years?, Why did they name him Emmanuel but we call him Jesus?, Why was Jesus Jewish and we are Catholic?, and more on today's Open Line.
Why was verse 21 of Matthew 17 removed from most Bibles around the 1960's?, What is the Church's position on private revelation?, Do you think God calls people to Catholicism?, and more on today's Open Line.
How can we discuss the BVM with a non-Catholic?, Do Protestants go to Purgatory?, How can you lose your salvation?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host John Martignoni.
Fr. Mitch answers your emails on a special mailbag edition of today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. This is an encore of the 11/25/20 show.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's encore presentation of Open Line. This show originally aired on 12/31/19.
Fr. Trigilio answers your questions on a special mailbag edition of Open Line.
Fr. Mitch Pacwa gives us the back story behind why and when we celebrate Christmas as well as invites a special guest who is making a difference for families in the Ukraine while here in the states.
(MB) Fr. Wade Menezes discusses the latter days of #Advent and O Antiphons. Plus he takes calls from listeners, email questions and more.
Why did the 3 Kings leave #Jesus after seeing him in the #Nativity?, if a #priest celebrates a Mass without certain vestments, is it invalid?, Craig wants suggestions for Catholic universities that are really Catholic and involved in sports, whom would you suggest and if a person knows he needs to abstain from #Communion. is he still part of the sacrifice? #Catholic
Why did Jesus tell people to be quiet about his miracles?, Are the dead judged according to their works?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the 'O Antiphons': Their History and Meaning, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday.
Can you give me a good biblical explanation for Purgatory?, What are the best Bible verses to defend becoming Catholic?, The writers of James and Hebrews seem to have different beliefs about faith and works. Do they disagree on how salvation is obtained?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host John Martignoni.
After death on earth, does an unbelieving soul have that moment of seeing our God to realize and say yes to our Lord?, What is the Church's stance on Maria Valtorta?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on A Powerful Week! St. Nicholas, St. Ambrose, and the Immaculate Conception, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday.
What is #Modernism?, the Church's position on #vasectomy, what is a #soul?, and do you go right to #heaven if you got the sacraments before #death? #Catholic #Church #morality #birthcontrol
Could you throw some light on why the words "He descended into hell" appear in the Apostles Creed but not in the Nicene Creed?, When the nation of Israel divided into the Northern and Southern kingdoms, why did they divide 10 and 2 instead of 6 and 6 or some other grouping?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Why the Word became Flesh and the Meaning of the Liturgical Year, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday.
Is it a mortal or venial sin to watch a film where someone takes the Lord’s name in vain?, Has any pope ever died while attempting to introduce error into the Church, thus preserving papal infallibility?, What does it mean that Mary was free from original sin?, and more on today's Open Line.
I am at a new parish. I noticed several things which I think are incorrect in regard to the Mass rubrics, What is the Old Catholic Church, is it valid?, Can the souls in Purgatory hear our prayers?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on The Liturgical Season of Advent, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday.
I’m having trouble explaining to my girlfriend how we know in our fullest sense that God is real. I’d like some help on this, Is there any chance that Lucifer will repent? Should we be praying for him to repent? If he does will he be saved and hell would go away?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. gives a listener advice on how to deal with feeling #overwhelmed during the #holidays. In addition, other questions covered include: can you explain how we have free will if #God is omniscient?, and did the #Exodus really occur? #Christmas #Thanksgiving #holiday #anxiety #stress #Catholicism #Jesus #prayer
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on The Theology of the Body, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday.
Why should I become Catholic? Are there more “benefits” than in just being a born-again Christian?, How do I explain to my Protestant friends why we ask for Mary’s intercession instead of going straight to God?, Why is it that Catholics are not allowed to marry unless they intend to have children?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio
What does the Church say about transgender issues? Theresa Farnan of the Person and Identity Project, joins Mary Rice Hasson to discuss the Church’s teaching on the person, the body, and “transgender” identification. Fr. Mitch Pacwa takes your calls.
Deacon Patrick Lappert is a plastic surgeon and expert on the effects of "gender affirming" medical and surgical interventions. Do they contribute to better health or cause harm to people experiencing identity issues? Fr. Wade Menezes takes your calls. As mentioned in show: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/bishop/public-messages/2021/a-catechesi...
Mary Rice Hasson looks at the cultural changes and controversies surrounding the transgender movement with Ryan Anderson, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of the book, When Harry Became Sally. Fr. John Trigilio takes your calls.
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the saints and the importance of the month of November in the Catholic Church, Will we lose our memories in Purgatory?, What does Simeon's prophecy mean about Mary?, and more on today's Open Line.
How do you prepare yourself for an indulgence?, What are our duties versus our rights as parents to know what is going on with our children?, How does John represent us?, Did Jesus always exist?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on The Solemnity of All Saints / All Saints Day, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday.
What is the role of men and women in the family?, How is the Church not making the Eucharist a false idol?, What degree of specificity in form and kind is necessary for a valid confession?, and more on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why isn't the Book of Enoch in the biblical canon?, What was your role in the writing of Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on All Souls Day and the Month of November, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line.
How do we become unattached to sins?, Why do we get baptized?, Where does free will end?, What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?, and more on today's Open Line.
Is Peter actually called "rock"?, Why do Catholics baptize infants, where is that in the Bible?, Are we excluded from all graces when in a state of mortal sin?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Pope St. John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line.
What does the phrase, “the gates of hell will not prevail against it” mean?, If God didn’t make evil and the devil can’t make anything, then where did evil come from?, and more on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Jack and Fr. Mitch discuss the eschatology of the Catholic Church, Why was the penalty for homosexuality death in the Old Testament?, How do I get my husband to go to confession?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Importance of Making a Spiritual Retreat, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line.
Is it now the new term to call the Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist the host minister?, What explanation can I give to verify that Purgatory exists?, Why do Catholics believe that Mary is Co-Redemptrix?, and more on today's Open Line.
Do deacons receive Holy Orders?, as a widow, what did Mary do with her time?, and which sign of the cross came first, the #Orthodox or Catholic? #deacon #Catholic #God #BlessedVirginMary
Fr. Wade discusses the three year Eucharistic Revival in the United States, is mortal and venial #sin in the Bible?, how do I make a general #confession, and what do I do if a priest forgets to absolve me? #sin #mortalsin #venialsin #Bible #Eucharist #sin #Catholic
How do I explain Church teaching on the Atonement to Protestants who say that Christ's atonement was completely sufficient and that things like penance are not needed?, Can you explain general and particular judgement at the final judgement?, and more on today's special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. This is a Re-Air of the 03/21/22 show.
What is the Catholic Church’s position on the rapture and tribulation?, Would it be correct to assume the perfect creation of God with nature and animals is still in the garden?, At the moment of the sursum corda, do the skies open and do we join with Our Blessed mother and all the angels and saints in worship?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on St. Vincent De Paul and the Fourteen Works of Mercy, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line.
On today's Open Line, Fr. John Trigilio answers questions such as: why was #Jesus baptized?, was there really an original man and woman?, and why are so many modern #Catholic Churches not #beautiful? #beauty #baptism #Catholic #sacrament #EWTN
In Lk 16:1-13, how do you understand the point Christ was trying to make?, In Genesis when it starts “let us make man in our image” was this the Trinity or was there a pantheon of Hebrew Gods?, Were the “gods” mentioned in the Old Testament demons?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Dignity of Human Labor, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line.
Have they found Sodom and Gomorrah?, Should we be baptized only in Jesus' name?, How can I prove the Bible is divinely inspired?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line.
Why do priests wear red vestments?, Was Jesus a Pharisee or was Jesus an Essene?, What was the purpose of the Council of Nicaea?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Nine Benefits of Confession, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line.
Is it true that we have a reasonable hope that all men are saved?, How can I respond to someone who believes in karma and reincarnation?, Is praying for the souls in Purgatory an act of charity?, and more on today's Open Line.
Can you explain the symbolism of Leviticus 4-6?, Of the many Catholic devotions, which are the best?, Was Mary at John the Baptist's birth?, Is Purgatory avoidable?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on Marriage Tips: Date Night, Prioritize Your Spouse, Pray With Your Spouse, faith, family, and fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes!
Your e-mails are answered on a special Labor Day mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why was it at sunset that the sick were brought to Jesus?, Do Eastern rite parishes have their own bishops or are they subject to the local bishop?, Which Catholic theology school/opinion, current or historical, places most weight on free will?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on White Martyrdom and What it Means: A Look at the Saints , faith, family, and fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes!
During the Last Supper when Jesus gave the bread and wine and stated “This is my Body, this is my Blood, do this in memory of me.” Was he just referring to Peter or to everyone else as well?, If the Church teaches it is not our place to judge the status of a person’s soul after they die, then why does the Church rule on the souls of the Saints?, and more on today's Open Line.
If we are of one faith, then why are there so many orders for our priests and what are the differences, if any?, Do you think the people in heaven know what we on earth are doing?, Where is evidence of Purgatory found in the Bible?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the Importance of a Rightly Formed Conscience, and discusses faith, family, and fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes! (This is an encore of the 12/03/19 show)
Is there a biblical basis for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?, Do a priest’s faculties change if he is in a state of mortal sin?, Can our prayers change God's Will?, and more on today's Open Line.
Were the descendants of Cain on the Ark?, Why don't we use the Septuagint as the source for the Old Testament?, Did God have backups in case Mary said no?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Is all of Christ present in the consecrated host?, What is Catholic social justice?, Does Mary appear to visionaries in her physical body?, How is Jesus the second Adam?, and more on today's Open Line.
Is the All-Seeing Eye perfectly acceptable to be embraced as symbolizing the Holy Trinity?, Why do servers lift the chasuble during the elevation of the Host?, What is the desire of the everlasting hills?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on The Transfiguration of Our Lord and What It Means for Us, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Fr. John Trigilio answers your e-mails on another Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday. (This is a Re-Air of the 04/25/22 show)
Join Father Mitch Pacwa as he answers questions on the Bible, Church teaching and more...!
(Mailbag) Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM answers questions from the mailbag and also listener comment line. In addition, Fr. Wade discusses #EucharisticAdoration and #EucharisticMiracles. #Miracle #Jesus #Christ #Adoration #Catholic
Fr. Trigilio provides the answers to all of your Catholic questions like why is the Psalms numbered differently in other translations?, What is the difference in a Mass & Healing Mass? As well as how to serve God in the Mundane, Church and State, Helping someone living in Sin and the Eucharist in a Post-Covid World.
What do you think of centering prayer?, What is the nihil obstat?, Does God ever stop forgiving you?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Husbands and Wives Who Were Other-Centered, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Is using the Orans position permissible for the laity?, Is it appropriate to pay a priest for receipt of a sacrament?, How was the Biblical canon decided?, and more on today's Open Line.
Can people become angels?, How can I help a freemason?, Are there rubrics for the laity?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Seven Hindrances to Prayer and Devotion, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Why did Jesus need to get baptized?, What is a sacrifice of praise?, I tend to catch myself repeating the same sins over again recently. What do you recommend to keep me holy?, and more on today's Open Line.
What did the Pharisees mean when they protested against Jesus‘ criticism of them, that they weren’t living as true sons of Abraham?, Are there people today who are the "children of the devil"?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the emotion of anger, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Are Protestants going to go to Purgatory?, Is speaking in tongues and the charismatic movement compatible with scripture and the Catholic Church?, If you don’t have something to confess, should you still go to confession?, and more on today's Open Line.
How can you know you've received God's wisdom and that it's guiding your choices?, What does it mean that while Jesus was walking on the water, “He meant to pass them by”?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade discusses his new book "Catholic Essentials: A Guide to Understanding Key Church Teachings", faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Your emails are answered on a special July 4th mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
When does life begin, is it after the first breath?, In the Old Testament considerable importance is given to one’s name. Why would we not at least attempt to pronounce Jesus' name in its original pronunciation?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul on June 29, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What determines the validity of priestly ordination?, When does life begin?, Why do we pray the mysteries of the Rosary when we do?, and more on today's mailbag edition of open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
I am at a new parish. I noticed several things which I think are incorrect in regard to the Mass rubrics, What is the Old Catholic Church, is it valid?, Can the souls in Purgatory hear our prayers?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What happened to the guardian angels of shooting victims?, Why are permanent deacons only men?, What will we do in Heaven?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
It's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. Fr. Mitch answers why is #Confession important?, and is Communion in the hand acceptable? #Catholicism #Eucharist #question
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Today on Open Line Monday, Fr. John Trigilio answers: Is tax evasion a mortal or venial #sin?, how seriously should we take a Venerable's writings vs a Saint's?, should #abortion be legal for those with heart issues?, and why didn't people recognize #Jesus after the #Resurrection? #Catholicism #taxes
Can we pray to the angel Uriel?, Where in the Bible did the Apostles teach to imitate Mary?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on To the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How do I expand my capacity to love God?, If a Catholic gets married outside the church, are they severing their access to the other sacraments later on in life, like anointing of the sick, last rights, etc.?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (This is an encore of the 02/21/22 show.)
Were the victims of the school shooting martyrs?, Can you address large family issues?, Is the world getting worse?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Holy Spirit, Power, and Dynamite, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Your e-mails are answered on a special Memorial Day mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Fr. Mitch leads the discussion refuting Speaker Pelosi's attempt to use Matthew to justify her stance on abortion, discusses the tragic shooting in Uvalde, TX, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Christ's Ascension and What It Means For Us, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
What are the requirements to receive the Eucharist?, When Jesus returns at the final judgment, what will happen to the earth and creation?, Can you explain free will?, and more on today's Open Line Monday.
Can you replace "and he became man" with "one of us?", How was Jesus removed from the cross?, How can I explain that there is objective truth?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Jesus' Standards for Personal Relationships, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Is it a mortal or venial sin for someone to use vulgar and obscene four letter words?, How do you know when your prayers for those in purgatory have been answered?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
What did St. Thomas Aquinas mean when he spoke of the quickening?, When the death penalty is discussed in the Old Testament, is it from God or man?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on How One Benefits from the 'Sacramental Economy', faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
I’m a new Catholic looking for some information on what exactly a Marian devotion entails. Can you help me?, How do we define grace?, Is Anxiety a spiritual thing that we can control or something else?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
I have heard numerous times that one way to defend the use of the deuterocanonical books is that Jesus and the apostles used the Septuagint., and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Personal Negativity and Sacred Scripture, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
The Holy Spirit can’t act unless it is through the Virgin Mary. Is this correct? How can I explain that Catholics don’t worship statues? Fr. John Trigilio answers your e-mails on another Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday.
What exactly has the spirit revealed that Jesus hasn’t told us?, As Catholics, how do we understand when Jesus says “my father’s house has many dwelling places"?, Can you give me some guidance on tithing?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Today's show is an encore of the 01/29/22 show)
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on how Every Sunday Is A Recalling Of Easter, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Fr. John Trigilio answers your e-mails on another Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday.
EWTN Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa
Fr. Mitch answers listener questions on Church teachings.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Easter and the 'Two Periods of Time', faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Why do Catholics have to suffer in purgatory for sins already forgiven?, During the Mass we say we are sorry for our sins, so why do we have to go to confession on top of that?, At communion time, why do they mix water with wine?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Are Elijah and Enoch the two witnesses spoken of in Revelation? What happened to Lazarus after Christ brought him back from the dead?, What was Judas' background?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Holy Thursday and the Effects of the Eucharist, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
If God is unchanging, did he have a body eternally, and how does the incarnation relate to God being eternal?, What is the best way to explain the Trinity to younger students?, Given that the tree of knowledge of good and evil was where sin came from; could God have created the Garden of Eden without it?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can only #Catholics receive plenary indulgences?, is eating a bit too much on a fast day a mortal #sin?, if we watch someone committing a mortal sin on TV is it a #mortal sin?, and a listener has a question about the #Bible. #Catholicism #Christianity
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Ten Ways Confession Sets Us Free, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Can I give my indulgences to souls in purgatory?, Priests used to make use of the patent. Why has that been done away with?, What is the benefit of going through the saints to pray to God?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
What is the Catholic Church’s position on the rapture and tribulation?, Would it be correct to assume the perfect creation of God with nature and animals is still in the garden?, At the moment of the sursum corda, do the skies open and do we join with Our Blessed mother and all the angels and saints in worship?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Fear of the Lord: Is It About Love or Punishment?, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
I understand that the Catholic Church teaches that the Mass is an unbloody sacrifice, how can an unbloody sacrifice be propitiatory?, Did the devil know who Jesus was when he tempted him?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
What is the real reason Catholics eat fish on Fridays during Lent?, What is the difference between an agnostic and a Catholic?, What happened to Pontius Pilate?, Was Jesus really Horus?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on The Seven Last Words of Christ, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How do I explain Church teaching on the Atonement to Protestants who say that Christ's atonement was completely sufficient and that things like penance are not needed?, Can you explain general and particular judgement at the final judgement?, and more on today's special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Transfiguration and Lent, What did Jesus mean when he said he would abolish the law and prophets?, How could Christ fast for 40 days?, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Is the whole Trinity present in the Eucharist?, How should I correct someone who curses and take's the Lord's name in vain?, How can I explain that the deuterocanonical books are valid?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Many Forms of Penance in Christian Life, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Where do bad ideas and temptations come from?, What is the role of baptism in the Catholic faith?, What’s the difference between the Holy Spirit you receive at baptism versus the Holy Spirit you receive at Confirmation?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Who was the "queen of the south"?, How do we know Protestant baptisms are valid?, How did Jesus fulfill the law?, Why was Peter chose to be first pope?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Days of Fasting and Abstinence and Penance, how to Try A Different Approach to Fasting This Lent, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Does the case of the Immaculate Conception contradict free will? Did God lock in Mary’s decision?, Why has "one" been removed from the collect?, Where is the lineage of King David today?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Did Mary live in a cave?, Are we in the End Times?, Can a Catholic donate their body to science?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Lent, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Your emails are answered on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (This is a re-air of the 07/05/21 show.)
Why are repetitive prayers wrong?, How can I explain to my homosexual son that same-sex marriage is wrong?, What was Peter's father's name?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
How do I expand my capacity to love God?, If a Catholic gets married outside the church, are they severing their access to the other sacraments later on in life, like anointing of the sick, last rights, etc.?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
I am just curious if the Maronite Divine Liturgy would be similar to the Ukrainian Liturgy?, As I read the Bible, I see “heavens” a lot. Not heaven. Is there more than one heaven?, Is it ok to criticize the Church for her foibles?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Virtue of Detachment, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Is there an exorcism prayer in the baptismal rite?, Why is exorcism a sacramental?, How do I help my "bad" Catholic friend?, What is the correct way to fast?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
What is #supernatural adoption?, do people in #Purgatory know how long they'll be there?, what happens to the particles of the #Eucharist after we receive in the hand?, and does an apostolic blessing remove all temporal punishment? #Catholicism #Jesus #God
Fr. Wade Menezes of the Fathers of Mercy discusses detraction, calumny, slander and #gossip oh my! In addition, it's St. Josephine Bakhita's feast day, how long should we #pray for somebody in #purgatory?, and do we have the right to defend ourselves against becoming a martyr? #Catholicism #Christianity
Why are we being dared to say the Our Father?, Why do we no longer say the word One in the Collect, as in one God forever and ever?, Is the Eucharist necessary for salvation?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can a lay person administer last rites?, how can a #soul think, remember feel, if you no longer have a #brain?, could St. Roch also be a patron saint for the pandemic?, and what were first forms of mass like? #Catholicism #Christianity #God
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Candlemas and the Blessing of Throats on St. Blaise Day, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Is #transhumanism the right path for #humanity?, do only Catholics go to #Heaven?, why are their canonized saints only after #Christ?, and do the SSPX have faculties to marry? #Jesus #Catholicism #God
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Are St. John, gospel writer, St. John, the Beloved One, and St. John of Patmos are all the same individual?, Did the Blessed Mother know she was free from original sin?, What is the Catholic teaching on physician-assisted suicide?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (This is an encore of the 09/13/21 show.)
Fr. Wade discusses St. Anthony of the desert, pursuing a calling to monastic life, what does the #Church say about #DNR orders?, and a listener shares his spiritual game plan. #Jesus #Christianity #Catholicism
Your e-mails and listener comment line calls are answered on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Catholic Reverts and Converts, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Why should I become Catholic? Are there more “benefits” than in just being a born-again Christian?, How do I explain to my Protestant friends why we ask for Mary’s intercession instead of going straight to God?, Why is it that Catholics are not allowed to marry unless they intend to have children?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Are we saved by faith alone?, My brother does not understand Purgatory and he believes that Purgatory would take away from the fact that Jesus died for our sins. How can I answer him?, What is the difference between repentance and saying that you’re sorry for your sins?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
What is the role of men and women in the family?, How is the Church not making the Eucharist a false idol?, What degree of specificity in form and kind is necessary for a valid confession?, and more on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (This is an encore of the 10/18/21 show.)