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“Ask a Priest: What If Relatives Are Blocking Me From the Church?”
Q: A few years back my dad baptized me in the Name of the Father, in the Name of the Son and in the Name of the Holy Spirit (I asked him to), and I now wonder if it’s considered valid? The reason I asked my dad to baptize me ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Should I Behave Toward My Divorced-and-Remarried Sister?”
Q: My sister married as a Catholic but along the way she divorced, left the Catholic faith and married again. I have not cultivated any relationship with her new husband, and we never invite them as a couple to our family reunions because we believe that doing so would send ...
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“Ask a Priest: Should my son be marrying an agnostic?”
Q: My son is 25 years old and has fallen in love with an agnostic. She is a very nice girl, but my greatest fear is her lack of faith. She has agreed to let my son raise the kids Catholic if they got married, but she will not go ...
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“Ask a Priest: Do I Sin If I Don’t Speak Up About the Faults Around Me?”
Q: How do I live in peace and joy with family members who have different stances on moral issues that I don’t think are completely in line with what the Church teaches? They seem to follow Church teaching and rules with a loose interpretation, especially in regards to Church precepts, ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I and My Kids Prefer a Non-Denominational Service?”
Q: I was raised Catholic and have been married 13 years to a non-religious man. I have my own struggles with wanting to stay in the Catholic Church or to venture out. I recently went to a non-denominational service and enjoyed it more than I have Catholic Masses. The pastor’s ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If My Stepson Doesn’t Like to Talk About the Faith?”
Q: I am looking for guidance on how to better connect with my stepson from a faith perspective. He and I have a decent relationship. We can talk sports or life issues with no problem, and he is fully attentive. When I bring up discussions about Catholicism, he basically just ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Can I Evangelize My Family?”
Q: How can I evangelize my husband and three adult children who have fallen away or are lukewarm Catholics? I have been attending daily Mass for last two years and once a week adoration for this intention. I asked God that my youngest son might be a priest, but now ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Should We Help a ‘Lost Sheep’?
Q: Many of us suffer greatly when our loved ones have strayed away from the faith and taken a less-than-attractive path. In addition to our prayers and sacrifices, how can we avoid going “overboard” in our efforts to encourage a conversion of heart? What is the best way to discern ...
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