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“Ask a Priest: In Light of Original Sin, Is Human Life a Mistake?”
Q: Given the doctrine of original sin, would it not naturally follow that procreation and human life itself is an error, a mistake? It’s hard for me to reconcile the idea of being born in such a state and being subject thus to the vices and errors of this world ...
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“Ask a Priest: Should I Steer Clear of Kin in Order to Avoid Gossip?”
Q: I understand that putting yourself in a near occasion of sin is sinful, but I’m having trouble understanding this in a subjective way. For example, when I go to my grandparents’ house, gossip/detraction/calumny tend to start happening in my presence. Knowing this, does that make it a sin for ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Can I Deal With Negative Relatives?”
Q: For quite some time I have felt like a complete failure. This prevents me from doing even the smallest things without feeling insecure and worthless. The people in my family are good, but when I was growing up they were also very strict. As a child I was horrified ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If My Loved Ones Don’t Live the Faith?”
Q: A number of my loved ones, including my parents and godmother, live lives contrary to Catholic teachings and never go to confession. They haven’t been in over 20 years and don’t believe they have done anything mortally sinful. I know for a fact they have missed Mass without reason, ...
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“Ask a Priest: Am I Wrong to Hang Out With Sinners?”
Q: I have an ongoing argument with my mother. She is a faithful Catholic, and I admire her for all she does in our church. Recently, however, she seems to be allowing the sins of others to affect her. To get to the point: she basically said that God would ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If My Friend’s Kin Think I’m a Godless Sinner?”
Q: So, I was raised partially in a Methodist church. I didn’t learn much, and the whole process seemed meaningless. My family stopped going while I was in the seventh grade. For a time, I quietly would pray to a god or the universe or something that I had not ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Intensely Dislike My Brother-in-Law?”
Q: I have one sister that I am very close with. However, I severely dislike her husband, and I am finding it increasingly difficult to be around him and to have my children around his inappropriate behavior even if only for few hours at family functions. I love my sister ...
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“Ask a Priest: What to Do About Emotionally Needy Relatives?”
Q: I have two extremely needy family members who only have me to help, in every way but financially. They dump on me and give me a hard time. It is really difficult for me. I have to survive, and they are so draining. Please help me to cope. – ...
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