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GENERAL QUESTIONS
“Ask a Priest: Is it bad to wear a cross sideways?”
Q: Is it bad to wear a cross sideways as part of the new jewelry trend? A teacher at a parochial school told a student that it was bad but didn’t say why. -P. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: It is good for Catholics to witness to their ...
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“Ask a Priest: What About Those 99 Sheep Left Behind?”
Q: My hairdresser, a Protestant who recently returned to her faith, was wondering about the parable of the lost sheep. She understood why Jesus went after the lost sheep but did not understand why he would just leave 99 alone. It seemed she was concerned that they were abandoned or ...
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“Ask a Priest: May I Unload on Bullies From the Past?”
Q: I graduated high school recently and was wondering if I ever see my high school bullies, is it OK to cuss them out? It doesn’t feel right for me just to ignore them. I was a shy girl, and I never did or said anything mean to these people ...
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“Ask a Priest: Why Was It ‘Us vs. Them’ Before the Coming of Christ?”
Q: I’m aware that if you are not Jewish, you are a gentile. I am also aware that Jesus came to save all people — gentiles and Jews. But I’m confused on how this came to be. Why was there an “us vs. them” before Jesus? Why couldn’t the Jewish ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Should We Handle a Difficult Couple in the Parish?”
Q: There is a couple (let’s call them James and Mary) who are involved in our parish with various activities. When it comes to getting a program or event going, they like to do things their way. There have been many times when they would say something like, “No, we ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Was Falsely Accused?”
Q: What advice does the Lord give to the falsely accused? I was falsely accused of sexual abuse, investigated by the police, and the charges were refused due to complete lack of evidence. However, the allegations have ravaged my personal life by keeping me from my kids, destroying trust, ruining ...
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“Ask a Priest: What Is a Living Sacrifice?”
Q: What exactly is a living sacrifice? I’ve been asking some of my Protestant Christian friends and no one can give me an answer that I am satisfied with. My dissatisfaction stems from the fact that I keep receiving conflicting answers. Thank you and y’all are in my prayers. Answered ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If a Christian Group Questions the Sermon on the Mount?”
Q: A Christian friend is asking me to consider becoming a Christian. However, I am concerned that this can lead to demonic possession. His church seems to worship Donald Trump and has questioned the validity of the Sermon on the Mount. Even though I am not a Christian, these words ...
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