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“Ask a Priest: What If I Feel Exhausted Trying to Speak Up for Religion?”
Q: I’ve run into a bit of a wall with my faith. I can’t even in good conscience wear my cross around my neck anymore. My specific problem is not doubt of God’s existence, but rather it’s a sense of exhaustion. So many times I’ve spoken up for faith, not ...
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“Ask a Priest: I Feel Lost. What Should I Do?”
Q: I am educated in philosophy. Are you familiar with Seraphim (Eugene) Rose’s work on nihilism? I have written or come to the same nihilistic conclusions as Rose. The experience of nothingness is overwhelming and omnipresent. I am not sure what my question even is. At times I am the ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It Wrong to Turn to a Medium?”
Q: Is it a mortal sin to see a medium? Would God forgive me? I’m not at peace with the death of my mother. -P. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: The short answers are: 1) yes, it could be a mortal sin, and 2) yes, God is always ...
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“Ask a Priest: What’s a Worried Mom to Do?”
Q: My son was born with health issues. He is now 19 years old, and these health issues can be life-threatening. I pray to God all the time to help my son but also to help me to worry less. I’m so worried about my son dying and leaving me ...
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“Ask a Priest: If the Music at Communion Isn’t Right, May I Go to Another Parish?”
Q: At my parish we have a professional music director/organist. At Communion time as a rule he chooses songs that are not Eucharistic or pertaining to the Sacrifice. Today they sang “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” at Communion. While it is a very beautiful hymn which I love, it ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is God Mad at Me?”
Q: I’m not super religious, never have been, but every now and again I do seek guidance from God. I had a bad childhood. My mom dated a man who was horrible and extremely abusive. He even sent my brother to the hospital once. I asked God every day to ...
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“Ask a Priest: Did Christianity Simply Borrow From Pagan Cults?”
Q: I have quite the theological question for you. In modern Christian dogma, a lot has been taken from older religions (Greek paganism mainly) and modified to fit into Christianity. Examples of this could be found in that Jehovah and Zeus look almost identical when depicted in Renaissance art. Angels ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I’m Too Attached to Nice Clothes and Cars?”
Q: I am a practicing Catholic and I have recently began to feel like I place too much emphasis on nice brands. I have always really liked nice clothes, and have normally held the practice of buying specific brands such as Polo, North Face, Columbia, etc. (when they go on ...
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