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QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING the FAITH
“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Pray the Rosary During Mass?”
Q: Is it OK to pray the rosary while at Mass? I got a little confused as one of the priests said, “It’s OK to do this.” I thought that Mass is the highest form of prayer and that we should be focused while we are there. – Elsa Answered ...
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“Ask a Priest: Should I Write Off a Guy Who Tells Dirty Jokes?”
Q: I am a college co-ed. There is a guy that I like from church. He is an altar server, and I am a lector. He is very respectful to elders, considerate, kind and soft-spoken. He also comes from a very pious family. We talk a lot these days. We ...
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“Ask a Priest: Do I Need to Reveal Past Sexual Sins to a Fiancé?”
Q: Currently I don’t have a boyfriend or fiancé, but I once dated a Muslim and had sex with him quite a few times. I went to confession and regretted doing that thing before marriage. So, I stopped it and broke up with him. But I’m worried about my future. ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Believe in Energies?”
Q: I am really struggling with my faith. I come from a household where half of my family are Catholic, and the other half have no religion. I had attended a Catholic school and learned all about Catholicism while not being a Catholic (I didn’t receive Communion, etc.). I developed ...
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“Ask a Priest: Does the Bible Really Teach About LGBTQ?”
Q: I’m non-denominational, essentially Baptist. I’m “Asking a Priest” because in my experience, Catholics are the most against LGBTQ out of all the denominations (Thank you!). I was reading about LGBTQ because I go to a public school and get bombarded with it all day, so I kind of need ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Saw a Movie With a Bad Scene?”
Q: I watched a movie with my mom that had a scene that depicted rape. I have been mulling over whether this is a venial or mortal sin. As I was watching, I regretted even putting myself in this situation. I can’t remember if I tried not to watch, but ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is Cheating on Homework a Grave Sin?”
Q: Is cheating on homework in college a mortal sin? I am an 18-year-old freshman who finds it hard to balance school, my faith and a job. Often, teachers give an unrealistic of work and I don’t have the time to do it so I’ve cheated. Is copying answers offline ...
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“Ask a Priest: Should I Reveal the True Sex of My Trans Friend?”
Q: I have a friend who is biologically a female but identifies as a male. I refer to this person by their preferred pronouns out of love and respect for this person. My boyfriend, however, has no idea this person is biologically a woman, and I am scared to tell ...
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