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QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING the FAITH
“Ask a Priest: How Do I Speak With God?”
Q: How do I talk to God? I try to sit in silence and ask him questions about a very important decision, but I don’t know if it is my subconscious talking to me or God talking to me. How do I differentiate the two, and how do I correctly ...
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“Ask a Priest: What Can I Do About My Jealousy?”
Q: How do I handle jealousy? I am jealous of others who have more faith than I do. Thank you. – J. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: A good first step to overcoming jealousy is to remember that all good things come from God. If a person is charitable, ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Be Gay and Catholic?”
Q: Since around age 10 I have had feelings for men. I have always tried to deny it, and I have tried to pray for it always to be changed. My feelings have never changed, but no one knows about it. I still don’t want to accept it. My family ...
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“Ask a Priest: Should I Date Someone Who Isn’t a Virgin?”
Q: I recently asked a young woman to be my girlfriend and she said yes, but soon after that she told me that she isn’t a virgin. I told her that it doesn’t matter, but on the inside, I feel very sad and anguished. I don’t know if I should ...
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“Ask a Priest: Can I Improvise When Praying Chaplets and Novenas?”
Q: I would like to know about praying chaplets and novenas. If I want to pray a chaplet, can I pray it once or as many times as I feel inspired to? Do I have to pray a full novena each time? I know any prayer is a good thing, ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Watch Racy Netflix Shows?”
Q: Are my wife and I sinning if we watch shows on Netflix that contain graphic sexual situations as part of the story? – D.S. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: The short answer is yes, it’s objectively sinful to be watching these shows. These shows involve people engaging in ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Can I Regain Ground With God?”
Q: I’ve been struggling in my relationship with the Lord. I thought that since it’s summer now, and school is over, I could focus on him, but it’s gotten worse. Maybe it’s because I’ve been spending time looking for a job or spending more time with friends and family. So, ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Pray for Personal Preferences?”
Q: Is it wrong to pray for something you’d like to happen? I’ve been praying for my daughter to get accepted to a couple of universities for which she is well-qualified. But my husband said that it’s wrong to pray, that God has more important things to worry about. My ...
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