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QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING the FAITH
“Ask a Priest: What If Things Seem Tougher When I Try to Turn to God?”
Q: I found a strange thing in the past six to seven years in my life. When I was cold toward the faith, even to the point when I sin, even grave sin, I was all right in my life. But when I began to repent and turn to God, ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If My Girlfriend Wants Me to Cut Ties With My Brother?”
Q: My girlfriend doesn’t want me to attend my brother’s wedding. For context: My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost three years, and she has been one of the most loving and caring people I ever met. We practice the sacraments together. Even though we are young (she ...
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“Ask a Priest: Should I Marry Someone I Only Know Online?”
Q: I am talking to someone online. He is from another country and would like to marry me. This is one of the easiest ways he could get a visa in order for us to live together. I would love to marry him, as he is a good Christian man. ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Be Happy for a Friend Who Plans to Cohabit?”
Q: I am a scrupulous person and have been struggling recently. But I am wondering if I can be happy for my friends even when they live a sinful lifestyle. One friend who is not married is planning to live with her boyfriend, and she is excited about it. She ...
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“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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