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QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING the FAITH
“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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“Ask a Priest: What If I’m Afraid to Speak Up About Sinful Behavior?”
Q: I was a kind of practicing Catholic but not really. Two years ago, I felt the urge to repent, go to confession and start living a godly life. Since then, my faith has been growing, but I keep it somewhat private because my family and friends are not into ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If God Hasn’t Sent the Signs I Hoped for?”
Q: I asked God for a sign to help me discern something, or for a physical ailment for the sake of a spiritual gain. One was where I asked for a simple physical sign (like a gust of wind) to nudge me toward the priesthood or to marriage; the other ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If My Love Interest Expects to Sleep With Me?”
Q: I recently met a man on online after being single and celibate for seven years. I have a list in my heart of what I am seeking in a spouse, and he checks every box, and I am pretty lovestruck. I am a cradle Catholic, and he is a ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It Odd to Feel in Mourning for a Loved One Still Alive?”
Q: My mom and I go to my grandparents’ house every week. My grandma is 90 years old, has survived three strokes and now has dementia. Is it normal for me to feel like I am mourning the grandma I once knew? Her personality is so different. Could God heal ...
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“Ask a Priest: Do Details Need to Be Revealed in Prayer Requests?”
Q: Am I wrong in insisting that I don’t need the specifics of a situation in order to pray for someone? God already has way more details, right? And is it rude of me to not disclose details that others want (and expect!) when I ask them to pray for ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Do I Tell Women to Dress Modestly?”
Q: Pope Pius XI (or XII, but I think XI) had put out a letter or something addressing what is considered modest clothing. My question is: Is this still in effect? Is it infallible? Does it change as time goes on? It’s not an issue for myself personally, but as ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Listen to Ungodly Music?”
Q: Is it bad to listen to ungodly music that has sex, drugs, murder, etc., in the lyrics but it doesn’t influence you personally or affect you spiritually? – Isaac Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: It’s good that you are raising this question. That could be a sign that ...
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