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QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING the FAITH
“Ask a Priest: Why Bother Trying to Evangelize?”
Q: In the Legion of Mary we are taught to evangelize people when the opportunity arises. I do it because this is my duty, but in my heart I don’t think it will make any difference. I believe that the Holy Spirit will do his part, but that people will ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is Wasting Food a Sin?”
Q: My husband and I were out for lunch, and when we were packing our leftovers away I noticed that he left a cup of rice in the bowl instead of packing it. I was raised my whole life believing that being wasteful with food is a sin. We got ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If There’s Not Much to Say in Spiritual Direction?”
Q: I have been meeting monthly with a spiritual director for the last 18 months. While it has been very helpful and enlightening, I find myself struggling with what to discuss each month. She wants to hear more about how my prayer life is going. If it’s going well, and ...
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“Ask a Priest: Does God Really Supply All Our Needs?”
Q: In the New Testament God promises to provide for all our needs if we have faith. “My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Yet, throughout human history there have been many dictators who have worked and starved ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is Acting in Sex Scenes OK?”
Q: Is acting in sex scenes in movies sinful? As an aspiring actress, I am just wondering if I were to be married and as a married woman I act in a romantic comedy or something involving heavy kissing and sex simulation, would that be sinful? I want to live ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If My Husband Resists Spiritual Direction?”
Q: I’ve suggested that my husband look into spiritual direction, but he thinks he can live his spirituality without it. Am I wrong in thinking that everyone needs a spiritual director or at least guidance once in a while? And how do I help him to see the need for ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Long Should a Courtship Be?”
Q: If a person is discerning marriage, is there a specific time that is too long before arriving at an answer, or this more of a question of prudential judgment? Also, during that time of discernment is it appropriate to offer signs of affection (not in ways that would be ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Missed a Chance to Witness My Faith?”
Q: Recently, I decided to do a better job of avoiding TV shows that hinder my growth as a Christian. Somebody at work later brought up a particular show, and I told him that I didn’t think I should watch it. Another nearby person asked me why and I responded, ...
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