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“Ask a Priest: Could I Go to a Daily Mass Instead of Sunday?”
Q: I just read Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly. There is a chapter about daily Mass; how it is a small, personal, good community, etc. I agreed with all these statements. My next thought was why must I got to Mass on Sunday (I understand it is the Lord’s Day). ...
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“Ask a Priest: Why Do We Baptize Babies?”
Q: Why do we baptize babies instead of letting them reach a mature age like that of Jesus and decide for themselves? – V.C. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: A quick clarification: Jesus’ baptism wasn’t a sacramental baptism. He didn’t have any sin and thus wouldn’t need baptism. He ...
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“Ask a Priest: Why Try to Scare People Into Believing?”
Q: Do you really believe that scaring people and telling them that they ought to live by this specific set of rules, otherwise they will burn for eternity, is the way a supreme being would attempt to obtain followers? Serious question. – S.W. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: By ...
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“Ask a Priest: Should I Let a Priest Know How an Anointing Seemed to Help Me?”
Q: I’m reaching out because my priest administered the anointing of the sick for me because I’m very ill. This was last month. I’ve changed nothing in my treatment, and all of a sudden, I’m in remission from my illness. This is truly a miracle and I have not yet ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is it OK to skip “steamy” content in novels and TV shows?”
Q: I am a 60-something married female. Is it a sin to read romance novels? My niece told me about a book she was reading and how good it was. I bought the book and started reading it. After a few chapters it started to get a little “steamy” with ...
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“Ask a Priest: Are we capable of perfect contrition?”
Q: Father, is everyone capable of perfect contrition? I do not feel that it is possible for me as I have been so fearful of the pains of hell for my entire life. -C.P. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: One of the most beautiful things that Jesus reveals ...
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“Ask a Priest: What is Sin of Omission?”
Q: I do not understand what a sin of omission is. There are many good things I can do every day. Am I sinning if I do not do them? For example, sometimes I can get frustrated because I see a good thing I can do, that might not be ...
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“Ask a Priest: Could My Relationship With God Be Beyond Repair?”
Q: I’d been struggling with a particular mortal sin for a very long time. I hadn’t been taking it seriously. However, I started to notice that my mental health was declining. I was doubting God and fearing that he doesn’t exist because I didn’t feel a closeness to him anymore. ...
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