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I’m a Widow — Is It OK That I Watch Mass at Home?
Q: I lost my spouse and moved out of the state. I tried to attend the local church and didn’t feel right. Am I committing a sin for not attending? I do watch TV Mass or EWTN or Mass on YouTube. Keeping my faith is the only thing I have to hold me together. I hope I’m doing something right. — K. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC: Please accept my condolences on the death of your husband. May Our Lord rest his soul. There is still one man with you who loves you dearly and who wants you close ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It Enough to Read the Bible and Pray?”
Q: All my life I’ve been Christian. However, my family and I never really went to church, nor did I delve much into the Bible. But I started trying to read the Bible and praying more regularly. When will I know that a strong bond with God will be formed ...
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“Ask a Priest: Why Do We Accept Scripture as Divinely Inspired?”
Q: Why do we as Catholics believe that the letters and writings found in the Bible are divinely inspired? Clearly they are very important documents because of the time, but what sets them apart and makes them 100% true and infallible? -D.B. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: The ...
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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: What If My Girlfriend Believes in Crystals?”
Q: My girlfriend got me a supposed crystal to keep me in love with her. She snuck it into a gift basket, and when I asked about it, she told me to keep it with me everywhere I go. I assured her I love her, and no crystals are needed. ...
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“Ask a Priest: Does Adultery Justify Divorce and Remarriage?”
Q: I am a Catholic and have been chosen to be a bridesmaid in my sister-in-law’s wedding. She is a cradle Protestant who was divorced by her husband and is marrying someone else. She feels that because her ex-husband committed adultery and initiated the divorce, the passages from Matthew 5 ...
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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: What If I Don’t Want My Kids Raised as Catholics?”
Q: I am a Protestant, and my boyfriend is a Catholic. We want to get married. Is such a union possible? Can we be married first by a Protestant minister and then by a Catholic priest in his church? And if I do not give consent to raising children in ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It a Sin to Joke at Others’ Expense?”
Q: I like to make people laugh. Whether it be my family and friends or people I don’t know, I’ve always enjoyed making people smile. I’ve been getting more into my faith and have begun to look at my attempts at humor in a different light. Sometimes when I crack ...
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