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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: Could I Attend Campus Parties Without Drinking?”
Q: I’ll be a freshman this fall and am already quite worried about being put in a college environment while trying to hold on to my Catholic beliefs. I already feel pressured to fit in with my friends. A lot of them are probably going to want to go to ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Disregard the Old Testament?”
Q: Can I still be regarded as a good Christian if I disregard the Old Testament? There are many verses and passes that I morally do not agree with, and believe to be somewhat unlawful and barbaric. Personally, I agree more with the newer Testament and attempt to live my ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Only Have Feelings for a Fictional Character?”
Q: I’m an average 19-year-old with a good group of friends, a loving family and my hobbies. I go to Mass every Sunday and pray daily. The unique part about me is that I’m probably asexual (sort of). I haven’t really loved anyone romantically. I have had girlfriends, but I ...
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“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: Would Marrying a Muslim Affect My Salvation?”
Q: I am a Catholic. What would it happen with my salvation if I get married to a Muslim man? We are older and have grown-up children from previous marriages. – A. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: The fact that you are asking whether marriage to a Muslim ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is Eavesdropping a Serious Sin?”
Q: What is the Church’s position on eavesdropping? Like when does it become a mortal sin? Does it ever become a mortal sin? How should the faithful discern when eavesdropping may enter the territory of mortal sin? – H.M. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: The question you raise is ...
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