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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: Why Doesn’t God Reveal Himself Directly?”
Q: Is faith (that is, I have faith that God is there, but I don’t know it) the same as knowledge (example: 2+2=4)? If not, why do you think God does not reveal himself directly? Why is faith the better option? Are there any clues in Scripture? – D.J. Answered ...
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“Ask a Priest: Spiritually, Does It Matter Where I Live?”
Q: From a spiritual perspective, does it matter where in the world I live? I have remote work and so have considered living in different countries. But I wonder if there is a spiritual approach to choosing where to live beyond concerns like budget and worldly preferences. Or does it ...
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“Ask a Priest: Would Passing by a Beggar Be Sinful?”
Q: Today, I was driving home from work, when I noticed a man on the sidewalk who appeared to be homeless. The traffic light that I waited at was right next to a bank, so even though I didn’t have any money with me at the moment, I could have ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Didn’t Raise My Daughter in the Faith Well?”
Q: My daughter will be giving birth in a few months’ time and has told me she will not baptize the baby. This is really upsetting, and I blame myself because I was a bad model for her. For example, I did not instruct her in the Catholic faith or ...
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“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 a Cross With a Risen Christ OK?”
Q: A parishioner mentioned to me, the director of religious education, that there is a crucifix with a risen Christ in the parish hall, and that it was inappropriate because we are in Lent. The church, though, has the crucified Christ on the cross. So, is it inappropriate to have ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If There Are Tensions With a New Pastor?”
Q: I help lead a parish choir, and we are struggling to communicate with a new pastor. Our choir is not yet established properly, but we are trying our best. Our parish priest limited us to use only traditional hymns, which we aren’t familiar with yet. Father has limited our ...
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“Ask a Priest: If a Priest’s English Isn’t Good, Could I Switch to Online Masses?”
Q: I am an 81-year-old woman who sometimes has problems getting around but try to get to Mass every Sunday. Our country parish is small, and we just got a new pastor. I and others all have the same problem: We cannot understand anything he is saying, and we just ...
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