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What If a Spouse Downplays His Use of Pornography?
Q: How can I make my Catholic husband understand this his viewing of inappropriate material online is serious and can be sinful? I found out by accident when he asked me to look at something on his phone, and this pornographic video reel popped up. He downplays the situation and does not understand it is also affecting my self-esteem. Please help. — V. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC: I’m sorry to hear about the situation with your husband. It says something about the sorry state of today’s culture that your husband doesn’t even know that this material is gravely ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is God Punishing Me for My Vanity?”
Q: I’ve been excessively vain and extravagant throughout my life, spending huge amounts on my appearance. I’ve prayed about this vice especially to our Blessed Mother and the vice has somewhat decreased over the time, though not totally disappeared. Recently I was diagnosed with a condition (not fatal) which has ...
Read More → “Ask a Priest: May I Attend My Girlfriend’s Lutheran Services?”
Q: My girlfriend is Lutheran and I am a devoted Catholic. Am I able to go to her service every so often to be a good boyfriend? We are trying to keep God at the center of our relationship. – David Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: It’s admirable ...
Read More → “Ask a Priest: Why Do We Pray to Mary for Intercession?”
Q: I have a friend who is Christian but not Catholic. She asked why we Catholics pray to Mary for intercession when God already taught us how we should pray as stated in Matthew 6:9. I want to know the answer, too. Thank you. – Paula Answered by Fr. Edward ...
Read More → “Ask a Priest: Should I Have Tried to Stop My Son From Receiving Communion?”
Q: Recently there was a memorial Mass for a deceased family member. My 40-something son attended and received Communion. He does not regularly attend Mass. I don’t know the last time he attended. Did I commit a sin by not telling him he shouldn’t go to Communion? There are so ...
Read More → “Ask a Priest: Could God Want Me to Be Single?”
Q: How do I know if God is calling me to a life of singlehood? – A.O. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: God’s perfect plan for all of us is that we give him glory and become saints. Now, you give no details about your yourself or your situation ...
Read More → “Ask a Priest: What If I’m Not Drawn to Charismatic Worship Anymore?”
Q: I am in college, and it’s been over two years since I came back to the Catholic faith. One thing that helped me strengthen my faith (along with the weekly Masses, new Catholic friends, and online resources) was this Catholic charismatic group that I belong to. Over a year ...
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Q: I feel lost spiritually as in I don’t feel as close to God as I should be. I have been neglecting my prayer and faith life recently. What is the best way to get more active in the faith and to gain motivation? Also, I had some disagreements with ...
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Q: A friend of mine is in a homosexual relationship. She’s Catholic. I believe that homosexuality is a sin and don’t support it. By not supporting it I mean I never ask about her relationship or talk about it with her. She sensed this and asked for my opinion about ...
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