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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: What About Those 99 Sheep Left Behind?”
Q: My hairdresser, a Protestant who recently returned to her faith, was wondering about the parable of the lost sheep. She understood why Jesus went after the lost sheep but did not understand why he would just leave 99 alone. It seemed she was concerned that they were abandoned or ...
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“Ask a Priest: How can I fulfill my vocation while being homebound?”
Q: I am an older member of [the ecclesial movement] Regnum Christi, and due to physical limitations I am unable to participate in an apostolate or attend monthly and yearly retreats that are suggested for Regnum Christi members. RC Spirituality is a helpful resource, although I miss the interaction with ...
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“Ask a Priest: May I Unload on Bullies From the Past?”
Q: I graduated high school recently and was wondering if I ever see my high school bullies, is it OK to cuss them out? It doesn’t feel right for me just to ignore them. I was a shy girl, and I never did or said anything mean to these people ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Should We Help a ‘Lost Sheep’?
Q: Many of us suffer greatly when our loved ones have strayed away from the faith and taken a less-than-attractive path. In addition to our prayers and sacrifices, how can we avoid going “overboard” in our efforts to encourage a conversion of heart? What is the best way to discern ...
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“Ask a Priest: Why Was It ‘Us vs. Them’ Before the Coming of Christ?”
Q: I’m aware that if you are not Jewish, you are a gentile. I am also aware that Jesus came to save all people — gentiles and Jews. But I’m confused on how this came to be. Why was there an “us vs. them” before Jesus? Why couldn’t the Jewish ...
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“Ask a Priest: Why does God allow so much pain and suffering?”
Q: As a devout Catholic and Regnum Christi member, I am often asked why God allows so much pain and suffering in the world, especially when it involves innocent children. What is the most beneficial way to respond to this question, particularly to those without a firm faith foundation, to ...
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“Ask a Priest: What’s a Widow to Do?”
Q: I’m 70 and widowed and I’m seeing a man 78 who is widowed. For financial reasons we cannot get married. We have sexual feelings but realize it’s a sin. What can we do? — S.F. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: I’m not sure what you mean by financial ...
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“Ask a Priest: Did Jesus descend into hell as stated in the Apostles’ Creed?”
Q: In the Apostles’ Creed it states that Jesus descended to hell, but in the Baltimore Catechism it states the souls were in Limbo. Can you clarify? My CCD class is very smart and interested and wants to know, “Which is it?” -D.W. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: ...
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