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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: Too friendly with the parish priest… What should my friend do?”
Q: My married friend is in love with her parish priest and the feeling is pretty mutual. Her husband and her are pretty good friends with their priest, and they have been part of this parish for many, many years. I have told my friend that she needs to leave ...
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“Ask a Priest: What Is a Living Sacrifice?”
Q: What exactly is a living sacrifice? I’ve been asking some of my Protestant Christian friends and no one can give me an answer that I am satisfied with. Â My dissatisfaction stems from the fact that I keep receiving conflicting answers. Thank you and y’all are in my prayers. Answered ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Feel Closer to a Gay Man Than to My Husband?”
Q: I am unsure of whether a relationship I have is wrong/grave. I am married but have a friendship with a man whom was previously my manager at work. He suffered from depression and anxiety and didn’t believe in God. I always had a strong desire to pray for his ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If a ‘Trans’ In-law Is Influencing My Kids?”
Q: I have concern for my children’s future faith lives. My wife and I are devoutly Catholic and intend to raise our children according to Church teachings. They are 3 years and 8 months old. My wife has a sibling who is transgender (male to female) who is engaged to ...
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“Ask a Priest: Are We Paying for Prayers at Mass?”
Q: A Protestant friend asked me why we Catholics pay to have a priest offer the Mass for a loved one. Are we paying for prayers? I didn’t know how to answer her. – K.V. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: A few clarifications might help here. First, a priest ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If a Christian Group Questions the Sermon on the Mount?”
Q: A Christian friend is asking me to consider becoming a Christian. However, I am concerned that this can lead to demonic possession. His church seems to worship Donald Trump and has questioned the validity of the Sermon on the Mount. Even though I am not a Christian, these words ...
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“Ask a Priest: Could Aborted Babies Be Angry?”
Q: I know someone who is a Roman Catholic but who is afraid of eternal life because she is worried that her aborted children will be waiting for her and be very angry with her. Is this situation possible? Is being afraid of eternal life a mortal sin? – H. ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Can I Learn to Not Be Attracted to People?”
Q: I have been looking for a relationship for a long time. I really do want to meet my soulmate. I lose hope on the weekends when it gets really lonely. I have tried several novenas, dating apps and young adult events, etc. Is there a way I can train ...
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