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Should I Be More Connected to the News?
Q: I’ve been told multiple times by older adults/peers/family that I need to be more “involved” in politics and what is happening in the world. Compared to most people, I am disconnected in the sense I’ve deleted most social media apps and rarely watch the news. I’ve deleted these apps for the sake of my personal detachment from them, as well as an effort to live more present and in the real world; a lot of what is on social media apps is fake, wrong, untruthful and full of agendas and propaganda. Especially the news outlets nowadays — I find ...
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“Ask a Priest: Does It Matter That Protestant Bibles Have Fewer Books?”
Q: Why does it matter that Protestant Bibles contain fewer books? I understand why they contain fewer books due to Martin Luther, but why does that necessarily matter if they have the Gospels and the essentials? A second question is about how God wants us to worship him. Matthew 18:20 ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Was Barred From Being Confirmed?”
Q: It’s with a heavy heart that I reach out desperate for answers. I have been attending OCIA since September and have missed two classes. I was excited about confirmation and finally being able to receive the Eucharist at the Easter vigil Mass. A few days ago, I received the ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Can I Help My Boyfriend to Understand Limits?”
Q: My boyfriend was baptized in the Church but only started practicing the faith in the last three years. He has a pretty extensive knowledge of Church doctrine and loves the faith, but he’s often ignorant of the more practical things. Because he leans so much toward tradition (such as ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If 666 Is Connected to My Day of Birth?”
Q: I’m Catholic, I’ve got a trouble. Recently, I just realized that I was born on June 6, and coincidentally that day was Friday, the sixth day of the week. This means the 666-number of Satan and bad luck. I’m curious what this really means for me. – J. Answered ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If a Homilist Mentions Movie Stars a Lot?”
Q: Can a priest keep on mentioning certain movie stars’ beauty and his admiration for those stars over and over again in various homilies? Is the priest showing respect at the altar of sacrifice during Mass in doing so? Thank you. – Regina Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: Since ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Pray the Rosary During Mass?”
Q: Is it OK to pray the rosary while at Mass? I got a little confused as one of the priests said, “It’s OK to do this.” I thought that Mass is the highest form of prayer and that we should be focused while we are there. – Elsa Answered ...
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“Ask a Priest: Could It Be Sinful Not to Research a Moral Issue?”
Q: Is reluctance to look into a moral or spiritual question for fear of the results a sin? – Aaron Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: The short answer is yes. The fact that someone feels the need to research an issue but refuses to do so would be ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If My Aunt Is in an Invalid Marriage?”
Q: My question (I think) concerns fraternal correction and cooperating with sin. For context, both my parents have passed away, and one of my closest living relatives, an aunt, lives in the Midwest. I live in Texas. I was confirmed a few years ago, and my first visit to her ...
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