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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 So Many Religions If There Is One God?”
Q: What is the purpose of having many religions if there is only one God? Also, is it wrong or unholy to listen to music with cussing and bad references? Recently there is this mixtape and the beat always gets me hyped but it’s talking about drugs and bad women. ...
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“Ask a Priest: Did God Make Us as Sinners?”
Q: I have been raised as Roman Catholic. I’ve tried my hardest to remain faithful. I make it my duty to teach my children the beautiful teachings of the Bible and Jesus Christ. However, recently I have run into a huge hurdle regarding my faith. I don’t understand why God ...
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“Ask a Priest: Are Jeans Proper Dress for Eucharistic Ministers?”
Q: Is wearing jeans appropriate for Eucharistic ministers? This occurs at my parish routinely, and more than one minister wears them. My sponsor taught me that reverence for Christ includes the clothes you wear to church. Do the Eucharistic ministers have the wrong garment? I try not to let it ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Don’t Get Accepted Into Notre Dame?”
Q: It has been my dream to attend the University of Notre Dame for a long time, and application season is coming closer and closer. I have tried my hardest and have very good grades and test scores, but I fear it is inadequate for this prestigious of a school. ...
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“Ask a Priest: It Is OK to Want to Kill the Bad Guys?”
Q: I want to be a soldier when I grow up. I want to defend my country, but I want to kill the bad guys — like, I’m angry and I want to kill them. But will I still go to heaven even though I want to kill the bad ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It Silly to Shun Movies and Shows About Demonic Possession?”
Q: I usually enjoy a good horror movie or TV show. I watch “Supernatural” and am rarely bothered by the content and see it as being kind of silly. However, over the last years I have had a strong aversion to movies and TV shows that are about possessions. I ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is Running Over a Small Animal a Mortal Sin?”
Q: I read in the Catechism that serious cruelty to animals is a mortal sin, which on one level is understandable for me. However, I’m troubled by scrupulosity at times, and I’ve started becoming very concerned when I see small items in the road that appear as if they could ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Much Can an Attorney Be Involved in Questionable Practices?”
Q: I am a recent convert to the Catholic faith as well as a licensed attorney. Before my conversion, I practiced as an estate planning lawyer at a fairly large firm, but I have been at home with my children for the past four years. I am now considering returning ...
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