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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: Is Getting a Tattoo Against Catholic Beliefs?”
Q: I have been considering getting a tattoo for some time now but want to make sure that it’s not against Catholic beliefs. It would be a medium-size tattoo with a Bible verse and cross. -M.W. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: There are no hard-and-fast Church rules against ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It Wrong for a Non-Catholic to Wear a Rosary?”
Q: I grew up in the Lutheran faith but no longer identify myself as such. Over time I’ve struggled with my faith, but as of the last few years I finally feel comfortable with where I’m at in my relationship with God. As part of that I’ve been wearing a ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If I Find It Hard to Believe Anymore?”
Q: I am a university student who was brought up Catholic and was so strong in my faith, but now I honestly can’t find it in me to believe anymore. I just feel like I’m floating and on the fence. Recently I’ve started missing Mass because I just feel like ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Much Beer Is OK to Drink?”
Q: Being a new Catholic, I’m still learning many things. I just recently found out that getting drunk is a mortal sin. Every time I have a few drinks now, and even slightly feel the effects if the alcohol, I’m terrified that I just committed a mortal sin. Can you ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If a Pal Has a Foul Mouth?”
Q: Father, I have a close friend that uses foul language and cusses a lot. When I try to get him to stop, he says he is not taking the Lord’s name in vain, so it is not sinful. How can I address this with him? -R.L. Answered by Fr. ...
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“Ask a Priest: Can Someone Have Belief in More Than One Religion?”
Q: I recently read the book Life of Pi, and it left me with some questions about religion. First, let me ask you, what is the most significant reason you believe in monotheism as compared to a polytheistic religion such as Hinduism? Or is this not a major aspect of ...
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“Ask a Priest: What About Mariology, Prayers to Saints and Absolution of Sins?”
Q: I have been raised Protestant and have held Protestant views for nearly my entire life. Recently, I have felt as though something is missing from it all. I have felt a pull from Catholicism, but there are parts of it that I still am unsure of, particularly Mariology, prayers ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is There Free Will? And How Can Homosexuality Be a Sin?”
Q: I suppose this question can’t really be answered. God has made humans, but to what end? He foresaw the actions of Adam and Eve and the human race, but still he created us. He knows who will end up in heaven and who will not. So what’s the point ...
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