“Ask a Priest: What If Family and Friends Aren’t Living Their Faith?”
Q: How do we hang out with Catholic family and friends who say they love Jesus but have little to do with him and do
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“Ask a Priest: What If My Son Is Childless After Years of Marriage?”
Q: Should I ask (if so, how) my son and daughter-in-law, who are otherwise practicing their Catholic faith sincerely and consistently, why they are not
“Ask a Priest: What If I Think I Failed as a Godparent?”
Q: I recently attended my great granddaughter’s baptism, and it struck me how important being a sponsor for a baptism is. I have five godchildren,
“Ask a Priest: Can’t Confessions Be Speeded Up?”
Q: How should I manage my expectations in the confessional line? I have been turned away from confession on several occasions due to time restraints.
“Ask a Priest: Is God Punishing Me for My Vanity?”
Q: I’ve been excessively vain and extravagant throughout my life, spending huge amounts on my appearance. I’ve prayed about this vice especially to our Blessed
“Ask a Priest: May I Attend My Girlfriend’s Lutheran Services?”
Q: My girlfriend is Lutheran and I am a devoted Catholic. Am I able to go to her service every so often to be a
“Ask a Priest: Why Do We Pray to Mary for Intercession?”
Q: I have a friend who is Christian but not Catholic. She asked why we Catholics pray to Mary for intercession when God already taught
“Ask a Priest: Should I Have Tried to Stop My Son From Receiving Communion?”
Q: Recently there was a memorial Mass for a deceased family member. My 40-something son attended and received Communion. He does not regularly attend Mass.
“Ask a Priest: Could God Want Me to Be Single?”
Q: How do I know if God is calling me to a life of singlehood? – A.O. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: God’s perfect
