Hard To Understand Perpetual Virginity
(Evergreen) Hard to understand the #Catholic belief in Mary's perpetual virginity, is it possible to be perfect?, and do Catholics worship Mary and the Saints?
Apr 22, 2024•51 min
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Treating Gender Dysphoria in a Catholic Way
What does canon law about who should be handling the Eucharist during adoration? My relative is experiencing gender dysphoria but wants to remain Catholic. What are some resources that would be helpful to him? and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Apr 15, 2024•51 min
Solar Eclipse Edition
Why are three oils blessed at the Chrism Mass? What happens to the old oil? Did Christ die for all or for many? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Apr 08, 2024•51 min
Looking for Christ
I find it difficult to tell my wife she is not worthy to receive Communion, any advice? For a funeral over the Easter Triduum, how did they have the Blessed Sacrament available? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Apr 01, 2024•51 min
Holy Week Mailbag
If God is unchanging, did he have a body eternally, and how does the incarnation relate to God being eternal?, What is the best way to explain the Trinity to younger students?, Given that the tree of knowledge of good and evil was where sin came from; could God have created the Garden of Eden without it?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Mar 25, 2024•51 min
Mass for Dogs?
Why did the Protestants break off from the Catholic Church and are they close to reunification? Is a confession invalid if the priest can't hear all of our sins? What does mortification of the senses mean? and more on today's Open Line with guest host Dr. David Anders.
Mar 18, 2024•51 min
This Day You Will Be with Me in Paradise
Why should we appeal to natural law in moral debates? How do you respond to Protestants about Judith and the deuterocanonical books being historically inaccurate? Where did the thief on the cross go? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Mar 11, 2024•51 min
Holy Water
Is it okay to listen to a recitation of the Rosary with my headphones while praying the Rosary? Can I be a Catholic, with next to no Marian Devotion? Did Jesus descend to a physical hell? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Mar 04, 2024•51 min
Sacrifice of the Mass
What is your advice for someone about to receive the Eucharist for the first time? How can I evangelize a Christian neighbor of mine without pushing her away or ruining the friendship? Is it good to pray the same prayers for years or can I mix it up? and more on today's Open Line with Guest Host Dr. David Anders.
Feb 26, 2024•51 min
What is Lent About?
Will one mortal sin actually send someone to hell? Could a civilian leader end the Great Schism? What is Lent about? and more on today's Open Line with guest host Dr. David Anders.
Feb 19, 2024•51 min
Venerate versus Worship of Saints
Are Protestant baptisms valid? Can you explain the difference between veneration and worship of the saints? When is it permissible for laypeople to baptize? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Feb 12, 2024•51 min
Is There A Hierarchy In The Trinity?
Is there a hierarchy in the Trinity?
Feb 05, 2024•51 min
Communion of Saints
Why did they eliminate the Season of Septuagesima from the church calendar? How are we meant to understand the terms “binding” and “loosing” in the gospel of Matthew? Before a saint is canonized, can we ask someone who is dead to pray for us if we don’t know if they are in heaven with God? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Jan 29, 2024•51 min
The Eucharist and Salvation
Why are we being dared to say the Our Father? Why do we no longer say the word One in the Collect, as in one God forever and ever? Is the Eucharist necessary for salvation? and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Jan 22, 2024•51 min
Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Day Mailbag
Your e-mails and listener comment line calls are answered on a special mailbag edition of Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Jan 15, 2024•51 min
Pray for the Dead
Do we have any citations from Scripture that our Lord blessed couples in irregular/sinful relationships? What is the Catholic Church's teaching on divorce and marriage? When my father died, my priest said now you pray TO him not FOR him. This confused me, I thought we are to pray for the deceased. and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Jan 08, 2024•51 min
Jesus' Missing Years
Why do the US bishops insist on parking a Holy Day on January 1? Why are there no stories about Jesus during his teen years? Why did they name him Emmanuel, but we call him Jesus? Why was Jesus Jewish and we are Catholic? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Jan 01, 2024•51 min
Why Did the Three Kings Leave Jesus?
Why did the 3 Kings leave Jesus after seeing him in the Nativity? If a priest celebrates a Mass without certain vestments, is it invalid? If a person knows he needs to abstain from Communion, is he still part of the sacrifice? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Dec 18, 2023•51 min
The Messianic Secret
What is the last judgement? Can you speak about worship regarding the cross, saints, Mary? What’s the distinction between spiritual gluttony and the pursuit of wisdom? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Dec 11, 2023•51 min
In Praise of Mary
Do we praise Mary? Why does the Church allow organ donation but not the scattering of ashes? Is the anointing of the sick as efficacious if the person is unconscious? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Dec 04, 2023•51 min
The New Jerusalem
Should priests use hand sanitizer during the Mass? Did Jesus turn water into wine or grape juice? What does the word church mean when Jesus said upon this rock, I will build my church? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Nov 27, 2023•51 min
Types of Purgatory
Why do priests wear uniforms? Why does God allow torture? Are Catholics bound to believe in a specific type of Purgatory? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Nov 20, 2023•51 min
God's Will
How many masses should we say for the souls in Purgatory? My daughter is gay, she sent me an ultimatum letter, what should I do? Was yesterday's second reading about the rapture? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Nov 13, 2023•51 min
There Are No Wasted Prayers
What are sacraments and what are graces? Do they involve salvation? Why did God create the devil? How does each person of the Trinity have separate wills and yet, are one God? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Nov 06, 2023•51 min
Patron Saint of Pregnancy
When did some Christians start rejecting Halloween? Are there any prayers for the unborn? What advantage do the souls in heaven who have a high degree of glory have over those souls with a low degree of glory? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Oct 30, 2023•51 min
Improving Homilies At Mass
Improving homilies at mass, can you tell me more about plenary indulgences, and can you explain the thing about the lone demon bringing more demons back with him? #homily #Catholic #plenaryindulgence #demon
Oct 16, 2023•51 min
The Intercession of Our Blessed Mother
Does God purposefully place obstacles in your way in order to keep you back from something not part of His will for you?, How can I explain to a non-Catholic why Catholics ask for Mary’s intercession?, Is it true that we only must receive the Eucharist once a year?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Oct 02, 2023•51 min
Wonderful Affirmation of God's Mercy
If God knew that there was going to be so much suffering, why did he create us at all?, Is it sinful to receive Communion when you’ve arrived late to Mass?, Why do you have to go to a priest to confess sin?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Sep 25, 2023•51 min
Baptized in Jesus Name?
Have they found Sodom and Gomorrah?, Should we be baptized only in Jesus' name?, How can I prove the Bible is divinely inspired?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Sep 18, 2023•51 min
Heavenly Citizenship
When Jesus told the good thief on the cross, "Today you will be with me in paradise," was he referring to the Beatific Vision?, What is the Church's teachings about doing yoga for health benefits?, Why infant baptism?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Sep 11, 2023•51 min
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