Open Line, Monday

Apologetics
2024-01-08
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.
2024-01-01
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.
2023-12-18
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.
2023-12-11
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.
2023-12-04
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.
2023-11-27
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.
2023-11-20
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.
2023-11-13
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.
2023-11-06
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.
2023-10-30
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.
2023-10-16
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
2023-10-02
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.
2023-09-25
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.
2023-09-18
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.
2023-09-11
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.