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The nature of the Mass, Sacraments via electronics, the salvation of the Jews are only some of the topics included on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
The nature of the Mass, Sacraments via electronics, the salvation of the Jews are only some of the topics included on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
The first Pope from the US? Baptized without parents' consent? Is Transubstantiation and Real Presence the same thing? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
The first Pope from the US? Baptized without parents' consent? Is Transubstantiation and Real Presence the same thing? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
A new law in Washington state requires priests to report abuse heard in confession—can civil law override the sacred seal? We explore Church teaching, legal precedent, and why this issue matters for Catholics everywhere, along with insights on forgiveness, tradition, and spiritual healing. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 13:16 – If God said all creation is good, were there predators and prey from the beginning? 16:44 – How do I get over being hurt from my local Catholic Church? Sorry i put up the wrong fader at first. 20:54 – How do I better explain why can't women be priests? 28:49 – I've been forgiven in confession for hurting others. My heart still yearns to be forgiven from them. Some are living and some are deceased. Is it ok to feel this way? 33:27 – I'm a new Catholic. What do you recommend I read more about traditions of the Church that I didn’t cover in OCIA? 43:44 – On Friday the governor of Washington signed a law that priests will be required to report child abuse revealed during confession. Isn't this already settled law? 51:34 – What is your best argument against the essence/energies distinction as proposed by Gregory Palamas?
In today's show Colin Donovan takes us into the details of the upcoming Conclave and more.
In today's show Colin Donovan takes us into the details of the upcoming Conclave and more.
On today's show Colin Donovan takes a deep dive into Pope Francis' funeral and the upcoming Conclave. Join us for Open Line Friday.
On today's show Colin Donovan takes a deep dive into Pope Francis' funeral and the upcoming Conclave. Join us for Open Line Friday.
What to make of the differences between Dioceses? Was there a Celtic Church? Was St. Paul oppressive to woman? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
What to make of the differences between Dioceses? Was there a Celtic Church? Was St. Paul oppressive to woman? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Why would God make people homosexual to then send them to hell for acting on their attractions? What does the Church teach about following laws given to us by the government? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 3/8/24)
Why would God make people homosexual to then send them to hell for acting on their attractions? What does the Church teach about following laws given to us by the government? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 3/8/24)
Was the Church supposed to be a physical institution or just spiritual? Do's and don'ts in Mass? Why Rome? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Was the Church supposed to be a physical institution or just spiritual? Do's and don'ts in Mass? Why Rome? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Does God really punishes us? Did Jesus despaired in the cross? Who can bless water? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Does God really punishes us? Did Jesus despaired in the cross? Who can bless water? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Did God emptied himself from divinity in the Incarnation? Can we lose an indulgence? Is Limbo real? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Did God emptied himself from divinity in the Incarnation? Can we lose an indulgence? Is Limbo real? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Was Mary a normal girl? Real translation of "full of grace"? Is reparation really needed? This and more on today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Was Mary a normal girl? Real translation of "full of grace"? Is reparation really needed? This and more on today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Can laity lay hands? Are marriages between Protestants sacramental? Is priesthood a higher calling than marriage? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Can laity lay hands? Are marriages between Protestants sacramental? Is priesthood a higher calling than marriage? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Are there bias in Catholic morals? How to deal with scandals in the Church? Controversy between the New and the Old Mass? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Are there bias in Catholic morals? How to deal with scandals in the Church? Controversy between the New and the Old Mass? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
What is predestination? Communion in the hand? Attacked by the Devil being close to the Lord? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
What is predestination? Communion in the hand? Attacked by the Devil being close to the Lord? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Apostles and their successors, what is consider a relic, nails on the hands or the wrists and much more in this Friday's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Apostles and their successors, what is consider a relic, nails on the hands or the wrists and much more in this Friday's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
What is faith? Were angels in Heaven in the beginning? Do we arrive in Heaven at the same "time"? Interesting questions on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
What is faith? Were angels in Heaven in the beginning? Do we arrive in Heaven at the same "time"? Interesting questions on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Join us for Open Line Friday with EWTN Theologian Colin Donovan. Today Colin answers question on the topics of: Organ donation, novenas, what happens to the unbaptized on the last day...and much more!
Do Catholics believe in the Atonement? Why did Christians believe that Christ was going to return in their lifetime? How could they get this wrong? This and more in today's Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Do Catholics believe in the Atonement? Why did Christians believe that Christ was going to return in their lifetime? How could they get this wrong? This and more in today's Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
Questions Covered: 07:00 – How do priests have the authority to Transubstantiate? 15:02 – Did the apostles receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders at the last supper? 21:17 – Why does Jesus refer to himself as the Son of Man in Mark 10:32 instead of saying I? 28:48 – How should I view Pope Francis's revision to the Catechism on the death penalty with Pope Leo X? 41:00 – Can someone who doesn't know Christ receive Salvation? 47:44 – I heard a Rabi say that the only unintentional sins were forgiven in the Old Testament. How was this fulfilled in the new covenant? 51:55 – I have heard that the Husband is the priest of the house. Who is the priest of the house when their isn’t a husband? …
Can you discuss what blessings a layperson can give? Do we go to Paradise or Heaven? What is the Catholic understanding of Romans 8? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Can you discuss what blessings a layperson can give? Do we go to Paradise or Heaven? What is the Catholic understanding of Romans 8? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Can you explain the Synod on Synodality? What does evil done by Satan look like? How are children affected by annulments? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Can you explain the Synod on Synodality? What does evil done by Satan look like? How are children affected by annulments? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Why are there people that reject the Third Secret of Fatima? Is there a kind of annulment for the priesthood? What is the dark night of the soul? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Why are there people that reject the Third Secret of Fatima? Is there a kind of annulment for the priesthood? What is the dark night of the soul? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Did the early Church have anything to say about abortion and same-sex marriage? Why do we not have the same belief on the Eucharist as with Protestants? Is it a mortal sin to pray with Protestants? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Did the early Church have anything to say about abortion and same-sex marriage? Why do we not have the same belief on the Eucharist as with Protestants? Is it a mortal sin to pray with Protestants? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Why are there do many extraordinary ministers? How do the virtues complement each other? Is the Pope actually blessing same-sex couples? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Questions Covered: 03:20 – In Genesis, when God says, “let us make Man in our image”, is He speaking to himself or to the holy angels? 07:47 – Is it okay to wait to convert and what can I do in the waiting? 13:19 – Judaism never had a concept of a “Diunity” of God and Holy Spirit, so how did we get to the doctrine of the Trinity? 20:06 – In Matthew Jesus says to pray in private, so is communal prayer blasphemy? 24:30 – If the Real Presence is the source and summit of our faith, why is it not in the Apostle or Nicene Creed? 31:52 – How can I go about bad or toxic friendships? 37:39 – What is the Catholic perspective on the first or second great awakening? 46:25 – I was shown Mason hand gestures and symbols from a coworker. Would this be considered sinful? 50:30 – Can you clarify the parable of the wheat and weeds? …
Is it a mortal sin to kill for your country? What is the significance of Jesus handing Peter the keys? Is there a lineage? Why do we ask God in the Divine Mercy to have mercy on all? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Can you help me find scripture and teachings that encourage voting? Can a deacon give a talk with the Blessed Sacrament exposed? What is the difference between God's energy and essence? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
Questions Covered: 03:36 – Why was it necessary for Jesus to Send the Holy Spirit if it seems as though we got everything we need with Jesus and the sacraments? 13:08 – How do I explain to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grader boys why they don’t wear head coverings in Church in light of 1 Cor. 11:6-7 and Act 18 where Paul shaves his head? 29:22 – If the constitution is more of a Protestant document, does it conflict with anything in our Catholic faith? 37:08 – What are your thoughts on the authorship and dating of Genesis? 44:26 – What is the mechanism of action for the devil’s temptations on the world? …
Questions Covered: 08:32 – What does a vocational call mean? 15:43 – How did people in the OT worship God and how is it similar to how we worship in the Catholic Mass? 23:59 – What is the proper understanding of Rev 19:15? 29:15 – In what way is the mass a propitiatory sacrifice? 35:20 – Why isn’t there adoration for the blood of Jesus? 40:42 – Why isn’t the Catholic Church against interest-based economics? 46:04 – My in-laws are not Catholic and were just introduced to the stations of the cross. What’s the history of them? 50:44 – I want to read the fathers of the Church. Where can I start with being led astray? …
Questions Covered: 14:02 – Will our heavenly Father still hold us to account for the sins we've confessed? 19:35 – If someone was raised Catholic but no longer practicing, does that mean that they’re doomed? 29:07 – What are the earliest documented records of the Immaculate Conception? 37:33 – What’s the best argument against atheism? 49:01 – What does the Church teach about speaking in tongues? …