Email Question- What is the Church’s stance on the use of medical marijuana?

Caller Question- Is it okay if our pastor closes the pix (to take to the homebound) before Consecration at Mass?

Caller Comment- I think marijuana should be decriminalized because it leads to high incarceration rates for minor offenses.

Caller Comment- I think we should include drug rehabilitation professionals in the conversation about legalization of marijuana.

Caller Comment- Medical marijuana saved my life because I am no longer addicted to prescription opioids.

Caller Comment- Some of my employees are abusing marijuana, and it is dangerous in the workplace and harmful to individuals.

Caller Comment- My husband uses medical marijuana in a very mild form, which doesn’t get him high, but relieves his pain.

Caller Comment- If someone is invested in using medical marijuana, it can work very well as long as it is used in moderation and to treat pain, instead of getting high.

Caller Questions- Can a Catholic support the building of a border wall? Should the Church be more vocal in opposition to politicians who enact laws against its teaching?

Caller Comment- I think marijuana should be legal in low-dosage pill form to relieve pain.

Caller Comment- I think CBD oil is an effective alternative to medical marijuana.

Catechetical Corner- The Anointing of the Sick.

Caller Comment- My son started with marijuana, and is now addicted to more serious drugs.

Msgr. Swetland talks about the law and our moral duty.