Open Line, Friday

Where are the indulgences in the Bible? Is it a sin to turn down panhandlers? Is it true you have to be cremated within 6 days of your death? How come we never hear about the Divine Mercy Indulgence? What are the temporal effects of sin? Is there a caste system in Heaven? Do body and soul go into Purgatory? Colin Donovan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answer these and other questions.

A priest said we can call God “Mother,” so is that right? I’m having a tough time forgiving, so is this going to keep me from Heaven? Those questions come up in the second half. First: Should I wear a church veil… Why or why not? Where may I learn more about the levels of angels? What do I say to someone who claims prayer does nothing because God is immutable? I keep arriving late to Mass, so what should I do? Missionary priest Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM—a member of the “Fathers of Mercy”—sits in for Colin Donovan to host “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answer these and other questions on theology, morality and Catholic Church teaching.

What are the secrets of Fatima? What does it take for someone to become a saint? Is it okay for children to put their fingers into the ashes of a cremated relative? How do we identify the anti-Christ? Why did the Catholic Church eliminate the book of Enoch? Do the fallen angels have a chance at redemption? Colin Donovan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answer these and other questions.

Is using a tablet okay for Mass? What Scripture passages may I find to help me understand my suffering, as I am in dialysis? My Priest says the Bible says Judas is in Heaven, so how do I talk to him? How do I explain Mary didn’t have birth pains? My parish added to the liturgy on Good Friday, so was that ok? What are the five first Saturdays? My brother was a Marine and murdered, so will God cut him some slack because his life ended suddenly before he could merit Heaven? What’s the status of female deacons? Colin Donovan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answer these and other questions.

Today’s Open Line—Friday slot offers a special EWTN Theology Roundtable show with EWTN’s vice-president of theology, Colin Donovan, who sits down with EWTN theology advisors Cindy Cuellar and Noah Lett to talk about what it means to be “Strangers in a Strange Land…” and to feel like a fish out of water when it comes to living our Catholic faith in today’s world. Listener Margaret asks how do we reconcile the hardships of persecution with being joyful because we are persecuted? Caller Matt is leaving the military because he feels like a fish out of water now that transgenderism is officially allowed, even if it goes against practical logic. Richard calls from Cyprus to ask how can he live his faith among Jehovah’s Witnesses. Listener Lorie feels like a fish out of water because she is standing outside a church where they are celebrating a penitential service that raises eye brows. Student John feels he is a stranger in a strange land and asks how he can live his faith in a college campus. Sit down with our theologians who answer these and other questions, right here, on EWTN Radio Open Line—and our special EWTN Theology Roundtable show.

May I marry a Catholic if I’m a worship leader at my non-Catholic church? How can you scientifically explain transgenderism, bisexualism, gay and lesbian is not something you are born with? If Jewish people would have all fully-accepted Jesus, would we now be Jewish instead of Catholic? Is mental illness a reason to allow receiving anointing of the sick? What are the rules on addressing clergy with their proper titles, such as a Cardinal? Is a marriage valid if the couple changes their mind, once married, and now does not want children? How do you answer a Protestant who asks why do Catholics go to Confession when the curtain already ripped at the time Christ died? What does the Church say about aliens? What is the Church’s stance on organ donation and on cremation? Colin Donovan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answer these and other questions.

A Lutheran pastor told me it’s okay for me, a Catholic, to receive communion at the Lutheran church, is that right? Why did Jesus call the Samaritan “woman?” What is the difference between Russian Orthodox and Catholics? Why is it that pro-lifers don’t complain about war as much as they do about abortion? Colin Donovan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answer these and other questions.

Is mustum wine okay instead of regular consecrated wine? What is the status of the sacraments of the Orthodox Church—who are in schism from the Russians? Why didn’t the devil recognize Jesus when the other demons did? The Apostle’s Creed says Jesus went to hell for three days, but then Jesus—on the Cross—told the thief: “you will be with me in paradise,” so is that a contradiction? What are the guidelines about fasting prior to receiving Communion? Can you receive the Eucharist in mortal sin and venial sin? How do I explain idols and images in Scripture? Colin Donovan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answer these and other questions.

May I marry a Catholic if I’m a worship leader at my non-Catholic church? How can you scientifically explain transgenderism, bisexualism, gay and lesbian is not something you are born with? If Jewish people would have all fully-accepted Jesus, would we now be Jewish instead of Catholic? Is mental illness a reason to allow receiving anointing of the sick? What are the rules on addressing clergy with their proper titles, such as a Cardinal? Is a marriage valid if the couple changes their mind, once married, and now does not want children? How do you answer a Protestant who asks why do Catholics go to Confession when the curtain already ripped at the time Christ died? What does the Church say about aliens? What is the Church’s stance on organ donation and on cremation? Colin Donovan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answer these and other questions.

Can you ever be re-communicated if you’ve been ex-communicated? If the Pope answers to no one, how would fraternal correction be possible? Why didn’t the Church do more to protect Native Americans against slavery and civil rights issues? Colin Donovan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answer these and other questions.