Fr. Trigilio answers your questions on a special mailbag edition of Open Line.

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?, Craig wants suggestions for Catholic universities that are really Catholic and involved in sports, whom would you suggest and if a person knows he needs to abstain from #Communion. is he still part of the sacrifice? #Catholic

Can you give me a good biblical explanation for Purgatory?, What are the best Bible verses to defend becoming Catholic?, The writers of James and Hebrews seem to have different beliefs about faith and works. Do they disagree on how salvation is obtained?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host John Martignoni.

What is #Modernism?, the Church's position on #vasectomy, what is a #soul?, and do you go right to #heaven if you got the sacraments before #death? #Catholic #Church #morality #birthcontrol

Is it a mortal or venial sin to watch a film where someone takes the Lord’s name in vain?, Has any pope ever died while attempting to introduce error into the Church, thus preserving papal infallibility?, What does it mean that Mary was free from original sin?, and more on today's Open Line.

I’m having trouble explaining to my girlfriend how we know in our fullest sense that God is real. I’d like some help on this, Is there any chance that Lucifer will repent? Should we be praying for him to repent? If he does will he be saved and hell would go away?, and more on today's Open Line.

Why should I become Catholic? Are there more “benefits” than in just being a born-again Christian?, How do I explain to my Protestant friends why we ask for Mary’s intercession instead of going straight to God?, Why is it that Catholics are not allowed to marry unless they intend to have children?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio

Mary Rice Hasson looks at the cultural changes and controversies surrounding the transgender movement with Ryan Anderson, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of the book, When Harry Became Sally. Fr. John Trigilio takes your calls.

What is the role of men and women in the family?, How is the Church not making the Eucharist a false idol?, What degree of specificity in form and kind is necessary for a valid confession?, and more on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.

How do we become unattached to sins?, Why do we get baptized?, Where does free will end?, What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?, and more on today's Open Line.