Why do Catholics pray to Mary for forgiveness? Why do Catholics think other Christians are going to hell? These questions come up in the second half. Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take this and other questions, like: What do Catholics believe about rapture and the end times? How do I talk to my daughter who thinks there is no reason for God and everything can be explained by science? Why would an outdoors wedding not be allowed? Have SSPX priests ever come back to Rome?

Why not pray directly to God? Romans 8:8 affirms “once saved, always saved” so how should Catholics understand this? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: What is the difference between Catholic doctrine and Catholic dogma? What happens to our guardian angel when we die? How come Joseph and Mary didn’t have relations, like a normal, married couple? Who were the early Church Fathers and do we still have them, today, in the Church? Are we, humans, lower than the angels?

How do I explain indulgences to a non-Catholic? Will there still be justice or punishment for a sin already-confessed? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take this and other questions, like: how could Zaccheus be saved if he loves to be rich and the rich don’t get into Heaven? Is swearing really a mortal sin that can take you to hell?

How do I argue the authenticity of the Bible with my atheist friend? What is the difference between the particular and the final judgments? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: Why do Muslims and Catholics respect Mary, but Protestants don’t? What are all the dogmas of the Catholic Church? How do I answer my brother who claims Paul is the only person to whom we need to listen, because Judaism is null and void in the New Testament? How do I become a deacon?

Did Jesus have a guardian angel? Will cremation affect how people come back, once resurrected? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: Why did Jesus make Moses wait before he could go to Heaven? How do you answer a Protestant who claims the deuterocanonical books have errors? The priest mentioned non-alcoholic wine, so is that acceptable and how/when is it acceptable? How do I explain to my friend in college why the Church won’t let women be priests? What does the Church say about the rapture?

What is the moral justification for the crusades? Listen in as John Martignoni answers this question! Also, John answers questions on free will, Mary’s lineage, and talks with a listener about how the ‘narrow gate’ works. Tune in for this and more on EWTN Radio’s Open Line Monday!

“Call no man ‘Father,’” so why do we call priests ‘Father?’ Can priests say Mass with their back to the congregation? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: are satan and lucifer the same entity? If Jesus were walking the Earth today, would he refuse Communion to a non-Catholic? Should we allow an Evangelical into our Catholic Bible Study? How come we call Protestants “separated brethren?”

Is it true Peter and Paul left their wives and children to follow Jesus and wouldn’t that be a contradiction to his vocation? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: why do some people strike their breasts during Mass? Is there any truth to the legend of another woman before Eve? Why are there so many interpretations to Genesis? How do our prayers help people in Purgatory? What did Jesus mean when He said: “It is finished?” Did God put an angel next to the tree of life?

How can I explain the Eucharist is not just a symbol? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: What did Jesus mean when He said: “Get behind me, satan.” Why does the Catholic Church not agree with Sola Scriptura. Why do we identify ourselves as “Roman Catholics?” Is it okay to have grape juice instead of wine, for consecration? Are women supposed to have our heads covered all the time?

Is it ok to call my own father, “Father?” Listen in as Catholic Apologist John Martignoni answers this question regarding calling no man father. Also, John speaks with a caller about praying to the saints, purgatory, and the 4th Commandment. All this and more on EWTN Radio’s Open Line Monday with John Martignoni!