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!

Freemasonry has Christian elements—so why does the Catholic church forbid it? Why isn’t there more talk about forgiveness during Confession? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: In Heaven, will people still use a cane or a walker or have pains and aches as they did when they died? Pope Pius XI said not to participate in non-Catholic liturgies so is ecumenism okay, now? Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is not forgiven, but what constitutes that kind of blasphemy? Why is the Pope in Rome?

Did Jesus have a guardian angel? Listen as John Martignoni answers this question on today’s Open Line! Also, John Martignoni answers a questions on infallibility, purgatory, and a listener who wants to know how a loving God could punish someone forever? All this and more on EWTN Radio’s Open Line Monday!

Why would Jesus be baptized if He’s sinless? Why do you say Mary is sinless if she is human and Scripture says all humans have sinned? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: What do I say to a friend who says it’s wrong to defend priests? If a Catholic police officer has to work on Sunday, can he designate another day to fulfill his Sunday obligation? How do I become a priest?

Can a non-Catholic go to confession? Can a divorced Catholic have intimate relations? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: Do you say Mary is “full of grace” or “highly favored?” What’s the most effective way to Biblically-confront Seventh Day Adventists? Will Jesus’ glorified body also be pierced, in Heaven?

How do you explain “Sola Scriptura” to a Protestant Friend. Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take this and other questions, like: What happens to your soul once you pass away? What does the Church teach on “what is gay?” Is an exorcism not considered a miracle? What’s going to show up during the final judgment when everyone looks at my sins? If I’m a taxi driver and a passenger asks me to drive her to an abortion, should I refuse? How may I respond to a friend who is a Mormon? What happened to all the people who died before Jesus opened the doors of Heaven?

Why would voting pro-abortion excommunicate you? Why are years in Scripture not accurate? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: When Jesus gave Mary to John at the foot of the Cross, how you justify that Mary represents all humanity? Is water needed for a Baptism or can it be replaced with oil? Is the screen required for Confession?