Open Line, Monday

Why do you pray to saints if the Bible says only pray to the Father? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take this and other questions, like: Can Eucharistic miracles be declared authentic? What can I respond to a co-worker who says he used to be a priest and left because the Church is wrong? How can you prove—without using Scripture—there is only one God? Is the Incarnation a form of Transubstantiation?

Why do we have the rosary? Listen in as John Martignoni discusses this question with a listener! Also, John Martignoni discusses communion in the hand and speaks with a caller who is interested in being a priest, but struggles with depression. Tune in for this and much more on EWTN Radio’s Open Line Monday with John Martignoni!

Is it possible to stay sin-free for a day? I went with my wife to her non-denominational service and the preacher was a women… what gives? First: Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: will we receive Communion in Heaven? Is the Fatima message unfair because it says so many souls go to hell? Do you have to be a Catholic to go to Heaven?

What do we say to people who complain we pray in vain repetition? Why do Catholics pray for the dead? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: What would the Ascension of Jesus and Mary look like? Is the Catholic Church the new Davidic Kingdom? My uncle just died and I feel like I’m losing it so can you recommend some Scripture? Is it not okay to say St. Michael’s prayer after Mass?

Why does the Church venerate relics? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: why do Catholics pray for the dead, and… Why do I see just a few people going to Confession but then the whole congregation goes up to receive Communion?

How can I tell a friend that all sin isn't mortal? Should I get a conditional baptism? Why is Pope Francis trying to bring the Lutherans back into the Catholic Church? What is the meaning of Matthew 26:52? and more on Open Line Monday with scriptural apologist John Martignoni!

How are we made in God's image? Why do Catholics believe in Mary's perpetual virginity? How can I defend celebrating Christmas and Easter since they aren't in the Bible? Is salvation a one time occurance? and more on Open Line Monday with scriptural apologist John Martignoni!

Why did the Church move the Sabbath to Sunday? Can we demonstrate both Biblically and historically that the Mass is a bloodless sacrifice? My friend doesn't like God, how can I talk to him? Why do some parishes share the sign of peace during Mass while others don't? and more on Open Line Monday with scriptural apologist John Martignoni!

Why do we refuse to give Communion to non-Catholics? Where in the Bible is Purgatory mentioned? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: Is the monstrance idolatry from pagan times? What does it mean when Scripture says: “where two or more are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them?” Why do women wear a veil to cover their heads during Mass? What is a vow of poverty?

Why does the Church chop up saints and send their relics all over the world? Where in the Bible does it say to confess our sins to one another? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions on how to explain our faith… questions like: Can we abide by the absolute standard of morality in the Bible? Where does the Bible mention Purgatory?