Open Line, Monday: Recent Episodes
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When Jesus told the good thief on the cross, "Today you will be with me in paradise," was he referring to the Beatific Vision?, What is the Church's teachings about doing yoga for health benefits?, Why infant baptism?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Did Adam and Eve really exist?, Are we worthy to pray to God?, What is the role of divorced people in the Church?, and more on this special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
What kind of body will we have after the resurrection?, How can I help my fallen away family members back to the Church?, How can I prove to someone who is not a Catholic that the early Christians really were Catholics?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
If I pray the same prayer over and over, will God come through with an answer?, Are novenas superstitious?, Is God the creator of all life?, Did Tradition evolve over time, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
How can I, with absolute certainty, know that I detest sin more because of my love for God than my fear of hell?, My daughter is going to be a surrogate for her friend. What does the Catholic Church teach about this?, How can I explain Purgatory?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
How do we know that the altar in Boalsburg, PA is the one Christopher Columbus had on his flag ship?, When did celebrating daily Mass become commonplace?, Is there a devil assigned to every person?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why do we need to go to Confession if we believe in the power of prayer?, Does the part of the Lord’s Prayer that says, “Give us this day our daily bread,” refer to us receiving the Eucharist daily?, Did Mary sin at any time in her life?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
The role of the sacraments is discussed, How can we argue against penal substitution?, How do we get saved?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Dr. David Anders.
Can you receive the Eucharist more than once in the same day?, How many of the hand gestures and movements at Mass are appropriate?, Is it okay to chew the Eucharist?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
How are we supposed to reconcile “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” with the idea of taking up our cross?, Are the souls of the dead aware of what occurs here amongst the living?, How can we know what is from God when we use our conscience?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why is it ok to call a priest father?, Why was Mary Magdalene not to hold on to Jesus?, How are Bishops chosen?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
What is the best way to help homeless beggars on the street that leads them to a better life?, Did Adam and Eve exist?, Is polygamy a sin?, Does 1 Corinthians 4:6 prove sola scriptura?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
What does the Catholic Church teach about when a person's soul is infused into a body?, Please give me your thoughts on what I can do to help the poor, Do I tithe to the first and second collection or do I just give a chosen amount?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
What happens when you die?, why use the word "but" in deliver us from evil?, what is the Synod of Synodality?, and dealing with vengeful Psalms.
What are the requirements to receive the Eucharist?, When Jesus returns at the final judgment, what will happen to the earth and creation?, Can you explain free will?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
How can venial sins be forgiven?, Who is the beloved disciple?, What to do with the cremated remains of a relative?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
How did Elijah get to Heaven?, What did Paul mean when he said, "I have become all things to all people"?, Where did Jesus ascend from?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with guest host John Martignoni.
If our bodies are to be buried intact when we die, should an amputee be buried with his amputated limb?, Does not following the GIRM make the Mass illicit?, What are Holy Days of obligation?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
What does canon law about who should be handling the Eucharist during adoration?, My relative is experiencing gender dysphoria but wants to remain Catholic. What are some resources that would be helpful to him?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Hard to understand the #Catholic belief in Mary's perpetual virginity, is it possible to be perfect?, and do Catholics worship Mary and the Saints?
What is the Catholic belief in the Holy Spirit? When you commit a mortal sin, does the Holy Spirit leave you?, What is a Catholic’s obligation to accept and not question Catholic teaching?, How do I die to myself? What does that mean?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
Should we venerate a cross or crucifix on Good Friday?, Is it sinful to throw away religious materials?, Do all Christian denominations contribute to the Church?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
I don't believe the apostles were real, Are there any living descendants of Biblical people?, Is Christ present in the Greek Orthodox sacraments?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host John Martignoni.
If God is unchanging, did he have a body eternally, and how does the incarnation relate to God being eternal?, What is the best way to explain the Trinity to younger students?, Given that the tree of knowledge of good and evil was where sin came from; could God have created the Garden of Eden without it?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
A priest mentioned in his sermon the other day that Mary Magdalene (the woman who dried the feet of Jesus with her hair) was ALSO the sister of Lazarus. How did I miss that?, How does the Catholic Church view baptism from Protestants?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
I have a Protestant friend who said that the Levitical priesthood went away with Judaism and he wants to know why we have priests in the Catholic Church. How should I respond?, How do we defend the infallibility of the papacy?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
How can I practice Lent when no one else in the house understands or cares about it?, How can I explain infant baptism to people who believe a child should make that choice?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
If you were to doe immediately after going to confession, would you go straight to Heaven?, What's the difference between the soul and spirit?, Why do we deserve God's mercy?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
How do you change your attachment to a sin you have done repeatedly in the past?, What does the Church teach about dreams and interpretations? Does God really speak to us in that way?, How can I defend Mary’s Immaculate Conception to a non-Catholic?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can you explain why Jesus says, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”, Why was Satan allowed to do so much to Job’s family?, How can I explain the Eucharist as a sacrifice?, and more on today's Open Line mailbag with Fr. John Trigilio.
In the book of Revelation, at the end of time it talks about the Antichrist. Is this a real person or a mentality?, When was Jesus aware that he was the Lord?, How did the Church develop the concept of original sin?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why do Catholic theologians and apologists seem to elevate the writings of so-called canonized saints as if their writings are inspired?, How would you explain that Jesus had to establish a Church?, What is a mortal sin and what does the Church teach about it?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Do you know, without a shadow of a doubt, that God exists?, Why did St. Joseph have to die?, What would happen to the Church if the Pope developed a severe case of Alzheimer’s disease?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why are we being dared to say the Our Father?, Why do we no longer say the word One in the Collect, as in one God forever and ever?, Is the Eucharist necessary for salvation?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
How does a plenary indulgence upon death work?, How can i surrender completely to God?, Who are the poor?, and more on today's special mailbag edition of Open Line.
Why do the US bishops insist on parking a Holy Day on January 1?, Why are there no stories about Jesus during his teen years?, Why did they name him Emmanuel but we call him Jesus?, Why was Jesus Jewish and we are Catholic?, and more on today's 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.
What does the phrase, “the gates of hell will not prevail against it” mean?, If God didn’t make evil and the devil can’t make anything, then where did evil come from?, and more on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Is it now the new term to call the Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist the host minister?, What explanation can I give to verify that Purgatory exists?, Why do Catholics believe that Mary is Co-Redemptrix?, and more on today's Open Line.
How do I explain Church teaching on the Atonement to Protestants who say that Christ's atonement was completely sufficient and that things like penance are not needed?, Can you explain general and particular judgement at the final judgement?, and more on today's special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. This is a Re-Air of the 03/21/22 show.
On today's Open Line, Fr. John Trigilio answers questions such as: why was #Jesus baptized?, was there really an original man and woman?, and why are so many modern #Catholic Churches not #beautiful? #beauty #baptism #Catholic #sacrament #EWTN
Have they found Sodom and Gomorrah?, Should we be baptized only in Jesus' name?, How can I prove the Bible is divinely inspired?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line.
Is it true that we have a reasonable hope that all men are saved?, How can I respond to someone who believes in karma and reincarnation?, Is praying for the souls in Purgatory an act of charity?, and more on today's Open Line.
Your e-mails are answered on a special Labor Day mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
During the Last Supper when Jesus gave the bread and wine and stated “This is my Body, this is my Blood, do this in memory of me.” Was he just referring to Peter or to everyone else as well?, If the Church teaches it is not our place to judge the status of a person’s soul after they die, then why does the Church rule on the souls of the Saints?, and more on today's Open Line.
Is there a biblical basis for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?, Do a priest’s faculties change if he is in a state of mortal sin?, Can our prayers change God's Will?, and more on today's Open Line.
Is all of Christ present in the consecrated host?, What is Catholic social justice?, Does Mary appear to visionaries in her physical body?, How is Jesus the second Adam?, and more on today's Open Line.
Fr. John Trigilio answers your e-mails on another Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday. (This is a Re-Air of the 04/25/22 show)
Fr. Trigilio provides the answers to all of your Catholic questions like why is the Psalms numbered differently in other translations?, What is the difference in a Mass & Healing Mass? As well as how to serve God in the Mundane, Church and State, Helping someone living in Sin and the Eucharist in a Post-Covid World.
Is using the Orans position permissible for the laity?, Is it appropriate to pay a priest for receipt of a sacrament?, How was the Biblical canon decided?, and more on today's Open Line.
Why did Jesus need to get baptized?, What is a sacrifice of praise?, I tend to catch myself repeating the same sins over again recently. What do you recommend to keep me holy?, and more on today's Open Line.
Are Protestants going to go to Purgatory?, Is speaking in tongues and the charismatic movement compatible with scripture and the Catholic Church?, If you don’t have something to confess, should you still go to confession?, and more on today's Open Line.
Your emails are answered on a special July 4th mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
What determines the validity of priestly ordination?, When does life begin?, Why do we pray the mysteries of the Rosary when we do?, and more on today's mailbag edition of open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
What happened to the guardian angels of shooting victims?, Why are permanent deacons only men?, What will we do in Heaven?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Today on Open Line Monday, Fr. John Trigilio answers: Is tax evasion a mortal or venial #sin?, how seriously should we take a Venerable's writings vs a Saint's?, should #abortion be legal for those with heart issues?, and why didn't people recognize #Jesus after the #Resurrection? #Catholicism #taxes
How do I expand my capacity to love God?, If a Catholic gets married outside the church, are they severing their access to the other sacraments later on in life, like anointing of the sick, last rights, etc.?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (This is an encore of the 02/21/22 show.)
Your e-mails are answered on a special Memorial Day mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
What are the requirements to receive the Eucharist?, When Jesus returns at the final judgment, what will happen to the earth and creation?, Can you explain free will?, and more on today's Open Line Monday.
Is it a mortal or venial sin for someone to use vulgar and obscene four letter words?, How do you know when your prayers for those in purgatory have been answered?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
I’m a new Catholic looking for some information on what exactly a Marian devotion entails. Can you help me?, How do we define grace?, Is Anxiety a spiritual thing that we can control or something else?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
The Holy Spirit can’t act unless it is through the Virgin Mary. Is this correct? How can I explain that Catholics don’t worship statues? Fr. John Trigilio answers your e-mails on another Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday.
Why do Catholics have to suffer in purgatory for sins already forgiven?, During the Mass we say we are sorry for our sins, so why do we have to go to confession on top of that?, At communion time, why do they mix water with wine?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
If God is unchanging, did he have a body eternally, and how does the incarnation relate to God being eternal?, What is the best way to explain the Trinity to younger students?, Given that the tree of knowledge of good and evil was where sin came from; could God have created the Garden of Eden without it?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can I give my indulgences to souls in purgatory?, Priests used to make use of the patent. Why has that been done away with?, What is the benefit of going through the saints to pray to God?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
I understand that the Catholic Church teaches that the Mass is an unbloody sacrifice, how can an unbloody sacrifice be propitiatory?, Did the devil know who Jesus was when he tempted him?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
I understand that the Catholic Church teaches that the Mass is an unbloody sacrifice, how can an unbloody sacrifice be propitiatory?, Did the devil know who Jesus was when he tempted him?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
How do I explain Church teaching on the Atonement to Protestants who say that Christ's atonement was completely sufficient and that things like penance are not needed?, Can you explain general and particular judgement at the final judgement?, and more on today's special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
How do I explain Church teaching on the Atonement to Protestants who say that Christ's atonement was completely sufficient and that things like penance are not needed?, Can you explain general and particular judgement at the final judgement?, and more on today's special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Where do bad ideas and temptations come from?, What is the role of baptism in the Catholic faith?, What’s the difference between the Holy Spirit you receive at baptism versus the Holy Spirit you receive at Confirmation?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Where do bad ideas and temptations come from?, What is the role of baptism in the Catholic faith?, What’s the difference between the Holy Spirit you receive at baptism versus the Holy Spirit you receive at Confirmation?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Does the case of the Immaculate Conception contradict free will? Did God lock in Mary’s decision?, Why has "one" been removed from the collect?, Where is the lineage of King David today?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Does the case of the Immaculate Conception contradict free will? Did God lock in Mary’s decision?, Why has "one" been removed from the collect?, Where is the lineage of King David today?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Your emails are answered on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (This is a re-air of the 07/05/21 show.)
Your emails are answered on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (This is a re-air of the 07/05/21 show.)
How do I expand my capacity to love God?, If a Catholic gets married outside the church, are they severing their access to the other sacraments later on in life, like anointing of the sick, last rights, etc.?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
How do I expand my capacity to love God?, If a Catholic gets married outside the church, are they severing their access to the other sacraments later on in life, like anointing of the sick, last rights, etc.?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Is there an exorcism prayer in the baptismal rite?, Why is exorcism a sacramental?, How do I help my "bad" Catholic friend?, What is the correct way to fast?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Is there an exorcism prayer in the baptismal rite?, Why is exorcism a sacramental?, How do I help my "bad" Catholic friend?, What is the correct way to fast?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why are we being dared to say the Our Father?, Why do we no longer say the word One in the Collect, as in one God forever and ever?, Is the Eucharist necessary for salvation?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why are we being dared to say the Our Father?, Why do we no longer say the word One in the Collect, as in one God forever and ever?, Is the Eucharist necessary for salvation?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Is #transhumanism the right path for #humanity?, do only Catholics go to #Heaven?, why are their canonized saints only after #Christ?, and do the SSPX have faculties to marry? #Jesus #Catholicism #God
Is #transhumanism the right path for #humanity?, do only Catholics go to #Heaven?, why are their canonized saints only after #Christ?, and do the SSPX have faculties to marry? #Jesus #Catholicism #God
Are St. John, gospel writer, St. John, the Beloved One, and St. John of Patmos are all the same individual?, Did the Blessed Mother know she was free from original sin?, What is the Catholic teaching on physician-assisted suicide?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (This is an encore of the 09/13/21 show.)
Your e-mails and listener comment line calls are answered on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
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.
Are we saved by faith alone?, My brother does not understand Purgatory and he believes that Purgatory would take away from the fact that Jesus died for our sins. How can I answer him?, What is the difference between repentance and saying that you’re sorry for your sins?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
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. (This is an encore of the 10/18/21 show.)
How should I understand God not answering my prayers?, What did Jesus mean when he said to "take up the sword"?, Should women "be silent"?, Why did Jesus have to die?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Can you skip the second reading at a Mass?, Protestant theologians claim that because Jesus is the Word he doesn’t need to explicitly say that sola scriptura is acceptable. How do I answer this claim?, Why did Mary die?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr, John Trigilio.
What is the difference between seminaries, and what criteria should be used to evaluate them?, Does one have to be Catholic to get to Heaven?, Can you explain the hypostatic union?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Matthew 23:9 says, “call no one on Earth Father”. How does the Church respond to this with regards to priests?, What scriptures can I show a Mormon to show that the Catholic Church is the true church?, How long do the effects of sin last?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Matthew 23:9 says, “call no one on Earth Father”. How does the Church respond to this with regards to priests?, What scriptures can I show a Mormon to show that the Catholic Church is the true church?, How long do the effects of sin last?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Are we saved by faith alone?, My brother does not understand Purgatory and he believes that Purgatory would take away from the fact that Jesus died for our sins. How can I answer him?, What is the difference between repentance and saying that you’re sorry for your sins?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Is it presumptuous to think some prayers are more powerful than others?, Is it a sin of omission if I don't correct a family member?, Is it a mortal sin if I leave money that may go unreported?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
Why was Mary a virgin?, Can you explain what "through him, with him, and in him" mean during the Mass?, What is some good scriptural evidence for Purgatory?, and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.