Open Line, Thursday

Does it say in the Bible that we are wounded by original sin and not totally depraved? The Baltimore Catechism says that in order to enter heaven you have to get to know, love and serve God. Which of the three is most important? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 10/24/24)

In today's Open Line Thursday Fr. Gerald answers questions about apostolic succession, imperfect vs. perfect contrition, vocation for the priesthood and much more.

How does the annulment process work? If the process is approved, what does that imply? Is there still purgatory after the final judgment? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.

What would a priest do is someone confessed to a murder? Does mortal sin undo our adoption by God? My son had said that it is unreasonable to expect a person with same sex attraction to be celibate for their entire life. How do I respond? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.

What is the purpose of canon law and what is the role of canon law in the modern Church? Is Mary the spouse of the Holy Spirit? How should we live in an Apostolic Age? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.

Does it say in the Bible that we are wounded by original sin and not totally depraved? The Baltimore Catechism says that in order to enter heaven you have to get to know, love and serve God. Which of the three is most important? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.

How did the Church decide which sins are more grave than others? Can a priest ever be reinstated if he broke the seal of confession? What is the most persuasive argument for the faith? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.

How do we know that tradition is divinely inspired? Why does the Catechism say there are two judgements? Can human beings fall like the angels? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.

What are some ways to keep Catholic children Catholic in a fallen world? What does apostolic succession mean? I’m a new Catholic. When is it appropriate to ask God for help rather than appeal to Mary? and more on today's Open Line with Fr, Gerald Murray.

What would a priest do is someone confessed to a murder? Does mortal sin undo our adoption by God? My son had said that it is unreasonable to expect a person with same sex attraction to be celibate for their entire life. How do I respond? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.

Why do Catholics deny the idea of once saved always saved if in 1 John 3:6 it says, “Whoever keeps sinning has not known Jesus?” If Christ gave himself fully for our sins, why did he pray “Let this cup pass from me?” and more on today's Open Line with guest host Dr. David Anders.

In today's show Jack welcomes EWTN's COO Doug Keck to reflect on the Eucharistic Congress, its impact on our daily lives and talk to our listeners live.

Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Church’s teaching on Work. Is Mary the new Tabernacle? Where did God the Father come from? Has Jesus always been human? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.

Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the chalice of the Lord. I Inherited a Jerusalem Bible, is it a legitimate translation? Can we refer to rabbinical sources to study the Psalms? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.

How am I supposed to approach life if, due to my severe scrupulosity, I find myself always in the near occasion of sin? Was St. Joseph Assumed? and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.