May 2013
318 posts
Anonymous asked: Father, I'm writing an article, can you explain a thing to me? Why the dating is the construction of the marriage?
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Anonymous asked: Hi Father! Would you please give your insight into the phrase "the near occasion of sin"? I try, but I think I often fail in avoiding the near occasion to sin by watching inappropriate movies or tv (those with bad language, nudity, sexual relationships, etc). I'm not sure how to tell when "the near occasion of sin" comes in to play, and when I should confess about it. Any...
Anonymous asked: Hi Fr! I have a question-- when I was younger a religious ed teacher taught me that it is completely incorrect to receive the Eucharist with the right hand on top (as a lefty would naturally do) I feel like the hand I am using shouldn't be what I am worrying/ thinking about when I am on the way to receive! If she is the eucharistic minister she always gives me a look when I have my left hand...
Anonymous asked: I'm hoping Yahoo buying Tumblr will have a positive effect on policing the porn here. Tumblr has a policy but doesn't seem to enforce it much. Flickr (part of Yahoo) allows porn but and utilizes a filter system that relies on users correctly labeling adult oriented content. Users that don't identify this material end up being reported by other users. Flickr's default is for...
Yahoo to Buy Tumblr for $1.1 Billion →
Yahoo’s move aims to make up for years of missing out on the growth of social networks and mobile devices.
I wonder what this will do to Tumblr.
ayearningsigh asked: Hello Father! I have been reading up on homeschooling as my husband and I are thinking of doing it this year and I noticed in Church texts it says that the parents have the "grave duty" and "grave obligation" to educate their children. I even found a text that says parents who send their children to public school without serious reason cannot receive absolution in the SoP. This...
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oceansofbliss asked: Father, I am an atheist, but I am a former Catholic of 15 years. Most of my family are Catholic, and when I try to explain my personal reasons for leaving the faith, I am met with scorn and hatred. What can I say to them to remind them that I am the same person they have always loved? I thought that Catholics were supposed to be forgiving, but my mother tells me that I am an...
Anonymous asked: Whoops, sorry for the lack of info about my friend Father! He is in his early 20's and lives with family. I think he is mostly struggling with prayer. He is turning away from God as he suffers. Three people have died this year that he was very close with and I think he's really fed up with what he and those close to him are going through. Hope this helps clarify, thank you very much...
Anonymous asked: Thank you for answering my question about Fatima. It was very helpful, Father. I wanted to ask you another quick question (I know, I ask too many! I'm a curious girl, y'know!). Are there any other Priests on Tumblr, besides you and Father Shane? I'm assuming not. I've been looking with no luck. Thanks, Father! :) "Pray for us bishops and priests. We have such need in...
Anonymous asked: Hello, I have a question about confession. I was in there today, and I meant to say that I don't know if something I did was mortal. However, I accidentally said it was nothing mortal and didn't realize it until I said the priest was already giving me absolution. Am I in mortal sin because I didn't correct myself? Should I have interrupted the priest to correct myself? I mean to go...
Anonymous asked: Hello Father, I have a friend who is struggling with their faith at the moment. They have been through a lot of heart ache recently. Do you know of any prayers that I can suggest to them; any saints I can tell them about; or any advice on how I should approach this situation to try and help them? Many thanks Father, God bless!
for-the-love-of-christ asked: Father Angel, it is always a great pleasure to read all of your posts and answers to questions. There are many that I wish to reblog (your responses to questions). Is it possible for you to make it doable? God bless, Mackenzie
lammarcksquarepants asked: Hi father, I've been thinking about Mary Magdalene's importance in the Christian churches, given that she is called "Apostle to the Apostles", however reading some stuffs i found, I find it confusing because some Churches, mainly E. Orthodox, claims that Magdalene had always been 'pure', even before and after her discipleship with the Lord. Also it is still vague to...
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gloryofgod3 asked: What about papal infalliblity? Because doesn't that mean when the pope is speaking ex cathedra, you are required to accept the dogmas of the Church without question? What if the popes has been wrong for centuries about the doctrines they instituted?
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Question for Catholics:
nikosnature:
Do you believe it’s right for members of the hierarchy to bow down to one another? (ie. priests bowing to bishops, archbishops bowing to cardinals). More importantly, what about everyone bowing down to the pope?
Yes, the bible tells us continually that we should honor just authority. For example, 1 Peter 2:13-17
13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human...
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RE: Catholics:
nikosnature:
Michael, thank you for your kind message. Now, in the interest of treating each other with respect, I have listened and considered what you have said, below are my comments: now, in return, consider the possibility, that perhaps, the Catholic Church, the one who made the bible, is the one following the truth and that where you are getting your information may be mistaken.
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idonthavehands:
God, Books, and Lingerie: RE: I’m sorry if this offends anyone, but it pisses me off how many things are wrong with the Catholic Church.
catholic-on-the-internet:
nikosnature:
gloryofgod3:
1. Mary can’t hear your prayers because she is not a supernatural being.
My friend can hear my prayer, and he is not a supernatural being, so not being a supernatural being does...
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nikosnature:
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“Brendalina”: nikosnature: nontransparent: “Am i the only one that noticed that the…
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“Am i the only one that noticed that the Catholic church has finally accepted the theory of evolution and yet they still preach original sin … Whats up with that? From my understanding the theory of evolution figuratively calls bullshit on the...
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the-waking-dreamer asked: And does it mean that everyone shouldn't work on Sundays? I understand accidents happen and there are certain jobs we need to have worked around the clock. Does that come into conflict?
Anonymous asked: Hi Father, I have a terrible problem with messing around with my girlfriend. We both agreed to never have sex before marriage, and we never feel tempted to, but me mess around (oral sex and things like that) all the time. At first I would feel terrible about it, but now I'm starting to give up. I really hate being cut off from God with mortal sin on my soul and not being able to take the...
Anonymous asked: Father lately I've been thinking and fearing of losing my mother to the point where I lose sleep. I only have her, she's my best friend and basically everything. I am the oldest (18, f), and have two little brothers. We all depend on her for everything. I can't do anything without her being around. I am very close to her. I always pray to God to protect her. But I'm so scared....
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Anonymous asked: Hi Father! Im a catholic high school girl (I think its great you're on Tumblr btw) but i have a problem. Ive tried asking priests but I never get a clear answer. Lately Ive started drinking when my parents leave the house--just a little at first but I literally cant stop now and its all i think about! I even considered steailng alcohol once & i would have if people weren't around. So...
Anonymous asked: Hello Father! I noticed your answer to the question about Fatima. I've been studying and thinking about Our Lady of Fatima lately. The reason being the Holy Father consecrating his papacy to her. My question is: Has Russia been consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima? I always hear different answers, like the Popes consecrating the world along with Russia. Of course, Our Lady asked for Russia...
Anonymous asked: Hi Father! I know that the Church will never allow women priests, but is it true that in the past women were ordained as deacons? I heard this claim from a friend as an argument for why women priests should be allowed and wasn't sure how to respond.
discipleofkreia asked: Say Father, what do you know about the book False Friends of Fatima by Christopher A. Ferrara? I came across this book, but it seems fishy.
Anonymous asked: Father, will the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church ever unite? I feel like its impossible since the Pope will not give up his claim to infallibility since its a de fide teaching of the Church (not saying I want him to do so since I'm quite a conservative catholic myself)
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Anonymous asked: Hi Padre! Quick question: So God created Adam and Eve, and blessed them with Cain and Abel. Later Cain and Abel went on and have their family, so who were their wives? I've always been curious. Did people marry their close relatives in the old days?
Anonymous asked: Hi Father, I was wondering do you have any advice for someone who is struggling with pornography and masturbation? Thanks!
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Anonymous asked: Hello Father! What are your thoughts on veiling for mass and in the presence of the Eucharist? Thanks and God Bless!
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Anonymous asked: Hi, Father! I have a real quick relationship question for you. So my boyfriend and I have been dating for 3 months now, but we were friends before. (Not super close friends, but we are in the same youth group at church and had talked often.) Anyways, probably a month into it he said he loved me. then he stopped saying it and so about 3 weeks ago I had asked him why he stopped and he said it was...
Anonymous asked: Father is it OK to read stories where one of the protagonist is cross-dressing repeatedly ? More specifically, I'm thinking about characters who don't do it for a comic effect or «investigation» (ahah policemen disguised as old ladies for example :p), but because they at some point reject what's attached with their masculinity or femininity (their responsibilities as a...
Anonymous asked: Hello father, I just have a question. Recently I've been feeling down after I was doing so well from discovering my vocation, because I discovered that religious orders require you to pay a fee to enter that can equal around $2,000 for the first year alone, for women it's like a dowery I think? Is this true? If so and you can't pay then you can't enter?
Anonymous asked: hi Father, I hope this isn't inappropriate to ask but i'm too embarrassed to ask anyone in person. I read your advice about marital chastity and it made me nervous. I'm married, and my husband&I are faithful Catholics. However most of the time w.o some "foreplay" we (both) physically aren't ready/able to make love. Is it sinful to help eachother get aroused? Are...
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Anonymous asked: How are the nun's life? What they do? Thank you for the answer!
Anonymous asked: Hi Father Angel. I haven't been to a Catholic mass in over 15 years with the exception of my grandmother's funeral mass. I would like to go to confession. I live in a new city away from the church I grew up in... what is confession etiquette for someone who is not a member of that Catholic church? I really appreciate your voice on Tumblr, even if I don't always agree with everything...
previewofthoughts asked: ugh, okay. what do you think about the term mulatto?
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bubblybluekimmyboo asked: Why are you a priest?
theballetnerd asked: Do you have any tips for boosting prayer life? I've decided to dedicate this summer to self improvement and prayer. I'm very interested in Jesuit spirituality (I go to a Jesuit school), and I'm learning how to pray the Jesuit's Examen. Do you have any other ideas that could help? Thanks, and god bless
theballetnerd asked: Father, what is your opinion on dating shows? It seems like so many of these shows are so superficial, its hard to see how God is working through these relationships.
Anonymous asked: Sorry to bother you, i was just wondering, is suicide a forgivable sin? Thank you for taking the time to explain this to me
Anonymous asked: I want to follow a pagan faith but I feel impure because I am currently catholic. They are taboo from each other. Am I evil for wanting to follow a pagan faith?
Anonymous asked: Father, do liturgical abuses such as singing a hymn instead of the Psalm, EOMs going up in time for Father to say "Behold the Lamb of God", singing "happy birthday" to a parishioner before the priest has said "the Mass is ended", etc. affect the validity of the Sacrament offered?
