Open Line, Wednesday

What are some proper prayers to say for the dying?, Did Jesus carry the full cross?, What is the place for homosexuals in the Catholic Church?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Is transubstantiation a miracle?, How did John know the dialogue between Pontius Pilate and Jesus?, Where is Purgatory found in the Bible?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What is baptizing the dead?, Who wrote the Book of Hebrews?, Why didn't Moses die after seeing God's face?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Is there a proper way to order the Stations of the Cross?, How did Peter know that the two figures at the Transfiguration were Moses and Elijah?, If a priest reads the wrong readings, what should the laity do?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

In Sirach 1:1-10, what is it about Wisdom that has her described as feminine in this part of the reading?, Why did Clopas on the road to Emmaus sound so depressed; didn’t his wife tell him Jesus had resurrected?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Can you comment on collegiality at Vatican Two and our problem of synods in the Church today?, Where do we get the different names of God?, I pray the Anima Christi, can you tell me more about the soul of Christ?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Are there Scriptural references in the Old Testament stating that the Messiah/Savior would be God Himself?, Where did Jesus go after his death on the cross?, Do we choose Hell?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa,

How do I counter the claims that the Bible was not divinely inspired?, Why do we say Jesus descended into hell in the Creed?, What's your take on the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

When did the Israelites first hear of the Messiah? Are Mormons saved?, How do I explain why God ordered people to be killed in the Old Testament?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Are Catholics breaking the keep holy the Sabbath day commandment?, Which of the apocryphal gospels are Catholics permitted to read?, Where is the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?, and more on today's Open Line.

Did Mary know she was born without original sin?, How do we know the cannons used by the Essenes and Sadducees at the time of Christ?, Where is the Eucharist in our creeds?, and more on today's Open Line.

Why was verse 21 of Matthew 17 removed from most Bibles around the 1960's?, What is the Church's position on private revelation?, Do you think God calls people to Catholicism?, and more on today's Open Line.

Fr. Mitch answers your emails on a special mailbag edition of today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. This is an encore of the 11/25/20 show.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa gives us the back story behind why and when we celebrate Christmas as well as invites a special guest who is making a difference for families in the Ukraine while here in the states.

Why did Jesus tell people to be quiet about his miracles?, Are the dead judged according to their works?, and more on today's Open Line.

After death on earth, does an unbelieving soul have that moment of seeing our God to realize and say yes to our Lord?, What is the Church's stance on Maria Valtorta?, and more on today's Open Line.

Could you throw some light on why the words "He descended into hell" appear in the Apostles Creed but not in the Nicene Creed?, When the nation of Israel divided into the Northern and Southern kingdoms, why did they divide 10 and 2 instead of 6 and 6 or some other grouping?, and more on today's Open Line.

I am at a new parish. I noticed several things which I think are incorrect in regard to the Mass rubrics, What is the Old Catholic Church, is it valid?, Can the souls in Purgatory hear our prayers?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. gives a listener advice on how to deal with feeling #overwhelmed during the #holidays. In addition, other questions covered include: can you explain how we have free will if #God is omniscient?, and did the #Exodus really occur? #Christmas #Thanksgiving #holiday #anxiety #stress #Catholicism #Jesus #prayer

What does the Church say about transgender issues? Theresa Farnan of the Person and Identity Project, joins Mary Rice Hasson to discuss the Church’s teaching on the person, the body, and “transgender” identification. Fr. Mitch Pacwa takes your calls.