Open Line, Wednesday

Is Peter actually called "rock"?, Why do Catholics baptize infants, where is that in the Bible?, Are we excluded from all graces when in a state of mortal sin?, and more on today's Open Line.

Jack and Fr. Mitch discuss the eschatology of the Catholic Church, Why was the penalty for homosexuality death in the Old Testament?, How do I get my husband to go to confession?, and more on today's Open Line.

Do deacons receive Holy Orders?, as a widow, what did Mary do with her time?, and which sign of the cross came first, the #Orthodox or Catholic? #deacon #Catholic #God #BlessedVirginMary

What is the Catholic Church’s position on the rapture and tribulation?, Would it be correct to assume the perfect creation of God with nature and animals is still in the garden?, At the moment of the sursum corda, do the skies open and do we join with Our Blessed mother and all the angels and saints in worship?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

In Lk 16:1-13, how do you understand the point Christ was trying to make?, In Genesis when it starts “let us make man in our image” was this the Trinity or was there a pantheon of Hebrew Gods?, Were the “gods” mentioned in the Old Testament demons?, and more on today's Open Line.

Why do priests wear red vestments?, Was Jesus a Pharisee or was Jesus an Essene?, What was the purpose of the Council of Nicaea?, and more on today's Open Line.

Can you explain the symbolism of Leviticus 4-6?, Of the many Catholic devotions, which are the best?, Was Mary at John the Baptist's birth?, Is Purgatory avoidable?, and more on today's Open Line.

Why was it at sunset that the sick were brought to Jesus?, Do Eastern rite parishes have their own bishops or are they subject to the local bishop?, Which Catholic theology school/opinion, current or historical, places most weight on free will?, and more on today's Open Line.

If we are of one faith, then why are there so many orders for our priests and what are the differences, if any?, Do you think the people in heaven know what we on earth are doing?, Where is evidence of Purgatory found in the Bible?, and more on today's Open Line.

Were the descendants of Cain on the Ark?, Why don't we use the Septuagint as the source for the Old Testament?, Did God have backups in case Mary said no?, and more on today's Open Line.

Is the All-Seeing Eye perfectly acceptable to be embraced as symbolizing the Holy Trinity?, Why do servers lift the chasuble during the elevation of the Host?, What is the desire of the everlasting hills?, and more on today's Open Line.

Join Father Mitch Pacwa as he answers questions on the Bible, Church teaching and more...!

What do you think of centering prayer?, What is the nihil obstat?, Does God ever stop forgiving you?, and more on today's Open Line.

Can people become angels?, How can I help a freemason?, Are there rubrics for the laity?, and more on today's Open Line.

What did the Pharisees mean when they protested against Jesus‘ criticism of them, that they weren’t living as true sons of Abraham?, Are there people today who are the "children of the devil"?, and more on today's Open Line.

How can you know you've received God's wisdom and that it's guiding your choices?, What does it mean that while Jesus was walking on the water, “He meant to pass them by”?, and more on today's Open Line.

When does life begin, is it after the first breath?, In the Old Testament considerable importance is given to one’s name. Why would we not at least attempt to pronounce Jesus' name in its original pronunciation?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

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.

It's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. Fr. Mitch answers why is #Confession important?, and is Communion in the hand acceptable? #Catholicism #Eucharist #question

Can we pray to the angel Uriel?, Where in the Bible did the Apostles teach to imitate Mary?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.