Open Line, Wednesday

Can you help me understand the Rapture? Were Peter, James, and John more important than the other apostles? Why is the Head of the Society of Jesus called the Black Pope? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Do we have any evidence of St. Joseph sinning? Could he have been sinless as well? Why did we go from the word “cup” to “chalice” in the liturgy? Is there a non-literal way to interpret the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac in Genesis 22? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

How far did Simon of Cyrene carry the Cross with Jesus?, when did incense first get added to Mass?, and does knowing the Bible in Greek make you an expert?

Who selects the Mass readings?, will I have free will in heaven?, is it morally permissible to use medical cannabis for sleep conditions?, and how much of the bible still applies to us?

Honoring native peoples, and how can anyone be happy in heaven if family is damned?

If we die in a state of mortal sin without a chance of going to confession, what happens? Can a layperson bless using the sign of the cross? Who were the Samaritans? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What is the meaning behind Christ's burial cloth? Can you clear up the inconsistencies of the Nativity narratives? What do purple vestments symbolize? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Is there a discrepancy between Hail, full of grace and Hail Favored One? Why does the Eastern Church celebrate Christmas on a different day? Why do the evangelists misquote Isaiah? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

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 with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Does the idea of there being an unforgivable sin conflict with the sacrament of confession? Can a Catholic donate their organs? Can you explain being a numerary in Opus Dei? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Can you explain why the Pope wants to baptize transsexuals? Why do some Gospels leave out, "Do this in remembrance of me"? Was there an actual Noah and his ark? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Can you wear a Rosary around your neck? Was Christ's birth like ours? Will Jesus return a third time? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Is it ok to seek a plenary indulgence for a non-Catholic? What is the Church's teaching on cremation? How old is the Earth? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What happened to the eleven tribes that weren't Judea? Why does it seem like God lied in Genesis? Can you explain the Assyrians? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What was the origin of the Hail Holy Queen prayer? What is the Catholic Church's position on ghosts? Why did God pick the Middle East for the Promised Land? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Did Mary have a guardian angel? Can you please tell me the major difference between Sikhism and the Catholic Church? Was Jesus the disciple of John the Baptist? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

A caller wants to know if it is vanity to work out to look good in the hopes of meeting someone. How does Fr. Mitch respond to this?

Are Catholics also Christians? Did Satan know when Jesus had been born? What does the Bible say about two in the field? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Who are the poor?, What are we restricted form doing on the Sabbath?, What were the Jewish people expecting at the time of Christ?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

How do saints hear our prayers?, Can you explain the parable of the vineyard?, Who was Mary Magdalene?, Why can't Catholics be Freemasons?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.