Open Line, Wednesday

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.

How do you prepare yourself for an indulgence?, What are our duties versus our rights as parents to know what is going on with our children?, How does John represent us?, Did Jesus always exist?, and more on today's Open Line.

Why isn't the Book of Enoch in the biblical canon?, What was your role in the writing of Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life?, and more on today's Open Line.

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.