Every October, the same question comes up: Can Catholics celebrate Halloween? From zombies and vampires to “Stranger Things” and “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” we’re drawn to the supernatural because deep down, we’re made for the paranormal. We’re made for Heaven. In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim explains why our fascination with darkness points to a more profound truth: our hunger for eternal life, for Jesus, for the supernatural love of God.
So go ahead, celebrate Halloween. Just remember what you’re really celebrating: that you were made for more. Stay away from witchcraft and Ouija boards. Say yes to Jesus.
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Can You Confess Your Sins Over FaceTime?
Can you confess your sins over FaceTime, a phone call, or a text message?
In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim explains the crucial difference between confessing sins and receiving absolution. While you can tell your sins to anyone, the sacrament of confession requires physical presence because the sacraments are tangible encounters with Jesus Himself.
From Jesus healing with touch, to showing His wounds after the Resurrection, to forgiving sins through the priest. Catholic faith is earthly, physical, and real.
God doesn’t want to stay distant. He wants to be close, really close.
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Do We Just Forgive and Forget?
Forgot a mortal sin in confession? Fr. Tim explains what happens, when to confess it later, and why honest forgetfulness does not invalidate confession.
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Why Are Catholics So Obsessed With Sin?
Do Catholics talk too much about sin or are we actually talking about what gets in the way of love?
In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim explains why Catholics are not obsessed with sin, we’re obsessed with Jesus. Sin matters because it creates a roadblock in our relationship with Him. Just like climbers warn each other about a loose rock, or a doctor names what’s making someone sick, the Church talks about sin because it wants us to be safe, healthy, and close to God.
The heart of sin is not just breaking a rule. It’s the breaking down of a relationship. Jesus takes sin seriously because He wants a personal and particular relationship with you, and anything that pulls you away from Him matters.
Catholics aren’t obsessed with shame. We’re obsessed with love and sin is what gets in the way.
