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Why Do Catholics Worship Mary?

Catholics don’t worship Mary, but they do pray with her. Why?

In this Ask A Priest episode, Father Edward walks through what the Church actually teaches about Mary, her role as intercessor,

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Will I Be Weird, If I Get Close To Jesus?

Ever wonder if getting close to Jesus will make you weird?

Pop culture often paints Christians as out of touch, but the truth is the exact opposite. In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father

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Why Confess To A Priest?

Why tell your sins to a priest when you can go straight to God?

It’s one of the most common questions Catholics ask. In this episode of Ask A Priest, Fr. Edward Looney unpacks the Scriptural

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Why Do Catholics Genuflect?

Why do Catholics get down on one knee when they enter the church?

It’s more than a ritual. More than tradition. It’s a response to Love.

Father Tim reveals how genuflecting began, why

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Can Priests Be Rich?

Can priests own fancy cars or expensive things? Do some priests make money? It’s a question people ask often, and the answer reveals something deeper about what it means to follow Jesus.

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What Is Purgatory and Why It’s Good News?

The word purgatory isn’t in the Bible, but neither are Trinity or Christmas. Still, the reality of purgatory is both real and hopeful: it’s not punishment, it’s preparation.

In this

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Why Do We Pray For The Dead?

When we whisper a prayer —”Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord” —we’re doing more than remembering; we’re loving. Even when someone has already reached

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Is Halloween Catholic?

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

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Can You Receive Communion If You Are Divorced?

Divorce can feel like the end of the story, especially for Catholics who wonder if they’re now cut off from the sacraments. But the truth is more merciful than many realize. In this episode

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What Is Grace?

We hear the word grace all the time. But what does it actually mean? Is it magic? A platitude? Just “heaven points”? In this first episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim unpacks

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