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2024-07-26
The Filioque
What is the filioque? Why did it cause a division in the Church? Why do we celebrate Christmas if it has pagan origins? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan,
2024-07-19
Scrupulosity and Mental Illness
With the translation of the Nicene Creed, what’s the difference between “confession” and “profession”? I suffer from scrupulosity, do I need to reconfess my sins each time? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-07-12
Godparents: Rights and Responsibilities
How do we best understand the reality of Christ’s suffering and death on the cross? What is expected of us in choosing the godparents and what is expected of the godparents we choose? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-07-05
The Problem of Frozen Embryos
What should we do about frozen embryos? Is Mary the spouse of the Holy Spirit? Can a Catholic ever get divorced? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-06-28
The Meaning of Poor in Spirit
Why is the Latin Mass trying to be banned, and is a SSPX church okay to attend? What does poor in spirit mean? Is the Mass still supposed to be said ad orientum? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-06-21
The Battle of Armageddon
What is the difference between salvation and redemption? Who paid the cost for redemption? Is there any reference in the bible to there being a “mother” God or a female figure God? and more on today's Open Line with Colion Donovan.
2024-06-14
Open Line Friday!
Join EWTN Vice-President of Theology, Colin Donovan for Open Line Friday! Today, Colin answers questions on the Church and Church theology. Today, questions on the leopard mentioned in scripture, questions on generational "spirits" and more!
2024-06-07
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Colin discusses the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Which church did Jesus found, the Orthodox or the Catholic? Can you explain how the father is greater than the son? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-05-31
All Who Died in Christ
When does the Communion fast start? What does sleeping in Christ mean? Are thoughts morally sinful? How often should we go to Confession? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-05-24
We Dare to Say
Do you have to be a Catholic to pray the Divine Mercy prayer? Is it proper to ask for Mary's intercession on behalf of another person? Why do we "dare" to say the Our Father? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-05-17
Tongues of Fire
Colin discusses the new Vatican guidelines on apparitions. Is it safe to call St. Peter the Bishop of Pentecost? What is the difference between transubstantiation and consubstantiation? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-05-10
The Teachings of the Catholic Church
Is it immoral to support businesses that support abortion? What does the Catholic Church think about henotheism? Do I have to believe everything the Church teaches? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-05-03
Pure Act of Love
Can you please explain the reason and duty of Eucharistic ministers? What does it mean to be baptized into Moses? What is allowed in the sanctuary? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-04-26
Am I Saved?
How do we pray for those in Purgatory? Is it a sin to leave the Catholic Church to join another denomination? When does the soul enter the body? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2024-04-19
The Sword Piercing Mary's Heart
Colin reminisces about Mother Angelica on the eve of what would have been her 101st birthday. What Does the Church teach about Friday penance? How does Purgatory work? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.