Open Line, Friday
Open Line is a fast-paced call-in show, with a new host every day! On Fridays, Colin Donovan answers your theology questions.
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The Atonement
Do Catholics believe in the Atonement? Why did Christians believe that Christ was going to return in their lifetime? How could they get this wrong? This and more in today's Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 11/29/24)
2025-11-21
Mercy for All?
Is it a mortal sin to kill for your country? What is the significance of Jesus handing Peter the keys? Is there a lineage? Why do we ask God in the Divine Mercy to have mercy on all? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 10/11/24)
2025-11-14
Catholics and Genesis
What are Catholics required to believe from the book of Genesis? Is the Church against science? Who are the two witnesses? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
2025-11-07
Co Redemptrix and Mediatrix
The Talmud, Guardian Angels, the natural need for God and more on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
2025-10-31
Young Earth Creation?
Why keep sinning? Newman and the Evolution of Dogma? Not feeling Jesus? Join Colin Donovan on this Friday's edition of Open Line.
2025-10-24
Relics
Do Catholics have the only real Bible? Can I attend a Hindu Diwali? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
2025-10-17
The Brown Scapular
People created to be damned? Jehovah? What is a military Chaplain? Don't miss Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
2025-10-10
Apostacy, Heresy and Schism
Satan, Donatism, the reason for bread and wine and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
2025-10-03
St. Francis of Assisi
On today's Open Line Friday, Jack and Colin welcomes Fr. Patrick from the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word. Let's celebrate St. Francis together!
2025-09-26
Novus Ordo or TLM?
Who are the 24 elders from Revelation? Magisterium or Scripture? Theodicy? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
2025-09-19
God Having Favorites?
The Septuagint, best translations of the Bible, Jesus' male chromosomes and more in our Friday edition of Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2025-09-12
The Crusades
Is Baptism still necessary? What makes a martyr? Attending Mass while not in Grace? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
2025-09-05
Why Eucharistic Adoration?
Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus? Communion services? Pontius Pilot's fault? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.
2025-08-29
Classes of Virtues
Is pro-life biblical? Could you please explain the new Nihil Obstat regarding Medjugorje? Is there a rule as to when you are too late to Mass to receive Communion? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 9/20/24)
2025-08-22
Queenship of Mary
Why did Mary need a savior? Why can't priests be married? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
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