Open Line, Monday

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2024-12-09
Catholics and the Sabbath
Why can't anybody receive Communion? How did the immaculate conception affected Mary's daily life? Is Noah's story real? This and more in today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-12-02
The Meaning of Advent
What does the body postures mean in the Mass? Why repetitive prayer? Is original sin inheriting the sins of our parents? Don't miss today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-11-25
Discerning the Call
Does the laity have the power to bind and unbind? How did angels choose evil knowingly? Why Purgatory if the sacrifice of Christ was enough? This and more in today's Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-11-18
Types of Purgatory
Why do priests wear uniforms? Why does God allow torture? Are Catholics bound to believe in a specific type of Purgatory? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-11-11
Did a Perfect God Create Evil?
Are there Masses being said in Heaven? If God is perfect, how could he have created evil? Does the Vatican tithe? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-11-04
The Lesser of Two Evils
Why two judgements? Can Catholics be pro-choice? Is the Novus Ordo Mass valid? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-10-28
Catholics and Halloween
When did some Christians start rejecting Halloween? Are there any prayers for the unborn? What advantage do the souls in heaven who have a high degree of glory have over those souls with a low degree of glory? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-10-21
The Purpose of Apologetics
In today's Open Line Fr. Trigilio touches on topics like: The purpose and correct use of apologetics, how to bring back a son to the Church, working for a company that supports abortion and much more.
2024-10-14
Conscience and Concupiscence
Regarding the teaching on following your conscience, how could one do so if you’re highly scrupulous? Is our concupiscence a result of our free will? Why don’t we as Catholics focus on baptism of the Holy Spirit? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-10-07
The Relics of St. Joseph
Are there relics of St. Joseph? Do we know where he is buried? Why was it wrong for Protestants to take books out of the bible? I know the Church is against abortion. What is the Church doing for people who are willing to adopt? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-09-30
Rules for Humility
When Jesus says “Who is my mother and who are my brothers” in Matthew 12:48, is Jesus devaluing his mother? Are the souls in purgatory present at Mass? Why don’t most Catholic Churches encourage their congregation to read the Catechism? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-09-23
Unprepared Apostles?
How important is it for Catholics to obtain a plenary indulgence and offer to the poor souls in purgatory? My 13-yo would like to know that if the Catholic Church is built on faith, and God was scientifically proven to exist, would we still need the Church? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-09-16
Baptized in Jesus' Name
Have they found Sodom and Gomorrah? Should we be baptized only in Jesus' name? How can I prove the Bible is divinely inspired? and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-09-09
Celibacy in the Priesthood
How can I help my daughter who has concerns regarding confirmation? What can Mary do for us? Why does the Catholic Church ask their priests to be celibate? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.
2024-09-02
Redemptive Suffering
Did Adam and Eve really exist? Are we worthy to pray to God? What is the role of divorced people in the Church? and more on this special mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.