@De-Evilizer
Are there still hermits? Do you have to be a priest or a Sister/Nun to be one? Can a lay Catholic woman be a hermit? And how does one go about this? Serious question, not trying to be silly.
EMAIL: Anonymous from Missouri
Can you explain how Dignitatis Humanae from Vatican II does not contradict prior Papal teaching? (ie Mirari Vos, Quanta Cura, and Syllabus of Errors) On the surface, it seems like a bit of a contradiction, but I am just an average layman who is not a Theologian.
EMAIL: Anonymous (For Fr. Rock)
For the last 5 months, my wife and I have been attending our local FSSP parish and discerning whether we should register there and raise our kids with the Traditional Mass. It has been a very difficult and trying time for us. I love the TLM and know the FSSP is a good thing for the Church, but we struggle with the parish dynamic. I know the priests mean well, but sometimes the tone of preaching comes across as angry or harsh. I have heard other FSSP priests preach, and it is typically not like this. It doesn't bother me all the time, and the homilies are quite good most of the time, but it does concern my wife that our kids would end up believing God is harsh rather than a loving Father. I feel very conflicted and don't know what God wants me to do. Do you have any advice?
Caller: Kevin from Massachusetts
Did the rosary exist before it was given to St. Dominic by Mary?
Caller: Molly from Saskatchewan, Canada - YouTube
Are a boyfriend and girlfriend allowed to stay under the same roof temporarily (a week or so) if they have separate rooms and other people are staying there with them?
EMAIL: Courtney from St. Louis, Missouri
Can a biblically faithful, born-again Protestant have eternal salvation WITHOUT the catholic church?
Caller: Andrew from Nevada - YouTube
Is it acceptable for someone to go to confession in a state of mortal sin as a candidate for confirmation?
Message from Caller: Brother Knight Scott
Why has Bella Dodd never been considered for canonization by the Vatican? He sees her as a lot like St. Paul because she was a convert who was originally a communist.
@prcvids2024
Can someone be admitted to Seminary if they reject fiducia supplicans?
@jay..._a_g
Question for Fr Rock: I was recently asked to be a lector at my Ordinariate parish. I was hesitant, but resolved that if it's a need of my parish it would be charitable to lend a hand. Is this sound logic? Any advice for me?
@gracieobunny9916
Fr Rock, I have no family practicing the Faith. I’m 60 and single. What you think about pre planning funeral? I am concerned as I have no one to ensure a Catholic funeral etc
EMAIL: Anonymous from Detroit, Michigan
I was at the Detroit Institute of Arts when I observed on display the reliquary of an “unknown” Saint that was on display. Inside the reliquary were the apparent remains of the Saint. The reliquary dated to the 1300s. I was very sad that this was a museum piece and not in the hands of the Church. Is this a common occurrence? Is there anything that can/should be done?
Caller: Tom from Massachusetts
Has a niece who is in a gay relationship. Are he and his wife prohibited from attending the wedding if they marry civilly?
EMAIL: Anonymous
When we are given crosses for which we have no choice but to bear, will God hold it against us if we do our duty for the sake of the duty and for Him, but do not do so joyfully, willingly, or patiently? I think there is grace to be earned in quarreling with ourselves and hopefully coming around to the right conclusion for any hardship we must bear. But will God be angry with us if we only do our duty because we must and not because we want to?
Oct 22 202648 min