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Penance or repentance? evangelize or proselytize? What is Theonomy? This and more in Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

On today's Open Line Colin takes a deep dive into the elevation of St. Henry Newman to the 38th Doctor of the Church, Catholic chaplains in the military and more.

Papal authority and the Orthodox Church, the Didache, private property and more in Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

How can protestants be saved without the Eucharist? How to help someone struggling with sexual sin? What happens when a baby dies without being baptized? Join us for this edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan as he answers your questions!

What did the Council of Trent declare about the Latin Vulgate Bible? What did Jesus mean when he said to be as shrewd as serpents? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

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. (Originally aired on 7/5/24)

A Catholic healing Mass? Did God allowed slavery? End times? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Salvation and invincible ignorance? Is the creation story real? Is the state of Israel vital for Catholic eschatology? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Did Fr. Cupertino really flew? How does souls communicate in the afterlife? What are accidents? This and more in this Friday's edition of Open Line with Colin Donovan.

The Scapular, the Jesuits, the Devil and much more on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Can a miscarried baby be baptized? Making images of God? Why taking oaths? This and more on Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Mental illness, suicide, Mary as the new Arc and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

The nature of the Mass, Sacraments via electronics, the salvation of the Jews are only some of the topics included on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

The first Pope from the US? Baptized without parents' consent? Is Transubstantiation and Real Presence the same thing? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

In today's show Colin Donovan takes us into the details of the upcoming Conclave and more.

On today's show Colin Donovan takes a deep dive into Pope Francis' funeral and the upcoming Conclave. Join us for Open Line Friday.

What to make of the differences between Dioceses? Was there a Celtic Church? Was St. Paul oppressive to woman? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Why would God make people homosexual to then send them to hell for acting on their attractions? What does the Church teach about following laws given to us by the government? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 3/8/24)

Was the Church supposed to be a physical institution or just spiritual? Do's and don'ts in Mass? Why Rome? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Does God really punishes us? Did Jesus despaired in the cross? Who can bless water? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Did God emptied himself from divinity in the Incarnation? Can we lose an indulgence? Is Limbo real? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Was Mary a normal girl? Real translation of "full of grace"? Is reparation really needed? This and more on today's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Can laity lay hands? Are marriages between Protestants sacramental? Is priesthood a higher calling than marriage? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Today our Radio General Manager Jack Williams takes us live from the Legatus Summit in Naples, Fla with interviews with: EWTN's CEO Michael Warsaw, our Rome correspondent Colin Flynn, president of Students for Life Kristan Hawkins and the president of the National Eucharistic Congress Jason Shanks.

Are there bias in Catholic morals? How to deal with scandals in the Church? Controversy between the New and the Old Mass? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

What is predestination? Communion in the hand? Attacked by the Devil being close to the Lord? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Were Adam & Eve alone? How to understand the Passion? This and more in today's Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday.

Apostles and their successors, what is consider a relic, nails on the hands or the wrists and much more in this Friday's edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

On today's Open Line Friday Colin tackles topics as Catherine of Sienna, the Israelite concept of eternal life, mental prayer and more.

What is faith? Were angels in Heaven in the beginning? Do we arrive in Heaven at the same "time"? Interesting questions on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Join us for Open Line Friday with EWTN Theologian Colin Donovan. Today Colin answers question on the topics of: Organ donation, novenas, what happens to the unbaptized on the last day...and much more!

Were other people around in Adam & Eve's time? How to understand Christ's suffering? How to choose godparents? Don't miss this Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan (Originally aired on 7/12/24).

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.

In today's Open Line Colin answers questions about Israel's post-exilic period, cremation, what is the Truth and more.

Can you discuss what blessings a layperson can give? Do we go to Paradise or Heaven? What is the Catholic understanding of Romans 8? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Can you explain the Synod on Synodality? What does evil done by Satan look like? How are children affected by annulments? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why are there people that reject the Third Secret of Fatima? Is there a kind of annulment for the priesthood? What is the dark night of the soul? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Did the early Church have anything to say about abortion and same-sex marriage? Why do we not have the same belief on the Eucharist as with Protestants? Is it a mortal sin to pray with Protestants? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why are there do many extraordinary ministers? How do the virtues complement each other? Is the Pope actually blessing same-sex couples? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

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.

Can you help me find scripture and teachings that encourage voting? Can a deacon give a talk with the Blessed Sacrament exposed? What is the difference between God's energy and essence? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why do we say “For us men and for our salvation” instead of just “For our salvation” in the Nicene Creed? What changed in the teachings of the death penalty when Pope Francis changed the Catechism? What do you have to believe to be a Catholic? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

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.

Why did the Protestant reformers remove 7 books from the Bible? Was it just to adopt the Jewish Canon, or was it for a different reason? How should Catholics approach consumption of Halal food? Why can’t women be priests? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why does the priest mix water in the wine? What is the difference between a miracle and an answered prayer? What is Catholic guilt? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

I was accused of being a cannibal by a Protestant because of the Eucharist. How do I respond? Is it accurate to say that God’s ordaining will is will in himself? Is this will unrelated to his creation while his permissive will is in relation to his creation? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Colin discusses incorruptibles. Is there a list of dogmas and doctrines? How do I know I'm praying to God? How do I know if He responds? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

On today's Open Line with Dr. Colin Donovan he answers questions about auto excommunication, the process of Canonization, Catholics vs. Orthodox, incorrupt bodies and more.

Did Jesus establish a cult with Mary? Are there any other Popes, before Pope Clement, that are in a confirmed line after Peter? Can any priest give the apostolic pardon? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

We are joined by guest Davi Bereit for the first segment. Why are the archangels saints? What is the moral sense of infants? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Was the Son of Man figure in the Old Testament Jesus or a different figure? If so, who was he? Where did the idea for evil even come from if God is all good and loving? How could he create evil? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Concerning a new spiritual body at the resurrection, will any of our earthly body take part in it? Does cremation cause any concerns? When someone sneezes and one says, “God bless you”, is that a “blank” blessing? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Were there any exorcisms or almsgiving done by the apostles in front of Jesus?

How can we better understand the Father and the Holy Spirit? Why do we need transubstantiation? How do I deal with the difficulty of a rejected annulment? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why would God make people homosexual to then send them to hell for acting on their attractions? What does the Church teach about following laws given to us by the government? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Should Catholics be in support of criminalizing pornography? Why did our redemption have to come through God's sacrifice? Who determines when one leaves Purgatory? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why doesn't God reveal himself beyond doubt? Is it permissible to bring a cell phone into the confessional? What do I have to believe to be confirmed? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Is it proper to place a statue of Mary on the Altar for a Rosary prayer service? How can I argue for the authority of the Catholic Church to a person who finds Sacred Tradition to be unbelievable and circular reasoning? Are there different levels of Heaven? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

I am a Protestant. Recently I have become interested in Catholic teaching. I don’t understand the role of works in the Catholic understanding of salvation. How does that work? Is Job a saint? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

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Jack Williams is live from the Legatus Summit with special guests Kristan Hawkins from Students for Life and from the Bible in a Year podcast Fr. Mike Schmitz.

The 3 wisemen gave three gifts to Jesus. Did they know that he was going to die and save the world from sin? Can you explain the Divine Mercy chaplet to me? Why is the Catholic Church against IVF? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

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.

Colin answers your listener comment line calls on a special Open Line with Colin Donovan.

What is eternal subordination? Why is it good to pray to the saints and is there biblical evidence for it? How can we trust accounts of the Early Church? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Can you explain to me what metaphysics is? Did angels have the beatific vision? Will we be judged on love? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

How old is the Earth? Does it matter? What is a devotion? How is Mary our mother? Is Mary the new tabernacle? and more on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Colin Donovan answers questions about the Words of Consecration and lay people correcting priests.

Colin discusses the liturgical season of Advent. Was Christmas always celebrated on December 25th? May I baptize my 3-year-old granddaughter? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Can a priest change any of the words of the liturgy? How should we deal charitably with people of other faiths during the holidays? Why can we spread relics but not cremains? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.