Catholic Answers Live

Questions Covered: 4:51 – Do any New Testament manuscripts exist that have the gospels in a different order? Follow up: If the orthodox were united with us, would we have to accept the extra books of the Bible that they accept? 9:26 – Do you have any advice for Christians battling mental illness? 16:29 – What pastoral advice would you give to a committed Catholic couple who are cohabiting? 21:44 – I’m coming back to the church after 40 years. I’m concerned about not remembering how to go to confession. What do I say? Should I bring a list of my sins? 30:57 – What ways can we help out our community that is not part of our local parish, but still do it for Jesus? 34:52 – How do we handle near death experiences where someone said they were going to end up in Hell? 41:41- My son is dating someone who is not religious. Any advice for when I see her this New Year’s Eve? 45:47- Our priest used to allow us to receive at the altar rail. But it seems he was told to no longer have the altar rail. Is that something he can be told to do? 49:44 – Our priest sings songs when he’s preparing the gifts. Does that invalidate the Mass? Also what if a priest only washed one hand instead of both — would that cause the Mass to be invalid? …