Open Line, Wednesday

Why do priests wash their hands during the Mass?, How do you and your fellow priests handle confessions?, Did Jesus have Mary's DNA?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Does God know when you will die?, Do Orthodox priests have valid apostolic succession?, What is the difference between valid and invalid sacraments?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Do religious sisters have to take a saint's name?, Is Uriel a canonical archangel?, Does Catholicism stand on the shoulders of Judaism?, Was Christ buried like a mummy?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What are principalities and powers?, Can Jewish people still go to Heaven?, Was Paul's mission to Athens successful?, What happened to Pilate?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Can you comment on collegiality at Vatican Two and our problem of synods in the Church today?, Where do we get the different names of God?, I pray the Anima Christi, can you tell me more about the soul of Christ?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Are there Scriptural references in the Old Testament stating that the Messiah/Savior would be God Himself?, Where did Jesus go after his death on the cross?, Do we choose Hell?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

How many James' are in the New Testament?, How many genders does the Catholic Church say there are and why?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

How can I defend the Church's actions during the Crusades?, What is the role of women in the Catholic Church?, What can the homebound do for the Kingdom of God?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Why is purity not preached more?, Is the serpent in Genesis 3 literal or allegorical?, Why did God say he regretted making man?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Resurrection, Do indulgences cut short the soul's refinement?, What is original sin?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa answers questions on today's Open Line Wednesday. How can we get nuns at our Catholic School?, are we supposed to go to Mass every day?, and how is the Church, the Body of Christ and the Bride of Christ?

Why does the man on the Shroud of Turin have a beard?, What does the Catholic Church think about Mormonism?, How old is the youngest saint?, and more on today's Open Linee with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Why does the date of Easter move around on the calendar?, What word did Jesus use for Church?, Which member of the Trinity was speaking in the Old Testament?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What are some proper prayers to say for the dying?, Did Jesus carry the full cross?, What is the place for homosexuals in the Catholic Church?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Is transubstantiation a miracle?, How did John know the dialogue between Pontius Pilate and Jesus?, Where is Purgatory found in the Bible?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What is baptizing the dead?, Who wrote the Book of Hebrews?, Why didn't Moses die after seeing God's face?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Is there a proper way to order the Stations of the Cross?, How did Peter know that the two figures at the Transfiguration were Moses and Elijah?, If a priest reads the wrong readings, what should the laity do?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

In Sirach 1:1-10, what is it about Wisdom that has her described as feminine in this part of the reading?, Why did Clopas on the road to Emmaus sound so depressed; didn’t his wife tell him Jesus had resurrected?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Can you comment on collegiality at Vatican Two and our problem of synods in the Church today?, Where do we get the different names of God?, I pray the Anima Christi, can you tell me more about the soul of Christ?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Are there Scriptural references in the Old Testament stating that the Messiah/Savior would be God Himself?, Where did Jesus go after his death on the cross?, Do we choose Hell?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa,

How do I counter the claims that the Bible was not divinely inspired?, Why do we say Jesus descended into hell in the Creed?, What's your take on the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

When did the Israelites first hear of the Messiah? Are Mormons saved?, How do I explain why God ordered people to be killed in the Old Testament?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Are Catholics breaking the keep holy the Sabbath day commandment?, Which of the apocryphal gospels are Catholics permitted to read?, Where is the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?, and more on today's Open Line.

Did Mary know she was born without original sin?, How do we know the cannons used by the Essenes and Sadducees at the time of Christ?, Where is the Eucharist in our creeds?, and more on today's Open Line.

Why was verse 21 of Matthew 17 removed from most Bibles around the 1960's?, What is the Church's position on private revelation?, Do you think God calls people to Catholicism?, and more on today's Open Line.

Fr. Mitch answers your emails on a special mailbag edition of today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. This is an encore of the 11/25/20 show.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa gives us the back story behind why and when we celebrate Christmas as well as invites a special guest who is making a difference for families in the Ukraine while here in the states.

Why did Jesus tell people to be quiet about his miracles?, Are the dead judged according to their works?, and more on today's Open Line.

After death on earth, does an unbelieving soul have that moment of seeing our God to realize and say yes to our Lord?, What is the Church's stance on Maria Valtorta?, and more on today's Open Line.

Could you throw some light on why the words "He descended into hell" appear in the Apostles Creed but not in the Nicene Creed?, When the nation of Israel divided into the Northern and Southern kingdoms, why did they divide 10 and 2 instead of 6 and 6 or some other grouping?, and more on today's Open Line.

I am at a new parish. I noticed several things which I think are incorrect in regard to the Mass rubrics, What is the Old Catholic Church, is it valid?, Can the souls in Purgatory hear our prayers?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. gives a listener advice on how to deal with feeling #overwhelmed during the #holidays. In addition, other questions covered include: can you explain how we have free will if #God is omniscient?, and did the #Exodus really occur? #Christmas #Thanksgiving #holiday #anxiety #stress #Catholicism #Jesus #prayer

What does the Church say about transgender issues? Theresa Farnan of the Person and Identity Project, joins Mary Rice Hasson to discuss the Church’s teaching on the person, the body, and “transgender” identification. Fr. Mitch Pacwa takes your calls.

How do you prepare yourself for an indulgence?, What are our duties versus our rights as parents to know what is going on with our children?, How does John represent us?, Did Jesus always exist?, and more on today's Open Line.

Why isn't the Book of Enoch in the biblical canon?, What was your role in the writing of Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life?, and more on today's Open Line.

Is Peter actually called "rock"?, Why do Catholics baptize infants, where is that in the Bible?, Are we excluded from all graces when in a state of mortal sin?, and more on today's Open Line.

Jack and Fr. Mitch discuss the eschatology of the Catholic Church, Why was the penalty for homosexuality death in the Old Testament?, How do I get my husband to go to confession?, and more on today's Open Line.

Do deacons receive Holy Orders?, as a widow, what did Mary do with her time?, and which sign of the cross came first, the #Orthodox or Catholic? #deacon #Catholic #God #BlessedVirginMary

What is the Catholic Church’s position on the rapture and tribulation?, Would it be correct to assume the perfect creation of God with nature and animals is still in the garden?, At the moment of the sursum corda, do the skies open and do we join with Our Blessed mother and all the angels and saints in worship?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

In Lk 16:1-13, how do you understand the point Christ was trying to make?, In Genesis when it starts “let us make man in our image” was this the Trinity or was there a pantheon of Hebrew Gods?, Were the “gods” mentioned in the Old Testament demons?, and more on today's Open Line.

Why do priests wear red vestments?, Was Jesus a Pharisee or was Jesus an Essene?, What was the purpose of the Council of Nicaea?, and more on today's Open Line.

Can you explain the symbolism of Leviticus 4-6?, Of the many Catholic devotions, which are the best?, Was Mary at John the Baptist's birth?, Is Purgatory avoidable?, and more on today's Open Line.

Why was it at sunset that the sick were brought to Jesus?, Do Eastern rite parishes have their own bishops or are they subject to the local bishop?, Which Catholic theology school/opinion, current or historical, places most weight on free will?, and more on today's Open Line.

If we are of one faith, then why are there so many orders for our priests and what are the differences, if any?, Do you think the people in heaven know what we on earth are doing?, Where is evidence of Purgatory found in the Bible?, and more on today's Open Line.

Were the descendants of Cain on the Ark?, Why don't we use the Septuagint as the source for the Old Testament?, Did God have backups in case Mary said no?, and more on today's Open Line.

Is the All-Seeing Eye perfectly acceptable to be embraced as symbolizing the Holy Trinity?, Why do servers lift the chasuble during the elevation of the Host?, What is the desire of the everlasting hills?, and more on today's Open Line.

Join Father Mitch Pacwa as he answers questions on the Bible, Church teaching and more...!

What do you think of centering prayer?, What is the nihil obstat?, Does God ever stop forgiving you?, and more on today's Open Line.

Can people become angels?, How can I help a freemason?, Are there rubrics for the laity?, and more on today's Open Line.

What did the Pharisees mean when they protested against Jesus‘ criticism of them, that they weren’t living as true sons of Abraham?, Are there people today who are the "children of the devil"?, and more on today's Open Line.

How can you know you've received God's wisdom and that it's guiding your choices?, What does it mean that while Jesus was walking on the water, “He meant to pass them by”?, and more on today's Open Line.

When does life begin, is it after the first breath?, In the Old Testament considerable importance is given to one’s name. Why would we not at least attempt to pronounce Jesus' name in its original pronunciation?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

I am at a new parish. I noticed several things which I think are incorrect in regard to the Mass rubrics, What is the Old Catholic Church, is it valid?, Can the souls in Purgatory hear our prayers?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

It's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. Fr. Mitch answers why is #Confession important?, and is Communion in the hand acceptable? #Catholicism #Eucharist #question

Can we pray to the angel Uriel?, Where in the Bible did the Apostles teach to imitate Mary?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Were the victims of the school shooting martyrs?, Can you address large family issues?, Is the world getting worse?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Fr. Mitch leads the discussion refuting Speaker Pelosi's attempt to use Matthew to justify her stance on abortion, discusses the tragic shooting in Uvalde, TX, and more on today's Open Line.

Can you replace "and he became man" with "one of us?", How was Jesus removed from the cross?, How can I explain that there is objective truth?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday.

What did St. Thomas Aquinas mean when he spoke of the quickening?, When the death penalty is discussed in the Old Testament, is it from God or man?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

I have heard numerous times that one way to defend the use of the deuterocanonical books is that Jesus and the apostles used the Septuagint., and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What exactly has the spirit revealed that Jesus hasn’t told us?, As Catholics, how do we understand when Jesus says “my father’s house has many dwelling places"?, Can you give me some guidance on tithing?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Today's show is an encore of the 01/29/22 show)

EWTN Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa Fr. Mitch answers listener questions on Church teachings.

Are Elijah and Enoch the two witnesses spoken of in Revelation? What happened to Lazarus after Christ brought him back from the dead?, What was Judas' background?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Can only #Catholics receive plenary indulgences?, is eating a bit too much on a fast day a mortal #sin?, if we watch someone committing a mortal sin on TV is it a #mortal sin?, and a listener has a question about the #Bible. #Catholicism #Christianity

What is the Catholic Church’s position on the rapture and tribulation?, Would it be correct to assume the perfect creation of God with nature and animals is still in the garden?, At the moment of the sursum corda, do the skies open and do we join with Our Blessed mother and all the angels and saints in worship?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What is the real reason Catholics eat fish on Fridays during Lent?, What is the difference between an agnostic and a Catholic?, What happened to Pontius Pilate?, Was Jesus really Horus?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Transfiguration and Lent, What did Jesus mean when he said he would abolish the law and prophets?, How could Christ fast for 40 days?, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.

Is the whole Trinity present in the Eucharist?, How should I correct someone who curses and take's the Lord's name in vain?, How can I explain that the deuterocanonical books are valid?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Who was the "queen of the south"?, How do we know Protestant baptisms are valid?, How did Jesus fulfill the law?, Why was Peter chose to be first pope?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Did Mary live in a cave?, Are we in the End Times?, Can a Catholic donate their body to science?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Lent, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Why are repetitive prayers wrong?, How can I explain to my homosexual son that same-sex marriage is wrong?, What was Peter's father's name?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

I am just curious if the Maronite Divine Liturgy would be similar to the Ukrainian Liturgy?, As I read the Bible, I see “heavens” a lot. Not heaven. Is there more than one heaven?, Is it ok to criticize the Church for her foibles?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What is #supernatural adoption?, do people in #Purgatory know how long they'll be there?, what happens to the particles of the #Eucharist after we receive in the hand?, and does an apostolic blessing remove all temporal punishment? #Catholicism #Jesus #God

Can a lay person administer last rites?, how can a #soul think, remember feel, if you no longer have a #brain?, could St. Roch also be a patron saint for the pandemic?, and what were first forms of mass like? #Catholicism #Christianity #God

Where does it say in the Bible that God provides?, It is hard for me to understand the 3 persons in the Trinity, can you help?, Why is exorcism a sacramental and not a sacrament?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What exactly has the spirit revealed that Jesus hasn’t told us?, As Catholics, how do we understand when Jesus says “my father’s house has many dwelling places"?, Can you give me some guidance on tithing?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What do you think about the recent news of a human receiving a pig heart transplant?, Why do some Protestants talk about the importance of the modern state of Israel and the End Times?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Can you explain "love" in John 21?, What will be the "supreme religious deception" of the Antichrist mentioned in paragraph 675 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church?, After the veil was torn, why didn't the Jewish people believe?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Considering “God uses ALL things for good”, does that mean that every event that has happened in my life; good times, bad times, INCLUDING MY MISTAKES, has been God’s will?, Can you help me explain Marian dogmas?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (This is an encore of the 06/23/21 show.)

Why was Job punished?, What is the Catholic view of the Rapture?, Why does the Creed not talk about the Eucharist?, and Dave wants to become a friar. What does he need to do and how can he know for sure he is being called?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (This is an encore of the 06/16/21 show.)

What is behind the delay of the canonization of Venerable Fulton Sheen?, Why was JP2 made a saint so quickly?, How can I break a curse?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

How should I read the bible daily?, Why do Catholics drink alcohol when 1 Timothy 5:23 states that we should abstain?, Why did JP2 kiss the Koran?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What is blasphemy?, What is natural death and why did Mary die?, Do Muslims believe in the same God as Catholics?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

What is the history of Communion in the hand verses kneeling and on the tongue?, Could you please clarify if Mary did indeed suffer death?, Out of all the women on Earth, why was Mary chosen?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.