Open Line, Friday

Theology
2023-11-24
Advent
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.
2023-11-17
Validity of Liturgy
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.
2023-11-10
The Shrewd Steward
I married an Anglican, should I be receiving communion? How can I reconcile science and faith? Can you explain the shrewd steward? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-11-03
Justice Perfected in Charity
Where is the idea of penance found in the Bible? Should the Bible be taken literally? How do we welcome the stranger? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-10-27
The Synod On Synodality: Don't Worry
Colin Donovan talks about the Synod on Synodality and how we don't have to worry about it trying to reverse Church dogmas, a question about doing the evil that you don't want to and St. Paul, what is "the third temple?" and is it in the bible?
2023-10-20
Predestination of Knowledge
Can you explain invincible ignorance? Is my desire for my baby to be baptized sufficient? What did the Gnostics believe? Are the Gnostic gospels valid? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-10-13
The Soul and Death
Can you explain the Co-Redemptrix role of Mary? Does God bestow equal amounts of grace on all human beings? Did Jesus empty himself of his omniscience? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-10-06
Sacramentals Vs Lucky Charms
My wife is a Lutheran and is going thru RCIA currently. She hasn't had communion for some time and wants to go to the Lutheran Church for communion. How should I respond?, Should I have my vasectomy reversed?, How are sacramentals different from lucky charms?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-09-29
Synod on Synodality
Colin discusses the upcoming Synod on Synodality, Uriel is my confirmation name, what should I do?, What does the Church teach on labor?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-09-22
Mary the Immaculate Conception
Colin explains Mary's Immaculate Conception, Is the triumph of Mary's Immaculate Heart imminent?, How does the indulgence connected to the Anointing of the Sick work?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-09-15
Our Lady of Sorrows
Colin gives us a lesson on the True Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows, What would be involved with creation of an additional Catholic rite for those desiring to worship according to the Traditional Latin Mass?, Is child surrogacy allowed by the Church?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-09-08
The Mystery of Faith
In the Nicene Creed, what does it mean when it says that Jesus is “consubstantial with the Father”?, Why is Peter considered to be the first pope?, What is the meaning of the words “mystery of faith” in the Mass?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-09-01
Catholic Guilt
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.
2023-08-25
Live from Family Celebration 2023
Is watching Mass on EWTN equal to going to Mass at a church?, Who moved the Lord’s day from Saturday to Sunday and why?, Why do we say maker instead of "creator" in the creed?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.
2023-08-18
Love versus Faith
Can you use NFP to not have children?, Why is the perpetual virginity of Mary important?, Is love greater than faith?, Is schism worse than heresy?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.