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I am going through a period of bad lust and going further away from God, and my desire to become a Priest becomes less and less. I am 17 years old and I have been dating a girl for a while now. We are falling into deep lust now. We are both practicing Catholics, but because of this I feel like we are falling away from the faith. I think I have lost my virginity, but I don’t want to go deep into that. My question is, how can we overcome this and come back to the faith Hollier.

I am going through a period of bad lust and going further away from God, and my desire to become a Priest becomes less and less. I am 17 years old and I have been dating a girl for a while now. We are falling into deep lust now. We are both practicing Catholics, but because of this I feel like we are falling away from the faith. I think I have lost my virginity, but I don’t want to go deep into that. My question is, how can we overcome this and come back to the faith Hollier.

How can I know I will be saved 100 percent?

How can I know I will be saved 100 percent?

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How do we reconcile the belief in the real presence with receiving in the hand? How about the lost particles that fall to the floor?

Prophecies are blaspemies (blasphemies) because prophecies undermine, marginalize, and misrepresent God. Why would Catholics believe in prophecies like the prophecy of Christ? It is absurd to believe God needs some humans to do God’s bidding.

Prophecies are blaspemies (blasphemies) because prophecies undermine, marginalize, and misrepresent God. Why would Catholics believe in prophecies like the prophecy of Christ? It is absurd to believe God needs some humans to do God’s bidding.

Hi Fr Francis, I recently heard that if we attend midnight mass on Dec 24th, we do not need to attend Christmas Day mass on December 25 to fulfill “Christmas obligation”. This year is different as Christmas day is a Sunday. We need to go to mass on Christmas Day to our Sunday mass “duty”. But if neither Christmas eve nor Christmas Day falls on Sunday, we only need to attend either midnight mass or Christmas Day mass. Is this correct. What about Easter Vigil and Easter Day masses?

Hi Fr Francis, I recently heard that if we attend midnight mass on Dec 24th, we do not need to attend Christmas Day mass on December 25 to fulfill “Christmas obligation”. This year is different as Christmas day is a Sunday. We need to go to mass on Christmas Day to our Sunday mass “duty”. But if neither Christmas eve nor Christmas Day falls on Sunday, we only need to attend either midnight mass or Christmas Day mass. Is this correct. What about Easter Vigil and Easter Day masses?

I didn’t fast sometimes on Fridays. Is it considered to be a mortal sin for not fasting on Fridays?

I didn’t fast sometimes on Fridays. Is it considered to be a mortal sin for not fasting on Fridays?

Is that true others’ sins won’t be the ‘root cause’ of reasons need for inner healing?

Is that true others’ sins won’t be the ‘root cause’ of reasons need for inner healing?

Is it true that if someone attends Mass every Friday during Lent (i.e. 7 Fridays), then this person will not go to hell?

Is it true that if someone attends Mass every Friday during Lent (i.e. 7 Fridays), then this person will not go to hell?

I have a friend who calls himself an atheist. But he reads religious and theology literature extensively probably knows the Bible better than I. He asked me the following question and I don’t know how to answer appropriately: According to the Bible Herod killed many innocent children by his decree. This is infamous as an evil act. God killed many innocent children who were the 1st born child in Egypt. This is celebrated as a mark of God’s goodness. How do you reconcile the inconsistency?

I have a friend who calls himself an atheist. But he reads religious and theology literature extensively probably knows the Bible better than I. He asked me the following question and I don’t know how to answer appropriately: According to the Bible Herod killed many innocent children by his decree. This is infamous as an evil act. God killed many innocent children who were the 1st born child in Egypt. This is celebrated as a mark of God’s goodness. How do you reconcile the inconsistency?

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If I were asked about the problem of Synoptic Gospels, for instance, why are the three Gospels so similar to each other, how should I respond?

Catholics often say we can offer our suffering as a sacrifice to God in exchange for salvation for ourselves and others. At the same time, we are told that salvation is a free gift from God. Are these two sayings contradictory?

Catholics often say we can offer our suffering as a sacrifice to God in exchange for salvation for ourselves and others. At the same time, we are told that salvation is a free gift from God. Are these two sayings contradictory?

Should religious personnel, such as priests, bishops, etc. get involved in politics? In case your answer is yes, to what extent can they be involved?

Should religious personnel, such as priests, bishops, etc. get involved in politics? In case your answer is yes, to what extent can they be involved?

Does the human mind control the soul, or does the corrupted soul control the human mind?

Does the human mind control the soul, or does the corrupted soul control the human mind?

Is gambling in casino a sin? If positive, is that mortal or venial?

Is gambling in casino a sin? If positive, is that mortal or venial?

How does Christmas tree related to Christmas? Are there any symbolism of decorating the Christmas trees? During Christmas, people usually decorate with wreaths hung on doors or windows. How does it relate to the birth of Christ? Why do people use holly with berries for decoration in Christmas?

How does Christmas tree related to Christmas? Are there any symbolism of decorating the Christmas trees? During Christmas, people usually decorate with wreaths hung on doors or windows. How does it relate to the birth of Christ? Why do people use holly with berries for decoration in Christmas?

If Christians receive grace and gifts of the Holy Spirit during baptism, does that mean non-baptized people would not have/receive these gifts of the Holy Spirit? Are there any other grace or gifts for them to turn to God or be inspired by the Holy Spirit?

If Christians receive grace and gifts of the Holy Spirit during baptism, does that mean non-baptized people would not have/receive these gifts of the Holy Spirit? Are there any other grace or gifts for them to turn to God or be inspired by the Holy Spirit?

What are grave sins?

What are grave sins?

If one or a few drops of transformed wine into blood of Christ during a Holy Mass is spilled on the Corporal, then how the linen cloth is treated?

If one or a few drops of transformed wine into blood of Christ during a Holy Mass is spilled on the Corporal, then how the linen cloth is treated?

May I know why did Jesus have to die on the cross to redeem us and to show us his perfect love?

May I know why did Jesus have to die on the cross to redeem us and to show us his perfect love?

What is the premise behind the banning of genetic engineering in humans? If humans still honour and worship God while conducting this on humans, will the Church soften its stance?

What is the premise behind the banning of genetic engineering in humans? If humans still honour and worship God while conducting this on humans, will the Church soften its stance?

Questions from 5yrs old grandson : 1) is heaven real? 2) where is it? 3) is it on Earth? 4) (I explained that once people passed, and if they lived a good, kind life, they go to heaven to join God and Jesus) Can we see them in heaven? 5) is heaven between Earth and space ? 6) is God and Jesus the same person ? 7) Can we see the people once they die? (We explain that they exist in our memory, in our hearts, in photos, but they become guardian angels to watch over the people they love who are still living on this earth.)

Questions from 5yrs old grandson : 1) is heaven real? 2) where is it? 3) is it on Earth? 4) (I explained that once people passed, and if they lived a good, kind life, they go to heaven to join God and Jesus) Can we see them in heaven? 5) is heaven between Earth and space ? 6) is God and Jesus the same person ? 7) Can we see the people once they die? (We explain that they exist in our memory, in our hearts, in photos, but they become guardian angels to watch over the people they love who are still living on this earth.)

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