The Chaplain Is In

Father Vincent Serpa, Chaplain at Catholic Answers, takes questions of a pastoral nature in this hour devoted to the care of souls, growth in the spiritual life, and healthy relationships.

Questions Covered:

• 10:56 - Is it appropriate for an active Catholic to attend a social event in the home of a homosexual couple?
• 17:06 - What do you do when you are being confronted with perverse thoughts? I’ve heard the recommendation to meditate on the passion of our Lord. Do you have any particular recommendations or prayers that I can use to meditate on the passion?
• 19:22 - Is it morally acceptable to donate to the poor if the organization receiving the funds also supports activities against Church teachings?
• 27:24 - I’ve been struggling with forgiving some very manipulative individuals. One of them preaches to others but does not live as she preaches. I know we are meant to forgive, but how do we forgive people who act this way?
• 34:50 - I know Catholics honor saints and pray to them for intercessions. Why is it that other Christians are not of the same mindset as us?
• 42:08 - What is your view on married men becoming priests?
• 47:28 - Do you have any advice on how to seek out what you don’t know yet. I’ve recently had some revelations on our faith and what we believe, and now I wonder what else I am missing? I want to keep learning.
• 51:10 - My daughter is going to be getting married civilly. We raised her Catholic. Is there any sin on my behalf if I attend the wedding?