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:

• 06:58 - A friend of mine was prescribed medical marijuana. I am not at peace with this. How do I offer this to the Lord?
• 12:34 - I am boarding with an Evangelical family. As a cradle Catholic am I doing anything wrong if I do informal bible studies with them?
• 15:59 - How do I cope with spiritual dryness?
• 18:19 - I have a genetic illness that my daughter inherited. She is talking about having children. This is an added stress in my life. How should I cope with stress as a Catholic?
• 28:34 - Can a priest choose not to absolve sins?
• 34:30 - I am being moved around to different positions in my career but none of the moves are lateral. I know the Lord has plans for me. Am I not doing his Will and therefore not getting advanced?
• 42:56 - I am currently 59. When I was in my 30’s I had a vasectomy. Since then I have returned to the Church and have confessed this sin many times but I have not come to peace with this. How do I make reparations?
• 48:40 - How do I deal with college age children who are not following the moral teachings of the Church?