The Chaplain Is In

Fr. Hugh Barbour, a Norbertine priest and Catholic Answers chaplain, joins Cy to take questions of a more pastoral nature. Listeners with questions about the reasons for believing in the Catholic Church, the liturgy, the sacraments, family life, and much more are very welcome while the chaplain is in.

Questions Covered:

• 03:56 - What are partial and plenary indulgences? How do they work?
• 12:28 - I struggle with pornography. Do you have advice or a patron saint to help me with this?
• 17:49 - There is a company that does gene editing. Is it unethical to invest in such a company?
• 21:22 - If you’re married in the Church, get divorced, and remarry the original person again, can you go to Communion?
• 22:52 - Is Sunday a cheat for Lent?
• 28:36 - Is sin defined as anything contrary to God’s nature? Does this mean that all things created by men are sinful?
• 32:18 - How can I prepare for the veneration of St. John Vianney’s heart? Is this a somber event?
• 35:30 - I am considering joining the priesthood. Which books should I read?
• 40:54 - I am in RCIA. Am I allowed to receive ashes at Mass today?
• 42:15 - How does apostolic succession work when there are multiple people trying to become pope?
• 42:15 - How does apostolic succession work when there are multiple people trying to become pope?
• 44:28 - I was regularly praying until a couple months ago. How can I restart my prayer life?
• 47:13 - Why can’t we just pray to Jesus? Why doesn’t the Catholic Church let priests get married?
• 52:46 - Is it a sin to speed while driving?