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Catholics Answers’ chaplain, Norbertine Fr. Hugh Barbour, joins Cy to take any question of a pastoral nature. He offers advice on marriage, family, work, the liturgy, and much more.

Questions Covered:

  • 29:11 - In the Bible, it says that those who don’t believe are condemned. How can this be true?
  • 34:00 - Is it necessary for the priest to use the words “I absolve you” in confession or can they say, “I forgive you”? Also, is it necessary to tell your sins in the language of the priest to be forgiven?
  • 37:23 - Is it ever okay to lie, under any circumstances?
  • 46:00 - Why doesn’t the priest place salt on the baby’s tongue during Baptism anymore? I heard this was done so the child would thirst for the
  • 50:58 - I am thinking about becoming a third order member. Can you tell me more about this process?
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