Open Line, Friday - 08/07/2020 - Three Days of Darkness

Can you recommend a good translation of Vatican II?, I would like to know about the devotion of the first Saturdays. One of the criteria is to receive Holy Communion on that day. This criteria cannot be fulfilled now, so do we still fulfil the devotion?, Can a faithful Catholic be buried with just the Rite of Committal and without the wake or funeral?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 07/31/2020 - Sacraments of the Old Covenant

I had always thought that the concept of premillennialism did not exist until the 19th century. My question is, why did the tradition change to an amillennial view (Origen, Augustine)?, What’s the Catholic response to the woman in Rev 12 being Israel instead of Mary?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 07/24/2020 - An Unbloody Sacrifice

Does the Catholic Church have an teaching about organ donation?, St. Iranaeus says that both Sts. Peter and Paul established the Church. How do you know Peter was the first pope and not Paul?, How is the Mass an unbloody sacrifice?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 07/17/2020 - Encore - Personhood of the Trinity

(Encore)Does the ACNA have valid ordinations?, How can we accept suffering caused by evil acts? How do the victims cope with that suffering?, Does capitalism provide too much material wealth, thereby causing more harm than good?, Can you explain the personhood of the members of the Trinity?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 07/10/2020 - Prayers for the Dead

Should we pray for the dead?, What is the president of the assembly?, Why has the Church age been as long as it has?, Where is scripture on Purgatory?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 07/03/2020 - Mailbag!

Your emails and voicemails are answered on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 06/26/2020 - Personhood of the Trinity

Does the ACNA have valid ordinations?, How can we accept suffering caused by evil acts? How do the victims cope with that suffering?, Does capitalism provide too much material wealth, thereby causing more harm than good?, Can you explain the personhood of the members of the Trinity?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 06/19/2020 - Sacred Heart of Jesus

If I forget to confess some sins, honestly forget some, and the priest says all your sins are forgiven, are all forgiven even the ones I missed?, Why are there discrepancies in the relics of the crucifixion?, What does the Holy Spirit do in the sacrament of Confirmation?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 06/12/2020 - The Weight of All Human Sin

If the Lord's actual body and blood are present for a limited amount of time in the Eucharist at Mass, what is different for Eucharistic adoration that his presence lasts much longer than during the Catholic Mass?, When the Bible says flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom, how does that line up with resurrection of the body?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 06/05/2020 - How Is The Trinity One God?

How is the Trinity one #God, what is the difference between the #Catholic and Calvinist view of Predestination, #Freemasonry, why is there such a difference between the Eastern rite and how the Church started out and more with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 05/29/2020 - Guardian Angels

Is it permitted to ask for your Guardian Angel's name?, I just recently bought an engagement ring for my girlfriend. When should I get the ring blessed by a priest, before or after I propose?, Is the widespread use of Extraordinary Ministers of Communion lawful?, Can the Devil physically harm us?, and more with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 05/22/2020 - Anchors Away

How can baptism be so significant to Catholics when the recipient has no recollection of this event as an adult?, My husband and I are confused about when to use the term "church", and when to use the term "parish". Are they interchangeable?, Is it acceptable to ask a priest if he gave my Dad the Apostolic Pardon?, Can you please explain Wisdom 2:5?, and more with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 05/15/2020 - Schism and Passive Scandal

Should Pope Emeritus Benedict be allowed to speak publicly?, Is it appropriate to ask for additional penance, if you feel prompted in your heart, for other souls during confession?, Is it permitted to not receive Communion in the hand?, Can you perform spiritual Communion in a state of mortal sin?, and more with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Open Line, Friday - 05/08/2020 - Why is Easter On Different Days?

Why is #Easter on different days every year, what is the Church's view of #Protestants, why would a Catholic woman needing an #annulment go ahead and #date another man, and my Catholic friends insist that unless you receive #Eucharist in the Catholic Church you can't be saved.

Open Line, Friday - 05/01/2020 - Mailbag!

Your listener comment line calls and emails are answered on a special mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with VP of Theology Colin Donovan!