Open Line Thursday
Evangelization
The Rule of Law and the Poor
6/18/2026
How can we reconcile the rule of law and taking care of the poor? What was the Enlightenment and how does it relate to the Catholic Church? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired 07/10/25)
OCIA, Who is the Sacrament of the Sick For?
6/11/2026
Join Father Gerald Murry for Open Line Thursday. Today, Father fields questions on: OCIA and baptism, dealing with a relative with gender issues, the sacrament of the sick and more!
Courtship Boundaries?
6/4/2026
Evil music? Limbo? Critical Race Theory trainings? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Just War Teaching Outdated?
5/28/2026
The Trinity, communion in the hand, the SSPX and more on Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Retaining Reason
5/21/2026
Unwanted babies? Who should distribute Holy Communion? Reason for the Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister? This and more on Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Gay Blessings?
5/14/2026
Why moving feast days? Clergy helping people back into the Church? Not tithing a sin? Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Murray.
From Purgatory to Hell?
5/7/2026
The New Testament reliable? JPII and the Koran? Join Fr. Gerald Murray in this edition of Open Line Thursday.
Coming Back to Confession
4/30/2026
Can the prophesies of St. Malachi be trusted? In mortal sin by accident? The Church's stance on on suicide? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 4/3/25)
Fr. Walter Ciszek
4/23/2026
Was Jesus a rioter? Just war? Modern prophets? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Is Iran's War Just?
4/16/2026
Parrish music, sheep and goats, sex change and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Intercommunion?
4/9/2026
Liturgical dance? Santeria? Bringing a Protestant Pastor to a Catholic in his deathbed? This and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
I Have Set You an Example
4/2/2026
Jesus washes his disciples’ feet? Bridesmaid in an invalid wedding? Was Latin banned? Don't miss today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Do You Worry Too Much?
3/26/2026
Free will, grace, to judge or not to judge and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Least in Heaven
3/19/2026
The pain of abortion? Who was Dr. Bernard Nathanson? My daughter is moving in with her boyfriend? This and more in today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 4/10/25)
The Cremation of the Body
3/12/2026
The essence of evil, incense, cannon lawyers and more on Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Mary as Sacred Vessel
3/6/2026
Attending Protestant services? Making my spouse Catholic? Age limit to Sunday obligation? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Great Apostasy?
2/26/2026
Tips for confession, Ad Orientem Mass, Catholics and Hannukah and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Forgiving Like God?
2/19/2026
Suicide, the Sabbath, psychology and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Notre Dame University Scandal?
2/12/2026
The permissive will of God, unbelieving towns, the glorified body and more on Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Catholic Masons?
2/5/2026
Detachment from the world, King James Bible, family roles in the Bible and more on Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Suicide and Mental Illness
1/29/2026
Disturbances in Minnesota, same sex marriage, soldier priests and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Turning the Other Cheek
1/22/2026
The Vatican II documents, attending non-Catholic weddings, women lectors and more on today's edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Venial or Mortal?
1/15/2026
Metaphysics, baptism, genetics, last rites and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
1-8-26 - The Extraordinary Consistory
1/8/2026
Culpability in addictions? Obstinate and public heresy? Did Jesus really multiplied the bread? Join Fr. Gerald Murray on today's Open Line Thursday.
Happy New Year 2026!
1/1/2026
Can a Pastor suspend a Priest? Self-defense moral? Discussing abstinence with a teenager? Join us for this New Year's Mailbag of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Is Mary Still Our Mediatrix and Co Redemptrix?
12/18/2025
Building a prayer life? Gregorian Masses? Keeping pets' ashes? Join Fr. Gerald Murray in today's Open Line Thursday.
Deformation of Conscience
12/11/2025
Are we pleasing God? Attending two Churches? Indulgences and scandals in the Church? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Treatment of Women in The Old Testament
12/4/2025
Why wasn't Paul Pope? Praying to the Trinity or the Persons? Teaching children about Purgatory? Join Fr. Gerald Murray on today's Open Line Thursday.
Happy Thanksgiving!
11/27/2025
Stressed to be alive? Speaking in tongues? Choosing a Religious Order? Join us for this Thanksgiving edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Doctrinal Development?
11/20/2025
Praying someone out of Purgatory? Getting a new body? The Rapture? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix?
11/13/2025
More than 3 Persons in the Trinity? Heavy Metal music? The Rapture? Join Fr. Gerald Murray on Open Line Thursday.
Apologetics and Proselytizing
11/6/2025
Jehovah or Yahweh? Mother god? A light yoke or a heavy cross? This and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 7/31/25)
Gay Marriage
10/30/2025
Praying to the Saints? Why evil and suffering? When becomes lust? Join Fr. Gerald Murray on today's Open Line Thursday.
Hell Softened, Gone or Ignored?
10/23/2025
Can Mary and the Saints perform miracles? Confession without penance? Is all anger sinful? Join Fr. Gerald Murray on Open Line Thursday.
St. Teresa De Avila Pray for Us!
10/16/2025
Buddhist prayer? The fleeing popular acclaim? Desiring wealth? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Dilexit Nos
10/9/2025
The Papal Posse? St. John Henry Newman? The death penalty? Don't miss this edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Gendered Angels?
10/2/2025
Invincible ignorance, AI misinformation, Mary's intercession and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Baptized Without Sponsors?
9/25/2025
On today's Open Line Thursday Fr. Murray answers questions about Christ Sacrifice being enough, the difference between dogma and doctrine and more. Join us!
9/18/2025
How can we reconcile the rule of law and taking care of the poor? What was the Enlightenment and how does it relate to the Catholic Church? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 7/10/25)
Catholic Church the Former Roman Empire?
9/11/2025
Contraception and Church teaching? Is the Catholic Church the former Roman Empire? What is the College of Cardinals Report? Don't miss out on this edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 5/1/25)
Parrish Mergers: Canonical or Corporate
9/4/2025
The prayers of souls in Purgatory, different translations of the Bible, a loving God that can condemn are only some of the topics in today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 5/15/25)
Baptism of Desire
8/28/2025
Denied absolution? Modern revelation? Pro-choice Catholics? Don't miss today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Anglican Ordinariate
8/21/2025
Can a Catholic practice Santeria or Voodoo? Rejecting the Church because of Scandal? Is the Vulgate still in use? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Sunday Mass Obligation
8/14/2025
Taxes and abortion, Melchizedek, Orthodox Sacraments and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Ministry of Exorcism
8/7/2025
Is it morally acceptable to work in a fertility clinic? What was the Amazon synod? Struggling with Marian devotion? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 6/26/25)
7/31/2025
Jehovah or Yahweh? Mother god? A light yoke or a heavy cross? This and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Pontifical Academy for Life
7/24/2025
On today's show Fr. Murray answers questions about sex scandals in the Church, indulgences, salvation of miscarried children and more. Join us for Open Line Thursday. (Originally aired on 2/20/25)
Revelation
7/17/2025
Can I receive communion when living with my significant other unmarried? How does god speak to us? Was Mary born out without sin? Fr Murray answers your questions on todays Open Line!
7/10/2025
How can we reconcile the rule of law and taking care of the poor? What was the Enlightenment and how does it relate to the Catholic Church? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus?
7/3/2025
Did Jesus enjoyed the beatific vision in his mortal life? Why the forbidden fruit of knowledge? Gnostic gospels and heresy? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
6/26/2025
Is it morally acceptable to work in a fertility clinic? What was the Amazon synod? Struggling with Marian devotion? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Fullness of Truth
6/19/2025
What are some ways to keep Catholic children Catholic in a fallen world? What does apostolic succession mean? I’m a new Catholic. When is it appropriate to ask God for help rather than appeal to Mary? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 10/3/24)
Unbaptized Children
6/12/2025
Why a new and everlasting Covenant? Atheist or Agnostic? The two most difficult things in Revelation? Don't miss today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The TLM
6/5/2025
Can steering lead you to the sin of lust? Are Transubstantiation and Consubstantiation different? Are Jews the chosen people? Don't miss on this episode of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Blessed are the Poor
5/29/2025
Why is NFP not sinful? Why evil? Not finding our loved ones in Heaven? This and more in today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Anglican Ordinariate
5/22/2025
5/15/2025
The prayers of souls in Purgatory, different translations of the Bible, a loving God that can condemn are only some of the topics in today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Habemus Papam!
5/8/2025
Join us for this edition of Open Line Thursday with special guest Dr. David Anders, as he takes our listener's calls and gives us a theological insight on the election of his Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
Fr. Murray from Rome!
5/1/2025
Contraception and Church teaching? Is the Catholic Church the former Roman Empire? What is the College of Cardinals Report? Don't miss out on this edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Is the Conclave Infallible?
4/24/2025
Separation of Church and State? Scattering ashes? Why retire Bishops? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Sacred Triduum
4/17/2025
Join Fr. Gerald Murray on a step by step journey into the holiest celebration of Christianity: The Sacred Triduum.
4/10/2025
The pain of abortion? Who was Dr. Bernard Nathanson? My daughter is moving in with her boyfriend? This and more in today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
4/3/2025
Can the prophesies of St. Malachi be trusted? In mortal sin by accident? The Church's stance on on suicide? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Last Trial of The Church
3/27/2025
Is Hell empty? Divine law or man made? What is a devotional confession? Don't miss Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
3/20/2025
Did God created Hell? Can a Head of State be excommunicated? Should the Church be prosecuted under the RICO law? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Tearing of the Temple Veil
3/13/2025
What is detachment of sin? An abusive spouse? To much Mary? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
2/20/2025
On today's show Fr. Murray answers questions about sex scandals in the Church, indulgences, salvation of miscarried children and more. Join us for Open Line Thursday.
Let's Talk Contraception
2/13/2025
On today's show we talked about contraception, fornication, the Dominican Rite, the Rosary and much more. Don't miss out on this edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Contrition and Attrition
1/30/2025
Is the Baltimore catechism still valid? No more intinction of the Host? Judas the son of perdition? Join us for Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
1/23/2025
Leaving the Church because of scandal? Not becoming Catholic to keep peace in the family? Non-Catholic wife comes to Mass but don't want to convert? Join us for today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Traditional Practices Back in the Church
1/16/2025
Will people go to Hell? Was Martin Luther a heretic? What is the order of Melchizedek? Join us on Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
A Gay Wedding or my Friend
1/9/2025
Should Catholics fear Purgatory? Can Catholics be forced to use wrong pronouns? Are Catholics allowed to disagree with the Pope? Join us for today's edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Maggi and Baby Jesus
1/2/2025
Does Christian and Catholic has the same meaning? Can a Catholic lay person officiate a wedding? Medical marihuana? Don't miss today's edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Can Mary and the Saints Hear Us?
12/26/2024
How to form a Catholic conscience? Do we still fast on Fridays? The time between the birth and the Magi not adding up? Don't miss today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
The Chosen People of God?
12/19/2024
What is a Papal Bull? Why priest if there is no more sacrifice? Will people in Hell get their bodies back? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
No Divorce for Adultery?
12/12/2024
Annulments, marihuana, IVF morals and much more in this edition of Open Line with Fr. Gerard Murray.
40th Year Priestly Anniversary!
12/5/2024
Was Jesus created? Are all religions a path to God? Are DNS orders morally acceptable? This and more in today's edition of Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Preaching the Truth
11/28/2024
Does it say in the Bible that we are wounded by original sin and not totally depraved? The Baltimore Catechism says that in order to enter heaven you have to get to know, love and serve God. Which of the three is most important? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray. (Originally aired on 10/24/24)
Considering Priesthood
11/21/2024
In today's Open Line Thursday Fr. Gerald answers questions about apostolic succession, imperfect vs. perfect contrition, vocation for the priesthood and much more.
Explaining the Trinity
11/14/2024
How does the annulment process work? If the process is approved, what does that imply? Is there still purgatory after the final judgment? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Confessing to Murder
11/7/2024
What would a priest do is someone confessed to a murder? Does mortal sin undo our adoption by God? My son had said that it is unreasonable to expect a person with same sex attraction to be celibate for their entire life. How do I respond? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Living in an Apostolic Age
10/31/2024
What is the purpose of canon law and what is the role of canon law in the modern Church? Is Mary the spouse of the Holy Spirit? How should we live in an Apostolic Age? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.
10/24/2024
Does it say in the Bible that we are wounded by original sin and not totally depraved? The Baltimore Catechism says that in order to enter heaven you have to get to know, love and serve God. Which of the three is most important? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Live from the 2024 EWTN Radio Conference
10/17/2024
How did the Church decide which sins are more grave than others? Can a priest ever be reinstated if he broke the seal of confession? What is the most persuasive argument for the faith? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.
Live from the Streets of Manhattan
10/10/2024
How do we know that tradition is divinely inspired? Why does the Catechism say there are two judgements? Can human beings fall like the angels? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.
10/3/2024
What are some ways to keep Catholic children Catholic in a fallen world? What does apostolic succession mean? I’m a new Catholic. When is it appropriate to ask God for help rather than appeal to Mary? and more on today's Open Line with Fr, Gerald Murray.
9/26/2024
Let This Cup Pass from Me
9/19/2024
Why do Catholics deny the idea of once saved always saved if in 1 John 3:6 it says, “Whoever keeps sinning has not known Jesus?” If Christ gave himself fully for our sins, why did he pray “Let this cup pass from me?” and more on today's Open Line with guest host Dr. David Anders.
The Eucharistic Congress Effect
9/12/2024
In today's show Jack welcomes EWTN's COO Doug Keck to reflect on the Eucharistic Congress, its impact on our daily lives and talk to our listeners live.
The Church’s Teaching on Work
9/5/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Church’s teaching on Work. Is Mary the new Tabernacle? Where did God the Father come from? Has Jesus always been human? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Chalice of the Lord
8/29/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the chalice of the Lord. I Inherited a Jerusalem Bible, is it a legitimate translation? Can we refer to rabbinical sources to study the Psalms? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
God's Love
8/22/2024
How am I supposed to approach life if, due to my severe scrupulosity, I find myself always in the near occasion of sin? Was St. Joseph Assumed? and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
The Assumption of Mary
8/15/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Assumption of Mary. Why do people cry at Mass? Why is missing Mass a mortal sin? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
St. Dominic's Family
8/8/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Saint Dominic's family. Why do the angels and saints praise God constantly? Is funding a foreign war immoral? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The True Law of God
8/1/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the true law of God. Will my deceased daughter know I'm having Mass said for her? Should we forgive those who have no intention of repenting? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
St. Mary Magdalene
7/25/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on St. Mary Magdalene. What is the best part of being a priest? Are we just supposed to love everyone? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Eucharist
7/18/2024
Fr. Brian Mullady discusses the Eucharist and the Feast of Corpus Christi. Must you be Catholic to be saved? Is the Vatican flying a pride flag? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Saint Benedict
7/11/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on St. Benedict. What do monks and nuns actually do? In Mark 3:28-30, what does it mean to blaspheme against the Holy Spirit? Why is it unforgivable? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Problem of Obedience
7/4/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the problem of obedience. Should we name our angels? Should a teenager automatically respect teachers, or should that respect be earned? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Saints Peter and Paul
6/27/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Saints Peter and Paul, Was Jesus human and divine before the ascension? Is watching a horror movie a sin? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
