“Ask a Priest: Why Would God Create People Who Won’t Believe?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: I have a few questions preventing me from really believing. I mean this in the least cynical way: How can God be all knowing READ MORE »
“Ask a Priest: I’m Feeling Lost … Does God Control Our Lives?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: I’ve gone to Catholic school and university, but I’m feeling very lost and distant. Does God control anything that happens in our lives then? READ MORE »
“Ask a Priest: Why Have Other Religions Been Around So Long?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: I am a young man who is interested in developing my faith. I wish nothing more than to be a devout Catholic. However, recently READ MORE »
“Ask a Priest: Why Did God Allow the Fall of Adam?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: Before the fall of Adam, Scripture says there was no death. Did that mean that humans were to remain on Earth and not ascend READ MORE »
“Ask a Priest: What If My 14-Year-Old Wants to Skip Mass?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: My 14-year-old son was confirmed two years ago, but over the last year he has become very resistant to the faith and protests mightily every READ MORE »
“Ask a Priest: Is Free Will Untethered by Cultural and Social Influences?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: I struggle with Church teaching on free will. The impression I get from this teaching is that free will is pure and independent of READ MORE »