“Ask a Priest: Mom Died, Dad Is Failing — Is God Punishing Me?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: I lost my mother suddenly at the start of the year, and my father, who has terminal lung cancer, barely opens his eyes anymore. READ MORE »
“Ask a Priest: How Can I Learn to Treat My Parents Better?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: I am 16 and I struggle with the idea of “honoring thy father and thy mother.” What happens is, something happens and I get READ MORE »
“Ask a Priest: I Am an IVF Child – Do I Have a Soul?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: I am a child made through in vitro fertilization. Two of my three siblings are also IVF babies. I have heard mixed answers about READ MORE »
“Ask a Priest: What If I Have Second Thoughts About Marriage?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: I just got engaged to my boyfriend of four years. For much of our relationship I’ve felt confident that we would one day commit READ MORE »
“Ask a Priest: Do I Need to Accept My Mom’s Boyfriend?” Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC Q: I have a question regarding my mom’s current relationship. I am married myself. My mom and dad had been married for 28 years until READ MORE »