“Ask a Priest: When Is It OK to Fast?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: Aside from times of the year when fasting is encouraged or required, when is it appropriate to fast? Also, are there any prayers for
“Ask a Priest: Is It Normal to Be Assigned a Rosary as a Penance?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: Just got home from confession and my husband questioned what took so long. I told him my penance was a rosary and he was
“Ask a Priest: Will I Lose My Soul for Listening to AC/DC?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: Last year, I went through a phase were I really opened up and became a better Christian. And it worked! But I let my
“Ask a Priest: I Can’t Receive Communion, So Why Practice the Faith?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: I am a male, divorced for 18 years. My ex has remarried some years ago. I am now living with a female partner. I
“Ask a Priest: What If I Feel Exhausted Trying to Speak Up for Religion?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: I’ve run into a bit of a wall with my faith. I can’t even in good conscience wear my cross around my neck anymore.
“Ask a Priest: How Can I Help a Non-believing Sibling?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: I come from a family of deeply committed Anglican Christians. My great aunts never missed church and at my request began taking me to