Open Line, Friday

Join us for Open Line Friday with EWTN Theologian Colin Donovan. Today Colin answers question on the topics of: Organ donation, novenas, what happens to the unbaptized on the last day...and much more!

Were other people around in Adam & Eve's time? How to understand Christ's suffering? How to choose godparents? Don't miss this Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan (Originally aired on 7/12/24).

Do Catholics believe in the Atonement? Why did Christians believe that Christ was going to return in their lifetime? How could they get this wrong? This and more in today's Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

In today's Open Line Colin answers questions about Israel's post-exilic period, cremation, what is the Truth and more.

Can you discuss what blessings a layperson can give? Do we go to Paradise or Heaven? What is the Catholic understanding of Romans 8? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Can you explain the Synod on Synodality? What does evil done by Satan look like? How are children affected by annulments? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why are there people that reject the Third Secret of Fatima? Is there a kind of annulment for the priesthood? What is the dark night of the soul? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Did the early Church have anything to say about abortion and same-sex marriage? Why do we not have the same belief on the Eucharist as with Protestants? Is it a mortal sin to pray with Protestants? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why are there do many extraordinary ministers? How do the virtues complement each other? Is the Pope actually blessing same-sex couples? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Is it a mortal sin to kill for your country? What is the significance of Jesus handing Peter the keys? Is there a lineage? Why do we ask God in the Divine Mercy to have mercy on all? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Can you help me find scripture and teachings that encourage voting? Can a deacon give a talk with the Blessed Sacrament exposed? What is the difference between God's energy and essence? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why do we say “For us men and for our salvation” instead of just “For our salvation” in the Nicene Creed? What changed in the teachings of the death penalty when Pope Francis changed the Catechism? What do you have to believe to be a Catholic? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Is pro-life biblical? Could you please explain the new Nihil Obstat regarding Medjugorje? Is there a rule as to when you are too late to Mass to receive Communion? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why did the Protestant reformers remove 7 books from the Bible? Was it just to adopt the Jewish Canon, or was it for a different reason? How should Catholics approach consumption of Halal food? Why can’t women be priests? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why does the priest mix water in the wine? What is the difference between a miracle and an answered prayer? What is Catholic guilt? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

I was accused of being a cannibal by a Protestant because of the Eucharist. How do I respond? Is it accurate to say that God’s ordaining will is will in himself? Is this will unrelated to his creation while his permissive will is in relation to his creation? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Colin discusses incorruptibles. Is there a list of dogmas and doctrines? How do I know I'm praying to God? How do I know if He responds? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

On today's Open Line with Dr. Colin Donovan he answers questions about auto excommunication, the process of Canonization, Catholics vs. Orthodox, incorrupt bodies and more.

Did Jesus establish a cult with Mary? Are there any other Popes, before Pope Clement, that are in a confirmed line after Peter? Can any priest give the apostolic pardon? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

We are joined by guest Davi Bereit for the first segment. Why are the archangels saints? What is the moral sense of infants? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.