12/7/23 - Fr. John-Mary Bowlin

Fr. John-Mary Bowlin serves as Parish Priest at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was ordained a priest in June of 2012. In Today's Show:

• If we confess something in the confessional that is a sin, but the priest says it is not a sin, is it still forgiven if he gives us absolution?
• Should we understand the Luminous mysteries as a part of the full list of mysteries for the rosary?
• Should we correct people when they take Our Lord's name in vain?
• My father has dementia and has been a devout atheist his entire life. Is it too late for him to accept Jesus into his life?
• I've heard that the Church at Martin Luther's time, was pretty rife with injustices and those not behaving holy. Is this overblown?
• This Advent, I am doing a fast. Why was it changed in the church so that the fast is not an obligation?
• Father, what book or books are you currently reading?
• I married a woman forty years ago who was divorced, her first husband passed away. Can I now return to the church as a full Catholic?
• Hi, Fr: what are some personal hobbies of yours that you have kept up after joining the priesthood? do you have a favorite Star Wars movie?
• I've seen St. Jude pictured often next to Santa Muerte. What role does St. Jude really play in our faith?
• What is the consequence of a divorced male taking Holy Communion in the Catholic Church?
• Can Protestants go to Heaven?
• What is the difference between an indulgence and a plenary indulgence?
• What is the average length of time a Soul spends in Purgatory? Do we know?
• What is the proper way to dispose of Holy Water?

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