The Inner Life - June 13, 2024 - Ask Me Anything

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Any Questions from our Listeners  (10:03) – Betsy - Both of my grandchildren got baptized and first communion but NOT confirmed. My daughter doesn't wat to confirm them. Are they considered Catholic? John - How do we deal with ultraconservative dissenters from the Pope? Email asking how long do you need to be detached from sin in order to get a plenary indulgence? (20:08) Andrew - My daughter is getting married to a fellow Catholic; she wants to get married outdoors. Why can't she? (23:15) Break 1 Zoraida - Confirmation: do you have to be confirmed before marriage? Teresa - The Mass: when people raise their hands when they say, 'and with your spirit?' Should we be doing that? (28:30) Dominic - Body Building: I do body building Is it Morally okay to use steroids recreationally? Ellen - Why do Catholic Churches have a saint at the front of the altar? (36:48) Kristen - I have two small kids and I am interested in coming back to the church, but I don't know what the first move is. (39:33) Break 2 Alex - comment to last caller contemplating getting married outside of the church. Our solution to that was having an intimate service in the church and a large outdoor celebration with everyone Question - What can I do to feel like I made a full confession Bob -If you receive the sacrament of confirmation while in mortal sin, does it count, or do you need to do it again? Ivette - What does it mean that Jesus descended into hell?