Open Line Thursday
Evangelization
The Good Shepherd
4/25/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Christ being the Good Shepherd. Can you explain Tertullian’s comment that “The soul is naturally Christian”? If I have to receive absolution from a priest, does this mean Jesus didn’t pay the price for sin on the cross? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Annunciation
4/18/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on The Annunciation. Where the apostles in a state of grace at the last supper? Is it morally acceptable to watch a video about the occult? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Risen Jesus
4/11/2024
Fr. Brian discusses the Risen Jesus in our Upper Room and true peace, Is the Tridentine Mass the same as the pre-Vatican II Mass? Why can't priests turn in people who confess to abusing children? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Purpose of Indulgences
4/4/2024
Why do some people believe that praying to Mary is bad? What was the original purpose of indulgences? What is the Church’s view on the fact that different apostolic churches have different canons of scripture? and more on today's Open Line with guest host Dr. David Anders.
The Resurrection
3/28/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Resurrection. Do indulgences cut short the soul's refinement? What is original sin? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
St. Joseph
3/21/2024
Fr. Mullady discusses St. Joseph and takes questions from listeners including: can you wear a veil to the Novus Ordo?
The Divine Light
3/14/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the divine light, My husband is struggling with belief in the True Presence, how can I help him?, What is sede vacantism?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Saints Perpetua and Felicity
3/7/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the lives of Saints Perpetua and Felicity. Is it a mortal or venial sin to break the Communion fast? How should I pray? Are confessed sins forgiven forever? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Rich Man and the Poor Man
2/29/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Rich man and the Poor Man. What is the difference between the Catholic and Calvinist views of predestination? If I work on Sunday, should I donate my salary to charity? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Old Law and the New Law
2/22/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Old Law and the New Law. Why do some women wear veils in church? Can God forgive Satan? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Harrowing of Hell
2/15/2024
What did Jesus do in Hell? Are there not as many miracles now because of a lack of faith? How will we experience the beatific vision without our bodies? and more on today's Open Line with guest host Dr. David Anders.
Monasticism
2/8/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on monasticism. How could God punish someone for eternity? Can Satan read our thoughts? Why should we pray to saints? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Catholic Education
2/1/2024
Fr. Brian discusses Catholic education. What does it mean to say that the soul is the form of the body? Can we use philosophy for evangelization? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Conversion
1/25/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on conversion. What does “full of grace” mean? It is applied in Scripture to Jesus and Mary? What is the Catholic Church's stance on the death penalty? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Word of God
1/18/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Word of God. My friend is becoming superstitious, what should I do? Why did God put Mary through so much? Why did he make her experience losing her son when she did so much for God? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Does God Expect Us To Be Besties?
1/11/2024
What does the Catholic Church teach about forgiveness, does God expect me to be best friends (or even friends at all) with the person who hurt me?, and scrupulosity and going to Confession.
The Epiphany
1/4/2024
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Epiphany. Can you help me understand the importance of Mary’s perpetual virginity? What did Joseph know about Mary? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Witness to the Incarnation
12/28/2023
Where do Protestants get once saved always saved? Can I receive communion at a Russian Orthodox funeral liturgy? Does God have one mind and one consciousness, or does he have three? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Christmas
12/21/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Christmas. What would you say to a physical determinist? Can you clarify just war theory? What are the attributes of God? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
John the Baptist
12/14/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on John the Baptist. Is it sacrilegious to test a consecrated host? How is John the Baptist like Elijah? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Three Comings in Advent
12/7/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Three Comings in Advent, Can I go to confession if I'm still going to be cohabitating after?, What opportunities are there for indulgences?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Two Judgements
11/30/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the two judgements. At the final judgement, will people I sinned against know what I did? Does God give sufficient grace to everyone? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Belief in God in Civil Life
11/23/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on belief in God in civil life, and George Washington's original Thanksgiving proclamation, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Heaven, Hell, and the Four Last Things
11/16/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Four Last Things, specifically Heaven and Hell. Is it a mortal sin to vote for a politician who supports abortion? If Jesus is in Heaven, how is he also in the Eucharist? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Synodal Challenges according to Cardinal Meuller
11/9/2023
Fr. Brian discusses Synodal Challenges according to Cardinal Meuller. Is it a sin to vote for abortion? Is grace always conferred during the Sacrament of Confirmation? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
November the Month of the Church
11/2/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on November being the month of the Church, Aquinas asserts that an infinite series can not exist, that there must be a first cause. In math, there can be infinite series. Does this disprove Aquinas’ theory? Where does an atheist who is a good person go after they die? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Faith
10/26/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on faith. How do we as Catholics understand the Wrath of God? How is the Eucharist propitiatory? How can I explain the Eucharist as a sacrifice? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Revelation and Evangelization
10/19/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Revelation and Evangelization. How do we know divine revelation is true? What do we do when experiencing spiritual warfare? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Courage
10/12/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on courage. How can I understand the seemingly wrath-filled God of the Old Testament and the merciful Jesus of the New Testament? Why does Jesus refer to himself as the Son of Man? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Rosary
10/5/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Rosary, Why are there no female deacons?, What should we believe about Adam and Eve?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Angels
9/28/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the angels, What was the mark of Cain?, Are there any apparitions of archangels outside of the Bible?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Saint Matthew
9/21/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Saint Matthew, What does it mean to cooperate with grace and how do I do that?, If I leave out a sin in confession, can my confession still be valid?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Triumph of the Cross
9/14/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Triumph of the Cross, How do Catholics understand salvation?, How can we mitigate the length of our stay in Purgatory?, What are the benefits of having an unmarried priesthood?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9/7/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, How do we know if we have a guardian angel?, If there is an apparent contradiction between Sacred Scripture and Tradition, how is that solved?, and more on today's Open line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Restless Hearts
8/31/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on mankind's restless hearts, Why didn't God destroy Satan?, What are the attributes of God?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Passing World and St. Augustine
8/24/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the passing world and St. Augustine, Is recreational marijuana use morally licit?, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Government in the Catholic Church
8/17/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on government in the Catholic Church, Why did the Church do away with certain saints?, If you die in mortal sin, can you still get to Heaven?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Transfiguration
8/10/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Transfiguration, What is the difference between Apostolic Pardon and last rights? Who can give each?, In 1960, why did some in the U.S. dread a Catholic presidency?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
St. Dominic's Family
8/3/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Saint Dominic's family, Why do the angels and saints praise God constantly?, Is funding a foreign war immoral?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Chalice of the Lord
7/27/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the chalice of the Lord, I Inherited a Jerusalem Bible, is it a legitimate translation?, Can we refer to rabbinical sources to study the Psalms?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Martyrdom
7/20/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Martyrdom, How is the Real Presence in the Eucharist different from his real presence within us?, What does it mean to have a Catholic conscience and how can you form one?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Problem of Obedience
7/13/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the problem of obedience, Should we name our angels?, Should a teenager automatically respect teachers or should that respect be earned?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
What Is Hell?
7/6/2023
What is Hell?, what should I do when people refuse to forgive?, and the two judgments.
Saints Peter and Paul
6/29/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Saints Peter and Paul, Was Jesus human and divine before the ascension?, Is watching a horror movie a sin?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Prayer
6/22/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on prayer, Why do people keep reproducing if they are afraid of death?, What is the difference between prophecy and astrology?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr, Brian Mullady.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
6/15/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, How is the heart a faculty of the soul?, Do we merit grace?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
St. Thomas Aquinas
6/8/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on St. Thomas Aquinas, How can you justify a good God’s existence when faithful people suffer so much?, What is the Church teaching on immigration? How do we balance love of neighbor with following the law?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Faith and Reason and St. Justin Martyr
6/1/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Faith and Reason and St. Justin Martyr, Are Quakers, Christian Scientists, and Mormons considered Christians?, Are the Psalms numbered differently?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Pentecost
5/25/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Pentecost, What happens to us when we die?, How do we know the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints hear our prayers?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Ascension
5/18/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Ascension, I read recently that Jesus brought the souls waiting for Heaven with Him during His Ascension. For some reason I had thought He did that during the Triduum. Can you give us some more information?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Does God Love Satan?
5/11/2023
Does God love satan?, we pray through Mary to Jesus, and can you explain Romans 8?
The Apostolic Church
5/4/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Apostolic Church, Why does the resurrected Jesus still have His wounds?, Were there other disciples besides the twelve in attendance at the Last Supper?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Grace and Conversion
4/27/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Grace and Conversion, How can I convince someone of the truth of the Church if they don't believe in objective truth?, Do all souls in Purgatory end up going to Heaven?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Remembering Mother Angelica
4/20/2023
Fr. Brian reminisces about Mother Angelica on what would have been her 100th birthday, The line in the Our Father, “lead us not into temptation”, can you help me understand this? Is God testing us?, How does mental illness affect salvation in the case of suicide?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
4/13/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Resurrection, Do indulgences cut short the soul's refinement?, What is original sin?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Ear of the Heart
4/6/2023
What does the Catholic Church teach about using fertility clinics?, If God wasn’t created, then what was he doing before he created the world?, Can non-Catholics attend adoration?, and more on today's Open Line with guest host Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
Envy
3/30/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the capital sin of envy, Should there be a separation of Church and state? Does the Church believe they should be together?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Forms of Gluttony
3/23/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the forms of gluttony, How should I respond to my friend who is a determinist and moral relativist, but still believes that we should impose our morality on others?, What is the distinction between the way that Baptism incorporates us into the Body of Christ, and the way the Eucharist does?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
3/16/2023
The Virtue of Prudence
3/9/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the virtue of Prudence, What virtues belong to the will and the intellect?, How do I respond to someone not using the virtues?, How do I properly express the passions?, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Power of Prayer
3/2/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the power of prayer, Do you know of the Chaplet of Mercy, which predates the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?, Are all of the priests consecrating during concelebrated masses?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Lent and Concupiscence
2/23/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Lent and concupiscence, Through baptism, can we actually become perfect?, What are the Lenten requirements for those above 60?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Fra Angelico and religious art
2/16/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Fra Angelico and religious art, Who are we to bless God?, What to do when bullied by a priest?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Our Lady of Lourdes
2/9/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Our Lady of Lourdes, Is suffering required in order to attain heaven? If so, how could God be loving to require such a thing?, Did the Father beget the Son through knowledge?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Candlemas
2/2/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Candlemas, When was Mary assumed into Heaven?, Why would God create the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden if Adam and Eve were not meant to eat from it?, When does gluttony go from being a venial to a mortal sin?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
1/26/2023
The Conversion of Saint Paul
1/19/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Conversion of St. Paul, How do the Pope’s changes to the catechism change our belief in the morality of the death penalty?, What was the Catholic response to the Reformation?, and more on today's Open Line.
The Spousal Union Of God And Man
1/12/2023
Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. discusses the spousal union of God and man in the Epiphany. In addition, what does it mean #God regretted creating man?, and has anyone ever thought about other planets having people needing to be saved by #Jesus?
1/5/2023
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Epiphany, Can Satan hear our thoughts?, Can the Saints?, Do we gain merit if we aren't aware of being persecuted?, and more on today's Open Line.
The Octave of Christmas
12/29/2022
Fr. Brian Mullady speaks about the octave of Christmas. Listeners ask questions from "Do Only Catholics Get Into Heaven?" , "Did Mary Have A Glorified Body?" "Is Watching Porn a Moral Sin?" and " What Should I Do With Consecrated Hosts I Found In a Home?"
The Fullness of Time
12/22/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the fullness of time, Can you offer your own sufferings for your sins?, How can you offer up suffering?, and more on today's Open Line.
Contemplative Prayer
12/15/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on contemplative prayer, If God is the first effect, how is that evil entered the world if there was only good before him?, Why did St. John the Baptist send two of his disciples to Jesus to ask if they were following the right man?, and more on today's Open Line.
The Immaculate Conception
12/8/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Immaculate Conception, Did moving around as a child effect your vocation?, Are people tempted in Heaven, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Advent
12/1/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Advent, How can the Catholic Church step up against abortion?, What is original sin?, How is it moral to have children if it makes it possible for them to go to hell?, and more on today's Open Line.
George Washington, Thanksgiving, and Philosophy
11/24/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on George Washington's Thanksgiving Address, How, as Catholics, are we to read the pagan philosophers?, How can we combat human constructed truths and relativism?, and more on today's Open Line.
Can I Go To Vigil Mass For My First Saturday Devotion?
11/17/2022
Can I go to Vigil mass For my First Saturday Devotion?, is #Catholicism a cult?, and what about scandals in the #Church?
Transgender Movement: An Open Line Special
11/10/2022
Maria Keffler discusses how to get your child out of the gender cult, with proven steps to guide children towards truth, protect them from false ideologies, and rebuild relationships unsettled by transgender ideology. Fr. Brian Mullady takes your calls.
Saint Jude
10/27/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Saint Jude, Why can't we spread ashes of the dead?, Is it appropriate to ask saints to do things for us or just for intercessory prayer?, Are Christians who don’t receive the Eucharist able to receive salvation?, and more on today's Open Line.
God's Time
10/20/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on God and time, Did God subject himself to time?, Can a person know with certainty they are in a state of grace?, When does a war become just?, and more on today's Open Line.
Was Vatican II Necessary?
10/13/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Was Vatican II necessary?, Could John the Baptist hear confessions?, Were John the Baptist's baptisms valid?, and more on today's Open Line.
The Value Of Praying The Rosary
10/6/2022
Fr. Brian Mullady discusses the value of praying the #Rosary, what does the #Bible tell us about fraternal correction, can I receive the sacraments of initiation all at one time?, and absolute #divine simplicity. #Catholic #Christianprayer #prayer
St. Maria Goretti and Forgiveness
9/29/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on St. Maria Goretti and forgiveness, How can I defend confession to a Protestant?, Is anxiety spiritual or something else?, and more on today's Open Line.
9/22/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Angels, Can a Catholic receive Communion in a Protestant Church?, and more on today's Open Line.
9/15/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Triumph of the Cross, Was Pentecost the first revelation of the Holy Spirit?, Why do we say we "worship the cross"?, and more on today's Open Line.
The Church’s Teaching on Work
9/8/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Church’s teaching on Work, Is Mary the new Tabernacle?, Where did God the Father come from?, Has Jesus always been human?, and more on today's Open Line.
How Important Is A Funeral Mass To My Salvation?
9/1/2022
How important is a funeral Mass to my #salvation?, would non-Christians or those who never heard of #Jesus have to learn a lot in purgatory?, and did Mary have other children? #Catholic #Christian #salvation #religion #heaven
Saint Augustine
8/25/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on St. Augustine, Why do people have to die in order to be with God? Why were we given physical bodies?, and more on today's Open Line.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8/18/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, What is the Catholic view of sexuality?, Wasn't Lazarus first born of the dead?, and more on today's Open Line.
Saint Dominic
8/11/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on St. Dominic, Is the universe infinite?, A lot of people are telling me that Catholics worship Mary and think they earn their salvation by works, etc. How can I respond?, and more on today's Open Line.
8/4/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Transfiguration, Why did Pope Benedict quit?, Why does the fear of the lord bring wisdom?, and more on today's Open Line.
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus
7/28/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Where do we get the idea of being in a state of grace from?, How literate were the people of Jesus' time regarding prophecy?, and more on today's Open Line.
St. Joachim and St. Anne
7/21/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on St. Joachim and St. Anne, What saint should we ask for intercession to become pregnant?, What is sacred tradition?, and more on today's Open Line.
Free Will
7/14/2022
Fr. Brian discusses the new document from the PAL (Pontifical Academy for Life), In regards to sin and death, how or why did animals and plants die before humans ever existed?, Can you explain free will?, and more on today's Open Line.
7/7/2022
6/30/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Saints Peter and Paul, Where do our ideas about Purgatory come from?, Did St. Thomas Aquinas teach sola scriptura?, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.
6/23/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, How is the heart a faculty of the soul?, Do we merit grace?, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.
Corpus Christi
6/16/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Corpus Christi, Should I bless candles for the "three days of darkness"?, Is it alright to pray for the intercession of somebody if you’re not sure if they’re blessed or a saint yet?, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Holy Trinity
6/9/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Holy Trinity, What is the best translation of the Bible?, Was the doctrine of hell invented in the early middle ages?, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.
6/2/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on Pentecost, Do angels watch over me even when I'm sleeping?, How awake do I need to be to be responsible for a sin?, and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady.
The Ascension of Our Lord
5/26/2022
Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the Ascension of Our Lord, how to deal with our present time, and more on today's Open Line.
