Ask Fr. Mike

Is contraception really that big of a deal? As if using contraception wisely and occasionally in marriage could affect my relationship with God. And even if it really did, how is natural family [...]

I heard a Christian speaker talking about needing to avoid certain movies and TV shows. Is it really a big deal what kind of entertainment I watch, listen to or read? Isn’t it better to know what [...]

Q: I find myself facing situations where I just don’t know what to do. I feel like I am out of my depth, but I have responsibilities, and people still look to me to have an answer. What am I [...]

I know that we are told that we shouldn’t judge, but what does that mean? Shouldn’t we be able to judge some things?

I want to get married outside, but my priest says that I can't. My fiancé and I love the outdoors, and it is really meaningful to us, why can't this be a part of our wedding day?

I’ve heard that everyone is called by God to some vocation. How do I find my vocation?

Is taking the Lord’s Name in vain still a big deal?

I was once riding in a shuttle-bus with a number of older folks on the way from an airport. They noticed that I was a priest and started asking questions about it. “Do you do all of the priest [...]

I want to go to Confession, but don’t really feel bad for my sins. What do I do? Can I still be forgiven?

Why do Catholics not eat meat on Fridays during Lent? What’s the point? And why doesn’t fish count as meat?