Ask Fr. Mike

Q: I recently attended a wedding in a non-Catholic church. The minister invited everyone there forward to be united at this wedding to receive Communion. I didn’t know what to do, so I went up to [...]

Q: I’ve been to confession, and I know that God has forgiven my sins. But I still feel badly about them. What should I do? A: Thank you so much for reaching out and for asking this question. In [...]

Q: With Lent on its way, I never know how to choose a “thing.” Do you have any suggestions for how to pick something to do for Lent? That’s a great (and perennial) question. I have personally had [...]

Q: Someone I love recently died. I know that we believe in life after death, but I am still struggling. Am I wrong to be sad? Is it OK that I wish they were still here? A: Thank you so much for [...]

Q: I had thought that I was doing God’s will; I had prayed and every indication was that this was the direction that God wanted me to pursue. But after some time, every road block was put in [...]

Q: With the start of the New Year, I always feel like I should make a resolution. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. Either way, I never end up keeping them, and it just feels like I never [...]

Q: I have a problem with pride. It seems to me that it is one of my more serious faults. What do I do? A: This is a fantastic question. In fact, one of the first requirements for attacking pride [...]

Q: I was talking with a friend the other day, and she started saying negative things about Jesus and the church. I knew that what she was saying wasn’t true. I didn’t say anything but feel like I [...]

Q: I don’t like going to Mass. I had to go when I was a kid, and I never got the point. But I also realize that it could just be me; I could be the one missing something. What can I do to get [...]

Q: I am hoping to be cremated when I die. I would also like my family to bring my ashes up to the Boundary Waters and scatter them there, since it is where I feel closest to God. Is that OK? A: [...]