Open Seat: A Holy Family Podcast
Welcome to Open Seat, the podcast where we create a space for authentic conversations about faith—unfiltered and unapologetic. With each episode, we invite guests from all walks of life to share their personal journeys, struggles, and revelations moments of doubt, discovery, and everything in between. Here, we believe that every story matters, and in the open seat, there’s room for honesty, vulnerability, and community. Whether you’re questioning, seeking, or steadfast in your beliefs, you’ll find something relatable in these heartfelt discussions. So grab your seat, get comfortable, and let’s dive in to today’s story here - at the Open Seat.
Open Seat: A Holy Family Podcast
Hot Seat Question & Answer: Session 2
Fr. Michael Newman, OSFS, is back for a second round of questions that our listeners have submitted:
- If we have a falling out with a loved one; how can we heal and forgive if the other person doesn't communicate with us?
- Mass is getting crowded and I've been going to another church because of it. Are there plans to add another Mass?
- Are we supposed to stand or kneel during and after communion and when is it appropriate to sit down afterward?
- During the consecration of the Eucharist, why are the bells rung on the altar?
- If I pray daily and can admit sins to God and ask for forgiveness, why do we do confession / reconciliation? How often should we go to confession>
- I've heard from someone of a different religion that it's a sin to use incense. Why would that be? What is our stance as Catholics?
- What is the worst or most challenging part of being a priest at Holy Family?
- My non-denominational friends ask my why do I believe and pray the rosary to Mary. How can I defend my faith from those who call it idolatry and vain repetition?
- Why do we not give the Bible and verse of the readings at Mass?
- What is the best or favorite part of being a priest?
This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond.
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Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.
