AAPL with Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. - 7/14/25 - ​​Does God Hear The Prayers Of Those In Mortal Sin?

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In Today's Show:

Does God hear the prayers of those in Mortal Sin?

Can I offer an intention or indulgence for someone if they aren't Catholic?

Does God deliberately will things to happen as part of His plan for us, or does He simply allow things to happen “naturally”?

Is it appropriate (or acceptable) to say "God bless you" when someone sneezes?

If a congregation is acting sinfully, is that necessarily due to their priest?

Who has the power to issue excommunications?

What is private judgement?

How do I explain purgatory to Protestant friends?

If someone receives their sacraments only out of need, not necessarily desire, are the sacraments still valid?

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