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Open Line, Friday

EWTN
Catholic Church
Eucharist
Theology
Purgatory
EWTN
Salvation
Mary
Baptism
Sacraments
Marriage
Death Penalty
Moral Theology
The Dark Night Of the Soul
Immaculate Conception
Catholicism
Predestination
Vatican II
Catholic Doctrine
Gender
Heaven

Open Line is a fast-paced call-in show, with a new host every day! On Fridays, Colin Donovan answers your theology questions.

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Latest Episodes

Why Anglicans lost holy orders? Sinful to drink alcohol? The daughters of lust? All this and more on Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Protestant baptism, the Ethiopian bible, Medjugorje and more on Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan

Been perfect, discerning miracles, Christ Kingdom on earth and more on Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Naturalism, the reason for Vatican II, Conciliarism and more on Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

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Michael Warsaw
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Colin Donovan
Host of Open Line Fridays, Vice President of Theology for EWTN

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
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    So heartbreaking to hear Mr. Donovan do the mental gymnastics required to try and spin modernism into orthodoxy

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Listener sentiment notes strong doctrinal clarity, but some conversations can feel dense for casual listeners.
The host's pastoral guidance is seen as practical, though at times the discussions are highly doctrinal.
Sponsors may value the engaged faith-focused audience, especially for family and education-related products.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Maximillian Kolbe 1st Class Relics?
Q: What are the first-class relics of Maximilian Kolbe, and is there a historical basis for beard relics?
The discussion suggests that if the relics exist, they would come through proper canonical channels and veneration sources; it mentions Kolbe's beard as a claimed example of a relic, acknowledging the debate between tradition and proper sources of relics.
Church and Temporal Power
Q: Why is there a difference between vernacular translations and Latin in Mass texts?
Because Latin carries precise theological concepts and historical usage, and translators strive to pass along meaning rather than a strict literal translation, sometimes adopting dynamic approaches while aiming to preserve core doctrine.
The Disciples and the Power of Healing
Q: Why can priests today not perform the same physical healings the apostles did?
Today the ordained ministry focuses on spiritual and sacramental healing through confession and the sacraments, with physical healings more often attributed to God's grace working through saints or charismatic gifts rather than an office-bound power.
Saint Joachim and Saint Anna
Q: Gwen asks about personal struggles after widowhood, including temptations and habits; how to seek virtue and address a change in behavior.
Counseling emphasizes developing counter-habits, prayer, the sacrament of reconciliation, and seeking help from guardian angels or the Blessed Virgin to stay on the right path, with an emphasis on mercy and personal growth.
Saint Joachim and Saint Anna
Q: Rick asks about guardian angels and possession; what happens to a guardian angel when someone is possessed?
possession cases are rare and require careful ecclesial confirmation; a guardian angel continues to pray and assist, while the devil's actions are ultimately under God's authority and the focus should be prayer, sacraments, and spiritual protection rather than fascination with exorcism.

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Open Line is a fast-paced call-in show with a rotating set of hosts, culminating on Fridays with Colin Donovan answering theology questions from listeners. Recent episodes center on Catholic doctrine, church authority, sacraments, ecumenism, and contemporary moral questions, often framed through audience Q&As. A distinguishing aspect is Colin Donovan's long-running, pastoral style and ability to address complex doctrinal topics in an accessible way, sometimes inviting callers to share personal faith journeys. The format is highly listener-driven, making it a strong fit for audiences seeking doctrinal clarity, practical faith guidance, and a Catholic perspective on current issues. Potential sponsors and guests may find the show's engaged, de... more

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