10/01/26 - 2026 Fall On-Air Appeal, Day Four - with Fr. Christopher Mahar

EMAIL: Jonah from Pennsylvania

Is the entirety of Genesis a myth?

EMAIL: Anonymous from Kentucky

What is the proper use for blessed salt and oil?

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Why does touching a relic bring a personal blessing?

EMAIL: Stephen from Buffalo, NY

A lot of Protestants say that since Jesus said to "call no man your Father on Earth," it meant that priests shouldn't be called Father. Why is there this misconception?

EMAIL: Anonymous from Spain

I’m 27 years old and 5’2”. Since around the age of 21 or 22, I’ve struggled with intense feelings that I’m unattractive, particularly that there is something wrong with my face and height. A lot of my insecurity comes from comparing myself with people, and even my own family. I often feel like I’m the short, less attractive one in my family, and I find myself thinking about it far more than I want to. How should I understand this struggle from a Catholic perspective? Is there something I may be missing about how God sees me or how I should see myself? And how would you recommend that I pray or respond when these thoughts become overwhelming? I would also be open to seeking professional help, but I would really value guidance from a priest about how to approach this as a Christian.

EMAIL: Cameron from Orlando, Florida

Would going to haunted houses that use overtly gory or occult images and themes be considered sinful? I've been invited by a friend to go to Universal for Halloween Horror Nights, and some of the houses seem pretty intense.