Open Line, Wednesday
Open Line is a fast-paced call-in show, with a new host every day! On Wednesdays, Fr. Mitch Pacwa answers your Bible and Church questions.
Episodes
The Most Holy with Fr. Mitch
Helping us to understand the state of Syria prior to Jesus ministry beginning on Earth. Also, more of your questions answers and Father's Day reflections on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr Mitch's 50th Anniversary
Papacy legitimacy and how to interpret the bible with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
A Minor Wants to Join the Church
Works and grace, time and space, stone water jars and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Artificial Intelligence?
Moral problems caused by IVF, archpriests and archdeacons, anxiety at old age and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
How Many Pentecosts?
Was the Assumption before John in Patmos? What is the soul and the spirit? Why so many religious sites need to be excavated in the Middle East? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa on Open Line Wednesday.
Baptism Now Saves You!
Can angels destroy us? Reclaiming Sunday? John Lightfoot’s A Commentary on the New Testament? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa on Open Line Tuesday.
The Duel of the Gods
Free will and Pharaoh's heart, indulgences, the Pope as an oracle and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Chi and Kundalini Yoga?
The nature of the fan, extra Ecclesiam nulla salus, Gengis Khan and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
The Largest Pentecostal Church in the World
Scrupulosity, Post-Conciliar changes in seminaries, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Pope Leo vs. President Trump?
Defending a place of worship with physical force? IVF? Begotten not made? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Let Him be Anathema!
Jesus the Nazarene? Are Muslims waiting for an end times prophet? Gospel of Nicodemus? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Judas and the Devil
John Nelson Darby, disembodied souls, ecclesia and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Blessed Art Thou Among Women!
Embryos resurrected bodies? Where does the word 'Easter' comes from? Does the woman caught in adultery belongs to John's gospel? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa on Open Line Wednesday.
Holy Spirit Leaving when in Mortal Sin?
Jesus physically in the Eucharist? Bishops without dioceses? Obligation to care for old parents? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa on today's edition of Open Line Wednesday.
Every Knee Shall Bow!
Jerome and the Septuagint? Early Church and the cannon? Gnostics and Mary? This and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Sacrament or Symbol?
Is virtual mass or adoration valid? Should we dispute the Bible? Is it ok for Catholics to wear the Eye of Istanbul? This and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 5/14/25)
Josephite Marriage?
Divine right theory, Gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, why ashes and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
The Last Jubilee
Nails on the wrists or the hands? Prayers for emergencies? Purgatory in Scripture? Join Fr. Mitch on today's Open Line Wednesday.
The Fundamental Option
Relics in the Bible? Laity and Bible interpretation? What's the Fundamental Option? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
The Way God Predestines
Breaking an oath to God? God outside of time? Deathbed conversion? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Aquinas on Trial?
Why Pentecost? Eastern last rites? Baptism by immersion? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa on today's edition of Open Line Wednesday.
Matthew the Accountant
Atheistic critique of Christianity? The meaning of Nazareth? Dealing with impurity? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa on Open Line Wednesday.
1-7-26 - What do Mormons Believe?
The correct translation of John 3,16? Can the word 'Racca' start a blood feud? Transubstantiation vs. Consubstantiation? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa on today's Open Line Wednesday.
Piercing and Tattoos
The New Year, therapeutic use of hypnosis and more on this Mailbag edition of Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 1/1/25)
The Great Nation of Ishmael
Nazis, Socialists, the Jewish nation, End Times and more in today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Grace and Free Will
Why was it at sunset that the sick were brought to Jesus?, Do Eastern rite parishes have their own bishops or are they subject to the local bishop?, Which Catholic theology school/opinion, current or historical, places most weight on free will?, and more on today's Open Line. (Originally aired on 8/31/22)
The Unforgivable Sin
Does the idea of there being an unforgivable sin conflict with the sacrament of confession? Can a Catholic donate their organs? Can you explain being a numerary in Opus Dei? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 12/6/23)
Spirits in the Heavens
In Ephesians 6, what is meant by "evil spirits in the heavens?" Why did Jesus say He came to bring division and not peace? What does a priest mean when he offers "my sacrifice and yours"? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 10/30/24)
What is a Jubilee?
Did Russia held the first gay parade? Will only 144,000 be redeemed? Why some canonizations take so long an others are so fast? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch. (Originally aired on 11/20/24)
Cardinal Newman and Papal Infallibility
Anointing the sick after death? Jesus Super Star? Did Jesus identified himself as God? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa in Open Line Wednesday.
Are Protestants Heretics?
Is Isaiah 53 a real prophesy? Gendered angels? Polygamy in the Bible? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
The Narrow Gate
Unmarked graves, what happened to Lazarus and his sisters and much more in today's episode of Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
From Chicago to Poland with St. JPII
Don't miss today's Open Line Wednesday as Fr. Mitch Pacwa take us down memory lane with JPII and his profound impact around the world.
Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
Who was Melchizedek? Baptizing a minor without parents consent? Who was Mohamed? This and more in today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Aquinas and the Immaculata
Will we remember in Heaven? Sainthood and the physically impaired? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Understanding the Afterlife in the times of Jesus
Sheol, processions with idols, Pro-life and Pro-death penalty? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Help ACN International!
Jewish sages and messiahs? Your prayer affected if you don't get along with your wife? Did the first Christians offered sacrifices in the Temple? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Justifying Murder
Instability in Judea before the fall? Validating non-Catholic baptisms? Attending my nephew's same sex wedding? Join Fr. Mitch on today's Open Line Wednesday.
The Qurbono
Eat my flesh and drink my blood? Married to a Mormon man? Jesus lived in India? This and more in today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Caesarea Philippi and the Gates of Hell
Gestures and postures important in spirituality? Early Jewish and Christian tensions? Mary and Elizabeth? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Dying with a Grudge?
God's will or free will? Benefits and responsibilities of the Catholic faith? Israel or Hamas? Join us for today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Reconciliation and our Guardian Angels
Why do we not have to receive both species at Communion? Is Baptist Communion valid? What is the definition of lukewarm? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Fr. Mitch and his Dad
The legend of Lilith, the origins of the Hebrew people, Mary, the most blessed and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Women Deacons?
On today's Open Line Wednesday Fr. Mitch answers emails about: Spiritual dryness, the struck Shepperd, James, Peter and more. Join us!
Looking for Meaning in Tragedy
Who authored Johannine literature? Witchcraft, Crystals and being a Godmother? Communion in two species? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
A Refused Absolution?
Today Fr. Mitch reflects on the life of our beloved Fr. Benedict Groeschel and the reason for his Isaiah series. Join us for Open Line Wednesday.
How God Perceives Time
On today's ReAir episode, what did it mean when God told Jeremiah he knew him before he knit him in the womb? What is the significance of cedar trees in the Bible? Can you explain the Trinity? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Call Me Ishmael
What can you tell me about Ishmael? Why are people so excited about the Latin Mass? and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Imposed Celibacy?
The punishment of Miriam, remission of punishment, the Septuagint and more in today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Robert Bellarmine Writings
Fulton Sheen's Life of Christ, lax priests from the 60's, David Hunt and more in today's edition of Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
One is Taken and One is Left
Are there 3 James? How to approach the Trinity? Luke's and Matthew's purpose? Join Fr. Mitch in Open Line Wednesday.
Fr. Mitch's Story
How to prepare for death? A Catholic take on immigration? Did the wicked on the times of Noah ended up in Purgatory? This and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Sub-Replacement Fertility
Better never been born? Is Arianism still around? About John Mary Vianney? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Why Change the Liturgy?
Did the Blessed Mother reach the point of death? Did the first houses of prayer had Priests? This and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
The Salvation of the Jews
Which of Jesus' natures died on the cross? Who did Jesus raised when he descended to Hell? What is double predestination? This and more on today's edition of Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Sacrament or Symbol?
Is virtual mass or adoration valid? Should we dispute the Bible? Is it ok for Catholics to wear the Eye of Istanbul? This and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Why Religious Liberty?
What body in the afterlife? How to interpret inter-religious tolerance? A Pope from the Right or the Left? This and more in today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Are There Still Apostles?
Can Cardinals from the Eastern rites be considered for Pope? Is the white smoke miraculous? What are the "Gates of Hell"? This and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Miracles on Pentecostal Movements?
On today's Open Line, Fr. Mitch takes questions about: The Immaculate Conception, the Incarnation, Discerning the Word of God and more.
The Great I Am
Was Mary incapable of sinning? What is the Palmarian Church? Where do temptations come from? This and more in today's Mailbag edition of Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Christian Hope vs. Human Optimism
How not to fall in scrupulosity and despair? Why a donkey? Nails through the hand or the wrists? Don't miss on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
The Adventure of Dying
Can Priests absolve all sins? Having blasphemous obsessive thoughts? Is Mary our life, our sweetness and our hope? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch.
The Ecumenical Dialogue
What is the Catholic stance on Preterism? Can a Catholic be Pro-choice? Is there an original copy of the Bible? This and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Pagan Origin of Sports?
Where did the modern fascination with the Knight Templars begin? What is simony? Can the Catholic Church admit the use of the Julian calendar as a concession to the Orthodox? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
The 1967 Land O'Lakes Statement
What does the Old Testament mean by other gods? Why Catholic liturgy for children? Impossible to bring a fallen away back to repentance? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa for Open Line Wednesday.
Jesus's Enemies Believing the Resurrection?
Approving our friend's surrogacy? Antiquity in receiving with both species? What is the Septuagesima Sunday? This and more on Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Christ's Return
Can you wear a Rosary around your neck? Was Christ's birth like ours? Will Jesus return a third time? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 11/22/23)
Dealing with Struggles
From Holy Orders to marriage? Is Yoga dangerous? What happened on 1917? Join us for Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
What is Zionism?
Does Jesus still suffers? Can a soul get stuck on earth after death? Was Paul a bishop? Don't miss today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Do Jews Practice Judaism?
40 years in the desert, how? People practicing extreme penances? Should we pay attention to our dreams? Don't miss today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Assyrian or Chaldean Church?
Why an easy penance after Confession? What's the correct attitude after Communion? Why does Christmas ends with the Baptism of the Lord? Don't miss today's edition of Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Working for the Defense Industry?
Would it be morally acceptable for a Catholic to work in the Defense industry? Is addiction to pornography a cause for annulment? Why are Carmelites named after a mountain? Join Jack and Fr. Mitch on today's Open Line Wednesday.
The Meaning of Killing in the Bible
Two different baskets for two different multiplications? Who's authority to heal? What is Maranatha? This and more in today's Open Line Wednesday.
The Messianic Secret
What does consubstantial with the Father means? Can someone be un-baptized? Why Jesus prevented people, demons, etc. to reveal his divinity? Don't miss today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 12/14/22)
Can Euthanasia Take Me to Hell?
Can we forgive like God? Why taking Communion in two species? What were Zachariah's priestly duties in the Temple? This and more in today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Christ's Birth and Return
Can you wear a Rosary around your neck? Was Christ's birth like ours? Will Jesus return a third time? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 11/22/23).
What is a Jubilee?
Did Russia held the first gay parade? Will only 144,000 be redeemed? Why some canonizations take so long an others are so fast? This and more in today's edition of Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch.
Heaven Is a Place
Is there a good introduction to Catholicism for my Hindu friend? Why are there obelisks in St. Peter's Square? Can you explain what Joseph meant by putting Mary away quietly? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Marian Consecration
Why did Jesus refer to himself as the "Son of Man"? How should we evangelize Muslims? Why did Jesus call Mary woman? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
Spirits in the Heavens
In Ephesians 6, what is meant by "evil spirits in the heavens?" Why did Jesus say He came to bring division and not peace? What does a priest mean when he offers "my sacrifice and yours"? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
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