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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/welcome-to-catholictalk/7 "2026-06-30T19:18:50Z")
This forum is for Catholics to discuss topics related to faith, current events, Catholic living and more. We welcome open-ended questions, personal anecdotes and social commentary on various events in the world. Feel fr… --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2026-04-16T18:44:01Z")
--- ## [What is a question about the faith you have never been able to answer?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/what-is-a-question-about-the-faith-you-have-never-been-able-to-answer/4262)
**Author:** [@kkalebw](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/kkalebw)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/what-is-a-question-about-the-faith-you-have-never-been-able-to-answer/4262 "2026-10-06T00:34:00Z")
Hi everyone, I want to ask something honest rather than clever. Every Catholic I have met carries one question they cannot answer. Maybe it is about suffering, or something in the Old Testament, or a doctrine someone t… --- ## [Anti-christ? Can it be Trump?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/anti-christ-can-it-be-trump/4213)
**Author:** [@DavidHarper](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/DavidHarper)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/anti-christ-can-it-be-trump/4213 "2026-10-05T23:33:41Z")
Has it occured to anyone else here that Trump may be the antichrist. For anyone who is familiar with the christian description and characteristics of the antichrist Trump would seem to conform perfectly. --- ## [In Need of Advice](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/in-need-of-advice/4265)
**Author:** [@njf2001](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/njf2001)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/in-need-of-advice/4265 "2026-10-04T23:40:17Z")
I am a 24-year-old Catholic who graduated college on the pre-medical track. Unfortunately, I have been out of work on medical leave for the past 5 months after a sustained 7-week period where I had severe insomnia cause… --- ## [Church cliques and their malignancy](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/church-cliques-and-their-malignancy/2585)
**Author:** [@Jacques](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Jacques)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/church-cliques-and-their-malignancy/2585 "2026-10-04T20:16:25Z")
I’ve noticed there’s Endless topics online discussing church cliques. I mean, there’s an enormous percentage of people that complain about it and it’s not really friend groups so much as toxic cliques that hurt others, a… --- ## [I think Self Stimulation encouragement, is a Federalist ploy to add blackmail to people](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/i-think-self-stimulation-encouragement-is-a-federalist-ploy-to-add-blackmail-to-people/3748)
**Author:** [@DonaldDuck](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/DonaldDuck)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/i-think-self-stimulation-encouragement-is-a-federalist-ploy-to-add-blackmail-to-people/3748 "2026-10-04T09:42:24Z")
One modern example is Jeffrey Epstein. Now i know, some might say Catholic Chuch also has these scandals and issues? And they dont believe in that at all. I guess what i view it as, is the sickness of the mind. And that… --- ## [Vatican II's heretical ecclesiology](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/vatican-iis-heretical-ecclesiology/2593)
**Author:** [@nuncincipio](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/nuncincipio)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/vatican-iis-heretical-ecclesiology/2593 "2026-10-03T23:40:10Z")
Vatican II, “pastoral”: “These faithful are by baptism made one body with Christ and are constituted among the People of God…” (says anyone who has been baptised is a member of the Body of Christ) Florence, dogma: “…all… --- ## [With the World Wide Oil Crisis are we witnessing by the hand of God the coming Famine and War](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/with-the-world-wide-oil-crisis-are-we-witnessing-by-the-hand-of-god-the-coming-famine-and-war/4244)
**Author:** [@immutable\_catholic](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/immutable_catholic)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/with-the-world-wide-oil-crisis-are-we-witnessing-by-the-hand-of-god-the-coming-famine-and-war/4244 "2026-10-03T11:43:34Z")
Apocalypse 6:8 And behold a pale horse, and he that sat upon him, his name was Death, and hell followed him. And power was given to him over the four parts of the earth, to kill with sword, with famine, and with death, … --- ## [Priest psychology: why do men become Priests?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/priest-psychology-why-do-men-become-priests/1996)
**Author:** [@MrCurious](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/MrCurious)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/priest-psychology-why-do-men-become-priests/1996 "2026-10-02T21:33:06Z")
By definition, becoming a priest means giving up intimate relations, i.e. wife. Seems to me there are many ways of “serving God” besides becoming a priest. I’vfe often wondered about the psychology of those who join the… --- ## [What is your Favorite Catholic Christian Quote?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/what-is-your-favorite-catholic-christian-quote/1393)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/what-is-your-favorite-catholic-christian-quote/1393 "2026-10-02T01:58:28Z")
“How God will judge my life I know not, but I trust He will see me with mercy and compassion. I am only certain there will be three surprises in Heaven. First of all, I will see some people whom I never expected to see. … --- ## [Are there anything that a Pope has done wrong under Vatican I?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/are-there-anything-that-a-pope-has-done-wrong-under-vatican-i/4260)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/are-there-anything-that-a-pope-has-done-wrong-under-vatican-i/4260 "2026-10-01T14:47:17Z")
There are some who seem to think that there is everything wrong with Vatican II, but that Vatican I could do no wrong. Here is the opportunity for these individuals to either be honest or to defend their position. --- ## [Blessings on Michaelmas](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/blessings-on-michaelmas/4250)
**Author:** [@Susanne.Lee](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Susanne.Lee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/blessings-on-michaelmas/4250 "2026-10-01T00:09:29Z")
Blessed feast of he Archangels to all :folded\_hands: --- ## [Catholic Bible Study](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/catholic-bible-study/3826)
**Author:** [@mallen](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/mallen)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/catholic-bible-study/3826 "2026-09-25T22:50:05Z")
Bible study Matthew 6:24-34: Matthew 6:24-34 stands at the center of the Sermon on the Mount like a compass pointing the human heart toward its true north. Jesus addresses two perennial human struggles: ● Divided loy… --- ## [Did the First Vatican Council declare a Pope until the end of time?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/did-the-first-vatican-council-declare-a-pope-until-the-end-of-time/4239)
**Author:** [@immutable\_catholic](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/immutable_catholic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/did-the-first-vatican-council-declare-a-pope-until-the-end-of-time/4239 "2026-09-24T18:31:34Z")
Did the First Vatican Council declare that there would be a Pope until the end of time? --- ## [Why is God vengeful?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/why-is-god-vengeful/2591)
**Author:** [@Harrington](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Harrington)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/why-is-god-vengeful/2591 "2026-09-23T19:37:06Z")
I’m 72 and I guess you can say I’m a lapsed Catholic. Born and raised and attended Catholic school for 12 years. One thing that still bugs me is why would the all powerful, all knowing God create beings he knew were impe… --- ## [The culpability of Adam and Eve](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-culpability-of-adam-and-eve/3969)
**Author:** [@Pax](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Pax)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-culpability-of-adam-and-eve/3969 "2026-09-22T23:35:46Z")
The story of Adam and Eve is interesting to me in relation to the culpability placed on them as to the decision they made to disobey God’s command in the Garden of Eden. From what I gather, The Church teaches that even … --- ## [Thank you "Catholic Talk" for welcoming me to this forum](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/thank-you-catholic-talk-for-welcoming-me-to-this-forum/4223)
**Author:** [@EarthsStudent](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/EarthsStudent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/thank-you-catholic-talk-for-welcoming-me-to-this-forum/4223 "2026-09-21T18:24:18Z")
So, this thank you was long overdue, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. I just wanted to say thank you for allowing me onto this forum and thank you for seeing me as a person and not just another “statistic” or … --- ## [Who is one "Blessed" that you hope to see declared a "Saint" in your lifetime? (If God wills it.)](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/who-is-one-blessed-that-you-hope-to-see-declared-a-saint-in-your-lifetime-if-god-wills-it/142)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/who-is-one-blessed-that-you-hope-to-see-declared-a-saint-in-your-lifetime-if-god-wills-it/142 "2026-09-21T13:46:33Z")
Bishop Folten Sheen (1895-191979) should be declared a Saint (God willing), but I’m kind of glad that it was not under Pope Francis. I don’t know if Father Augustus Tolton (April 1, 1854 – July 9, 1897) is a Blessed, bu… --- ## [New Catholic forum on the Internet!](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/new-catholic-forum-on-the-internet/4222)
**Author:** [@Mathetria](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Mathetria)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/new-catholic-forum-on-the-internet/4222 "2026-09-21T03:59:19Z")
It’s new so please check it out and join sign up! --- ## [Saint Andrew Kim and Companion Martyrs Feast Day](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/saint-andrew-kim-and-companion-martyrs-feast-day/4225)
**Author:** [@Susanne.Lee](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Susanne.Lee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/saint-andrew-kim-and-companion-martyrs-feast-day/4225 "2026-09-20T12:41:11Z")
Christian Saints O Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, valiant Priest and faithful Martyr, who loved Christ above all things and served His people even unto death, intercede for us. Grant us courage to profess our faith openly, … --- ## [Twilight of democracy](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/twilight-of-democracy/4215)
**Author:** [@Jesusislord1](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Jesusislord1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/twilight-of-democracy/4215 "2026-09-20T09:25:24Z")
AI technology ( facial recognition, drones, robotics) is being used in countries like China and Russia for social control, to suppress dissent and entrench authoritarian governments. I am concerned that these technologie… --- ## [Should the results of sin be undone?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/should-the-results-of-sin-be-undone/4172)
**Author:** [@Inveilis](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Inveilis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/should-the-results-of-sin-be-undone/4172 "2026-09-19T12:45:22Z")
Hi everyone, i have a question about consequences of sin. Do we have a duty to undo something that would not have happened without sin, except in situations where we are talking about compensation for damages due to thef… --- ## [Who's God was moving on 9/11?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/whos-god-was-moving-on-9-11/4205)
**Author:** [@DavidHarper](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/DavidHarper)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/whos-god-was-moving-on-9-11/4205 "2026-09-16T18:53:50Z")
It looks to me like it was Allah who was moving on 9/11. How else could the attack have been so successful? What are your thoughts? --- ## [Midterm Elections](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/midterm-elections/4203)
**Author:** [@Jesusislord1](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Jesusislord1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/midterm-elections/4203 "2026-09-14T20:17:24Z")
Donald Trump promises a 5000 dollar dividend to every adult if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after midterm elections. What do you think? --- ## [Catholics and Catholic Charismatics](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/catholics-and-catholic-charismatics/4137)
**Author:** [@Jesusislord1](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Jesusislord1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/catholics-and-catholic-charismatics/4137 "2026-09-14T19:41:26Z")
Hello, I just joined. I was baptized as a Roman Catholic. For many years now I have attended charismatic-pentecostal churches. I have developed an interest in Catholicism, the saints, history of the church and would like… --- ## [In remembrance of Charlie Kirk (R.I.P. 09/10/2025) and in remembrance of The Families that were affected by 9/11](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/in-remembrance-of-charlie-kirk-r-i-p-09-10-2025-and-in-remembrance-of-the-families-that-were-affected-by-9-11/4206)
**Author:** [@EarthsStudent](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/EarthsStudent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/in-remembrance-of-charlie-kirk-r-i-p-09-10-2025-and-in-remembrance-of-the-families-that-were-affected-by-9-11/4206 "2026-09-14T19:18:57Z")
I’ll never forget that day…September 11th, 2001. I was in middle school, and all we did all day was watch the television. I remember exactly how I felt that day. Of course, I was extremely young and naive…and when I s… --- ## [Reminder to Pray the Rosary](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/reminder-to-pray-the-rosary/3399)
**Author:** [@Catholiconamission](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Catholiconamission)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/reminder-to-pray-the-rosary/3399 "2026-09-13T12:49:13Z")
Something profound happened to me yesterday. I’ve been a Catholic my whole life. I was born into the Catholic faith, was baptized as a child, received my sacraments, reconciliation, first communion, confirmation and the… --- ## [Question about vows to God ](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/question-about-vows-to-god/4164)
**Author:** [@Inveilis](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Inveilis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/question-about-vows-to-god/4164 "2026-09-11T03:39:09Z")
Hello everyone, I have a question about making vows to God. If you are faced with obsessive thoughts, impulses to promise something to God, etc., should you avoid the triggers of these things under the threat of a bindin… --- ## [Just another reason why you should monitor heavily what your children are exposed to](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/just-another-reason-why-you-should-monitor-heavily-what-your-children-are-exposed-to/4198)
**Author:** [@EarthsStudent](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/EarthsStudent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/just-another-reason-why-you-should-monitor-heavily-what-your-children-are-exposed-to/4198 "2026-09-10T03:19:32Z")
So, I went on Amazon Prime today and I was looking for a show to watch. And, something kind of disturbing came up. Apparently there’s a kids show called “Lesbian Space Princess.” And I love how clever these insane peo… [Next page](https://forum.catholictalk.net/c/general/4.md?page=1)