Exploring Spiritual Guidance: Insights from Karios Global Magazine's 'ASK Fr. Bitaju' Series

Collected articles from Karios Global Magazine's 'ASK Fr. Bitaju' series

People say that there is evil in the world because God gave us free will. So, is God’s intervention in our lives a contradiction to free will? ( Kairos Global - Issue 82, Jan 2025 )

If women can’t become priests and there is a decline in vocations to priesthood, what is the solution to this challenge? ( Kairos Global - Issue 81, Dec 2024 )

Why does the devil persist in attempting to influence us, knowing he cannot defeat God, even if he manages to affect us? ( Kairos Global - Issue 80, Nov 2024 )

If you fight for your country and you kill someone, is that sinful? ( Kairos Global - Issue 79, Oct 2024 )

What does it mean to be perfect when ( Kairos Global - Issue 78, Sept 2024 )

There are autistic adults, capable as normal people but with certain social/psychological challenges (e.g. extreme social awkwardness/unreasonable tempers, etc.). How will they be judged in Final Judgement? ( Kairos Global - Issue 77, Aug 2024 )

Which is better: having few kids you can raise well or having many kids who grow up as wounded and bitter individuals? ( Kairos Global - Issue 76, July 2024 )

As a Catholic, is it sinful to get tattooed or to pierce one’s body? ( Kairos Global - Issue 75, June 2024 )

What is the Catholic approach to homosexuality? (  Kairos Global - Issue 74, May 2024 )

What is the Catholic view on cremation? ( Kairos Global - Issue 73, April 2024 )

What is the Catholic view on war? ( Kairos Global - Issue 72, March 2024 )

Many of us forget a lot of our mistakes; will these mistakes be accounted for? ( Kairos Global - Issue 71, February 2024 )

If someone does something wrong to me and I forgive it will that still be a sin for that person? (  Kairos Global - Issue 70, January 2024 )

Sometimes we lie to console others or to give temporary relief; is such kind of lying wrong? ( Kairos Global - Issue 69, December 2023 )

If someone is against the Church, has been taught all his life that Christianity is wrong, is he doing evil? ( Kairos Global - Issue 68, November 2023 )

If someone commits evil, are their offspring affected by it? ( Kairos Global - Issue 67, October 2023 )

‘One’s religion for one’ is now commonly touted. As Christians isn’t it our duty to teach others about Jesus? ( Kairos Global - Issue 66, September 2023 )

If diseases occur under God’s plan, then is taking a cure for a disease against God’s plan? ( Kairos Global - Issue 65, August 2023 )

If I decide to sin, doesn’t God already know about it? Isn’t it in his plan; so, how am I at fault? ( Kairos Global - Issue 64, July 2023 )

What is the significance of holy water? ( Kairos Global - Issue 63, June 2023 )

How come people worshiping Satan seem to be doing good in life, whereas people worshipping God seem to be struggling? ( Kairos Global - Issue 62, May 2023 )

Where is Confirmation in the Bible? ( Kairos Global - Issue 61, April 2023 )

If an angel became a devil by sinning, was Adam’s the original sin? ( Kairos Global - Issue 60, March 2023 )

This Bible says God’s creations were perfect. Why then did God have to create another perfect place, heaven, and use it to entice us to believe in him? ( Kairos Global - Issue 59, February 2023 )

If the sole purpose of sex is procreation, and anything outside that scope sinful, then why would God create us with an overabundance of nerve endings in our reproductive organs making sex extremely pleasurable? ( Kairos Global - Issue 58, January 2023 )

What purpose does hell serve? If it is punishment for sinful actions, shouldn’t it be used for correctional purposes? ( Kairos Global - Issue 57, Dec 2022 )

How did Noah fit the millions of species of animals into his ark? It doesn’t take a mathematical genius to realise the physical impossibility of this. ( Kairos Global - Issue 56, Nov 2022 )

As a Christian is it ok to read religious books of other faiths ( Kairos Global - Issue 55, Oct 2022 )

Is music allowed in church? As a Christian, can songs, action songs and other entertainment media be used? ( Kairos Global - Issue 54, Sept 2022 )

As Christians, is it necessary to bring other people to God or can we be a good Christian by just being good? ( Kairos Global - Issue 53, Aug 2022 )

As Christians should we fight for God? Do we use violence or keep our calm ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 52, Jul 2022 )

The Church changes its prayers and services from time to time. How do we know which is right? ( Kairos Global - Issue 51, June 2022 )

If heaven is free of sadness and pain, how can one be happy there knowing that many – even loved ones are suffering for eternity? ( Kairos Global - Issue 50, May 2022 )

In Luke 19:27, Jesus says, ‘But for these enemies of mine who did not want me king over them – bring them here and slay them before me’. Does Jesus want Christians kill all non-believers? ( Kairos Global - Issue 49, April 2022 )

What historical evidence do we have of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus? ( Kairos Global - Issue 48, March 2022 )

What historical evidence do we have of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus? ( Kairos Global - Issue 47, Feb 2022 )

It seems reasonable when people with no belief in God suffer. But what about kids born poor and who die due to starvation? ( Kairos Global - Issue 46, Jan2022 )

There are atheist communities around the world who seem to have a pretty good lifestyle. Isn’t that proof we can live without religion? ( Kairos Global - Issue 45, Dec 2021 )

Why do innocent children have to suffer with terminal diseases such as cancer? What part of ‘God’s plan’ is this exactly? ( Kairos Global - Issue 44, Nov 2021 )

If Christianity is the only true religion, why do non-Christians feel fulfilled in their faith ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 43, Oct 2021 )

Why couldn’t God put forward enough proof so generations could easily believe in his existence ( Kairos Global - Issue 42, Sept 2021 )

Why are we encouraged to do biweekly/monthly confessions, especially during this Covid-19 pandemic, when everything has come to a standstill for the last few months? And yet we don’t feel like we’ve lost anything due to lack of confession. ( Kairos Global - Issue 41, Aug 2021 )

Christianity revolves on a Trinitarian God. Is there a proper explanation of this? Why don’t we just term God for all three together instead of terming three in all prayers? ( Kairos Global - Issue 40, July 2021 )

‘Honour your Father and Mother’ is a commandment we cannot compromise with. But what if a parent is malicious and cruel? ( Kairos Global - Issue 39, June 2021 )

There are entertainment/cookery/travelogue YouTube channels of openly homosexual/ LGBT people. Is it wrong to view these videos? In doing so, are we indirectly promoting the lifestyles of those YouTubers? ( Kairos Global - Issue 38, May 2021 )

The Church has a hierarchy and many decisions are taken at different levels. For the youth, some of these decisions may not seem correct and we may need to argue with higher-ups to get an understandable answer. Is it right to do so? ( Kairos Global - Issue 37, April 2021 )

We have prison ministries to help prisoners. But if the law has punished someone, should we interfere? If yes, is it only for Christians or can it be for everyone? ( Kairos Global - Issue 36, March 2021 )

We are told not to consume food offered to other gods but doesn’t the same apply to travelling in vehicles and living in homes blessed in the protection of gods of other religions. Can doing any of this be considered a sin? ( Kairos Global - Issue 35, Feb 2021 )

The Church grades students for their knowledge in catechism. So, is a student with more knowledge in catechism blessed than one who is faithful without catechism? ( Kairos Global - Issue 34, Jan 2021 )

People like to have security in life, be it through vaccines or insurance. From a Christian point of view do we need these securities in life? ( Kairos Global - Issue 33, Dec 2020 )

Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dream in the Bible. Many religious have visions in their dreams. Is my dream just a brain activity or does it have any meaning? ( Kairos Global - Issue 32, Nov 2020 )

Why can’t the Catholic Church ordain women? ( Kairos Global - Issue 31, Oct 2020 )

If Mary took a vow of chastity before she was married, then why would she get married? ( Kairos Global - Issue 30, Aug 2020 )

In the Apostles Creed, why do we bow only at the portion of Virgin Mary, and not any of the other significant/important articles? ( Kairos Global - Issue 29, Jun 2020 )

What is the reason we avoid saying Alleluia during Lent? ( Kairos Global - Issue 28, May 2020 )

How can I overcome dryness in my prayer life and relationship with God ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 27, Apr 2020 )

If God already loves us unconditionally, why are trials and tribulations put in place in order to go back to Him? ( Kairos Global - Issue 26, March 2020 )

What is the significance of burning incense during Mass? ( Kairos Global - Issue 25, Feb 2020 )

I am engaged to a wonderful young man with strong catholic faith and morals. We are looking forward to our marriage next year. We meet and talk often. Some friends suggested that it is ok to get physically intimate as we are destined to be husband and wife in the future. They say it will help us emotionally connect & understand each other better. We know that it is a sin. How best can we explain our stand to these friends? ( Kairos Global - Issue 24, Jan 2020 )

Why is the book of Enoch not included in the Catholic Bible? ( Kairos Global - Issue 23, Dec 2019 )

What advice do you have for young people who are discerning their vocation? ( Kairos Global - Issue 22, Nov 2019 )

The Holy Bible says that it's pride that turned angels to demons. If that's the case, what's the source of evil in heaven? Or how did pride enter heaven where all the beings are in complete communion with our Lord? And if Angels sinned against the love of God in heaven, is there a possibility of sinning again, when a human soul enters heaven from this earthly realm? ( Kairos Global - Issue 21, Oct 2019 )

What’s wrong with being a “cafeteria Catholic”? Why does one have to believe everything the Church says even though one may not agree with it? ( Kairos Global - Issue 20, Sept 2019 )

How important is it for a Catholic to discern his/her vocation? How does one start discerning ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 19, Aug 2019 )

How did the Church formulate its teachings regarding Purgatory? ( Kairos Global - Issue 18, July 2019 )

How come it’s ok for an animal to kill an animal but not ok for a human being to kill a human being. Does animals have soul like humans, if they do, would a soul of an animal go to purgatory after it’s death to be purified? ( Kairos Global - Issue 17, June 2019 )

Nowadays a lot of youth is seen wearing tattoos of cross, angels, butterflies even mother Mary and Jesus. To become more trendy youth are seen with multiple piercing. What does Catholic Church teach about these practices? ( Kairos Global - Issue 16, May 2019 )

What are the duties of consecrated singles in the Catholic Church, and are these individuals allowed to choose another vocation later on in life? ( Kairos Global - Issue 15, April 2019 )

How does the Catholic Church verify miracles ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 14, March 2019 )

Why do Catholics receive baptism before they are adults ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 13, Feb 2019 )

Why can’t priests marry? Doesn’t God want them to use their sexuality? ( Kairos Global - Issue 12, Jan 2019 )

As a Catholic and as a young person, what are some of the things to keep in mind in my choice of dress and style ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 11, Dec 2018 )

Dows God want me to be successful in my studies and chosen career ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 10, Nov 2018 )

Why should we not consult tarot cards, astrological calendars/predictions, Ouija boards, etc ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 9, Oct 2018 )

As a Christian is it good to have an interest in politics and science ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 8, Sept 2018 )

Are Angels reals ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 7, Aug 2018 )

When we share a message or a story orally we tend to add or omit details. Before it was written down, the story of Jesus was initially passed on orally for about 60 years. Yet many details Jesus are written in Gospels. Isn't it possible that many of these incidents were just added ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 6, July 2018 )

Do we need to follow everything that the Pope says ( Kairos Global - Issue 5, June 2018 )

Is it important to have an elder to assist me in my spiritual journey ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 4, May 2018 )

Many a time my views clash with my parents and this leads to many disagreements. I feel that I am entitled to have my views, and at the same time I know that I have to honour my parents. What does it mean to honour my parents during my late teens and youth ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 3, April 2018 )

Why do we as Catholics have sacramentals like the Holy water, Holy Oil & scapular ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 2, Mar 2018 )

If God is omniscient then how does it affect our concept of free will ? If we truly have free will, how could God be really all knowing ? ( Kairos Global - Issue 1, Feb 2018 )