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Catholic Answers Live
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Catholic Answers LIVE is a daily, call-in radio program of Catholic apologetics and evangelization airing live from 6-8 pm ET.
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#12808 Are We Transported to the Cross at Every Mass? Consecration, SSPX - Tim Staples
Jul 17Tap to summarize“Are we transported to the Cross at every Mass?” This question opens a discussion about the profound connection between the Eucharist and Christ’s sacrifice. The conversation also addresses whether the SSPX can consecrate bishops without approval, the meaning of the word “Mass,” and a simple explanation of consecration for those seeking clarity. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:40 – Are we literally transported at the foot of the cross at mass? 14:20 – Is it true that the SSPX should be able to consecrate bishops without approval because that’s how it was done before Vatican II? 25:00 – What does the word Mass mean? 36:18 – I struggle with understanding what the word consecration means? I need it explained to me in a very elementary way.
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#12807 Can I Attend an SSPX Mass? Latin Mass and Mortal Sin - Tom Nash
Jul 16Tap to summarize“Can I attend an SSPX Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of attending Mass at an SSPX chapel, alongside inquiries about the significance of the altar’s elevation, the implications of not attending Sunday Mass, and the historical context of Latin Mass celebrations. The episode addresses various aspects of Catholic worship and practice. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:40 – Can I go to Mass at an SSPX chapel? 11:29 – Why is the altar elevated and the people in the pews tend to sit lower? Does that mean the people are lower than the priest? 16:32 – What can be done where all churches would have the option to celebrate the Latin Mass? Was Summorum Pontificum retracted? 21:07 – Can you explain why it’s a mortal sin not to attend Sunday Mass? 29:04 – Are we supposed to make the sign of the cross after praying the confiteor? 32:24 – During Covid, Masses were shut down. Was this something historical where the mass was shut down? 35:05 – I’m a new Catholic. Should we be raising our hands during the Our Father? 38:55 – How is it called a Traditional Latin Mass if it started in Aramaic and Greek? 44:14 – Can you receive communion with venial sin on your soul? What if you receive communion without realizing you had committed a mortal sin? 47:55 – What if one can’t find a Latin mass outside of SSPX? Where should they go? 51:30 – I believe the hand holding during Our Father did not start as imitating the priest but became natural after a retreat.
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#12806 Dropped Calls - Tom Nash
Jul 16Tap to summarizeQuestions Covered: 04:15 – What is the theology of the body and why do I always here about it? 13:54 – Is it a sin to avoid news or social media because it disturbs my peace? 20:15 – Is something wrong if i don’t feel anything during mass or prayer? 29:23 – Is it okay to pray while distracted? 33:29 – What do I do when I keep falling into the same sin and feel numb about it? 39:30 – Can I fantasize about my own spouse? 44:40 – Could an AI ever be culpable for sin? 49:30 – If God already knows what I’m going to do, what is the point of prayer?
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Jul 15Tap to summarizeQuestions Covered: 01:37 – How can I tell the difference between mental illness and genuine spiritual attack? 06:15 – What’s wrong with the Oiji board 12:40 – Can non-catholics come to the Catholic Church for help combat demonic activity? 14:40 – Tarot cards, crystals 21:33 – What do demons do? Temptation, infestation, … 23:35 – Infestation 33:33 – Obsession 36:00 – Posession 39:40 – Top 3 things you can do to avoid posession 43:25 – Generational curses 47:00 – Are ghosts real? 51:45 – What’s the difference between superstition and faith?
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#12804 How Is Mary the Mother of God? Immaculate Conception and More - William Albrecht
Jul 15Tap to summarize“How Is Mary the Mother of God?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of Mary in Catholic theology, including her role in Revelation 12 and the implications of Matthew 1:25 regarding her relationship with Joseph. Other topics include the biblical foundations for the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption, as well as addressing concerns about Marian apparitions. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:50 – I’m a former non-denom. Mary is why I became Catholic. Does the Church see a connection between Rev 12. And Mary giving birth to God on earth? 11:40 – Can you elaborate on Matthew 1:25 and why it doesn’t mean that Mary and Joseph eventually had relations? 18:20 – What biblical evidence is there for Immaculate Conception and the Assumption? 29:30 – Can you help me understand the recent document that backed off the idea of Mary as Mediatrix? 35:49 – My aunt says Marian apparitions are demonic. We tell her Mary always points to her son, but she doesn’t listen. How can we reach her? 43:00 – Where is the Immaculate Conception rooted in the Bible? 48:30 – Why do Catholics say the prayer, “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we love you. Save souls.” Mary and Joseph don’t save souls. Jesus does.
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#12803 Objections to Mary – Intercession and Titles Explained - William Albrecht
Jul 14Tap to summarize“Should we pray to Mary?” This question opens a discussion on the role of Mary in Catholicism, addressing biblical support for praying to her and the concept of mediatorship. Other topics include the significance of Mary’s titles, the Immaculate Conception, and the belief in her perpetual virginity, providing a comprehensive look at Marian devotion. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:25 – Where does the Bible say we should pray to Mary? 05:30 – Isn’t Jesus the one mediator between God and man? 10:20 – If Mary was sinless, why did she need a savior? 14:35 – Where is the Immaculate Conception in the Bible? 18:55 – Why do Catholics give Mary titles that seem to belong only to Jesus? 21:25 – Doesn’t calling Mary “Mother of God” make her sound like a goddess? 30:00 – Didn’t Mary have other children after Jesus? Why do Catholics say Mary remained a virgin if the Bible mentions Jesus’ brothers and sisters? 44:32 – Why do Catholics kneel before statues of Mary? 48:25 – Isn’t the rosary vain repetition? 51:00 – Why ask Mary to pray for us when we can go directly to God?
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#12802 Why Did Jesus Have to Die for Our Sins? Salvation Explained - Karlo Broussard
Jul 14Tap to summarize“Why did Jesus have to die for our sins?” This question opens a discussion on the necessity of Christ’s sacrifice, addressing whether God could have chosen another path for forgiveness. The conversation also touches on Calvin’s view of predestination and resources for understanding salvation from a Catholic perspective, along with a variety of other intriguing questions. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:46 – Why did Jesus have to die for our sins? Couldn’t God have forgiven us another way? 10:44 – Can you explain Calvin’s understanding of predestination and if we still disagree with what he taught? 16:21 – Is there a resource that gives a clear total overall understanding of salvation from the Catholic perspective? 23:30 – Lightning round questions 48:08 – I think everything you are saying aligns with the protestant view of absolute corruption. Am I wrong on this?
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#12801 Can We Be Saved by Faith Alone? Salvation and Tradition - Karlo Broussard
Jul 13Tap to summarize“Can we be saved by faith alone?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of salvation, touching on key concepts such as what salvation truly means. The conversation also addresses the relationship between Scripture and tradition, and explores the idea of “once saved, always saved,” providing a comprehensive look at these important theological topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:40 – What is Salvation? 15:55 – Can we be saved by faith alone? 35:15 – I’m reformed presbyterian and looking into Catholic. Regarding. CCC 74-82. Does one need to view scripture and tradition on equal footing in order to have salvation? 44:05 – Once Saved Always Saved
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#12800 Does the Bible Teach the Invocation of Saints and Purgatory? - Jimmy Akin
Jul 11Tap to summarize“Does the Bible teach the invocation of saints?” This question opens a discussion on the role of saints in Catholic belief, alongside inquiries about the end of animal sacrifice in Scripture, the presence of archangels, and the interpretation of 2 Corinthians 5:8 regarding Purgatory. The conversation also touches on the differences in Gospel accounts of Judas’s betrayal. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 06:05 – Does the Bible teach the invocation of saints? 13:30 – Where in the Bible is the end of animal sacrifice? And why was it ended? 20:15 – Where are the archangels in the Bible? 23:58 – Matthew, Mark, and Luke all have Judas kissing Jesus. John does not. Which one is true? 32:55 – 2 Cor.5:8 says to be absent with the body is to be present with Christ. Do protestants think that they all go to heaven? What about Purgatory? 41:35 – Is the Deuterocanon read in the same way the rest of the Old Testament is? 48:32 – Regarding Isaiah 37:36 records the siege of Jesusalem by the Assyrians. Was the Angel that was sent to save Jerusalem actually a pharaoh from Egypt? Is it possible that the bible recorded the pharaoh and his army as an angel from God?
Transcribe →#12799 What Book in the Catholic Canon Had the Most Controversy? - Jimmy Akin
Jul 10Tap to summarize“What book had the most controversy?” This question leads to a discussion about the canon’s acceptance, alongside inquiries about the historical evidence for the papacy beyond key scripture, the appropriateness of having a menorah in a Catholic home, and the reasons behind variations in biblical translations. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:35 – What book in the canon had the most controversy about its acceptance? 16:21 – I’m considering Catholicism but am not convinced by the historical and scriptural evidence for the papacy. Beyond Matthew 16 and Luke 22, what is the strongest evidence that the early church recognized the papacy? 20:45 – The book of Exodus mentions a menorah. It’s not necessarily a Catholic symbol, but since it’s in the Bible is it okay to have a menorah in your house? 29:20 – Why is Matthew 17:20 (“But this kind is not cast out but by prayer and fasting”) excluded from certain translations? The Douay Rheims has it and the RSV-CE does not. And how might that affect the nihil obstat? 36:33 – Why do people think Catholics worship Mary? 43:25 – Is there any truth to the claim that ancient Jews thought there were two powers in heaven? They cite Genesis referring to “us.” 51:00 – How do I answer when people say that Jesus didn’t judge, especially in regard to immoral behavior?
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