Catholic Answers Live

“Why Not Call on Jesus Directly for Miracles??” This question opens a discussion on the role of Jesus in the context of miracles, as seen in the case of Fulton Sheen. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Church dogmas and their implications, as well as the challenges faced by those considering conversion to Catholicism, including practices like receiving Communion.

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Questions Covered:

00:30 – Joe’s visit to St Louis for the Beatification of Fulton Sheen

11:35 – You posted a short on Fulton Sheen and the miracle attributed to him. Why would those people not call on Jesus for that?

22:30 – There are dogmas that are binding now that weren’t in the early Church. How do we make that intellectual leap of that being ok?

35:38 – I’m looking to convert from Traditional Confessional Lutheranism. The Catholic churches in my are don’t allow the lay people to drink from the chalice. That’s what’s holding me back from Catholicism.

52:41 – is it intellectually honest to read the gospel into every other book of the bible?

“Is doubt normal in OCIA?” Many individuals experience uncertainty and anxiety during their faith journey. This episode also addresses the authority of the Church in determining the canon, the nature of purgatory in relation to earthly time, and the interpretation of the Old Testament in light of God’s love.

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Questions Covered:

01:40 – I’m in OCIA. I’m committed to joining but is it normal for doubts and anxiety to cloud the mind?

15:25 – How is the argument for the authority of the church in deciding the canon not circular?

29:00 – How does time in purgatory work in relation to time on earth?

41:45 – Do we take the Old Testament literally? My non-Catholic friend can’t believe that a loving God would allow those horrible things to happen?

51:06 – Is there a line where prayer to the saints can become sinful?

“How do Catholics worship?” This question opens a discussion on the role of statues, saints, and the God in Catholic practice. Other topics include addressing concerns about differing views of Jesus with Protestant influences, the relationship between Catholic priests and Protestant outreach, and the significance of praying to saints.

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Questions Covered:

02:01 – My family is protestant and my wife is being influenced by online protestant like TacoTalks who claim that Catholics preach a different Jesus. How do I respond?

15:10 – Why do most Catholics priests reject the idea of partnering with Protestants in reaching students in secular schools?

29:28 – Why do Catholics bow down and pray to statues? Is the pope infallible?

34:15 – I’m Protestant because I question the praying to saints.

50:20 – I’m in OCIA. I was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness and had a hard time with images. How do I go about finding a rosary?

“Are we in partial communion with Protestants?” This question opens a discussion on the nuances of Catholic and Protestant relationships, including how to engage in conversations about Scripture with Protestants and the implications of Matthew 7:18 on the doctrine of Once Saved Always Saved. Other topics include the nature of communion with hostile Protestant groups and the understanding of the sacraments beyond Baptism and marriage.

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Questions Covered:

05:10 – Why do we say we are in partial communion with protestants?

14:15 – How do you converse with protestants regarding scripture?

21:27 – What are your thoughts using Matthew 7:18 as a refutation of Once Saved Always Saved?

29:07 – Is there communion with those protestants that are hostile to the Catholic faith like Ryan from NeedGod.Net, TacoTalks and others?

43:43 – I’ve heard the protestant object: How are the other 5 Sacraments apart from Baptism and marriage sacraments? What’s the answer to this?

49:15 – I’m Protestant and have been in the baptist church most of my life and have no reason to leave it. But I do love listening to CA Live! Though I do still have some reservations. Why do you honor Mary and the saints to much?

“What is Vatican II?” This episode clarifies the council’s significance, addressing questions like how to explain it simply and why some Catholics believe its directives aren’t mandatory. The discussion also touches on concerns about church closures, the decline in priest numbers, and the perceived lack of respect for the Eucharist following the council’s reforms.

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Questions Covered:

03:18 – Explain Vatican II to me like I’m a 10 year old.

16:18 – Why would Catholics believe that it doesn’t need to be followed?

29:15 – Vatican 1 and 2 were a total disaster. John XXIII. The fact that we no longer excommunicate people and desire to reason with them. That was a mistake.

45:12 – My experience is that lots of churches have closed, less priests and lack of respect for the Eucharist after Vatican 2. How is that the Church blossoming? I heard the cardinal responsible for liturgy and the secretary to the pope were both masons. Is that true?