June 19, 2025

#12247 Faith Working Through Love: Salvation, Confession, and Trusting the Church - Alex Jurado

55 minutes

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, guest Alex Jurado from “Voice of Reason” tackles thoughtful and challenging questions from callers exploring Catholic teaching and doctrine. Topics include the true meaning of the word anathema, biblical support for confession to a priest, and how to explain the seal of confession in difficult moral situations. Alex also addresses concerns about biblical contradictions, the authority of the Magisterium, and how to interpret Matthew 16:18 in Protestant-Catholic dialogue. Listeners ask about papal authority in light of the Pope Vigilius controversy, proper church etiquette for seekers, and what the Church means by salvation through “faith working through love.”

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Questions Covered:

05:41 – What is the correct meaning of the term anathema, and how can misunderstandings about it be addressed in conversation?

11:55 – Where does the Bible support the practice of confessing sins to a priest?

17:10 – How can the Catholic teaching on the seal of confession be explained to those who find it troubling, especially in serious moral cases?

23:39 – In John 7:8–10, does Jesus contradict Himself? How should this passage be understood?

28:50 – How can someone considering Catholicism come to trust the authority of the Magisterium?

31:51 – How can Catholics respond when Protestants interpret Matthew 16:18 as referring only to the invisible Church?

35:54 – How does the controversy surrounding Pope Vigilius and the Three Chapters not contradict the doctrine of Papal Supremacy?

44:40 – For someone exploring Christianity, what is appropriate attire for attending Church, and when is it acceptable to enter a church to pray?

49:42 – What does the Catholic Church mean by salvation through “faith working through love,” especially for someone transitioning from Islam to Christianity?

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