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#12262 Mortal Sin, Confession, Miracles, Fairies, and the Role of the Cantor at Mass - Joe Heschmeyer

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In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, listeners ask thoughtful and wide-ranging questions on Catholic doctrine and spirituality. Topics include whether a cantor’s lifestyle affects the Mass, how to discern mystical experiences from coincidences, and the potential impact of Ecumenical Councils on doctrine and liturgy. Other questions touch on miracles in non-Catholic churches, the meaning of Matthew 11:27, the history of the Sacrament of Confession, and how to address disruptive chatter before Mass. The show also delves into more unusual inquiries, such as whether the Church has any stance on fairies, and how to understand the eternal consequences of dying in mortal sin.

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Questions Covered:

  • 03:27 – Does a cantor living a homosexual lifestyle diminish the value of the Mass?
  • 09:59 – Will there be more Catholic-Orthodox apologetics content in the future?
  • 18:00 – How can one discern whether an experience is mystical or merely coincidence?
  • 23:21 – Can an Ecumenical Council change doctrine in a way that leads to liturgical abuse, or is this an application of Matthew 18?
  • 28:44 – Why do miracles occur in Orthodox and Protestant churches if they are outside the Catholic Church?
  • 34:44 – What is the proper understanding of Matthew 11:27?
  • 40:00 – What is the historical development of the Sacrament of Confession?
  • 47:32 – How should pre-Mass chatter in church be addressed?
  • 50:52 – Does the Church have any official teaching or view on fairies?
  • 53:22 – If someone dies in mortal sin, why isn’t it appropriate to conclude they are in Hell?
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