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#12426 Can You Explain Holy Water? Its Purpose, History, and Use - Joe Heschmeyer

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“Can you explain Holy Water?” In this episode, we delve into its purpose, history, and use, while also addressing a variety of intriguing questions, such as the significance of a shrine housing a piece of the manger and the early Church’s beliefs regarding the Assumption. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of these important topics.

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Questions Covered:

  • 01:57 – Ava reporting back from meeting Wes Huff
  • 18:54 – Can you explain Holy Water — what it’s for, how did it develop? And can I invite Joe Heschmeyer to come to my upcoming confirmation (I’m a candidate at the Cathedral)?
  • 31:02 – I work at a shrine that has a piece of the manger. Joe are you familiar with this story?
  • 39:45 – On Pentecost when Peter gave his sermon, the Assumption hadn’t occurred so the early disciples did not have to believe in it so why do we have to believe in it?
  • 47:56 – When host is consecrated does any thing it touch become a relic?
  • 51:39 – How can he explain to protestant family and friends the Catholic teaching justification?
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