In the next series of episodes, we will take a look at the seven sacraments of the Church. In this episode, the foundation to the sacramental life is laid out to prepare for what is to come in this series.

If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this.

May Almighty God bless you abundantly and send you His rich graces through the sacraments of the Church!

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Can a Christian support abortion? Can A Christian be pro-choice? Both questions are asked in society today and the timing of this episode is most opportune in addressing it.

In this episode, you will find the answer to both of these questions.

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Recently, the Cardinal Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, submitted his mandatory letter of resignation after reaching the age of 75. In this episode of “Answering Catholic with Lawrence the Zealot” the reason about why this happened (and happens) is discussed.

For those who would like to see the Canon from the Latin Rite Code of Canon Law that is discussed, you can find Canon 401 §1 and §2 here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/eng/documents/cic_lib2-cann368-430_en.html

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Natural Family Planning can always be a tough issue to tackle. On one hand you must state the truth without error, on the other hand you must deal with it in a way as to inform souls who have been corrupted by the modern innovations that have attempted to be made permissible when using this method within marriage.

On this episode of “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot” the topic of Natural Family Planning (NFP) is discussed along with its responsibilities when used and the possible errors plus sins that can follow if not used responsibly. Hopefully this will help inform practicing Catholics of how to be responsible within the marriage union and how to live as good Catholics who practice this method.

In this episode, “Marriage and fertility in the Christian family” is used. This is an article from the US District of the Society of Saint Pius X’s website. You can find the article here: https://sspx.org/en/news/marriage-and-fertility-christian-family-6527

In addition to that, the Credo Catechism of His Excellency, Bishop Athanasius Schneider with paragraphs 706-711, 724, and 726 (726 is quoted before 724) is used. Paragraphs 706-711 addresses the “Errors about Marriage” and 724 and 726 address “The Blessing of Large Families.” Both sections can be found within Section 3 on the Sacraments and Chapter 13 pertaining to Marriage in the catechism. You can purchase this great catechism that was released in the year of our Lord 2023 at the following link: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/credo/?srsltid=AfmBOoqUnkqCBTzJWtueOGF3sdHc_A8h4WwC-3rywX0KqUVbdMWa30Pf

In paragraph 711 of the Credo Catechism which is mentioned in this episode, His Excellency, Bishop Athanasius Schneider, advised not to use the expression, “Natural Family Planning.” It is used as part of the name of this episode as to make clear to people what is being discussed, it is not used out of disobedience or disrespect to what the good, holy, and saintly Bishop has stated.

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In the modern world, the sin of homosexuality is not being condemned as the sinful abomination that it is. Many liberal and progressive “Christians” and “scholars” attempt to argue that homosexuality as it is known in traditional and conservative Christian circles of today didn’t become an issue like it currently is until the 1940s when some new translations of the Holy Bible were released.

On this episode of “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot” the attempt of the liberal and progressive homosexual agenda is tackled and a Biblical defense of the truth is given on the matter.

What was a sin from the foundation of the world is still a sin today. God’s Word on the matter remains immutable, inviolable, and sacred.

In matters like these, it is the duty of Christians to stand up and defend the Word of God when attacked by the enemies of Christ.

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Is it possible for people from other religions to be saved?

If the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been Proclaimed to the Whole World, Can People still be Saved by Invincible Ignorance?

Is it possible for Protestants and Eastern Orthodox to be saved outside of the Catholic Church?

In the first episode of “Answering Catholicism” in the sense of answering a question, a look is given toward some hard to accept teachings of the Church. Nonetheless, they are answered with sincerity for the benefit of the salvation of souls.

It is a great hope, that you, the listeners, will gain insight into the true faith and that those already Catholic will grow deeper in their knowledge of the faith.

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This is the introductory trailer of “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot” and shall begin with the commencement of the launch of this episode.

In addition to "The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall" this podcast will serve as the apologetic and catechetical branch of my ministry.

We must advance the faith through the ages and convert the nations. This podcast will answer questions related to the Catholic faith in a period of 1-10 minutes. This is so people can hear quick and brief explanations of the faith to carry it on in the world.

Please leave a question in the comments that you would like answered and I will try to feature it on a show. Your name won’t be revealed, rather your question will be introduced along the lines of, “A listener sent this question in…etc.”

Let us, "contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints (St. Jude 1:3).

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