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Episode #44: When the sex abuse scandals first came to light two decades ago and the bishops met and made some policies to protect minors, I predicted that God was not finished purging the Church of abusive clergy. The bishops did too little. There are other kinds of abuses and all are terribly sinful. In this episode, I share how I’ve dealt with abusive priests. While this exposes more about the crisis of sin, it also shows the power of prayer for stopping abuses. By asking, “What is God doing in the Church Crisis?” we find the divine purpose that each of us are called to embrace. 

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On this episode of Young Catholics Respond, Bill Snyder talks with the host of the Catholic Sports Radio podcast Bruce Wawrzyniak about his faith journey and how his passion for sports and career has inspired him to reach hearts through connecting Sports and the Catholic Faith. For more information about Bruce visit catholicsportsradio.net

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. 

Questions Covered:

01:27 - In Luke’s gospel, in the agony of the garden, it says that the disciples were a stones’ throw away from Jesus. Who could have heard him speak in the garden?  

05:01 - My parish tells me that in order to get married in the Church, my fiancé, who was previously married outside of the Church, must get an annulment. Is this true? 

 13:10 - How did Melchisedec serve a priest? 

17:41 - I’m still a Protestant. I listen to Catholic Answers but also Protestants. How can I better understand the early Church? Protestants tell me that the early Church did not look like the current Catholic Church.

34:28 - I am a Protestant. In the Hail Mary, you call Mary the mother of God. Can you help me to understand this more? 

40:20 - My understanding is that although Mary was protected from original sin, she still had free will. Why weren’t the rest of us graced with this?  

47:46 - What does James 2 tell us about faith and works? 

53:35 - 1/4 of my Church has kneelers and ¾ of the Church does not. What can I do about this? I want there to be kneelers throughout the Church so that the posture of the congregation is uniform and sacred during the liturgy. 

Resources Mentioned:

The Drama of Salvation by Jimmy Akin

20 Answers: Salvation

Mass Revision by Jimmy Akin

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. 

Questions Covered:

09:45 - What are the implications for someone who thinks they’ve been baptized but have not?  

14:14 - Is it true that to be saved you must submit to the Pope? 

19:34 - How do you measure good works and know when you’ve done enough? What happens to someone who makes a death-bed conversion and was not able to do any works? 

28:51 - If we believe in Mary’s perpetual virginity, then does that mean that Joseph and Mary had an invalid marriage? 

31:00 - When the demons ask Jesus for something in Matthew 28, does that count as them praying to Him? 

35:23 - How do Catholics interpret the book of Revelation? 

46:45 – How can I find a priest who will baptize my grandkids? Our priest says he will not baptize them because they were born out of wedlock. 

52:15 - How can we understand the contradictions in the Bible?  

Resources Mentioned:

The Drama of Salvation by Jimmy Akin

20 Answers: Salvation

St. Joseph’s Foundation

Join Kevin Wells and I as we discuss a book our generation of the Church most desperately needs. Kevin has written, in a loving and straightforward manner, The Priests We Need to Save the Church and it DELIVERS.......big time! This is an episode you will want to listen to and share with friends and even your parish priest! Get your copy here.

Cohost Shaun McAfee was our live correspondent from Rome at the canonization of five new saints this week! He shares about the new saints and the experience of being there. Taylor just shares how the Pope is now a football fan and won him money.

Richaél Lucero, host of the Clumsy Theosis Podcast, joins the show to explain why she is clumsy and what or who a theosis is. But mostly her and Taylor just team up to make fun of Shaun. (ClumsyTheosis.net)

In the final segment, Jake Stanley of Man Fully Alive Ministries joins the show to defend his nefarious cohost and share the impact reading Scripture daily has had on his life.

These are two of the most relaxed interviews we've ever done and felt like we were all just sitting around a fire drinking. And now that I'm done posting this, I'm going to have a drink now. Enjoy!

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Men in the Church: Importance of men’s groups and men being active in the parish life.

We are looking for a few men who are taking their faith seriously.

 

About our drink: Rock Oyster Blended Malt

Rock Oyster Blended Malt Whisky

Joining Douglas Laing’s range of blended malts in early 2015, Rock Oyster is a magnificent maritime marvel made with single malts distilled on Scottish islands including Orkney, Jura, Arran and Islay. As ever from Douglas Laing, this tasty, coastal dram is very handsomely presented from top to bottom (looks like Sam will have to add an oyster to his imagination of The Douglas Laing Force).

In reference to Rock Oyster, Douglas Laing’s Managing Director Fred Laing said “If I could select just one dram to transport the whisky enthusiast to the Islands of Scotland, it would be this one.” So go on and take a coastal trip by way of wonderful blended malt Scotch whisky.

Nose: Wind-swept beaches, coastal peat and a hint of ash, complimented by touches of green fruit.

Palate: Yet more sea breeze, with oat cake crumbs, growing spicy notes of cracked black pepper and a deft whiff of peat smoke. Hints of vanilla here and there.

Finish: Salinity lasts on the finish along with peppery warmth.

About the gear: The Catholic Man Show Brochure

The Catholic Man Show Brochure on how to start a men’s group.

Get a free one here

About our topic: Men in the Church

References made in the episode:

The Catholic “Man Crisis” – The New Emangelization

Catholic Men’s Ministries from the USCCB

A Progress Report from the USCCB

Drinking: Rock Oyster Blended Scotch

Gear: Men’s Group Brochure

Discussing men in the Church

Catholic Answers has Adam and David on their podcast, Catholic Answers Focus

Is it okay for Christians to be drinking alcohol? What does the Church say about drinking and virtue? We talk about it on Catholic Answers Focus with Cy Kellett.

Catholic Answers Focus is an exciting podcast produced by Catholic Answers. Focus highlights in-depth conversations with Catholic leaders, newsmakers, and unsung heroes of the faith. With a wide array of topics and guests, and compelling commentary on current events, Catholic Answers Focus has something for everyone.

They drink, they smoke, they make a popular show for Catholic men (The Catholic Man Show), so we ask Adam and David to justify Catholic teaching on the acceptability of drinking. Wouldn’t God prefer that we all just stay away from the sauce and stick with tea? That depends, it turns out.

There's no doubt that the Parable of the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-8) can be disturbing. Is Jesus really comparing our Heavenly Father to an unethical and uncaring judge? Not at all! What He's trying to do is get our attention (mission accomplished!) and help us to realize the importance of persistent prayer. This week on the Gary Zimak Show, we'll break open the Mass readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time and learn about the POWER of PRAYER!

We are holy, but it takes effort to be what we are, living out that holiness and growing in holiness.

 

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