In part two of this three-part series, Tim Staples and Cy Kellett continue their discussion about the relationship between faith and works in salvation, here with an emphasis on works as a response to God's unmerited gift of grace.

Questions Covered: 

10:29 - Can you give me any advice for my fiance who is not of any faith who is struggling with the Incarnation?

18:25 - Is transubstantiation based on Aristotelian concepts and is that a cause for concern?

22:37 - What if it’s the end of times and God hasn’t spoken to me?

28:20 - How does the Catholic Church view gays and salvation?

41:00 - Why did John the Baptist baptize Jesus?

45:05 - What is the Catholic position of impeded righteousness?

52:02 - Do Catholics have a moral obligation to tell the priest when they have concerns about a couple that’s preparing for marriage?

Questions Covered: 

02:17 - Why is most of the Western world more atheistic and irreligious, while third world countries seem to maintain great faith?

12:51 - Can I give my indulgences to souls in purgatory?

17:04 - Priests used to make use of the patent. Why has that been done away with?

19:39 - What is the Catholic Church’s position on seeking medical help to save one’s life?

24:04 - Why do I have to go through the saints to pray to God?

37:03 - When David killed Uriah, why didn’t he lose his throne?

46:20 - Are vaccines made with embryonic cells ethical for Catholics to use?

49:59 - Why is St. Bernadette no longer in the Church calendar for her feast day?

52:20 - If I have a Protestant friend attend Mass with me who never has before, is it okay if I forego receiving Communion to make them feel more at ease?

Health care sharing plans are gaining popularity in the face of the rising cost of traditional health insurance. Both traditional insurance and health care sharing plans have pros and cons, so be sure you know the difference.

For an overview, check out last week’s podcast and blog, which also provides links to the major health care sharing plans. This week we’ll focus on what health care sharing plans do not cover and what questions to consider asking if you are making a decision on which to buy. Check out the related blog.

Here is part two of my conference I gave the parish’s eucharistic minsters and lectors.  I am still following the logic and danger of familiarity touched upon in part one.  In this episode I talk about the use of our heads during Mass.  I bring in insights from St. Cyril of Jerusalem (one of my favorite saints).  From that point I talk about how we continue to feed people, while also being prepared for the heavenly wedding feast.  Enjoy!

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