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What happens when the historical St. Nicholas meets the mythical Santa Claus?  Listen and find out.

Questions Covered:

 

07:13 - What is your greatest argument for converting to Catholicism from Protestantism? I am a convert to Protestantism from atheism? 

16:33 - How do we go about taking on people within the Church who have contradictory views to what the Church teaches? 

23:00 - I’ve heard some things that concern me from the pulpit that concern me concerning pro-life issues. I am hearing that being anti-abortion is not the most important issue in comparison with healthcare and discrimination. How should I be thinking about this? 

34:44 - How can I engage with Protestants about sola scriptura? 

47:44 - How can I respond to people who say that Catholics worship the saints more than Jesus? 

51:44 - How can we defend the fact that the Church has authority like Scripture?

Questions Covered:

 

12:43 - I am going through RCIA classes. I really worry about having more kids because I could pass ALS on to my kids. Should I stop becoming Catholic since I have such a problem with contraception? 

18:43 - How do I pick my baptismal name? 

20:23 - Is it idolatry to use Aztec mythology and the Aztec calendar in decor and my culture, even though we don’t worship the Aztec gods? 

23:36 - What is your recommendation for how to go about blessing our own house? If we sense evil in our home, when should we get a priest involved? 

28:56 - Is there a connection between perfection and wisdom? 

30:55 - How is it moral to have children if it makes it possible for them to go to hell? 

33:40 - Why did Thomas Aquinas promote the execution of heretics? 

43:06 - How does the absence of the word Trinity in the Bible disprove sola scriptura? 

49:35 - Why does the Church state that dyotheletism was the correct view of Christ rather than monothelitism?

Christmas is under threat by officials seeking to limit our ability to attend Christmas Mass and gather with family and friends. Over social media and news outlets, there’s mention of efforts to “cancel” Christmas. The truth is, Christmas can’t be canceled and in this episode, Marge gives three concrete reasons why that’s true. Then she gives three things you can do to make a joy-filled Christmas happen for you and yours.

Today we are brainstorming and sharing some ideas and suggestions for entering into Advent.

Christmas day is fast approaching.  For many people, it is the happiest and most joyful time of the year.  For others, Christmas can be the saddest time of the year.  In this Five Minutes with Tony, Tony gives some helpful advice if you find yourself sad or lonely at Christmas and what you can do to help others that are alone, lonely, or sad at this time of year.

On this week's show, Becky Eldridge is here to discuss her new Loyola Press book The Inner Chapel: Embracing the Promises of God as she offers insights and prayer practices to help us grow ever closer to God.

 

About Becky Eldridge:

 

Becky is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and writer, with nearly twenty years of ministry experience within the Catholic Church. She is the author of the Busy Lives and Restless Souls (2017) and The Inner Chapel (2020). Her greatest joy is sharing life with her husband, Chris, and her children, Brady, Abby, and Mary. Visit her at beckyeldredge.com.

 

About The Inner Chapel:

 

In her recent book, The Inner Chapel: Embracing the Promises of God, Becky Eldredge offers down-to-earth stories, prayer reflections, and encouragement for spiritual growth and a deeper walk with Christ. While offering practices on how to enter the inner chapel, the place within where God meets us, each chapter provides an opportunity to reflect on a certain promise of God. 

 

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How is the season going for you? Are you stressed and anxious? Maybe you need to do more inviting?  Find your peace and joy! Need help on your journey? Go to https://www.kendravonesh.com/faith-coaching

All 3 readings today give us a powerful message about the importance of hope in our life.

To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org