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Questions Covered:

 

03:08 - When was the sacrament of baptism initiated? 

08:04 - Why do we have canon law? 

20:11 - Since Mary was always a virgin, was her marriage valid? 

28:52 - How do I respond to Protestants who say that Catholics instill a sense of guilt in everything? They believe that their salvation is certain. 

34:32 - Why do we call St. Michael a saint if he is an angel? 

39:04 - Why do Catholics believe that we should baptize infants? 

47:25 - Why is the Bible so harsh on women? There is nothing to support marriage or staying together.

Questions Covered:

 

20:58 - I am an agnostic. Why do you believe in God? 

33:18 - Why do you believe that we must give to the poor? 

45:10 - How can we distinguish between the mind, body, and soul? How can I explain to my teens that they are not simply mind and body, but souls, as well?

Today I share a dream that I had so long ago, but which has directed my life ever since. It points in the direction of loss and worship. Right now we are experiencing so much uncertainty and fear and isolation. May this biblical invitation to worship be a blessing for you.

Jimmy Akin joins us and we gave him two simple tasks — explain the Kalam Cosmological Argument and tell us whether it proves that God exists. Jimmy obliged.

In the episode today I speak about the readings from the 24th Sunday of Ordinary time Year A. I try to get to a practical aspect of/for reconciliation. In essence, I turn to the act of remembering and the call we have to be a people of reconciliation.

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In today's passage we read about Herod summoning the wise men for a secret meeting.  He tells them to locate the Christ child so he can go worship him, but this is a lie and a big ruse.

Then, my navigation screen flashed, the car slowed to 40 mph, and the message on the navigation system read, “Powering Down, Seek Service Immediately!” In this podcast, Tony talks about a breakdown in South Carolina on a trip to Florida, and how everything worked out, as if by divine intervention, once he surrendered to God’s will.

Scripture: He who plans a thing will be successful; happy is he who trusts in the Lord!  Proverbs 16:20

But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.  Proverbs 28:25

The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.  Proverbs 29:25

Reflections:  Have you ever thought you were in complete control and found out you weren’t?  Have you ever been in such a tough situation that you simply had to turn things over to the Lord?  Is is difficult for you to give up control?

Father Hugh Barbour joins us to explain why Catholics have feast days that celebrate sadness. This time we cover the twin feasts of Christ’s Cross and Mary’s sorrow.