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An assistant coach for Belmont Abbey College's men's track and field. As a student-athlete there he became the school's record-holder in the decathlon and earned All Region honors. He has also coached an NCAA DII All-American in heptathlon as well as a male and female freshman athlete of the year for their respective conferences. Growing up he had competed in football, baseball, and basketball.

Welcome to the one hundred and twenty-ninth episode of By Your Life. I’m Lisa Huetteman and I know that you have a hundred different things you could be doing right now, so I thank you for choosing By Your Life.

My goal is to inspire, empower, support, challenge, and encourage you to connect Sunday, with Monday-Friday, in a secular business world. It’s my desire to help you live our Catholic faith in the marketplace. I hope to offer you practical ways to go forth and glorify the Lord by your life.

Holding onto Anger

In this edition, we’ll reflect on the readings for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Every Sunday, my husband, mother and I take lunch to my in-laws’ house and we spend a few hours with them talking and sharing a meal. This week, my father-in-law told a story about going to visit his mother. He hadn’t seen her in many months and had driven over 10 hours with two kids in the car and the first words out of her mouth when he walked in the door were, “Albert, can you go to the store and get me some bread?” You could hear the irritation in his voice as he described that event that happened over 50 years ago. I jokingly said to him, “Grandpa, do you think it is time you let that go?” He jokingly responded, “No, I want to hold onto it!”

All kidding aside, the first reading from the Book of Sirach and the Gospel should be a warning to all of us who hold onto resentments. Sirach said, “Wrath and anger are hateful things, yet the sinner hugs them tight.” (Sir 27:30) Then, in the Gospel, Jesus told the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. If you are human, and you are reading this now, you must admit that there have been times you’ve held onto anger way too long, despite the negative effects it had on you. But, if we are honest, what should concern us even more is that wicked, unforgiving servant who Jesus describes in the parable is us, the ones who have been forgiven, yet refuse to forgive. Why do we do this? Why do we cling to hateful things, refuse to forgive others, and allow ourselves to be consumed by anger?

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Canadian Ice Fisherman Kevin Philip tries to convince Bear to trade surfing in for the joys of the frozen tundra. Learn about Kevin’s experience as he has stepped out boldly to establish an annual Men’s Conference & BBQ in Regina Canada.

Catholic author Charles Fraune joins Bill Snyder to share his journey and talk about his calling to teach, and author books about Spiritual Warfare. For more information about Charles visit theslayingdragonsbook.com

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Judy discusses Psalm 119 and how the messages we receive from God can be trusted because He is trustworthy and His word is a lamp unto our feet.God wants a communication breakthrough with you.

The Psalms are more than a collection of prayers. They tell the story of the Davidic Kingdom. In fact, they are the underpinning of the story—the inner thoughts, emotions, and movements of the heart of kings David and Solomon. Richaél Lucero reveals their story in the Psalms—all 150 of them. Here you'll find a wealth of human experiences put in words through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Listen and you'll also learn how to navigate the Psalms and use their words, in your conversations with God.

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A spiritual battle rages all around us, and in case you haven't noticed it appears to have spilled over onto the earthly realm. There is one saint we can turn to during these tumultuous times and the same one people have turned to for many, many years. Join James Day and I as we discuss the warrior saint, Saint Michael the Archangel. Check out James' book on Saint Michael here.

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:

 

02:02 - Is it ethical to take a vaccine made with aborted fetal cells? 

07:00 - How can you know that you’re in a state of grace? 

10:55 - What is the Catholic view of penal substitution? 

17:35 - Can you clarify just war theory? When is self-defense or defense of the innocent justified? 

24:08 - How can I explain to pro-abortion people that removing an ectopic pregnancy is not an abortion? 

34:45 - Is it truly possible to gain an indulgence? 

41:02 - I am a practicing Catholic having thoughts about orthodoxy. Why should I remain Catholic rather than becoming eastern orthodox?  

46:00 - Is sex only for the procreation of children? If a couple marries later in life, can they still have sex? 

49:39 - Some fundamentalists I was speaking to were completely against Halloween and Christmas. How can I explain holidays to them?

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:

 

05:47 – Theodoret said that Rome had primacy over the other churches because it didn’t teach any heresy. Is this true? 

08:32 - Do Catholics only receive the bread, not the wine? 

14:30 - In 1 Clement 32:4 it says that, “All are glorified…through His Will…by faith, not works.” How does that fit with the Catholic view of faith and works? 

21:51 - If Jesus is God, why does he pray to God the Father? Why would he pray to himself? 

24:46 - In John 12:31, Satan is referred to as the ruler of the world. Does this title still apply after Christ’s resurrection? 

34:30 - Can people with lipstick tattoos on their neck go to Heaven? 

36:37 - Can atheists enter heaven? 

41:35 - What would happen if the Ark of the Covenant fell on someone? Would they die? 

46:01 - My niece just passed away of cancer at 31 years old. What book could I send my brother and sister-in-law while they are grieving? 

51:08 - What are the different ranks of angels in heaven?