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No Bible question is too big or too small, we take them all. Jimmy Akin lends his Scripture knowledge to listeners who ask questions about translations, content, and truth.

Questions Covered:

04:23 - Is there any special significance to Lot’s wife being turned into a pillar of salt and not sand or some other material? 

07:59 - Why was the English translation of the Bible opposed during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots? 

16:00 - After Cain killed Abel, he goes east of Eden and finds a wife. Where did his wife come from if Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel were the only people on earth? 

21:31 - King David prayed for horrible things to be done to his enemies. Why? 

32:20 - Which Scripture verses confirm that the apostles specifically have authority and not just every follower of Christ? 

37:00 - Is it true that we are begotten or is Christ the only one to be begotten? 

44:50 - In Scripture, God uses plagues to help people to turn back to him. Is there any parallel between those and this coronavirus? 

44:50 - In Scripture, God uses plagues to help people to turn back to him. Is there any parallel between those and this coronavirus? 

51:22 - Is there anywhere I can purchase a Catholic copy of the Septuagint in Greek? 

Resources Mentioned:

The Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England, 1400-1580 by Eamon Duffy

Fires of Faith: Catholic England under Mary Tudor by Eamon Duffy

The Great Divorce by Chris Check 

Hard Sayings: A Catholic Approach To Answering Bible Difficulties by Trent Horn

The Bible Is A Catholic Book by Jimmy Akin

Basics of Biblical Greek by Bill Mounce

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Happy Easter! Today we are talking about Divine Mercy. What is mercy? What is the celebration of Divine Mercy? What is the Divine Mercy chaplet? Well, we pray it at the beginning of the episode. Join us! And we share #HowIHeardGod this week!

Join  Fr. Scott Mansfield, Pastor of St. John Vianney, Tony Wilimitis, Director of Formation, and Will Tapia, Director of Development as they give an in depth review of the Gospel from Divine Mercy Sunday: Peace Be With Ya.

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On this week's show, we discuss the legacy and spiritual life of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen with Allan Smith, author of the new Sophia Institute Press book Lord, Teach Us To Pray: A Fulton Sheen Anthology.

About Allan Smith

Allan Smith is a husband, father, grandfather, a man of trade, and a business owner. Al has served the Church for fifteen years as a Catholic evangelist, radio host, writer, Internet broadcaster, and retreat director. He is the founder and director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada.

About "Lord, Teach Us to Pray"

Over the course of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s storied career, thousands approached him with a simple request: “Teach us to pray.” Now, for the first time ever, his wise teachings on prayer have been collected into a single volume to help you perfect your prayers and make them what they must become: a daily, holy habit. First come Bishop Sheen’s insightful reflections on the Our Father and its indispensable connection to the Seven Last Words of Christ. Then Bishop Sheen unveils smoldering, oft-overlooked riches in other everyday Catholic prayers, transforming them from rote recitations into powerful moments of communion with God.

Learn more about Lord, Teach Us to Pray at Sophia Institute Press

Check out books by Lisa Hendey at Amazon and find all of our book and movie suggestions at Lisa's Amazon Influencer list. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

Author and speaker Heidi Indahl shares wise words about slowing down—which many of us have been called to do lately—and letting God take the lead in our lives. Her quote comes from The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence: 

“She seems so full of good will, but she wants to go faster than grace allows. It is not possible to become spiritually mature all at once. 

We discuss some of Heidi’s books, and we’re happy to link to them here:

Blessed Is the Fruit of Thy Womb: Rosary Reflections on Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death 

67 Ways to Do the Works of Mercy with Your Kids

MISSION: FAMILY: A Journal to Help Catholic Families Discover Their Unique Vision, Mission, and Rule of Life

Connect with Heidi at her website, on Instagram, and on Facebook.

To suggest a quote or a guest, follow the show on Instagram, @quoteme_podcast, or contact Lindsay at her website, LindsaySchlegel.com.

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Until next time, God bless you!

What if we all had one heart, one mind, one love for each other?  That is what the early Church community had as we read in ACTS 4 32-37 and YOU can be this change in your family and community!

Today's Gospel is a Spiritual masterpiece from St. John

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

Questions Covered:

 

01:36 – How do we renew the Catholic parish? 

06:29 - In Luke 23:49, it refers to “all these acquaintances and women” watching the crucifixion. Were the apostles included in that group of acquaintances? 

11:16 - What is Jesus teaching about the desire for wealth? 

18:19 - Why was Jesus’ garment seamless? Is this significant? 

28:23 - If Satan could be ejected from heaven, does that mean we could also be thrown out of heaven? 

31:45 - What is the difference between a plenary indulgence and Divine Mercy Sunday? 

34:00 - A Baptist pastor told me that we Catholics believe that we are saved by the sacraments, not by Christ. How can I respond? 

41:10 - How can I explain to someone that the Catholic Bible is the true Bible? 

46:25 - Should we make reparation after a sin is forgiven? 

50:55 - What is the Church’s position on intinction?

Children between the ages of 3 and 16 are welcome to call with their questions about the faith. Tune in for an hour of thoughtful and intelligent questions from the youngest members of the Church. 

Questions Covered:

 

04:37 - Are angels born? 

07:40 - I have heard atheists say that original sin can’t exist because Adam and Eve aren’t real people. Is this true? How can I respond? Get his email for trent to send that article below 

16:04 - How did God build himself? 

19:14 - Why did people break off from the Catholic faith? 

25:00 - If a baby is born, does it have a soul or not? 

28:34 - If a baby is born, does it have a soul or not? 

31:34 - If God created dinosaurs, then why did he kill them? 

38:30 - Is it God’s will that this virus is happening? 

38:25 - Why did Jesus want his identity as Messiah to be secret? 

49:48 - Was Lot a bad guy?