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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:

 

05:40 - What is the Catholic point of view on St. Augustine? Why do they accept his writings?

11:36 - Does the Church believe that it was possible for Christ to be tempted?

18:37 - How can a disease be transmitted through the Eucharist? Why are we not allowed to receive on the tongue anymore?

25:00 - Does the Virgin Mary appear under different names to identify with the culture she is appearing to?

35:40 - I want to ask for advice for a person who is struggling with a serious sin. If I do seek advice, whoever I talk to in my community will know immediately who I am talking about, even if I try to keep it anonymous. How can I go about seeking advice?

43:01 - What can I do when a person with a large audience slanders the pope?

48:53 - When you are fasting, are you allowed any calories through drinks?

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:

 

03:20 - How was the earth created in seven days if people existed millions of years after dinosaurs?

10:42 - What is a Catholic’s obligation to prevent other people from sinning?

16:37 - Does Basil’s statement referring to written and unwritten traditions refer to customs and practices of secondary importance and not doctrine?

21:05 - Is it true that matrimony was not a sacrament until the Council of Trent?

29:04 - Are we required to believe that the Eastern rites of the Catholic Church are just as valid and good as the Western rites? It doesn’t seem like the East encompasses all that the Church offers.

35:05 - Is the Council of Trent’s teaching on Adam and original sin gives credence to creationism?

46:47 - Is there any traditional method for overcoming gluttony and growing in temperance?

52:02 - Christ teaches us in Scripture to first try to mend a problem with our brother and then to take it to the Church. What would that look like today if we followed that instruction?

Taylor is still a bit overwhelmed this week, but never fear, Jon “Bearded” Blevins is here with a laundry list of random takes he wants to share and Taylor gets worked up about a few of them.

With a wide range of topics, you’re bound to find something you like, including:-Wendy’s new breakfast menu-Going to the dentist-The XFL-The ups and downs of marriage-Lenten sacrifices-Shakespeare being overrated-Track meets and more!

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