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This episode was from my appearance on Gary Michuta's Hands On Apologetics program on Virgin Most Powerful Radio.  We discuss the second part of the Mass and all the meaning that it has.

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:

00:41 - I have an American Bible from 1972. In John 6:62, it says the flesh is useless. Could this mean Jesus’ flesh?  

12:27 - My younger sister is getting married. She is not a practicing Catholic. Should I attend the wedding? 

18:23 - During Lent, how can I keep spiritual endurance when I am struggling already? 

24:44 - When is it acceptable to receive ashes for Ash Wednesday?  

28:42 - Why are Catholic Bibles Masoretic text with Septuagint influences?  

35:14 - Is it theologically possible for an all-powerful, all-knowing God to be evil? 

38:15 - Why do they call it the Mass and not Church?  

43:35 - How do Catholics view Ephesians 6:10, “the armor of God”?  

49:00 - Is it true that not many people will be saved? If so, how can we remain joyful?

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:

04:10 - How do we know when Jesus is being figurative and when he is being literal? 

17:20 - Why do you think so many scientists become atheists? 

24:09 - Does the Catholic Church recognize couples living together as having the grace of marriage?  

29:46 - In Matthew 5:18, what needs to be accomplished? 

44:04 - During Lent, can you have lemon in your tea during the fasting periods? 

47:14 - I frequently hear Baptists say, “The Church didn’t give us the Bible, the Bible gave us the Church.” How can I respond to this?

Chapter 9 Handing on Our Faith-Filled Gifts, The Sacraments.

Lord, a clean heart create for me! I meditated on that from the Psalm reading today.  Listen in to see why that is so important in our lives and something we should ask for as we approach Lent!  Have a blessed and thankful day!

In the last century, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls raised the profile of the ancient community of the Essenes. Do these discoveries debunk Christian ideas about Jesus?

“What brought you to mass today,” I inquired?  “The ashes,” they responded in unison! In this podcast, Tony recalls an encounter with four Non-Catholic college students at Ash Wednesday mass.  In this podcast, Tony explains the power in those ashes.

Scripture: Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.  –2 Corinthians 6:2 NAB

Reflection: How does receiving ashes change the way you approach lent? Why do you think these students sought out a chance to receive ashes? What does Ash Wednesday mean to you? Are you willing to take the challenge that Ash Wednesday presents as Lent begins?

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