Catholic Answers Focus

Questions Covered:

12:42 – How effective are prayers if you are not in the state of grace? How effective are non-Catholic prayers?

24:18 – If Christ’s death on the cross was enough, then why do we need purgatory?

35:35 – I used to go to mass daily as a kid. Where do we go from here with the massive cultural change?

46:05 – In John, Jesus says if you believe in my name, you will be saved. Is he talking about Sola Fide?

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Chris Check, president of Catholic Answers, joins us for a Cinco de Mayo bonus episode to discuss some of the struggles faced by the Catholic Church in 20th Century Mexico. It’s a dramatic story with astonishing heroes and heroines, and nasty villains, one of whom called himself, “The personal enemy of God.”

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Questions Covered:

07:00 – How do I live an orderly life and control one’s appetites?

18:15 – Do people conceived through IVF and cloning have souls?

24:37 – What’s the distinction between the Hellenist and a Hebrew as mentioned in Acts 6?

35:24 – Could you explain Mary’s perpetual virginity and her assumption?

44:25 – Is communal confession permitted?

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Questions Covered:

07:15 – The Church teaches that we need to avoid the near occasion of sin. How am I supposed to approach life if, due to my severe scrupulosity, I find myself always in the near occasion of sin?

22:33 – I heard that the Magi saw different instances of Jesus, but I cannot find any source on that. Are you familiar with this?

32:38 – The CCC (Catechism of the Catholic Church) says you’re morally obligated to help others if you can. If you are and are omnipotent, are you obligated to help everyone?

49:35 – How do we respond to the claim that ensoulment does not happen after 40 days?

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It looks like Roe v. Wade is finally about to be overruled. What does it mean that the news has been leaked? What does the draft decision say? Joe Heschmeyer joins us to discuss what appears to be very happy news.

Cy Kellett:

Apparently, Roe v. Wade will be overturned. Joe Heschmeyer is next.

Cy Kellett:

Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I’m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you so much for being with us.

Cy Kellett:

We’re going to respond to a recent news story in this episode, because it’s a b...

Questions Covered:

09:33 – Have the Church fathers address the topic of transubstantiation and the reception of the resurrected Jesus? Did Jesus give his future body to the disciples at the last supper? 

17:32 – If Jesus loves us, why does he let bad things happen to us? 

30:27 – I’m just now returning to the Church. When making up for the sin of lying, do we have to go back to everyone we lied to and make amends? 

42:02 – Can you recommend a good book for someone who is deeply opposed to the Church? 

51:03 – How do I help my girlfriend understand the importance of worship instead of the emotional high of protestant services? 

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Questions Covered;

06:50 – How can some people claim to be Catholics and pro-choice?

15:30 – Where does the sign of the cross come from? Why do Catholics always do that gesture?

20:53 – 1 Kings 22:22 Why does God say that he sent forward a lying spirit? What is this spirit?

32:24 – My Baptist cousin is interested in being Catholic. How can I explain to her the Divine Mercy?

47:15 – What do Catholics believe about Revelation? I’m a fan of the Left Behind series. What are the teachings on the end times and the rapture?

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Questions Covered:

17:49 – Why is it difficult to find liturgical books for people who are now in the ordinariate? 

22:22 – Are there allowances for using liturgical Ordinariate texts outside of Ordinariate? 

28:42 – Do you see the Anglican Church becoming closer to the Catholic Church? 

31:51 – I’m interested in the Ordinariate, could you give me general information. What do I have to do to potentially join? 

35:06 – Could you explain the differences between the Ordinariate and the Roman Rite? 

43:09 – Is there an evangelization outreach effort for Anglicans? 

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Questions Covered:

02:37 – What is an apologist? What do they do? What’s a good solid study of apologetics that I can start with?

06:05 – What would you say to someone who says that Mary can’t be the bride of the HS and the Church can’t be Christ’ bride because there is no marriage in heaven?

14:50 – How do I process converting to Catholicism? How do I deal with family?

20:45 – What historical evidence for Jesus founding the Catholic Church outside of the bible?

28:56 – My grandson is being asked to officiate a wedding. How can I discuss this with him in a loving way?

34:00 – I’m in the military, we are not allowed to openly discuss the transgender issue. How do I defend the faith in a less than optimal circumstances?

41:44 – Why can’t Catholics be socialist?

47:47 – Can frozen embryos be saved?

52:42 – What resources do you recommend to those who want to prepare to defend the faith against friends and family?

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Questions Covered:

21:03 – What’s the Church’s position on families adopting fertilized eggs that were frozen for IVF? 

31:04 – I’m looking to donate my body to science for study. Is it ethical and how would you go about it? What would be the burial options after the donation since body part would be missing? 

38:29 – I heard scientists are putting miniature human organs on microchips? Could you verify whether this is happening? 

47:10 – What is being done to generate new stem cells for vaccines? 

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