Catholic Answers Live

Questions covered:

03:35 – In John 17, when Jesus prays “that they may be one,” I can’t help but wonder if the way he phrases it there implies that the Church wouldn’t be one. Is that the case? 

07:08 – What is the logical path from deism to Catholicism? 

15:17 – Why was the death penalty allowed in some circumstances in the Old Testament when the person wasn’t a threat to the society? 

28:55 – Why isn’t Thomas à Kempis a saint? 

31:34 – What are Jimmy’s thoughts about how advanced ancient civilizations fit into the history of the Bible? 

38:15 – Could a Catholic read Jesus’ teachings in terms of a midrasch? 

42:40 – Were there two different creations of humans, since Genesis records two accounts? 

45:52 – If there are ghosts haunting churches, what are their souls doing here on earth instead of being with the father? 

51:27 – In a state of mortal sin, what helps are there for overcoming that sin? 

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Questions covered:

14:15 – I don’t know how to approach my son. He fell away and now he doesn’t want to hear anything about Jesus.

32:46 – Is there a difference in the way a Protestant would evangelize versus how a Catholic would?

43:59 – My Catholic sister-in-law is pro-choice and believes there’s “two different Catholics.” Whenever I try to talk to her she says “God tells us not to judge.” I’m stuck and don’t know how to move on from there.

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Questions Covered: 

03:08 – In cases of annulment are the children from that marriage illegitimate? 

07:16 – What is an interlinear Bible in the original to Spanish? 

13:05 – What are the seven spirits of God in Revelation 5:6?  

15:47 – Who would the people in 2 Maccabees 12:46 been praying for, since there weren’t Christians?

33:01 – How do I re-evangelize my aunt and Godmother who is Pentacostal?   

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Questions Covered: 

07:00 – How do priests have the authority to Transubstantiate? 

15:02 – Did the apostles receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders at the last supper? 

21:17 – Why does Jesus refer to himself as the Son of Man in Mark 10:32 instead of saying I?   

28:48 – How should I view Pope Francis’s revision to the Catechism on the death penalty with Pope Leo X? 

41:00 – Can someone who doesn’t know Christ receive Salvation? 

47:44 – I heard a Rabi say that the only unintentional sins were forgiven in the Old Testament. How was this fulfilled in the new covenant?

51:55 – I have heard that the Husband is the priest of the house. Who is the priest of the house when their isn’t a husband? 

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Questions Covered: 

04:00 – Would the promise of the Brown Scapular apply to the second coming? 

09:44 – How can I argue well against IVF?  

17:42 – Why didn’t Eve and Adam have any children in the garden prior to the fall?  

29:50 – Can I attend the wedding of my Mother-in-law to a man who hasn’t gone through the annulment process?  

33:28 – Should I not receive the Eucharist if my marriage is not valid?  

39:48 – I’ve heard people say there were English translations prior to William Tindale, what were those Bibles?  

46:20 – Why do Eastern Rites receive Confirmation and Baptism as kids?

50:24 – What are the key differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs on the end times theology?  

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Questions Covered: 

08:17 – How can we navigate the idea of conversion for those who live in evangelical families? 

17:45 – What is your favorite Advent tradition and why? 

23:00 – Is it okay to listen to lonely themed music? 

29:44 – Why didn’t Jesus explain exactly how things should be instead of speaking in parables?  

32:24 – Do people in a state of sin face more negative thoughts or habitual patterns? 

41:46 – Do we know what it means when Gabriel says the Spirit of God will overshadow Mary? 

45:04 – Why don’t protestants recognize the early church fathers or apostolic succession? 

50:07 – How should I interpret Mark 13 on the temple being destroyed in comparison to other passages?  

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Questions Covered:

02:59 – I attend a protestant church. What questions should I be asking the pastor?

12:46 – Am I going to heaven when I die? I was baptized in protestant church.

19:57 – I’m a recent convert. Why is mortal sin such a big deal if we can just go to confession?

29:36 – I’m in OCIA. I would like you to critique my reasoning on purgatory as I’m beginning to understand it.

34:32 – How do Catholics view salvation?

44:27 – What’s the difference between the elect of the Old Testament and the elect as Paul talks about in Romans 8?

52:05 – How do I respond to my protestant who brings up Mark 7:7-8 when I mention Thes. 2:15 during our discussion on tradition.

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Questions Covered:

08:45 – I got to church with my baptist husband. Is it hypocritical for them to use the Church Fathers to defend their faith? They quote Eusebius.

16:59 – As a protestant I’ve been looking into the Eucharist. Why are priests necessary for consecration? Is communion outside of the Catholic Church valid?

32:26 – Why do Catholics believe in purgatory?

44:21 – Why can babies be baptized if they can’t have faith?

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Questions Covered:

04:44 – Can my girlfriend and I get married sacramentally without having to get married civilly?

09:13 – I’m worried about my husband’s soul who passed away. What can I do to help him?

21:55 – Do Catholics believe that other denominations can go to heaven?

30:16 – How do I explain to my ex wife why I want to get our marriage annulled?

38:22 – Was Paul married?

46:46 – What is the best way to figure out which translation of early church writings to read?

53:50 – Do you have to request a mass to be said for you while you’re still alive?

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Questions Covered:

16:14 – My friend divorced over 40 years ago and never remarried. How would one find out if the spouse is still alive? Does the Church have a process of finding them?

18:44 – The Church Tribunal says I have to have witnesses of my husband’s unfaithfulness to get an annulment granted. Since there are no witnesses, am I stuck with this?

20:53 – My daughter married a divorced man in the Greek Orthodox Church. Does he have to go through the Orthodox Church for the annulment?

22:26 – Do marriages that don’t take place in a church need an annulment? Does the Church make it clear how serious marriage is during marriage prep?

30:55 – I watched your Coming Home Interview. I just wanted to thank you and show appreciation for all you do.

35:23 – My grandparents married outside of the Church but are now divorced. I worry about their salvation. How do I approach them about this?

38:46 – How confidential is the annulment process?

43:07 – I want to marry in the Church who is currently married and estranged from her husband so can’t file for annulment. What can the Church do to help?

47:37 – I’m a convert. What’s the basis for all the grounds for annulment? Is it from the bible or from Tradition?

51:16 – Do I have any interjection or right in a current annulment underway where the respondent will not respond due to being afraid or hurt? This man I question was also my husband?

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