Catholic Answers Live

Questions Covered:

06:32 – Why does the Roman Catholic Church not believe in the imputation of the righteousness of Christ?

17:43 – Can I altar serve and be an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion at the same Mass?

17:43 – Can I altar serve and be an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion at the same Mass?

21:43 – How are SSPX and the Society of Pope Pius XII “false Catholicism.”

30:57 – Do I have to believe in papal supremacy to be Catholic? I crave tradition and The Eucharist, but I cannot get behind the Pope being head of the church.

35:19 – What would you say to a believer who is discouraged and having doubts about the faith?

46:14 – John 15:15 Jesus says I have told you everything I have heard from the Father. Does that mean that Jesus has given all knowledge to mankind? And is that why our civilization has become so advanced technologically?

51:32 – Are animals cooperating with God’s grace when they act in kindness?

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Questions Covered:

15:19 – What was the early church like and what did they call themselves? Did the early church fathers differ on anything other than the pope? 

20:54 – comment on Dr. D’Ambrosio’s book and the comment (has cantored at Mass Dr. has been at) 

31:47 – Who are the early Church fathers that are most closely related to the apostle John and what were their teachings on salvation? 

37:23 – Why don’t Protestants recognize that the early church as Catholic? What do protestants think about the early church fathers? 

46:41 – When Mary went to go visit Elizabeth, how did she get there? Does Dr. Ambrosio have any insight? 

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Questions Covered:

15:19 – How liberally can we interpret the first 6 chapters of Genesis? 

19:42 – since Jesus was a Rabbi, did the Jews consider him to be celibate? 

21:57 – Genesis 3:15, when man betrays God, God says a “punishment” is man having dominion over woman, why is this considered a punishment? 

31:54 – Genesis 3:16, what does it mean when it says “God will strike enmity between her seed and the serpent” 

47:48 – How does the Catholic Church view the rights of the first born son (according to Genesis) 

51:58 – What is the story behind snakes (why does the Old Testament use snakes) and how do they relate to Jesus? 

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Questions Covered:

06:39 – I heard that it is good to pray in the Lord’s name to get responses. Why is this true? (Has seen this to be true in their life) 

14:27 – Why do we need gluten-free hosts if we believe the substance changes? 

21:34 – As a Catholic, should I assume that those who have not had the opportunity to know Jesus will go to heaven? 

32:51 – In Ireland, are there any celtic rite Catholics left? 

35:04 – Do you believe in predestination? Do you believe that St. Faustina’s writings about hell are legitimate? 

44:43 – Why do we not see such great/beautiful art from Catholics/Christians anymore? 

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Questions Covered:

05:25 – Since the apostles were not in communication with each other, how did they know they should pledge allegiance to the Bishop of Rome?   

12:09 – I have a friend that listens to music about Greek gods and mythology. Is this, okay?  

17:36 – Is there a way to become Catholic without attending RCIA classes in person?  

22:17 – Why do Catholics use the image of the crucifix instead of just a cross or risen Jesus? 

32:40 – Could you explain why priests need to be in celibacy? In the Bible it says a good priest should be a man of one wife, or something similar, so why? 

39:26 – Is it okay to pay for a friend’s lunch who plans to eat meat on Friday? 

41:45 – Can you share the book title on partial indulgences? 

43:27 – Is it possible to commit a mortal sin by not caring for the poor?  

48:43 – Is it true that you need to do another penance if you choose to eat meat on Friday? 

52:22 – I’ve heard a story warning that no Pope should come to the city, Avignon. Should there be a a fear of this? 

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Questions Covered:

06:10 – In the bible it says Jesus went up into the sky, and will come back in the same way. Is this symbolic like Genesis description? 

14:42 – Why is Mary placed in such a high position? Was this the apostolic father’s placement or God’s? What books should I be reading to start my journey into Catechism classes? 

30:23 – Why do Catholic churches have Bingo when Jesus flipped tables in the temple? 

42:11 – Scripture says that the apostles were given the ability to speak in tongues to better communicate with others. Why does it seem that the current use of this gift involves a language that isn’t understandable?  

48:38 – Why can I not receive the Sacraments of communion or confession until I complete my RCIA program? 

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Questions Covered: 

03:56 – Why do we or don’t we receive the Precious Blood?  

08:57 – Why do we worship Mary? 

18:14 – Why does the church have caveat to the teaching on salvation outside the Catholic church?  

33:49 – Does God give private Revelations? 

42:42 – Why is our Old Testament different than the Jewish Old Testament?   

48:13 – The commandment to be fruitful and multiply was given when the population was small, why would this still be applicable with today’s large population?  

 

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Questions Covered:

07:44 – During Mass, the priest does the sign of the cross on his forehead, lip, and heart before reading the Gospel. Should everyone do this or only the priest? 

12:00 – How can I better clarify with protestants that they are included when the Nicene Creed says catholic?  

17:55 – How can I explain to a friend who missed Mass that they should go to confession before receiving communion? 

32:58 – Why is Luke 10:16 a good source for submitting to Church authority? 

42:58 – What level of certainty did the Vatican Council fathers have when they stated “The one true God’s existence could be known through human reason”? 

48:18 – Jesus said we must drink his blood and eat his flesh, where does that leave Protestant? 

52:26 – Can you explain praying to the different Marian titles like Our Lady of Fatima or Our Lady of Sorrow? 

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Question Covered: 

20:05 – What are practical tips for linking Confirmation students with community? 

39:59 – How can we as a community help people with addiction? 

42:08 – Are the guilds an outcome of the monastic life? 

45:56 – Why should I become Catholic?  

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Questions Covered:

03:44 – How can God be intelligence when it seems like intelligence only belongs to biological systems?

20:43 – 2 Peter 1:20 seems like the ultimate smackdown of sola scriptura. Am I wrong?

29:28 – How do you as an individual grapple with the problem of evil?

32:58 – How do I talk to my son who is an atheist and refuses to let my grandkids go to church?

44:48 – Why don’t apologists use personal revelations of saints when talking with non-Catholics?

49:50 – I don’t think the problem of evil is solved by free will.

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