Catholic Answers Live

Questions Covered

13:47 – As people have their body parts replaced with mechanical parts (arms, heart, etc.) is there a point where they are no longer themselves?

19:00 – Has there been any update on stem cell research? Is there any update on embryonic stem cell research?

31:49 – Is it acceptable to donate your body to science? What is the Church’s stance on cremation?

37:02 – Legally, do you have to test animal embryos before testing human embryos? Is it ethical to preserve embryos to display for educational purposes?

45:07 – Are condoms illicit during pregnancy if they can help prevent bacterial infection when antibiotics can be harmful to the fetus?

50:32 – What is Fr. Tad’s perspective/counsel on ectopic pregnancy procedures?

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Questions Covered

07:23 – Is it heretical or orthodox to say that homosexual behavior is illegal?

16:28 – What translation of the bible do you use? What makes a good/bad translation?

20:55 – Does it matter if you get baptized in the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit versus just the name of Jesus?

34:00 – Is it orthodox to throw red rose petals during mass to celebrate Pentecost?

41:25 – How do you explain indulgences? And not make them seem like “tokens” to heaven?

46:45 – Do you think the protestant reformation upset God or was it part of His plan?

49:40 – What did Jesus mean when he said to the thief on the cross “you will be with me in paradise”?

52:27 – Why did Jesus choose to resurrect privately without any witnesses?

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Questions Covered

03:46 – Why do people still have an issue with the Divine Mercy devotion, and why is it actually okay?

13:24 – Why is St. Gregory Palamis canonized as a saint if he was an Eastern Orthodox monk?

20:55 – In the language that Jesus spoke, did he use the same word in Aramaic to refer to Peter and to the rock upon which he’d build his church?

30:00 – What’s the theology behind popes blessing monarchs, and how does that bear on the relation between church and state?

35:32 – When the Jewish people were given the Old Testament, were they given infallibility with interpreting the scripture?

45:11 – After the battle of La Ponto, the pope instituted the feast of Our Lady of Victory then changed it to our lady of the rosary… can Catholics still ask for the intercession of Our Lady of Victory?

48:39 – Why does the Roman Rite not practice infants receiving communion like the Byzantine Rite?

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Questions Covered:

2:08 – What are your thoughts on the differences between the New Jerusalem Bible and New American Bible translations?

12:50 – How did different editions of holy books play into Catholic teaching on biblical inspiration? What do we regard as originally inspired?

22:56 – Do you know anything about WWI combat rosaries?

32:19 – Can you give me some references in a Protestant Bible for Purgatory?

41:15 – When Jesus returns, will those in heaven see what he’s doing on Earth?

44:00 – Why doesn’t Judaism believe Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy?

47:26 – Are the four temperaments rooted in Catholicism? I see them everywhere.

51:36 – What did Jesus mean when he said “Be perfect”? How should a scrupulous person read that?

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Questions Covered:

08:15 – Is there a theological basis for the pope to restrict the TLM?

21:05 – Wouldn’t Mary’s parents need to be free from sin in order for them to have an Immaculate Conception. Behold Your Mother

24:28 – Do you know anything about an official World War I metal rosary?

31:16 – Mt 18:6 Does this mean that Jesus considers little children to believe in him?

46:30 – How did Jesus’ humanity and divinity exhibit themselves in his everyday life?

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Questions Covered: 

09:40 – CCC 2093. Does this mean we shouldn’t be pulling weeds and swatting flies since we aren’t loving God through those creations?

20:03 – What’s the difference between a spiritual director, confessor and someone who hears your confession?

31:09 – I am a Catholic and would like to know if I have to confess my sins to a priest, or can I confess my sins to God through prayer?

35:15 – Is one considered a baptized Catholic if they are baptized by a schismatic?

39:25 – If a priest charges admission to the mass is Jesus still present?

41:10 – Why do we need purgatory when we’re quenched by the blood of Jesus?

46:37 – If you’re in an opportunity of offering redemptive suffering but you forget, can you offer that up later?

51:35 – Why are Anglican and Episcopalian priests allowed to become Catholic priests even though they hold different beliefs?

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Two contestants go head to head in this episode of the Catholic Answers Games Show!

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Cy and Karol answer questions from our “dropped calls” list

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Questions Covered:

30:09 – I thought Mary visited Elizabeth to learn about childbirth. Is this true?

32:58 – Why were Mary and Joseph surprised at Jesus’ comment about being in his Father’s house after they lost him?

42:23 – I was taught that the visit to Elizabeth was typological to David dancing in front of the Arch of the Covenant. Can you expound on that?

44:16 – Can you explain the timeline of Joseph and Mary’s betrothal? Was it before, during, after the Visitation?

49:32 – Would Simeon at the Presentation have remembered that this was the Mary that was pregnant outside of marriage and Joseph almost divorced?

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