Catholic Answers Live

Open Forum – Questions Covered:

05:24 – Canon 932 seems like it says that Mass needs to be in a sacred place unless out of necessity. With this in mind, would it be licit for a priest to celebrate mass on a hike?

12:10 – What is the process of getting a spiritual director?

16:45 – I’m going to start RCIA soon. How do you recommend me leaving my Lutheran community?

21:29 – What are your thoughts on the claim that Paul and Peter didn’t write their letters?

35:41 – What happens if someone that is connected to an evil spirit tries to enter a blessed building?

41:04 – What’s the difference between spirit and soul?

46:15 – What is the role of lay people as spiritual directors?

51:07 – Does God have a sense of humor? Is there evidence of this in the bible?

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Open Forum – Questions Covered:

05:24 – Canon 932 seems like it says that Mass needs to be in a sacred place unless out of necessity. With this in mind, would it be licit for a priest to celebrate mass on a hike?

12:10 – What is the process of getting a spiritual director?

16:45 – I’m going to start RCIA soon. How do you recommend me leaving my Lutheran community?

21:29 – What are your thoughts on the claim that Paul and Peter didn’t write their letters?

35:41 – What happens if someone that is connected to an evil spirit tries to enter a blessed building?

41:04 – What’s the difference between spirit and soul?

46:15 – What is the role of lay people as spiritual directors?

51:07 – Does God have a sense of humor? Is there evidence of this in the bible?

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Questions Covered:

21:45 – I work with a nurse’s association that has a sister group in Nigeria. I met some of them at a conference and were later kidnapped and no longer heard from again. 

31:05 – 29 years ago was the Rwandan genocide. With that, what is the Nigerian government to prevent a repeat of that? 

42:57 – What is the response from the Nigerian military when handling these kidnappings? 

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Questions Covered:

21:45 – I work with a nurse’s association that has a sister group in Nigeria. I met some of them at a conference and were later kidnapped and no longer heard from again. 

31:05 – 29 years ago was the Rwandan genocide. With that, what is the Nigerian government to prevent a repeat of that? 

42:57 – What is the response from the Nigerian military when handling these kidnappings? 

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Questions Covered:

13:05 – Catholic Answers and St. Paul have changed my life so thank you both!

16:35 – I always pray with people whenever they are in need and going through tough times.

20:06 – I’m returning to the Catholic faith. Do you have any recommendations on where to start?

23:55 – I share my faith by giving medals to people.

33:08 – How do I explain the Trinity to kids?

42:38 – Is there a course one can take in order to go out and evangelize?

46:26 – What’s a good way to evangelize with the Divine Mercy?

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Questions Covered:

04:13 – Why do Orthodox celebrate Easter one week late?

05:33 – My friend is convinced that there is a class of spirits that aren’t demons. How do I refute this?

11:44 – Without wanting to know the future, is it possible to have a conversation with God through the bible?

17:25 – Can you clarify what adultery is? Especially since Jesus intensified the teaching.

20:52 – Is it a sin to not immediately do your penance after confession?

23:30 – I’m considering joining the third order Franciscans. Is it ok to not disclose cannabis use for medical purposes?

30:23 – Carolina Catholic Radio App… How can Our Lady help us today?

34:30 – How can I better trust that God is speaking to me with so many saints and devotions to Mary?

38:10 – Why is the earth referred to as a she in the Exultet prayer?

42:52 – The writer of Hebrews says the spirits of the just are made perfect. How are they made perfect?

46:21 – Can a married Catholic couple be unequally yoked?

49:23 – Is it allowed for the priest to elevate the ciborium during the consecration instead of a single host?

51:18 – Was there ever a woman who became pope?

51:48 – Would you say that the book by Fr. John Harvey is still a good book to read on homosexuality?

53:01 – I had a friend argue that in Acts of the Apostles, the dividing up there belongs was an early evidence and support for socialism. How do I respond?

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Questions Covered:

23:08 – Does the CCC talk about when you can resume consuming what you fasted from during advent and lent?

30:44 – Is the bible timeline still available?

42:00 – How does one square Jesus being the only way to heaven vs no salvation outside the Church?

45:42 – I’m Protestant. What should a person who is baptized do to turn to God after they have turned away? Should they be re-baptized?

49:42 – How can Jesus not know things temporally, like who touched him when healing power went out from him, but knows everything because he is outside of time?

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Open Forum – Questions Covered:

06:26 – Is our view of purgatory similar to the Jewish perspective?

11:14 – My sister believes that everyone goes to heaven because no one can say no to God. How do I refute that?

18:41 – If we are made in the image and likeness of God, but Jesus came in a lot later in history, then how is that possible?

21:29 – If we are not judged by good works but by faith and the CCC says faith is a gift from God, then how can we be judged for a gift that we have not received?

29:00 – How can Zachariah be in the priesthood while being of advanced age if the Levitical priesthood is restricted to 30-50 years old?

32:07 – 2 Tim 3:16. How can you say that purgatory perfects you when the bible says that the bible perfects you?

36:35 – Gen 1:27 What is the image and likeness of God?

41:22 – How do we justify not allowing spreading ashes of loved ones but being okay with separating relics across the world?

45:40 – The bible says only the humble and meek will enter heaven. What advice do you give to become humble and meek?

50:25 – If God is outside of time, did he make people knowing they were going to suffer in hell for eternity?

52:50 – What is the purpose of canonizing men and women saints?

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Open Forum – Questions Covered:

04:50 – How did the animals on Noah’s ark reproduce without deformities?

10:07 – I am a new Catholic and am drawn to the Latin Mass but the community is not very welcoming. What can we do to be more relevant in our services and be welcoming to newcomers.

21:04 – We get frustrated with our parishes for not doing things and sometimes we have to do them on our own.

29:02 – I’m a revert. How do I become a better apologist? How do I respond to the claim that Catholics aren’t Christians?

34:58 – A priest said that the teaching on homosexuality will evolve and in 50 years will be accepted. Is this true?

44:15 – How do I talk to my protestant brother about sola scriptura without being confrontational?

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Open Forum – Questions Covered:

04:50 – How did the animals on Noah’s ark reproduce without deformities?

10:07 – I am a new Catholic and am drawn to the Latin Mass but the community is not very welcoming. What can we do to be more relevant in our services and be welcoming to newcomers.

21:04 – We get frustrated with our parishes for not doing things and sometimes we have to do them on our own.

29:02 – I’m a revert. How do I become a better apologist? How do I respond to the claim that Catholics aren’t Christians?

34:58 – A priest said that the teaching on homosexuality will evolve and in 50 years will be accepted. Is this true?

44:15 – How do I talk to my protestant brother about sola scriptura without being confrontational?

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