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March 19#12637 Why Don’t We Have Mass on Good Friday? Communion and Lent - Tom Nash
“Why don’t we have Mass on Good Friday?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of this solemn day in the Catholic tradition. Other topics include the obligations of Jewish converts to Christianity, the participation of Protestant converts in Communion, and the appropriateness of saying Hallelujah during Lent.
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Questions Covered:
04:00 – Why don’t we have mass on Good Friday?
10:12 – If a Jew converts to Christianity he has to believe Jesus is God but does he also have to follow the commandments of the Torah?
21:46 – If Protestant Converts have already been baptized and believe in Transubstantiation, why aren’t they allowed to fully participate in the fullness by receiving communion?
30:55 – If My husband and I are done having kids, how do we proceed without violating Catholic teaching?
43:58 – Can we say Hallelujah during Lent outside of Mass?
47:36 – I notice my Catholic friends’ religious views become political. What’s with the trend? What’s with things like the Latin Mass?
52:25 – Is it mandatory to say “One God, forever and ever” at the end of the Collect?
54:25 – If major transformations are rooted in God, why would we need to become Catholic?
01:00 – The feast of Saint Joseph
11:39 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t understand purgatory and indulgences and how they relate to salvation.
29:03 – My father was one of 13 and all the boy’s middle name was Joseph.
33:37 – I am Catholic but 3 women in my life are SSPX and are very convincing. Why should I not join?
45:44 – I’m an Anglo-Catholic. I’m not convinced of Papal Infallibility.
56 min
March 19#12636 How Does Baptism Save Us? Evidence, Immersion, and Belief - Brayden Cook
“How Does Baptism save us?” This question opens a discussion on the Biblical evidence supporting baptism’s role in salvation. Other topics include the Catholic Church’s stance on full immersion baptisms, the significance of being marked with a seal in Ephesians 1:13, and the validity of baptisms performed in Protestant churches.
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Questions Covered:
01:30 – What’s the Biblical Evidence That Baptism Saves Us?
11:42 – Why does the Catholic Church not employ full immersion Baptisms?
15:14 – I’m a recent convert. Ephesians 1:13 having belief in him you were marked with a Seal, how is that different from being baptized?
20:41 – Would the Church accept a baptism that was administered in Protestant Church, if the protestant minister preached that baptism was just a symbol?
29:45 – Orthodox teach full immersion baptism, why doesn’t Roman rite do full immersion?
35:54 – How does baptism assist us in avoiding sin?
47:20 – In an emergency baptism how would the church validate it?
50:00 – People who return want to be re-baptized. Is it a misplaced desire?
56 min
March 18#12635 Did Catholics Remove the Gospel of Thomas? Canon Explained
“Did Catholics remove the Gospel of Thomas?” This question opens a discussion about the origins and decisions surrounding the biblical canon. The conversation also touches on why the letter of Clement was excluded, the identity of James in the New Testament, and the Catholic perspective on the Jewish scriptures.
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Questions Covered:
00:40 – Senator Talarico claims that Christian removed the Gospel of Thomas from the Bible. Can you tell us what the Gospel of Thomas is, and did Catholics remove this book, or any book from the Bible?
16:47 – Why was the letter of Clement not included in Canon?
19:49 – Is the Book of James the James who is the bigshot in Acts?
20:58 – Does the presbyterian church that Tarlrico belongs to believe that women must become men to enter Heaven as stated in the Gospel of Thomas?
29:16 – How does the Catholic faith view the books of scripture that Jews adhere hear to and which books of scripture are part of Catholic canon and not protestant?
36:55 – If Hannukah (a high holy day) which is only mentioned in Maccabees, but protestants leave Maccabees out of their canon, how can this be if they base their canon on Jewish canon?
46:04 – Are any of the letters attributed to Paul actually written by anyone else?
53:00 – What do you make of the stories of Jesus as a young boy?
56 min
March 18#12634 How Should We Approach Modesty? Culture, Dress, and Respect - Catherine Rose
“How should we approach modesty?” This question opens a discussion on the cultural sensitivities surrounding dress and respect. The conversation also touches on how the Church can promote proper attire at Mass and the responsibilities men have regarding custody of the eyes, highlighting the importance of respectful presentation in a faith community.
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Questions Covered:
33:33 – How do we consider the different geographic and culture sensitivities to dress when it comes to modesty?
40:27 – How can the Church restore a renewed sense of proper and respectful dress at Mass?
44:29 – What responsibility do men have when it comes to custody of the eyes?
51:45 – At her parish the pastor has instilled a presentable dress code for volunteers during Mass which is setting and example for the congregation.
56 min
March 17#12633 Why Oppose Assisted Suicide? – Why Are You Pro-Choice? - Emily Dinneny
“Why oppose assisted suicide?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of suffering and the value of life, touching on personal experiences of trauma and the lack of resources for healing. The conversation also addresses the role of legislation in protecting the unborn and the implications for fathers in abortion decisions, highlighting the multifaceted nature of these ethical issues.
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Questions Covered:
12:54 – Why would we be against wanting to end their own life if they are suffering?
21:00 – I was abused growing up and considered assisted suicide and didn’t have the resources necessary to deal with the trauma.
32:22 – Is legislation the most grace filled way to protect the unborn?
41:18 – What is the Church’s stance on passing legislation that would punish abortion providers and people who procure abortions; should they be punished as murderers?
48:32 – What about Father’s who are completely left out of the decision if the child is aborted or not?
56 min
March 17#12632 How to Respond to Jesus as “Just a Wise Teacher” - Tom Nash
“How do we respond to the claim Jesus was just a wise teacher?” This question opens a discussion on the true nature of Christ, while also addressing concerns from new converts about finding a parish in communion with Rome, the historical use of priestly vestments, and the implications of Jesus’ words in John 20:17 regarding the hypostatic union.
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Questions Covered:
01:45 – How do we respond to the Claim Jesus was Just a Wise Teacher?
10:56 – I’m new to the faith, getting baptized soon, and I’m going back into the Army. I’ve seen a lot of heretical things in parishes. As I move to a new station, how do I navigate making sure I’m in a parish and diocese that is in communion with Rome?
18:56 – When did Catholic priests start using vestments?
22:07 – I am dogsitting for a family member who is out of town, and they have tarot cards in the house. What should I do with them?
30:49 – In John 20:17 Jesus calls God “my God and your God.” Is Jesus worshipping the Father because of the hypostatic union? Would that have also been the case before the Incarnation? Does the Holy Spirit worship the Father?
36:49 – If Jesus would be born today, would he still have died for our sins, considering how bad things are?
43:58 – When Moses wrote the creation story, what were his sources — where did he get it from?
48:40 – I am in OCIA. I am feeling spiritual attacks and temptation to backslide. Are these attacks to be expected as I enter the final weeks before entering the Church?
50:57 – What are good books to read or something to listen to learn about the faith? I watch you guys and Joe Heschmeyer. I want to dive into some more source material, like the stuff you guys draw from.
53:20 – Why is Joseph not mentioned much in the Bible?
56 min
March 16#12631 Did Jesus Fulfill the Messiah Prophecy? Pilate, Infalibility - William Albrecht
“Did Jesus fulfill the prophecy of the Messiah?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on why Pilate didn’t gather evidence during Jesus’ trial, the nature of Jesus’ last name, and the Church’s infallibility. The conversation navigates through various theological inquiries, providing clarity on these important topics.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – Did Jesus Fulfill the Prophecy of the Messiah?
10:43 – When Jesus came before Pilate, why didn’t Pilate try to gather any kind of evidence?
14:27 – What is Jesus’ last name?
18:59 – How would you convince a Buddhist to become Catholic?
22:06 – Was Nestorius wrongly condemned at the counsel of Ephesus? Why were Chalcedonians accused of sounding Nestorian?
29:07 – When is the Church infallible and when is she not?
32:33 – If Jesus was a Jew, why are we not all Jewish?
36:34 – What is the Gospel of Thomas, who wrote it, and why is it considered an apocryphal book?
41:26 – Who was the human author of Genesis? Was it first an oral tradition that was written down later?
45:09 – Last week I thought I heard on this show that when Christ was crucified he set aside his divinity so he could fully experience the pain and suffering of sin. That sounds off to me, is that right?
53:14 – I am converting from a Jewish background. I’d like to share resources to the previous caller about being a Jewish Catholic.
56 min
March 14#12630 What Made Jews Expect a Messiah? Altar Servers and St. Joseph - Jimmy Akin
What Made Jews Expect a Messiah?
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Questions Covered:
03:17 – What factors had the Jews expecting the messiah in the 1st century?
07:03 – Where is a good start when reading the Deuterocanonical books? Books Protestant bible doesn’t?
12:29 – Should Isaiah 65:20 be taken literally or symbolically?
19:30 – How do you decide what content to consume when reading or listening to videos?
28:42 – Why do people rip or tear garments so often in the Old Testament?
34:48 – What is the historical tradition behind male altar servers?
46:22 – What does the church know or teach about the life of St. Joseph?
50:51 – Could blasphemy of the Holy Spirit prevent Jeffrey Dahmer Baptism from being valid?
56 min
March 13#12629 Were the Gospels Written Earlier? Eucharist and the Bible - Jimmy Akin
Were the Gospels Written Earlier?
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Questions Covered:
01:27 – Were the Gospels Written Earlier then We Were Taught?
14:44 – Why are pregnant women allowed to receive the Eucharist?
22:18 – When did the terms low, high and solemn high Mass develop for the Latin Mass?
28:45 – At what point should we take the bible stories more literally?
41:00 – Did Jesus descend into the Hell of the just? Is this different from Hell and why did Jesus need to do this?
45:36 – Why isn’t the book of Enoch in the Bible?
56 min
March 13#12628 Where Do We See the Mass in Acts? Baptism and Confession - Tom Nash
“Where do we see the Mass in Acts of the Apostles?” This question opens a discussion on the early Church’s practices, alongside topics like defending infant baptism against claims of its necessity, and the significance of Jesus’ addition of “mind” in Mark 12:30. Other questions touch on the nature of confession and the papacy’s ties to Rome, showcasing a rich variety of theological inquiries.
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Questions Covered:
01:20 – Where do we see the Mass in Acts of the Apostles?
09:38 – How do we defend the baptism of infants? My co-worker says you just need faith and it’s not necessary to baptize babies.
17:52 – In Mark 12:30ff Jesus quotes the great shema. In Deuteronomy it says to love God with your whole heart, soul, and strength. Why does Mark add the word “mind” to that?
22:15 – Why do some people feel reluctant to go to confession?
28:39 – Is the papacy so tied to Rome that it could never be somewhere else? If Islam took over Europe could the pope be based somewhere else?
31:58 – Why isn’t the book of Maccabees in the King James Bible? I’m trying to talk about the faith with my Seventh Day Adventist family members.
41:00 – Mt 10:3 calls James son of Alpheus, and Mk 2:14-17 calls Levi the son of Alpheus. Could they be brothers?
44:17 – My grown children think we are living in a simulation. How can I counter this?
50:13 – You said the King James did not translate the deuterocan books. But I have two KJV Bibles that include the deuterocanonical books.
52:01 – I’ve been getting along with my new coworkers because they are Christian. But today Mary came up and they really attacked Catholic teaching on Mary. What can I say to them?
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