• (2:58) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5
    • What does it mean that God means things for the good?
  • Matthew 10:7-15
    • The Kingdom of heaven has arrive and father tells us where it is.

(18:47) Break 1

• (20:21) Letters:
  • What does the Catholic Church teach about evolution? When did purgatory get developed? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected]

(40:35) Break 2

• (41:17) Word of the Day
  • Tunic
• (41:56) Phones:
  • Audrey - To whom are you addressing offerings for the dead? can I say 'Jim this is for you'? or is it addressed to God?
  • Laurel - How much is too much when drinking. What's the definition of drunkenness?
  • Mike - In Isaiah 30: 20.  Different translations in RSV and NAB.  Could you explain?
  • Preston - I'm a protestant.   I'm leaning towards Catholicism.   Saved by faith and works.   What do you think?

Resources:

• The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
  • https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christ-Journalists-Personal-Investigation/dp/0310209307

• (3:28) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a
    • Father explains the story of Joseph in Genesis
  • Matthew 10:1-7
    • Father explains the difference between apostles and disciples.

(20:10) Break 1

• (23:12) Letters:
  • Father talks about the problem with division in the Church with the Novus ordo and Traditional Latin Mass. Send Father a letter at [email protected]

(36:48) Break 2

• (38:00) Word of the Day
  • At Hand
• (41:49) Phones:
  • Jay - Messianic Judaism and what do you think about that?  How is it distinct from Christianity?
  • Linda - About Latin Mass, it wasn't an issue until Pope Francis.

• (3:35) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 32:23-33
    • Father explains the meaning of the word Israel and its importance.
  • Matthew 9:32-38
    • Why was Jesus breaking the law of the Jews so much?

(26:05) Break 1

• (27:54) Letters:
  • How can angels help us get to heaven if Jesus paid the debt of our sin? How do you deal with priest who don’t talk about cultural issues? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected]

(39:46) Break 2

• (40:28) Word of the Day
  • Sciatic nerve
• (42:09) Phones:
  • Monica - I agree with Fr. about nitpicking and criticizing priests. We need to support them. We may not like them but we must respect and support these men who have given their lives to this work.
  • Gina - Question about the creed: Do we believe that he had half of the DNA of Mary. 'resurrection of the body' who's body is that?
  • Zach - After Communion the priest’s purity’s the cup then he sits down. everyone sits down with him for a few seconds before moving on. what’s the meaning/reason behind this?
  • Bev - My parents are 81 and 83 and I have 3 daughters. My time is divided between the grand kids and my parents. They are angry. What should I do with this divided time.

• (5:04) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 28:10-22a
    • Jacob was a liar and Esau was a fool
  • Matthew 9:18-26
    • Jesus is the law. Father explains.

(21:22) Break 1

• (23:31) Letters:
  • What is the best form of the Mass to go to, more importantly why is there so much anger around this topic? Father also answers a question about angels. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected]

(38:15) Break 2

• (39:06) Word of the Day
  • sleeping
• (42:41) Phones:
  • Barbara - why don't daily reading capitalize pronouns for Jesus? I find this disrespectful
  • Audrey - what is the new Missal that the Pope is introducing?
  • Connie - new parish priest at parish. people applauded for sermon. why did they do that?

• (3:07) Bible Study:
  • Ephesians 2:19-22
    • What is the sign of a true profit? Father explains.
  • John 20:24-29
    • Jesus shows us that He is always with us in this passage.

(18:32) Break 1

• (21:42) Letters:
  • What is the difference between monks and priests and their vows? How much does God want us to go to heaven? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected]

(36:21) Break 2

• (37:39) Word of the Day
  • Dwelling Place
• (39:05) Phones:
  • Mary - Does everyone have their own Guardian angel.
  • Greg - Monks also take a vow of stability.
  • Geneveva - Jesus sent the demons into the pigs. Explain that reading Please
  • Susan - My daughter is in a same sex marriage. They used IVF to have a child. I don’t recognize the baby as my grandchild.
  • Bridget - question about the creed. When it says God will judge the living and the dead. aren't the dead already judged?

• Bible Study:
  • Genesis 21:5, 8-20a
    • Is the bible true if some of it is not literal?
  • Matthew 8:28-34
    • Why do the gospels not perfectly align?

Break 1

• Letters:
  • Father shares how to answer the question of what we are Catholic. What do we consume when receiving communion? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected]

Break 2

• Word of the Day
  • Abram
• Phones:
  • Philip - I am considering converting to Catholicism. I am reading a book that suggests that Joseph was a lifelong virgin. I not sure how that lines up with some of the scriptures I read.
  • Nathan - How does 'praying in Jesus’ name' work when you’re asking for Mary’s intercession?
  • Denise - My niece is getting married to a Jewish man by a rabbi. Should I go?

• (5:41) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 19:15-29
    • Father talks about the beauty of the Church oppose to the nothingness of the world.

(22:47) Break 1

• (26:00) Letters:
  • Can a couple get a priestly blessing even if they are eloping and not getting married in the Church? How do you observe the meat fast on Friday if you are being served meat? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected]

(35:54) Break 2

• (37:32) Word of the Day
  • Zoar and Ocean
• (39:56) Phones:
  • Shirley - I have been reading Revelation. Has the already come? was is Nero?
  • Michael - I had a protestant question me about baptism of desire versus blood and water. Can you explain the three parts and where they come from?
  • Walt - At Sunday mass are there options for the psalms or is that set like the readings?

• (3:07) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 18:16-33
    • What was the first command ever given by God? It might surprise you.
  • Matthew 8:18-22
    • Why did Jesus no let someone bury their Father?

(20:12) Break 1

• (22:07) Letters:
  • Father explains the Church of the Holy Sepulchre quarry and where the real tomb of Christ is. Is Jesus pleased with the wealth of the Vatican?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected]

(34:35) Break 2

• (35:33) Word of the Day
  • Terebinth
• (37:50) Phones:
  • Greg - What's the difference between the protestant and Catholic view on the Lord's supper.
  • Geri - Can you explain the chronology of the early life of Christ. The flight to Egypt, etc.
  • Martha - Question about adult children who are away from the faith and estranged from the family.

• (2:38) Bible Study:
  • Ezekiel 34:11-16
    • What is the heart of God? Father explains.

(21:40) Break 1

• (24:06) Letters:
  • Father answers some questions about Catholic burial. What is the best instrument to be played at Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected]

(38:20) Break 2

• (40:43) Word of the Day
  • Amen
• (42:25) Phones:
  • Therese - Purgatory is like when you try to light a brand-new candle. the wick has wax on it and when you try to light it for the first time you have to hold the fire to the wick, melt the wax off first, then it can hold the flame. does this work as an analogy for purgatory?
  • Vince - How often can you take the sacrament of last rights. AND what is the significance of to land marks in the liturgy of the hour called Meshech and Kedar.
  • Christina - I know that scattering the ashes is not allowed. what are the repercussions if ashes are scattered and how do we pray for that person who has had their ashes scattered?

• (5:22) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16 
    • What was Abraham’s Riotousness?

(22:17) Break 1

• • Matthew 7:21-29
    • How are we really saved? It’s a surprising answer.
• (29:20) Letters:
  • How can you improve your public speaking skills? When did the Muslim religion begin? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him a letter at [email protected]

(37:47) Break 2

• (38:34) Word of the Day
  • Concubine
• (41:42) Phones:
  • Gavin - I have a non-Catholic Girlfriend. She is wondering about doctrinal development and change in teaching.
  • Ben - I have a question regarding Mathew 12:32, especially Aquinas' view.