What is Charity? Why do we need to have charity with everyone? Should we love everyone?

Resources:

Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 22:34-40, John 15:9-10, 1 Corinthians 13

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1813, 1822

In this episode we will cover:

Why sin is bad

How we can get past our sin

How to heal our relationship with God and others

References:

Psalm 51, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 5:19-26

Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 1849, 1855, 1857, 1862, 1863

The Fathers Know Best, Jimmy Akin

Just a reflection on the last couple of weeks and what we need to do in the next couple of years (hint: get closer to God!).

Wishing all our listeners a Merry Christmas and giving a short update!

Reflection on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent. 

Readings:

Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

John 1:6-8, 19-28

What is Advent? Why is it important? Reflecting on the readings for the Second Week of Advent. Also discuss some ways to prepare during Advent.

Readings for Sunday:

Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11

Psalm 85: 9-14

2 Peter 3:8-14

Mark 1:1-8

Why do most Christians worship on Sunday? Why do some worship on Saturday? We explore the reasoning behind both (a bit). 

Resources:

Exodus 20: 8-11, Matthew 5:17, John 20

Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 2190

The Fathers Know Best, Jimmy Akin

Why the Pope? What is so important about the Pope?

Resources:

Matthew 16: 13-20, John 21: 15-19

Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 880

The Fathers Know Best, Jimmy Akin

The Papacy, Catholic Answers (20 Answers series)

The Last of our Sacrament exploration is Marriage. What is Christian Marriage? Why are Christians so defending of marriage.

Resources:

Matthew 19:3-12, Ephesians 5:21-33

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1621, 2380-2391

Canon Law 1115

The Fathers Know Best by Jimmy Akin

Familiaris Consortio, John Paul II, paragraph 56

What is Holy Orders? Why does the Catholic Church have Holy Orders? We also have an interview with Fr. Dan Molochko of the Diocese of Richmond to give us some insight about priesthood.

References:

Hebrews 5:1-10, Titus 1:5-9

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1121, 1536, 1565

"The Fathers Know Best" Jimmy Akin

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