Open Line, Monday

Why do you Catholics go to confession with a fellow sinner? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: How can we argue against women’s ordination of priesthood? Luke 2 refers to Elizabeth as a “cousin,” yet Catholics say Jesus had no siblings but rather “cousins…” only the word “cousin” didn’t exist, so how do you explain that? What is the role of good works in salvation? How do I explain to my deployed son that the Protestant minister—just because he is Christian—is not the same as a priest? Where did God come from?

My older relative says we got rid of limbo and Purgatory is going the same way… is that true? How can Jesus be of the lineage of David if St. Joseph is Jesus’ stepfather? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: Whom did Adam & Eve’s sons marry? What does the Church say about guardian angels? A preacher says Catholics go by artist renderings as opposed to Scripture, so how do I talk to him? If my loved one doesn’t make it into Heaven, will I be sad?

Why do Catholic Bibles have more books? Is it still required to fast from meat all Fridays? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: What did Jesus mean by the “wicked” generation? What is the Catholic stance on marriage annulment? Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene: “don’t touch me, for I have not yet gone to the Father? “

How do I show non-Catholics that—in the Bible—Jesus intends for ALL baptized to be part of His Catholic Church? How do you reconcile stoning in the Old Testament and opposing death penalty? These come up in the second half. Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: Did the rest of the people in the upper room also receive the Holy Spirit? If Jesus didn’t have the same body, then how come doubting Thomas put his finger in Jesus’ side? Who were the Essenes?

Why do Catholics pray to Mary for forgiveness? Why do Catholics think other Christians are going to hell? These questions come up in the second half. Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take this and other questions, like: What do Catholics believe about rapture and the end times? How do I talk to my daughter who thinks there is no reason for God and everything can be explained by science? Why would an outdoors wedding not be allowed? Have SSPX priests ever come back to Rome?

Why not pray directly to God? Romans 8:8 affirms “once saved, always saved” so how should Catholics understand this? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: What is the difference between Catholic doctrine and Catholic dogma? What happens to our guardian angel when we die? How come Joseph and Mary didn’t have relations, like a normal, married couple? Who were the early Church Fathers and do we still have them, today, in the Church? Are we, humans, lower than the angels?

How do I explain indulgences to a non-Catholic? Will there still be justice or punishment for a sin already-confessed? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take this and other questions, like: how could Zaccheus be saved if he loves to be rich and the rich don’t get into Heaven? Is swearing really a mortal sin that can take you to hell?

How do I argue the authenticity of the Bible with my atheist friend? What is the difference between the particular and the final judgments? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: Why do Muslims and Catholics respect Mary, but Protestants don’t? What are all the dogmas of the Catholic Church? How do I answer my brother who claims Paul is the only person to whom we need to listen, because Judaism is null and void in the New Testament? How do I become a deacon?

Did Jesus have a guardian angel? Will cremation affect how people come back, once resurrected? Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” to take these and other questions, like: Why did Jesus make Moses wait before he could go to Heaven? How do you answer a Protestant who claims the deuterocanonical books have errors? The priest mentioned non-alcoholic wine, so is that acceptable and how/when is it acceptable? How do I explain to my friend in college why the Church won’t let women be priests? What does the Church say about the rapture?

What is the moral justification for the crusades? Listen in as John Martignoni answers this question! Also, John answers questions on free will, Mary’s lineage, and talks with a listener about how the ‘narrow gate’ works. Tune in for this and more on EWTN Radio’s Open Line Monday!