Confession, Penance, and Purgatory in Catholic Faith

Why don’t we witness miracles like burning bushes or pillars of fire today? Jim Blackburn of Catholic Questions explains the Catholic perspective on divine manifestations and why they seem less frequent. He also answers questions on living a celibate life when a spouse has Alzheimer’s, why bishops prefer standing over kneeling for Communion, and when to stop debating with Protestants.

Questions Covered:

• 04:02 – Why do we not see or hear of burning bushes, rocks being split in two or pillars of fire anymore?
• 09:29 – My wife has Alzheimer. Should I live out a celibate life due to the circumstances?
• 11:52 – I’m a fairly new Catholic. Why do bishops prefer people to stand instead of kneel for communion?
• 15:54 – When should we stop conversing with Protestants in light of Jn 3:18?
• 24:26 – I’ve been dating a Lutheran and plan to have a Catholic wedding. What advice do you have for me or what should we expect in marriage prep?
• 42:58 – Why go to a priest for confession when we can go directly to God?
• 49:22 – My boss is Amish and said purgatory is not in the bible. How do I respond to him?