Catholic Answers Live #12338 Proving Every Catholic Sacrament from the Bible – Part 2 - Karlo Broussard
Aug 22, 2025
Karlo Broussard, a renowned Catholic apologist and author, dives into the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments. He explains how to convey the significance of these sacraments to non-Catholics and discusses which sacraments are essential for salvation. Karlo also explores the relationship between faith, works, and sacraments, shedding light on the Church's authority. His insights provide a deeper understanding of how baptism and the Eucharist play crucial roles in Catholic theology.
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Baptism As New Birth
- Baptism is tied to entrance into the kingdom: Jesus said one must be born of water and Spirit to enter heaven.
- This makes baptism a central, doctrinally significant means of salvation in Catholic theology.
Lead With Scripture In Baptism Talks
- Read Scripture passages on baptism (Jesus, Peter, Paul) before debating the topic with Protestants.
- Use biblical exegesis first, then bring in early church practice and magisterial teaching if needed.
John 6 Frames The Eucharist
- John 6 prepares the Last Supper by calling Christ's gift the 'new manna' and teaching eating his flesh and drinking his blood.
- That context supports interpreting 'This is my body' as a literal, miraculous giving rather than only symbolic language.
