Catholic Answers Live #12453 Was the Papacy Supposed to Be Ongoing? Mary and OCIA - Karlo Broussard
Nov 11, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Tom Nash, a theologian and author known for his expertise on the Eucharist, delves deep into the roles and beliefs surrounding the Catholic faith. He provides compelling evidence of Peter’s leadership as the Church’s cornerstone and its significance for future generations. Tom also clarifies misconceptions about purgatory for those in OCIA, discusses Mary’s perpetual virginity, and explains the Vatican's statement on Mary's role, debunking myths and enriching understanding on these profound topics.
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What Laypeople Should Do At Mass
- Laypeople may serve as ushers, readers, altar servers, and sacristans but not perform functions reserved to clergy.
- Encourage people to follow liturgical norms and direct requests for priestly blessings to a priest or deacon.
Handle Blessings Respectfully
- Blessings during Mass are generally reserved to priests and deacons, so direct people seeking a blessing to them.
- If lay ministers offer a short prayer, keep it simple and avoid authoritative priestly gestures.
Christ Fully Present In Every Fragment
- The Real Presence is whole and undivided: Christ's body, blood, soul, and divinity are present even in a fragment of the host.
- Eucharistic presence is 'after the manner of a spirit,' so breaking the host doesn't divide Christ.
