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Catholic Answers Live
#11918 Ask Me Anything - Tim Staples
Nov 1, 2024
Tim Staples, a longtime apologist and author for Catholic Answers, shares insights on various pressing topics. He discusses the obligations of fasting on Holy Days and the appropriateness of reading the Left Behind series. Staples also tackles the complexities surrounding excommunication and the role of problematic Catholic influencers. He delves into the sacrament of confession, affirming its validity, and provides a theological exploration of the Serpent's existence and the trials of faith during end times.
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- Fasting practices on Holy Days of Obligation are guided by personal conscience, allowing flexibility within the Church's traditions.
- Engaging with popular fiction like the 'Left Behind' series is acceptable for Catholics, provided it doesn't undermine core beliefs or doctrine.
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The Importance of Fasting on Feast Days
Fasting traditions within the Church vary, particularly when it comes to feast days like All Saints Day. While one might typically fast on Fridays, it is customary to feast on holy days of obligation. The caller, Mary, questions whether she should fast despite it being a feast day, and the response emphasizes that personal conscience should guide such decisions. Ultimately, it is clarified that fasting on non-Lenten Fridays is not obligatory, allowing for more flexibility in personal practice.
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