Catholic Answers Live #12200 How Do Catholics Refute Sedevacantist Claims from Robert Bellarmine? - Jimmy Akin
May 17, 2025
Jimmy Akin, a renowned Catholic apologist and author, joins the discussion to tackle the confusing claims of Sedevacantists using St. Robert Bellarmine’s writings. He clarifies Bellarmine's actual teachings and how they've been misinterpreted. The conversation covers papal authority and why the Catholic Church maintains that post-Vatican II popes are legitimate. Listeners will also hear about historical literature recommendations, the intricacies of confession, and unique theological questions, all delivered with Akin's characteristic wit and insight.
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Dealing with Scrupulosity
- Once a sin is confessed and absolved, it need not be confessed again.
- Persistent guilt after confession should be addressed outside confession, possibly by counseling or spiritual direction.
Protecting from Astral Attacks
- To protect against alleged astral attacks, pray and invoke God's protection, especially through St. Michael the Archangel.
- Trusting in God's protection reduces fear and the effectiveness of supposed psychic attacks.
Century Counting Explained
- The calendar counts centuries starting with year 1, not year 0, so centuries change on '01 years, not '00.
- Although counterintuitive, the year 2000 was the last year of the 20th century; the 21st started in 2001.
