In today’s episode, we focus primarily on the second reading for this upcoming 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. The relevant topic detail relates to whether the of Jesus’ resurrection bodily or merely spiritual.…

This weeks Gospel reading from Luke 6:17, 20-26 coversthe related apologetical topic is the historical reliability of the Gospels in general.…

Episode 116: Year C – 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time In today’s episode, we focus on five details in the readings for this upcoming 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. The first two details are found in the first reading, taken from Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8. The related apologetical topics are repetitious prayer and the theme of purification by fire, which relates to the doctrine of Purgatory. The next two details come from the second reading, taken from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. The apologetical topics that come to the fore are the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection and man’s cooperation with grac…

Episode 115: Year C – The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord In today’s episode, we focus on several details from the first and second readings, along with the Gospel, for this upcoming Feast of the Presentation of the Lord that are related to apologetical discussions. One detail comes from the first reading, taken from Malachi 3:1-4, and the related topic is Purgatory. Another detail comes from the second reading, taken from Hebrews 2:14-18, and the apologetical topic that this detail relates to is the theory of penal substitutionary theory. The remaining details, three in total, com…

Episode 114: Year C – 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time In today’s episode, we focus on six details in the readings for this upcoming 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. The first detail is the whole of the first reading, taken from Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, and 8-10. It’s not necessarily a detail that comes up in apologetical discussions. But it does serve an apologetical purpose insofar as it gives biblical justification for the Catholic Liturgy of the Word. The next three details come from the second reading, taken from 1 Corinthians 12:12-30. The relevant apologetical topics are the intercess…

Dive into the Wedding Feast at Cana, where the significance of Mary's sinlessness shines as she is depicted as the New Eve. Explore how Jesus' interaction with her reflects broader biblical themes, linking this miracle to creation. The discussion contrasts Catholic and Protestant views on Mary's pivotal role in salvation history, inviting listeners to rethink traditional narratives. It's a fascinating exploration of theology, history, and the rich symbolism of scripture.

The discussion revolves around the profound significance of Jesus' baptism and God’s declaration of Him as the beloved Son. The hosts tackle theological challenges to the understanding of Jesus' divinity, critically examining claims that He became God’s Son at baptism. They also explore the phrase 'today I have begotten you,' suggesting it marks the start of His public ministry rather than a shift in His divine relationship. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the baptism narrative in understanding Jesus' divine nature and sonship.

Episode 111: Year C – The Epiphany of the Lord This upcoming Sunday is The Epiphany of the Lord, for which the readings are the same as the previous two years. The first reading is taken from Isaiah 60:1-6. The second reading is taken from Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6. And the Gospel is taken from Matthew 2:1-12. Given that we’ve already covered much of the apologetical material present in these readings for Years A and B, in this episode we provide a brief survey of the material already covered and simply highlight two extra details that we haven’t covered thus far: the identity of the magi an…

Explore the theological insights of the Feast of the Holy Family, focusing on family dynamics and the roles of spouses. Discuss the intriguing question of temporal punishment post-justification. Delve into Christ's growth in grace, examining how His divine nature influences His development. Unpack themes of obedience among children and the overall sanctifying grace within families. This discussion invites a deeper understanding of familial relationships in a faith context.

Episode 109: Year C – 4th Sunday of Advent In this episode, we focus on several details from all three readings for this upcoming 4th Sunday of Advent. The first detail comes from the first reading, which is taken from Micah 5:1-4a. The relevant apologetical topic is Jesus’ Messiahship. The second detail is found in the second reading, which is taken from Hebrews 10:5-10, and the relevant apologetical question there is whether this text supports the “once saved, always saved” doctrine. Finally, in the Gospel reading, taken from Luke 1:39-45, there is a cluster of details that all relate …