Sunday Catholic Word

Exploring the meaning of righteousness, the discussion dives into Paul's teachings and whether it represents merely a legal declaration. The philosophical debate contrasts faith-based righteousness with legalistic views, highlighting internal transformation. A fascinating analysis of Jesus’ encounter with a woman caught in adultery illustrates his wisdom and divinity, while contrasting Catholic and Protestant perspectives adds depth to the conversation. The concept of justification through grace offers listeners a rich theological exploration.

Explore how the manna in the Old Testament points to the Real Presence in the Eucharist. Discover why the Eucharist, the New Manna, can’t be just a symbol.

Does 1 Corinthians disprove the Real Presence in the Eucharist? Explore how this passage supports, rather than contradicts, the belief in the true presence

Discover whether justification is a one-time event or an ongoing process in this Second Sunday of Lent (Year C) episode of the Sunday Catholic Word.

Dive into the lively debate over whether faith alone is enough for salvation or if baptism plays a crucial role. Discover the insights drawn from Romans that challenge traditional views. Explore how Jesus' temptations relate to the understanding of Scripture and the authority it holds. Engage with the complexities surrounding sola scriptura and how it intersects with Christian tradition. This discussion invites listeners to think critically about faith, salvation, and the relationship between Scripture and tradition.

Dr. Karlo Broussard discusses the Deuterocanonical status of Sirach and many more apologetical themes on the readings for the 8th sunday in ordinary time.

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...