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(2:29) Bible Study: 1 COR 8:1B-7, 11-13 Father shares fascinating facts about the diet of people from the ancient world. LK 6:27-38 Are Christians pacifists? (22:45) Break 1 (23:55) Letters: Is race determined by skin color, where is the reference to Purgatory in the Bible, and is the phrase “you fought me until you knew me” in the Bible? (35:10) Break 2 (35:51) Word of the Day: Knowledge and Mind (38:49) Phones: Joe - Did BVM keep her pregnancy secret from St. Joseph, b/c it seemed like he found out when she was showing? Samantha -My children attack me all the time and say horrible things to me.  I got guardianship for my grandson, and they attack me ever since.  I pray for them, but don't want them in my life.  Is that a sin? Teresa - My husband's uncle is close to dying.  He was raised Catholic, but his wife is not Catholic.  I'd like him to receive last rites, but my husband says I shouldn't say anything.  What do you think? Martha - My elderly mother had an abortion 40 years ago, and I'm the only Christian in my family.  She practices Buddhism.  She seems open to discussing about whether abortion is a sin.  What could a non-Christian do to be forgiven of a serious sin? Kathy - Looking for a book for a young adult woman who's being attacked by anxiety and impatience, feeling lost in this life. Carmela - What do you think? Did the angel explain everything to Joseph when he appeared to him? Was this possible?

(3:27) Bible Study: Lk 6:20-26 Father discusses the contradiction in Jesus' statement 1 Cor 7:25-31 Why is this reading upsetting? Find out here. (20:00) Break 1 (22:11) Letters: Father talks about the interpretation of old and new wine skins in the Bible, and what does it mean that Jacob wrestled with a man? (32:38) Break 2 (33:42) Word of the Day: Good (36:20) Phones: Nicole - How do I find out what relic is in my Church altar if the parish priest doesn't know?  Do you think the diocese knows? Brian - I'm legally divorced with my ex-wife, and working on an annulment.  I'm currently seeing another woman, and we both want to get married in the Church.  Is it okay for us to live together, me in the garage, and living brother/sister until the annulment is complete.  And I still want to take communion in the meantime. Ralph - The two words are similar, monstrance and monstrosity; What do you think about that, and where it comes from? Val - My daughter is engaged to a Greek Orthodox, could a Roman Catholic concelebrate the wedding?

(4:15) Bible Study: 1 Cor 6:1-11  What does it mean to judge, which Paul is talking about in this reading? Lk 6:12-19 Father talks about what is meant when it says that Jesus spent the night in prayer. (21:40) Break 1 (23:10) Letters: Father shares whether or not only Catholics can go to heaven, the differences between Catholics and Protestants and what true ecumenism is. (36:12) Break 2 (37:49) Word of the Day: Level Ground (39:21) Phones: Mary - You said yesterday that slaves were fellow Christians and had rights, could you clarify that? Nicole - How do I discern the heart vs. the mind? Patty - Luke 10:17: About 72 returned rejoicing, but some Bible accounts say 70.  Could you explain? Paul - What is the status of St. Gregory of Palamas (Eastern saint) as he had a debate with Barlaam, and they argued about the energy and essence distinction. How St. Gregory of Palamas viewed in the Orthodox Church?

(4:13) Bible Study: 1 COR 5:1-8 Father talks about how people probably saw someone living with his father’s wife in those times. Lk 6:6-11 Father explains why the Jews were furious when Jesus healed on the Sabbath. (23:14) Break 1 (24:01) Letters: Father shares some thoughts on the Church in Africa, and he answers, "why is the age of reason for receiving communion at the age of 7-years-old?"  Also, what does the word Didymus mean? (36:35) Break 2 (37:18) Word of the Day: Ephphatha (40:59) Phones: Mac - A panel fell off the wall, right after someone died in that room.  What does he think about that? Jennifer - I'm a little afraid of having children because of health reasons; what do you think?   Terence - Catechism, 675, the Ultimate Trial of the Church, what is that?

Enjoy this awesome encore show about today's readings from September 2, 2024 Bible Study: (3:58) 1 COR 4:1-5 Is St. Paul the head butler?  LK 5:33-39 What is a wineskin?  Letters: (22:10) Could Mary have said no to the angel Gabriel?  Do you need to process in with the cross?  Word of the Day: Servant (31:32) Callers  (34:42) – Can God cause anyone to sin?  (39:47) – The Crock-Pot was made by a Jewish man so he could make Cholent (41:16) – Are Jews today the same Jews back in Jesus’ time? (49:41) – Should I get a new Godfather for my child now that I’m a strong Catholic?

Check out this awesome encore show about today's readings from September 1, 2022 Bible Study: (2:13) 1 Cor 3:18-23 Church Politics! Lk 5:1-11 What does God want?  Letters (21:14) When can a priest deny someone absolution?  Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion?  Listener has difficulty with her friend’s Bible Study Word of the Day: Deceive  Callers  (35:55) –  What do you think of Pentecostalism? (38:53) – How was it possible for sin to multiply if God created everything? (40:45) – Can the devil read your mind? (42:32) – Thank you for all your advice! I’ve been listening to you for a long time! (44:52) – Latin translation help 

(1:44) Bible Study: LK 4:38-44 Father explains this passage in a very thorough way. 1 COR 3:1-9 Father shares what weapons to use to solve divisiveness in the church. (22:57) Break 1 (24:33) Letters: Father clears up some misunderstandings people had when listening to his show, the meaning of the word the Kingdom and does getting paid to babysit on Sunday does not keep holy the Sabbath. (33:18) Break 1 (33:42) Word of the Day: Agape (36:50) Phones: Jane - I had an abortion what do I do now? Matt - my priest said in remembrance and not in remembrance of me. Does this make it invalid? Gloria - does the body do with the soul when we die and in confession is the guilt forgiven or just the sin? Isaac - my father-in-law is dying, and I was wondering if you could say a prayer for him

(1:49) Bible Study: Lk 4:31-37 Father talks about the heart of God. 1 COR 2:1-5 Father talks about the need for prayer in preaching the Gospel LK 4:16-30 Father shares the reason the Jews wanted to kill Jesus in these readings. (25:29) Break 1 (26:09) Letters: Does adult and adultery come from the same word, how can someone lose salvation with unconfessed mortal sin and is it a sin to pose as a model for a college art class? (36:16) Break 2 (37:22) Word of the Day: Authority (38:43) Phones: Drew - Question about the blessing said the consecration? Robby - What are some examples of charity in the Bible?   Money root of all evil, but is it love of money? Suzy - Last rites?  I called the last rites for my mom and they said they wouldn't be able to b/c she wasn't conscious?

(2:30) Bible Study: 1 Cor 1:17-25 Father sheds some light on Paul.  Mt 25:1-13 Father goes through this passage step by step. (20:21) Break 1 (21:27) Letters: Father answers what the best text for the bible is and other word plays from words from Chick-fil-A to Adultery. Strange conversation, but fun! Break 2 (39:05) Word of the Day: Foolishness (40:26) Phones: Joseph - how can we love our priests better and not just see them as sacrament dispensers? Therese - Is it true that divine mercy is the sacrament of Confession? Young Thomas shares an email asking about the psalms and Vatican 2

(1:47) Bible Study: Mk 6:17-29 Father talks about the Herodian family. They were not good people. (18:25) Break 1 (19:40) Letters: Do you need to go through Chemotherapy in order to preserve your life, what is penance really and why is the Catholic 10 commandments different from the Protestant 10 commandments? Father answers all of this questions and more. (35:34) Break 2 (36:11) Word of the Day: Delighted (38:49) Phones: Cathy - call no man your father. Can you explain more? Jennifer - My family rejects Vatican 2. How do I explain this to them? Roe - Can a minister to the homebound bring multiple hosts to someone? Do they really stay consecrated the whole time?