Catholic Answers Live

“How Can I Avoid Gossip?” This question opens a discussion on the implications of cursing and the use of God’s name in vain. Other topics include strategies for overcoming cussing, the moral responsibilities of viewers regarding language in films, and whether little lies can be considered sinful.

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Questions Covered:

15:16 – My worst habit is cussing. Can you recommend how I can stop?

19:31 – Is it ever acceptable for an actor to take the Lord’s name in vain for a movie? And as viewers do we bear any culpability for viewing it?

31:32 – Are little lies sinful?

42:07 – Is it wrong to say “G.D.”? My dad said it all the time.

45:59 – Rahab lied, but she’s this biblical hero. What’s the deal with that?

47:30 – How would you approach someone in your life who regularly uses the Lord’s name in vain?

51:43 – My students just say the most outrageous and nonsensical things. How can I cut this off without completely shutting down the classroom?

“Is there a scriptural basis for St. Joseph’s Assumption?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of St. Joseph’s bodily assumption into Heaven. Other topics include the differences between the Douay–Rheims versions, the appropriateness of praying for intercession from souls in purgatory, and the practice of clergy praying with covered heads during Mass.

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Questions Covered:

18:29 – What is the difference between the Douay–Rheims reims and the traditional Douay–Rheims?

21:45 – Is it okay to not just pray for the souls in purgatory, but to ask for their intercession?

29:07 – 1 Cor 11 says to not pray with your head covered. So how do we reconcile that with clergy praying with heads covered (mitres, cardinals hats, berettas, etc) during Mass?

32:49 – Should we offer Masses for the recently deceased leader of Iran and his party?

42:39 – How does one pray to saints? Also, The Bible records Jesus’ words of prayer in the agony in the garden, but how do we know what he said if nobody was there to witness and report it?

45:23 – How often can one make a general confession?

48:22 – Can you help me understand this controversy of interpreting the bible as saying we are either “declared” righteous or “made” righteous?

52:04 – I feel like God’s love and mercy has already washed my sins away even though I haven’t been to confession yet. What’s the deal with that?

“Is ecumenism compromising doctrine?” This question leads to a discussion on the goals of ecumenism and whether it involves compromising with Protestant beliefs. Other topics include the Church’s relationship with modern culture, the historical and biblical basis for apostolic authority, and the theological implications of God’s actions in the stories of David and Bathsheba.

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Questions Covered:

01:41 – What is the goal of Ecumenism? Is it us compromising on doctrine with Protestants?

11:00 – Do you think the Church should change with modern culture or stand apart from it?

17:40 – How can we demonstrate historically and biblically that the apostles passed on their authority to bishops?

29:04 – Why did God create man alone when he knew he would create woman after?

40:53 – Why did God take out his anger on David and Bathsheba’s first baby?

49:15 – Why does freemasonry have an appeal that Catholicism doesn’t have, and why is Catholicism better?

“How can couples avoid bitterness?” Respect and patience are essential in nurturing relationships. In this episode, Rose Sweet shares her personal journey and offers insights on seeking understanding, addressing disrespect, and maintaining perspective. She also discusses coping strategies through art and the challenges of navigating annulment processes within marriage.

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Questions Covered:

29:01 – Through my marital difficulties I coped with it through doing art.

33:03 – After going through all of that, how did you pick up the pieces and move on after your husband passed?

35:21 – I’m civilly married to my wife. We’re both Catholic. She and her first husband have tried to go through the annulment process but one of the witnesses died. Another time another witness would not cooperate. We’d like to try again but a little reluctant given the previous difficulties. Do you have any advice? We do not receive Communion because my wife’s first marriage is not annulled.

43:24 – I can relate to your story and had a similar experience. I had to learn to detach with love when he went from alcohol to crack.

48:02 – I’m having a problem with patience with my spouse. I’m married to a schismatic. I don’t think I’d call myself bitter, but I’m getting tired of it. I’m a former schismatic myself.

50:49 – To get through our difficulties I increased my adoration time.

“Can the Pope become an antipope?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of papal authority and the implications of heretical statements. Additionally, the episode addresses why Pope Leo can’t grant permission regarding a new bishop, the historical context of how bishops became popes, and the origins of conclaves.

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Questions Covered:

04:58 – Why can’t Pope Leo grant permission about the new Bishop?

17:07 – I have heard that if the Pope made a heretical statement, he would become an anti-pope. Is this true and could it happen?

21:35 – Do you have an opinion on Pope Leo visiting the US?

29:30 – How did the Bishops of Peter’s time become Pope? Give him the Peter and the Eucharist books

40:50 – How did conclaves come to be?

45:06 – When do you think the Didache was likely written? Any one of Joe’s books…

49:47 – What is the difference between the Papacy and the Orthodox Patriarch?

51:53 – When do we know the Pope is speaking Ex Cathedra and how many times has he?

54:00 – What is the tradition behind the headgear of pope and cardinals?