Catholic Answers Live

“Can women be priests?” This question opens a discussion on the roles of gender within the Church, touching on the norms that allow married priests in the Eastern Rite but not in the Latin Rite. Other topics include whether the Pope could teach ex cathedra without consulting the Magisterium and advice for fostering a young boy’s appreciation for the Mass. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:33 – Can you clarify the norms that dictate that men can be married priests in the Eastern right Catholic Church but not latin right? 12:14 – Would the Pope ever teach ex cathedra without consulting with the magisterium? 17:03 – What advice would you give a young father of a boy so he has an appreciation for the Mass? 29:45 – Cy says all kids need is Mr. Rogers 30:33 – Does dispensationalism have a different understanding of what the Gospel is and what a Christian is? 40:38 – Why can’t women be priests? 47:30 – Are there other Apostolic Churches other than the Coptic, Orthodox and Catholic? 51:52 – Why does the conversation turn to whether a Pope is liberal or conservative, shouldn’t the conversation be, is he orthodox?

“Does human fatherhood last in eternity?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of familial relationships in the afterlife, alongside other topics such as the significance of confessing sins to a priest and the Church’s authority on issues like IVF. The conversation also touches on the connection between John the Baptist’s baptism of Jesus and priestly anointing, providing a rich exploration of faith and doctrine. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:23 – In 1 Peter 2:9 Peter says that believers are “…you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people…” 13:01 – Is there a connection between John the Baptist baptising Jesus with the anointing necessary for one to be a priest? 18:10 – How do I explain to a friend the importance of confessing sins to a priest? 28:46 – How does the Church have any clout to teach on IVF when it is ran by men and IVF is a woman’s issue? 34:35 – Does human fatherhood and motherhood last in eternity? 44:22 – I’ve been asked not to attend daily Mass at local parish because complaints have been made about my children being distractive, what can I do?

“What should Catholics know about marrying non-Catholics?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of interfaith relationships, including advice for Catholics in such unions. Additional topics include the relationship between prayer and counseling, and how to navigate conversations when a fiancé expresses a desire to leave the Catholic faith. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:15 – Relationship between prayer and counseling 16:52 – What is your advice to Catholics who marry non-Catholics? 23:57 – Where would you recommend, we go to study psychology that’s faithful and reliable? 29:25 – My fiancé says she wants to become Lutheran because she despises the Catholic Church. What advice can you offer to help navigate the conversation? 36:10 – Is Catholic counseling compatible with neuroplasticity, whether mental illness is also spiritual illness, how does that relate to taking medicine? 44:37 – Could you repeat what you said about when and how to approach people and share that you care about them? 49:54 – How can I help my family come back to the Catholic Church?

“What is the Catholic view of baptism?” This episode addresses the significance of baptism in Catholicism, including the differences between Baptist and Catholic perspectives. Other questions tackled include whether baptism saves, how to approach a family member who has been re-baptized, and concerns about unbaptized infants. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:39 – What’s the difference between a Baptist view of baptism and a Catholic view of baptism? 16:40 – Does baptism save? 21:16 – My daughter left the faith when she left home. She is now an adult and got re-baptized at a non-denominational church. How do I handle sharing to her that you can’t be re-baptized without harming her returning to Christianity? 29:20 – What’s the difference between what protestants and Catholics mean by being saved through baptism? 34:51 – How concerned should I be for my 18-month-old grandson who isn’t baptized? 42:48 – Does the Catholic Church consider my baptism valid? I was baptized in the independent Baptist church. 49:15 – How do I square us being told that infants don’t need to understand, but adults need to go through OCIA in order to be baptized?

“Why do Catholics have a Pope?” This question opens a discussion on the role of the papacy in the Catholic Church, alongside inquiries about the participation in receiving the blood of Christ at Mass and the certainty of a saint’s canonization. The episode also touches on the differences between Protestant and Catholic views of original sin, providing a well-rounded exploration of key Catholic beliefs. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:09 – Why do folks not participate in receiving the blood of Christ from the chalice at Mass? 15:30 – Is the Catholic Faith a religion of prayer and faith building? 22:59 – How can the Catholic Church be certain that a saint is in Heaven when they are canonized? 28:55 – How can I explain to my Orthodox friend that the Filoque is an item of separation and why is it that he can receive communion in the Catholic Church? 39:21 – What is the difference between the Protestant and Catholic views of original sin? 46:00 – Why do Catholics have a Pope? 49:34 – How does the liturgical calendar work? 52:09 – What is an appropriate posture for saying the Lord’s prayer during Mass?