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Using Our Gifts to Help Those in Need—Steve Camilleri

Steve Camilleri, director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana, explains how each of us are called to use our gifts to help those who need food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance, not only tangibly, but also by loving and engaging them.

Defending Life—Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei, S.V.

Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei., S.V., joined the Sisters of Life thirteen years ago, choosing the order because of its charism to protect and defend life. She shares how advocating life is not so much being “against” something, but being “for” the goodness of life.

Reality Reflections with Kendra Von Esh - How Do I Forgive?

Sometimes we are hurt and betrayed by people and it is hard to forgive. We must bring God into the equation and watch His grace heal us. 

Bringing Hope to At-Risk Youth—Kris Frank

Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness.

Ending Racism in America—Fr. Joshua Johnson & Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N.

Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change.

Advocating for the Common Good—Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C.

Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C, the former executive director of the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame, shares how advocating for the common good helps to end social isolation and oppression.

Hope, the Resurrection, and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy—Scott Hahn

Scott Hahn, a theologian and founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, explains how the virtue of hope can help us understand the glory of Christ’s Resurrection, and encourage us to love the poor, serve the marginalized, and preach the Gospel. In Hahn’s new book, Hope to Die, he explores how pain and suffering unite us with the Cross of Christ and help us to live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Manage Your Money God's Way - How to Avoid Financial Infidelity

Money Stories - Catholic Bloggers and a Bible Study Part 2

In last week's episode, we spoke to two Catholic bloggers (and their spouses) who participated in a Faith & Money Matters Bible Study. In this week's episode, we're speaking to the two other bloggers who participated in the same study. Amanda Costello (thesistersonfire.com) and Carrie Soukup (gracefinders.com and author of Collections of Grace) join us to talk about their experiences and how Faith & Money Matters affected their perspective of money. 

To sign up for an upcoming Faith & Money Matters Bible Study, please visit:

https://CompassCatholic.com

Amanda's Blog: https://Thesistersonfire.com

Carrie's Blog: https://Gracefinders.com

To purchase Carrie's book, Collections of Grace, please visit:

https://www.amazon.com/Collection-Grace-Flexible-Handbook-Growing/dp/B088BCJ2W1

Catholic Answers Live - Open Forum

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. 

Questions Covered:

 

• 01:29 - I read a reflection about St. John Vianney, which said that he condemned dancing. Is dancing a sin? 
• 08:11 - How do we evangelize people who do not have an open mind? 
• 16:49 - Why is sodomy a sin that “cries out to heaven” and not fornication or other sexual sins? 
• 28:44 - Who are the 24 elders in Revelation? 
• 41:22 - What is the culpability of people with addictions that seem compulsive? 

Catholic Answers Live - Open Forum

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. 

Questions Covered:

 

• 03:05 - How can I best argue for the Real Presence when speaking to non-denominational Christians? 
• 16:00 - How important is numerology, for example, 333? What is the Catholic stance on numerology? 
• 23:02 - Can you explain Marian consecration? What are your thoughts on this? 
• 36:45 - Is there a definitive Catholic teaching on feminism? How can I best speak to feminists? 
• 46:51 - Can we know for sure that God answers prayers?

Ocean Sunrise Catechism#556 Jesus Baptised Why?

Catholic Answers Focus - Creation from Nothing

Did God really make the universe out of nothing? Is there really any such thing as “nothing”? Trent Horn tackles the difficult concept of “nothing” as he explains where we got everything.

Reality Reflections with Kendra Von Esh - Do You Go To Confession Frequently?

Confession has changed my life!  I go every week now, listen to how and why you should frequent confession as well!

Catholic Answers Focus - Is God Asleep?

These days one can almost feel that God is asleep. Does he not see the chaos, confusion, and injustice of the modern world? Father Sebastian Walshe, the author of Secrets from Heaven, joins us to consider today’s realities in the light of the gospel stories of Jesus asleep in the storm.

My Little Black Book

Growing up in the 60’s, I realized that no self-respecting bachelor would be caught dead without his little black book. The little black book was the place where he kept track of all the beautiful women he was dating at the same time. I have to admit, I never had a little black book, until now! And, my wife is aware of it and even approves! In this podcast Tony discusses his “Little Black Book” and why you might want one too!

Scripture: And the prayer of the faithful will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.  James 5:15

Reflections: Do you believe in intercessory prayer? Do you keep a prayer list of people you are praying for? Are you a member of a prayer circle? How does praying for others help you in your own faith journey?

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Beneath the Surface - Why?

'Why?' is perhaps the most important question in the world.  We begin life asking it.  Why do we stop?  Let's go beneath the surface.

Clean Sweep - Saint Dominic Guzman

Catholic Answers Live - What the Early Christians Believed

What did the early Church believe about Jesus Christ’s divinity?

Questions Covered:

 

• 22:55 - Will the good news be enhanced as time goes on? 
• 31:23 - My friend is somewhere between Gnosticism and Arianism. How can I explain to him Christ’s divinity? 
• 37:10 - Was Iraneus the second generation disciple after the apostle John? 
• 46:50 - Can you expand on why we believe in Jesus, apart from the Bible? 
• 50:33 - Jesus was so unexpected in the way that he came to the Jews. It seems like He is very impatient with them, for example, the way that he tells Peter, “Get behind me Satan.” Why was he this way? 

Catholic Answers Live - Experiment of Faith

Pope Benedict XVI memorably remarked that the Christian faith is a lot like a Gothic cathedral with its stained-glass windows. From the outside, the Church can appear dark, dreary, and worn with age―the crumbling relic of an institution that no longer speaks to men and women living in our modern world. Indeed, for many people today, Christian morality with all of its commandments appears to be a source not of life and joy but instead of suffering and oppression. Even within the Church, many wonder: why should I submit to ancient doctrines and outdated practices that restrict my freedom and impede my happiness?

Questions Covered:

• 16:08 - Would the Church of old recognize the Church today? 

Resources Mentioned:

• The Experiment of Faith by Dr. Ramage