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Catholic Answers Live - Whys of Catholic Belief

Questions Covered:

 

• 03:08 - When was the sacrament of baptism initiated? 
• 08:04 - Why do we have canon law? 
• 20:11 - Since Mary was always a virgin, was her marriage valid? 
• 28:52 - How do I respond to Protestants who say that Catholics instill a sense of guilt in everything? They believe that their salvation is certain. 
• 34:32 - Why do we call St. Michael a saint if he is an angel? 
• 39:04 - Why do Catholics believe that we should baptize infants? 
• 47:25 - Why is the Bible so harsh on women? There is nothing to support marriage or staying together. 

Catholic Answers Live - Whys of Catholic Belief

Questions Covered:

 

• 20:58 - I am an agnostic. Why do you believe in God? 
• 33:18 - Why do you believe that we must give to the poor? 
• 45:10 - How can we distinguish between the mind, body, and soul? How can I explain to my teens that they are not simply mind and body, but souls, as well? 

See I am making all things new - 9/16/20

Today I share a dream that I had so long ago, but which has directed my life ever since. It points in the direction of loss and worship. Right now we are experiencing so much uncertainty and fear and isolation. May this biblical invitation to worship be a blessing for you.

Catholic Answers Focus - Does This Argument Prove God?

Jimmy Akin joins us and we gave him two simple tasks — explain the Kalam Cosmological Argument and tell us whether it proves that God exists. Jimmy obliged.

Real Living - The pastoral conversion of the Parish community - Part 3

The Frank Friar - Episode 284: Remembering and Reconciliation

In the episode today I speak about the readings from the 24^th Sunday of Ordinary time Year A. I try to get to a practical aspect of/for reconciliation. In essence, I turn to the act of remembering and the call we have to be a people of reconciliation.

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Bishop Ronald Gainer - Gospel Reflection for September 20, 2020

Herod Begins His Plan: A Look At Matthew 2:7-8

In today's passage we read about Herod summoning the wise men for a secret meeting.  He tells them to locate the Christ child so he can go worship him, but this is a lie and a big ruse.

Jesus Take the Wheel

Then, my navigation screen flashed, the car slowed to 40 mph, and the message on the navigation system read, “Powering Down, Seek Service Immediately!” In this podcast, Tony talks about a breakdown in South Carolina on a trip to Florida, and how everything worked out, as if by divine intervention, once he surrendered to God’s will.

Scripture: He who plans a thing will be successful; happy is he who trusts in the Lord!  Proverbs 16:20

But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.  Proverbs 28:25

The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.  Proverbs 29:25

Reflections:  Have you ever thought you were in complete control and found out you weren’t?  Have you ever been in such a tough situation that you simply had to turn things over to the Lord?  Is is difficult for you to give up control?

Catholic Answers Focus - Two Sorrowful Feasts

Father Hugh Barbour joins us to explain why Catholics have feast days that celebrate sadness. This time we cover the twin feasts of Christ’s Cross and Mary’s sorrow.

Beneath the Surface - Freedoms of the First Amendment

What freedoms does the First Amendment to the Constitution actually cover?

Catholic Answers Live - Open Forum for Non Catholics

Non-Catholics call with their questions.

Questions Covered:

• 01:18 - When we get to heaven, will we be able to see the whole history of the Church? 
• 06:29 - Can you explain absolute divine simplicity? 
• 18:06 - Why isn’t speaking in tongues allowed in the Catholic Church? 
• 29:00 - I was baptized yesterday in the Catholic Church but don’t know if it’s valid. He said, “I baptize you quickly in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Is it valid? 
• 32:33 - If God sees all and Jesus is the mediator, why ask the Pope for forgiveness? 
• 48:23 - Earlier you said, God is not in parts, but there is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How do you reconcile that? 
• 50:37 - Does the Catholic Church believe that Jesus is the son of God or a prophet? 
• 51:42 - The history channel had on a friar who said that God was going to destroy the world in the first century, but Jesus stopped that plan and started salvation history. Is that true? 

Catholic Answers Live - Open Forum for Non Catholics

Non-Catholics call with their questions.

Questions Covered:

• 07:07 - Last week, I heard on your show that Jesus did not take on the Father’s wrath when he died on the cross. Is this what Catholics believe? 
• 21:28 - What is the evidence for the Assumption of Mary in ancient literature? 
• 44:00 - How can we expect society to respect the Catholic Church as a source of morality with all their teachings against homosexuals? 
• 51:02 - I am looking to join the Catholic Church. How long should I attend Mass as a non-Catholic before taking the next step? 

 

Clean Sweep - Our Lady of Sorrows

The Messiah Is Born In Bethlehem: A Look at Matthew 2:5-6

In today's passage Matthew gives us a quotation from Micah 5:2 and 2 Samuel 5:2.  The passage gives us a glimpse into the importance of the birthplace and kingship of Jesus.

 

 

Ocean Sunrise Catechism#597 Sinners at the Cross

Champions Podcast Episode 14 - Blake Koch, former Nascar Driver

In this episode Blake talks about:

• how he believed in God as a Kid, but wasn’t discipled and didn’t attend church regularly
• When Blake was 16 his dad had a great testimony and he started sharing it with Blake and that was huge for him. “Who knows where I’d be now if it wasn’t for my dad.”
• Dad was a big Hollywood producer. He had everything you could want. Big houses, cars, money. But he was just lost and wasn’t happy. Then he changed. God got a hold of his heart and removed everything from his life. He went broke, lost his house, lost his cars, and surrendered and went on to a life of following Jesus. God needed to strip everything away from him to get his attention.
• Parents were divorced when he was 2. Lived mainly with mom. She was a single mother working 9-5 and barely getting by. 
• On weekends when he’d be at dad’s he would get anything he wanted, but at mom’s, she was happy to provide food.
• Even though his dad lost everything he knew God would provide and that has really worn off on Blake.
• From 20 years old on, any decision Blake had to make, he would call his dad and they would pray. Every race they would pray, before every practice, they would pray. Now as an entrepreneur, they pray prior to every meeting.
• COME TO JESUS AHA MOMENT - Going to college, starting to party a bit, starting to drink too much here and there, and was kind of distant from God. He admits he was trying to control his life. He was living with his girlfriend at the time. He woke up on a Sunday and was feeling a little rough and his girlfriend said they should go to church. He was working and making good money and was at church and the pastor talked about trying to live life on your own and how that's not something you want to do. When it came time to give he reached in his wallet and grabbed all the cash he had and put it in the offering. Still to this day doesn’t know how much he gave but knows he was working money and wanted to surrender it to God. From that moment on he bought his own Bible, got into a small group, went to church regularly, and now is on fire from the Lord.
• He attended a Drivers Bible study on race day when he came into NASCAR, and was able to get plugged into a good group of guys who were on the same mission and loved the Lord.
• Grew up racing dirt bikes. Racing cars at 20. Drove a race car for the first time for fun and then decided he wanted to be a NASCAR driver cause it was fun. 
• Growing up, NASCAR driver was not a dream growing up. had never watched NASCAR till 2007, drove the car in 2008.
• Got engaged at 24, moved to NC to pursue racing in 1 bedroom apt from Florida. Was hired to drive in the Xfinity series in 2011. Did that whole year and things were looking good. 2012 signed with a new team and had a big sponsor and after 1st race sponsor pulled out. 
• Got a job driving his friend Trevor Barnes motor home to NASCAR races. They were buddies, and he stayed with him, they were in the same bible study. Blake started spotting during the race.
• One of his other buddies Josh wise couldn’t make it to a race and suggested they have Blake ride. He did it, did well, and then gets more opportunities and he hired again
• 2016 he had a big sponsor come on board, started a racing team, started driving and made playoffs, and finished 6th in the championship.
• Talks about the emotional toll of being on a team, then let go, then on a team, then let go.
• He shares experiences speaking at Promise Keepers.
• Talks about walking with his team owner through putting his faith in the Lord
• Shares about starting Filter Time and how he partnered with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
• https://www.filtertime.com/
• Talks about his car catching on fire in a race at Talladega
• Talks about his Dad’s book the firsthour.com

Two Guys and a Gospel #189 - Reflection for September 20, 2020

Sunday’s Gospel is a favorite of Father Ricardo’s which explores seeing things from God’s perspective and examining our own levels of generosity. Join us for this week’s reflection for September 20, 2020.

Reality Reflections with Kendra Von Esh - Mommy

Let's reflect on the perfect spiritual mother we all have today.  Let's ask for her to help bring us closer to her Son! 

No Spin Homilies - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today, Sirach and Jesus teach us about anger and forgiveness.

To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org