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• 06:34 - Is it appropriate to compare playing the lotto with the Apostles casting lot to replace Judas and the soldiers casting lots for Jesus’ robe?
• 15:46 - My wife and I just miscarried, what is the Catholic stance on cremation and also on scattering the ashes? Resource: heavensgain.org
• 21:59 - Gen 6 talks about how God was disappointed with the people and sent a flood. Weren’t the people that he killed innocent?
• 33:07 - Why do we only receive the host for communion instead of both species?
• 41:39 - I’m a 7th Day Adventist looking into Catholicism. How do I talk to people who feel that once you become a believer, that all your sins, past and future, are already forgiven?
• 51:04 - I believe in biological evolution. I have a hard time reconciling animals tearing each other apart with there being a just God.

• 04:03 - If a Catholic does not believe in the Eucharist, is he technically not saved? 
• 13:00 - Referring to scripture, what’s the difference between showing shame and being guilty? 
• 16:45 - How would you respond to people who are a part of the World Mission Society Word of God and their claim that there’s a Mother God? 
• 31:55 - I’m Protestant. The Catholic Church looks different from the Church from the Patristic period. How does the development of doctrine work according to Catholics? 
• 42:49 - A relative of mine who was raised Catholic but now questions everything. She asked why the Church doesn’t accept “gay” marriage and forces women to give birth in circumstances such as rape. How do I respond?
• 50:14 - Why should I be Catholic and not just Protestant? 

We just got done with mid-term elections in America, they didn't turn out as I had hoped. How do you deal with things that don't go your way? 

You don’t have to be an art historian to enjoy sacred art and to share it with your kids. Today’s guest, Kerri Davison, is here to tell us about Enjoying Sacred Art with Young Children

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Join the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology this week, as we enter into some ESSENTIAL Scott Hahn listening.

If you want to know what Dr. Hahn is all about, this episode is a great place to start. Asking the question, “Why are we here?”, Dr. Hahn lays out God’s plan for the fullness of time, God’s Fatherly Plan, he discusses the Road to Emmaus and keys in on major topics from his book, “A Father Who Keeps His Promises.”

Today's reading are so aligned with who we need to be as older men and women. Listen in before you vote...

• 05:03 - How would a Catholic respond to the population argument for reincarnation? 
• 12:15 - Is the desire and being on the way to commit mortal sin, make one lose salvific grace? I’m comparing this to baptism by desire. 
• 16:43 - If the Pope is infallible, what if he preaches something blatantly immoral? 
• 20:30 - Can St Joseph’s intercession be good for finding a job? 
• 23:35 - Why did David wear the priestly garment if he wasn’t a Levite? 
• 29:37 - How could the Orthodox have a valid priesthood if they reject the authority of the priesthood? 
• 32:54 - If you prefer going to confession with a certain priest but there’s a confession time earlier with other priests, should you wait or go to the earliest confession? 
• 36:54 - My brother sends me inappropriate memes about the Church and the Eucharist? How should I handle this since he thinks it’s no big deal? 
• 43:21 - My dad is a protestant missionary and is very anti-Catholic. He went to Iraq and said he found the original church and claims the Catholic Church is the original Protestant church that broke away from them. How do I respond? 
• 48:32 - When did adoration become a practice? 
• 51:27 - 1. Cor 5 says that people who are sexually immoral should be expelled from the Church. How do I reconcile this with people who have been accused of this but continue to retain their power and position in the Church? 

• 17:19 - Is there any non-religious proof for the existence of a God?
• 23:35 - What is your favorite footnote in the appendix for your book?
• 30:12 - Granting everything you said about God being timeless, how does having free will make any sense?
• 41:36 - How do we reconcile God being love and the bible saying that God hates certain people?
• 50:25 - What does God mean when he says that there will be many mansions in heaven?

Did you know roughly 1.4 million serving in the U.S. armed forces are Catholic, and there are more than 10 million Catholic Veterans nationwide? This Veteran's Day, we're chatting with Mike Rang, Deputy Vice Commander of Catholic War Veterans, to bring awareness to the nation's only Congressionally Chartered Catholic Veteran's organization.

• 23:15 - I read that Jesus was only one of many messianic figures and Jesus’ religion was only spread because of Constantine. Is this True?
• 30:50 - How is it that we can believe in evolution and Catholicism?
• 35:37 - I’m 9 weeks pregnant. Does the baby in the womb have a soul?
• 44:04 - Can protestants be saved?
• 49:05 - Why did God not dissipate Satan? Why did God send him to earth?

• 02:23 - Why should I pursue converting my Lutheran friends if they are already really great Christians?
• 05:50 - My wife is Catholic and I’m a Methodist going through RCIA. How does the bible support the real presence in the Eucharist?
• 12:17 - Do I need to pay some sort of gratuity to a priest if I ask him to bless items for me?
• 14:28 - I pray the rosary frequently but am very distracted. Do they do anything even if I’m distracted? https://www.catholic.com/audio/caf/does-the-church-encourage-superstition
• 17:43 - What was Mary and Joseph’s betrothal? Was it a marriage since he was able to divorce her?
• 20:34 - How would a woman who had an abortion atone for her sin? SEND purgatory is fo reals
• 30:19 - Are there any plenary indulgences that someone who is a shut in can obtain through prayer alone?
• 33:38 - How do I talk to my Jewish fiancé about Catholicism?
• 40:23 - My fiancé and I are trying to find a good foundation for our marriage and are considering Catholicism. Is Catholicism a good foundation?
• 47:15 - How can God be omnipotent and desire something?

Do you ever think about life after death? The readings teach us about it.

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Today we hear the classic story of Zaccheus

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Today, Jesus gives us a humorous parable about prayer.

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All 3 readings today teach us about healing.

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She is a nun with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), having been received into the order in 1938 and taking her final vows in 1945. She went on to teach at St. Charles Elementary School in North Hollywood, California, where she started a sports program, coaching women's basketball, softball, volleyball, track, ping-pong, and yo-yo. In 1994 she took on a role with the Loyola University Chicago men's and women's basketball teams and since 1996 has been the team chaplain for the men's basketball team. In January 2017 she was inducted into the Ramblers' Athletics Hall of Fame. On August 21st of this year, she celebrated her 103rd birthday.

We are all unique in our temperaments and upbringing but we all have a predominant fault! What is it and how do we battle it? Need help on the journey go to https://www.kendravonesh.com/faith-coaching

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews award-winning Catholic author Ellen Gable about the best ways to speak with youth about church scandal, and we review Ellen's YA novel, "Ella's Promise."

We all need help with pride, it is the number one sin we should take into confession every time. This list will show you the many ways!

Join Gary as he unpacks the Mass Readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The theme this week centers on life after death. What's it all about? Tune in and let's discuss!