Catholic Answers Live

“What are the keys of the kingdom?” This question opens a discussion on the powers associated with this concept, alongside inquiries about the Church’s teachings on mass damnation and how to pray for deceased relatives. Additional topics include the significance of Marian prayers and the challenges faced by converts in the Church today.

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Questions Covered:

02:16 – I have a hard time understanding what the powers of having the keys of the kingdom?

14:29 – Does the Church have doctrine related to teaching on mass damnation?

22:28 – How can I pray for relatives that pass away?

29:20 – What is the reason behind the litany of prayers related to Mary?

41:05 – As a convert, I can feel disheartened when I see parishes publicly share support of groups against doctrine. Why isn’t there any response from the Catholic church either Bishops or individuals?

49:39 – What does physical Baptism offer that Baptism of desire does not?

“Can Baptism save us?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between causality and salvation through Baptism. Additionally, the conversation touches on doctrines related to Guardian Angels and the evolution of teachings from the early Church Fathers to the present day, providing a rich exploration of faith and responsibility in understanding Catholic dogmas.

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Questions Covered:

15:55 – Can you explain causality in relationship with Baptism saving us?

21:10 – Can you explain any doctrine related to Guardian Angels?

29:31 – I had a disagreement with my pastor. He believed that what the early church fathers taught does not reflect the current Catholic church? Has it changed over time?

40:24 – How responsible am I to learn and speak on the Dogmas?

“How can I help a grieving friend?” Supporting someone in their time of loss can be challenging, especially when they feel upset with God. This episode also addresses the stages of forgiveness, the reasons behind suffering in relationships, and the impact of grief counseling after losing a loved one.

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Questions Covered:

18:11 – My business partner just lost his father, how can I help if he is upset with God?

21:55 – Can you help me stages of forgiveness, and does God have reasons for pairing someone with someone who is causing suffering?

32:29 – I see a counselor and I am looking to get grief counseling after my wife passed away.

47:42 – Does suffering more make you closer to God?

“When women wear the pants, do men become submissive?” This question opens a discussion on family dynamics and gender roles, while also touching on topics like the limits of women’s rights and the balance of caregiving responsibilities between men and women. Additionally, the conversation reflects on the choices of working mothers and the historical perspective of women’s roles.

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Questions Covered:

15:00 – When the woman wear the pants in the family does the man become submissive to the woman?

29:02 – When do you think women’s rights can go too far?

32:04 – Do you really think men and women can equally take care of children at home or is there a preference on primary care giver?

44:10 – What do you think about woman who work but don’t have to work but put their children in Daycare?

49:14 – How do you think a woman in 1920 Italy would react to woman today?

“What is clerical celibacy?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of this discipline within the Church. Additionally, the episode addresses the concerns of a new Catholic in the Air Force grappling with war participation and the Church’s teachings on conscientious objection and pacifism, providing a thoughtful examination of these important topics.

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Questions Covered:

01:18 – What does it mean for clerical celibacy to be a discipline?

17:42 – I’m in active duty Air Force, and a new Catholic. I now struggle with participating in war. I have filed for conscientious objector status. What does the Church actually teach about this, and can a Catholic be a pacifist?

39:49 – I just became Catholic. My family is not happy about it. My boyfriend and I want to get married but my family would be against a Catholic wedding. Any advice?

50:08 – I’m in OCIA. I noticed that during Mass sometimes the priest goes to the tabernacle to get other hosts to give out in communion. Is that okay? Does that bread turn into Jesus at the same Mass? Also is there a good resource to help me understand the Catholic approach to scripture. I grew up Baptist and I just want to understand the Catholic approach.