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“Why do Catholics believe in the Real Presence?” This question opens a discussion on the literal interpretation of the Eucharist, contrasting with symbolic views held by others. Additionally, the conversation addresses doubts stemming from differing ministries and provides clarity on the role of saints in Catholic faith, including responses to misconceptions about their intercessory power.

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Questions Covered:

01:32 – I am experience doubt, specifically Fr. James Martin ministry. I am coming from a protestant background so I am shocked.

15:10 – Why do Catholics take the Real Presence literally while others take it as symbols?

21:00 – She said that praying to the Saints is giving them the power of God. How can I respond?

“Do saints go to purgatory?” This question is addressed alongside discussions about the implications of becoming Catholic for one’s ministry and the definition of saints in scripture. The episode also touches on the relationship between the narrow way Jesus described and the Catholic Church’s size and wealth, as well as the concept of infallibility and its reasoning.

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Questions Covered:

11:48 – My OCIA class shared that Saints don’t go to purgatory. Is this true?

21:26 – I don’t know what would happen to my ministry if I became Catholic.

28:45 – According to scripture, saints are all believers in Christ, not just people the pope decided were special.

35:35 – If Jesus said the way is narrow, how does that relate to the Catholic church. It is a large and wealthy institution.

49:10 – I am confused about circular reasoning behind the infallibility of the catholic church.

“Is there a connection between prophets and modern seers?” This question opens a discussion on the links between Old Testament prophets and contemporary figures like those at Fatima and Medjugorje, while also touching on the implications for the book of Numbers. Additional topics include the presence of errors in the book of Judith and the nature of scriptural inerrancy.

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Questions Covered:

06:29 – Is there a connection between OT Bible prophets and modern day seers like at Fatima and Medjugorje? How does this then relate to the book of numbers?

19:42 – Why is the book of Judith in scripture when it contains errors?

32:24 – Does the inerrancy of scripture have to ascend beyond assertions?

46:21 – What does the mark of the beast have to do with the American dollar being irrelevant and declining in the future? How can someone discern the predictions in Revelations in revelation?

“Did Paul say women can’t teach?” This question opens a discussion on the role of women in the Church, alongside inquiries about the Vulgate’s Old Testament books recognized by Orthodox traditions and the significance of Sirach 45:1-5 in relation to the Tree of Life. Additionally, the episode addresses how to evaluate new Bible translations and the Catholic perspective on the Protoevangelium of James.

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Questions Covered:

01:55 – Paul says women shouldn’t be allowed to teach, so why do we allow women to teach?

20:08 – Of all the copies of the vulgate printed, did any of them have books in the OT recognized by the Orthodox?

23:20 – Sirach 45:1-5 mentions the law of life and knowledge. Is this an allusion to the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden?

37:33 – How do we evaluate the quality of new Bible translations?

49:46 – How Catholics should view thew Protoevangelium of James?

“How do you prove God exists?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of faith and evidence, addressing concerns about absolute proof for God’s existence. The conversation also touches on how to engage with atheists in a university setting without compromising one’s beliefs, the history of the Black Mass, and the intriguing reactions of demons to Jesus.

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Questions Covered:

04:25 – How do you answer the person who says they want absolute proof for God?

14:48 – I’m a university student and there is an atheist association here. I try to interact with them. I see some theists using a more inflammatory approach, and I see others who are perhaps not confrontational enough. How do I stand my ground without becoming a doormat?

32:58 – What is the history of the Black Mass? It seems like more Black Mass people believe in the real presence than some Catholics.

40:50 – Whenever a demon sees Jesus they say “I know who you are.”