Catholic Answers Live #12675 Are Catholics Modern-Day Pharisees? Eucharist and Grace - Joe Heschmeyer
Apr 15, 2026
Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic apologist and author of The Eucharist Is Really Jesus, explains Pharisaical legalism vs Catholic guidance. He offers practical tips for children's behavior at Mass. He addresses LDS claims about marriage in heaven. He clarifies how the Eucharist is linked to grace and why only ordained priests consecrate it.
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Rules As A Roadmap To Holiness
- Catholic rules and liturgical guidance are a roadmap to holiness, not Pharisaical self-righteousness.
- Joe Heschmeyer contrasts Pharisaical legalism (losing the forest for the trees) with church law which prioritizes the salvation of souls (Canon 1752).
Practical Expectations For Kids At Mass
- Set age-appropriate expectations for children at Mass and focus on cultivating a few elements like posture and attention to readings.
- Joe describes letting young children use quiet religious books, asking post-Mass questions, and highlighting moments like the Eucharistic bells.
Jesus Answered The Sadducees About Marriage
- Jesus's statement that there is no marriage in heaven answers the Sadducees' lodging-question about which brother would be her husband in the resurrection.
- Joe explains the line means marriage is an earthly institution, so LDS 'could be already married' reading strips context.
