Catholic Answers Live #12632 How to Respond to Jesus as “Just a Wise Teacher” - Tom Nash
Mar 17, 2026
Tom Nash, an in-house Catholic apologist and author, offers clear, concise takes on tricky questions of faith. He tackles whether Jesus was merely a wise teacher and explores Jesus’ divine claims in the Gospels. He guides new Catholics on finding a faithful parish, traces the history of priestly vestments, addresses tarot in a Catholic home, and explains John 20:17 and the hypostatic union.
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Jesus Is More Than A Wise Teacher
- Jesus' words and actions in the Gospels point to divine identity, not merely moral teaching.
- Tom Nash cites John 8:58, calming storms, forgiving sins, and sustained apostolic movement as evidence of Jesus' divinity.
How To Choose A Faithful Parish
- Look for parish signs like frequent adoration and multiple confession times to find a faithful community.
- Tom Nash recommends groups (Knights of Columbus, FOCUS, Opus Dei) and parish websites to evaluate parish life before relocating.
Priestly Vestments Rooted In Jewish Tradition
- Catholic priestly vestments trace back to Jewish Levitical garments and developed as the Church fulfilled Jewish worship.
- Tom Nash points to Exodus 28 and the Catholic Encyclopedia for historical development of liturgical dress.
