Radio Maria England QUESTIONS OF FAITH - Fr Toby - Sr Amata and Sr Catherine OP
May 8, 2026
Sr Catherine OP, a Dominican sister offering clear catechetical reflections, and Sr Amata, a Dominican sister with theological and pastoral insights, join Fr Toby. They explore reasons for the Resurrection, apostles’ witness and martyrdom, St Thomas’ doubt and intellectual faith. They explain Marian antiphons across the year and why our bodies matter in the resurrection. Short reflections on prayer and disability conclude the conversation.
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Apostles' Martyrdom Makes Resurrection Credible
- The strongest case for the Resurrection is the transformation and martyrdom of the apostles who witnessed it.
- Fr Toby argues apostles wouldn't die for a known lie and mass hallucination explanations are implausible given their radical behavioral change.
Match Resurrection Arguments To Your Audience
- Tailor arguments for the Resurrection to your audience rather than using one approach for everyone.
- Sr Catherine OP recommends historical sources (e.g., Josephus) for non-Christians and Scripture first for Christians.
Doubt Strengthens The Historical Witness
- Doubting apostles like Thomas actually strengthen the historical case because they show witnesses were not gullible.
- Sr Amata and Fr Toby note Thomas demanded tangible proof, undermining claims the early Church fabricated an easy, gullible story.