Catholic Answers Live

Interview with Fr. Andrew Dalton debunking claims against the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Topics Covered: 05:50 – Carbon dating has already proved the shroud as a fake.  13:57 – Was there any evidence of the shroud before the 1300s?  20:41 – Does Jesus’ long hair go against historical trends for Jewish men of the time?  22:40 – Is the blood too red on the shroud?  29:00 –  Was a burst of light what imprinted the image on the shroud?  33:34 – What should our methodology be?  38-28 – Baby Jesus and the shroud  43:31 – The crown of thrones  47:20 – The connection to Abraham and Isaac  51:55 – Wounds on the wrists instead of the hands 

Join Karlo Broussard, a passionate Catholic apologist and author, as he delves into the significance of oral traditions in the Catholic faith. He argues for the persistence of apostolic traditions beyond Scripture, highlighting St. Paul's teachings in 2 Thessalonians. Broussard counters Protestant views on sola scriptura, emphasizing the distinction between binding traditions and mere 'traditions of men.' He presents compelling evidence for practices like infant baptism that endure through Church history, and discusses the need for infallible authority to establish the canon of Scripture.

Karlo Broussard, a Catholic apologist and author, dives deep into the Catholic understanding of justification. He discusses James 2:24 and clarifies the distinction between initial and ongoing justification. Broussard emphasizes that good works are a necessary response to grace, rejecting the notion that they precede justification. He also tackles Romans 3:28, suggesting that Paul's teachings align with the Catholic view on works. Finally, he defends the significance of Sacred Tradition alongside Scripture, highlighting its role in conveying divine truths.

William Albrecht, a patristics scholar and apologist, explores intriguing questions about the Holy Family's hidden years, highlighting their ordinary yet profound life. He explains how the Gospels prioritize Jesus' identity over his childhood details. Albrecht also delves into the sins of Hophni and Phinehas, the transition from circumcision to baptism, and the implications of Leviticus 12 for purification rites. Additionally, he clarifies the nature of Mary and Joseph's marriage and addresses the complexities of modern versus dogmatic miracles.

William Albrecht, a patristics scholar and Catholic apologist, dives deep into the necessity of the Incarnation for salvation, highlighting how God's becoming man uniquely heals human nature. He tackles contrasting views, including Deepak Chopra’s interpretation of Jesus achieving enlightenment. Albrecht also offers compassionate advice on guiding family members back to the faith and clarifies the validity of marriages after civil ceremonies. Additionally, he differentiates between various Church traditions, enriching the understanding of their implications.

“Why is Judas’s Death Different in Acts?” This episode addresses the differences in accounts of Judas’s death found in Matthew and Acts, while also delving into how a non-literal interpretation of the creation story affects the concept of original sin. Additional questions include the implications of kneeling at statues and why God sent Jesus long after Adam and Eve. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:39 – Can you clear up why Judas’s death differs in Matthew 27 and Acts? 05:47 – Does Revelation 22:8-9 where John bows down and worships the angel prove kneeling at a statue can be considered worship? 19:40 – Can you explain how if the creation story is not literal how would this impact original sin? 31:43 – Why did God send Jesus long after Adam and Eve not right after? 34:42 – Did Jesus participate in the last supper? Did he eat the bread with his disciple? 39:00 – How could you explain Mary’s need for a cleansing in the bible when she was without sin? 46:15 – Are translations considered inspired? Was this protected by the Holy Spirit? 51:55 – When the angel appeared to Zachariah and Mary they both seem to show disbelief. Why did only Zachariah get punished?

“Why Isn’t The Book of Enoch Canonical?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of scriptural authority, while also addressing varied topics such as the significance of Acts 27:34-36 in relation to the Mass, and whether intelligent life on other planets could receive the Sacraments. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of discovering ancient biblical documents and the concept of Divine Inspiration in scripture. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:35 – Should we consider the book of Enoch canonical? 22:51 – Can you explain if Act 27:34-36 storm of the sea, is considered the institution of the Mass. 32:45 – Is there any biblical direction on if another planet with intelligent life could they receive the Sacraments. 37:47 – Can the bible be added to if we found ancient documents? (Matthew’s Gospel – in Hebrew) 45:50 – How many copies might there have been of Mark’s gospel? 52:23 – What does the church mean by the text being Divinely Inspired? What does that entail?

“Does God love some people more?” This question opens a discussion on divine love and justice, addressing whether God favors certain individuals over others. The conversation also touches on why God created the devil, the validity of non-Catholic wedding ceremonies for baptized Catholics, and the implications of a bishop’s directive on kneeling during Holy Communion. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – Does God really love some people more than others, does he hate certain people? —and if so, in what sense? Help me make sense of this 07:55 – Why did God make the devil? 15:10 – Can two baptized Catholics have a non-Catholic wedding ceremony, presided over by someone who is not a priest, inside a Catholic Church? 18:06 – I’m in the Charlotte diocese. The bishop just asked us not to kneel during Holy Communion. Why is the norm to stand and not to kneel? 30:20 – If someone is baptized and raised Catholic, but leaves the Church and become Protestant, but they still love Jesus, can they be saved? 42:12 – How do we know that the Mass is a continuation of what Jesus did at the Last Supper? 50:08 – I have a friend who gave me a Saint Benedict medal and told me it was extra powerful. Actually she gave me three of them and told me to put them around the house. This seems like superstition to me.

“Why Did the Charlotte Diocese Bishop Banning Altar Rails?” This question opens a discussion on the various practices surrounding Communion, including the history of receiving in the hand versus kneeling and the implications of obedience to bishops. Other topics include the fate of those who died before the Resurrection and the Church’s view on civil marriages. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:44 – What’s the history of receiving in the hand vs, kneeling, and why would a bishop want to promote one over the other? How Are We Allowed to receive communion? Is Obedience Owed to the bishop here? 13:28 – Did anyone who died before the Resurrection go to Purgatory? 15:55 – What does the Church think of marriages that are just done civilly? What does an invalid marriage mean? 20:49 – In the reading of the Genealogy of Christ, why are there only two women mentioned? 23:30 – Why do Catholics worship Mary and the saints by praying to them? 32:55 – If someone is married by the Church and divorced civilly, are they in perpetual sin until one of them dies? 37:30 – What is the US Bishops stance on receiving the Eucharist through intinction? 43:05 – I was baptized Catholic but not raised Catholic after that. My parents are atheist. But I’d like to learn about being a practicing Catholic because I am drawn toward it. 49:40 – How long are you supposed to pray for a loved one in Purgatory? 52:39 – What happens to the victims of people victimized in a satanic dark mass? Do they go to hell?

“Why Aren’t You Catholic?” addresses the complexities of faith, tradition, and authority within the Catholic Church. The discussion also touches on the role of personal experience in faith, the significance of the sacraments, and how different denominations interpret scripture. These topics provide a comprehensive look at the reasons behind various beliefs. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:45 – My friend who isn’t Catholic struggles with the paradox that God can’t make a boulder so big that He can’t move it 08:08 – Why are Catholics required to believe in Dogmas? 22:10 – Can you suggest how to pick a confirmation Saint? 29:16 – What apostolic faith should you follow? 36:53 – I don’t become Catholic because Catholics don’t evangelize. 44:53 – I don’t see Catholic practices in the Bible?