Catholic Answers Live

“How can couples decide when they disagree?” This question addresses the complexities of decision-making in marriage, especially when spouses hold opposing views that could lead to sin. Additionally, the discussion touches on whether a Catholic can pray in a Bahai temple, how to counter Jehovah’s Witnesses’ views on the Church, and the connections between ancient Hebrew weddings and the Mass.

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Questions Covered:

03:45 – In a marriage, if the consciences of the husband and wife are formed to have an opposite opinion on something, such that if option A is chosen then the wife is sinning, and if option B is chosen the husband is sinning — how can they make a decision?

17:20 – I was invited by a friend to say a prayer in a Bahai temple. Is it okay for a Catholic to do that?

21:47 – I asked some Jehovah’s Witnesses how they justified their restorationist view of the Church. What scripture might they cite for their explanation, and how might I counter that?

29:18 – I have been studying ancient Hebrew weddings. And there are so many connections between that and the Mass. I’m wondering why we don’t see more catechesis based on this — is there some kind of danger in it?

42:25 – What language do you think Adam and Eve spoke?

“If Jesus was Jewish, why are we Christian?” This question opens a discussion on the roots of Christianity and its relationship to Judaism. The episode also addresses the necessity of seeking truth in a diverse worldview, the implications of practicing yoga or transcendental meditation for Catholics, and the annulment process for converts.

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Questions Covered:

02:20 – If Jesus was Jewish, why are we Christian?

12:50 – What is a succinct way to argue for the necessity of finding the truest thing? I see some non-Catholic friends happy that I’ve found a cohesive worldview, but they don’t see any reason why they should investigate such a thing.

20:30 – Is it objective grave matter for Catholics to practice yoga or transcendental meditation?

33:30 – Why do converts seeking annulments from marriages before their conversion have to go through that process? It seems like a barrier to evangelization — “Hey, you should be Catholic. But you might never be able to receive communion if you aren’t granted an annulment from a marriage you had before you were even Catholic.”

44:55 – Do you think the story about the woman with seven husbands that the Sadducees questioned Jesus about is the story of Tobit?

50:12 – I am theologically not committed. I see that Christianity seems evidence based, but I don’t feel drawn to it. Any thoughts?

“What would it take for Catholics and Orthodox to reunite?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of Christian unity, while also addressing varied topics such as the validity of a non-Catholic marriage without civil ceremony, the necessity of confession after salvation, and the differences in gospel accounts of the women at the tomb.

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Questions Covered:

01:35 – What would it take for the Catholics and Orthodox to reunite?

14:48 – Is my mom’s marriage valid? She and he are non-Catholic but baptized. She didn’t get civilly married, but it was a public ceremony with witnesses. Both were married before, but those previous spouses have died.

18:30 – I was told that once you are saved there is no need for confession. How does a Catholic respond to that?

29:29 – I heard a Protestant say we have the same spirit that raised Lazarus from the dead. Is that true?

35:00 – Why do the four gospels list different women at the tomb?

40:16 – My wife and I are converts. We were non-Catholics when we married. It was a non-Church ceremony at an embassy. There were not vows. But it was a legal marriage. Are we married in the Church? Do we need to have it convalidated?

47:27 – Does the Church infallibly teach that Mary had no actual sin?

51:05 – Could you comment on how the prodigal son narrative relates to the act of confession? Is this parable an example of confession?

“Did Mary and Joseph doubt Jesus?” This question leads to a discussion about their understanding of His identity, especially during the incident at the temple. Other topics include the appropriateness of repeating prayers for healing, navigating faith in the context of divorce, and clarifying the status of the Ethiopian Bible.

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Questions Covered:

02:10 – Did Mary and Joseph not trust or know who Jesus was by the time they lost him at the temple?

14:15 – Is it wrong to repeat prayers? For example, to ask many times for a sick friend to be healed?

28:40 – I’m a godparent to a child in a family where the husband and wife are divorcing.

36:50 – What is the status of the Ethiopian Bible? Is it considered inspired?

44:30 – I was born and raised Catholic and am starting to get back into it. My wife was raised non-Catholic and just converted. In OCIA we got a lot of answers that contradicted Church teaching. Different people are giving different answers that contradict. How do I know what is right?

“Who was the first Catholic?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on the nature of souls in animals, St. Paul’s views on the second coming, and the meaning behind Jesus’ words about His yoke. The conversation further explores the differences between the King James Version and other biblical texts, as well as Catholic beliefs regarding the Eucharist.

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Questions Covered:

03:55 – Who was the first Catholic?

07:16 – How do you explain to people that animals don’t have souls?

16:32 – I think St. Paul argued that many generations will pass before the second coming. What are your thoughts on that?

24:42 – What does it mean when Jesus says my yoke and burden are light?

31:45 – What do we know about the KJV? How does it compare to the Ethiopian bible and the original bible?

41:33 – Do we as Catholics believe that we’re eating the resurrected body of Christ or are we eating the crucified body of Christ?

47:40 – How hard is it to leave Mormonism?

53:15 – Do Mormons have a concept of a god as a first principle?