Catholic Answers Live

“What are the limits of Church authority?” This question opens a discussion on the role and boundaries of ecclesiastical power, while also addressing related topics such as the authority of the Bible versus Church tradition and the implications of using AI in homilies. Other questions touch on the origins of purgatory and the complexities of religious freedom in a diverse society.

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Questions Covered:

04:59 – What would be a good response to a Protestant asking why the Bible isn’t the final authority?

12:27 – Pope Leo said priests should not use AI to prepare homilies. Would the pope have authority to limit or govern the Church’s use of AI in the future?

19:17 – A Protestant might say that when the early church first started calling itself Catholic, that was really a “small c” kind of Catholic. It wasn’t really the Church united under a bishop of Rome. How do we respond to that?

23:25 – Where do we get the idea of purgatory?

30:36 – I am autistic. Are we able to use AI to study the scriptures?

36:39 – Why do we believe in religious freedom? It seems like that gives other religions a kind of tactical advantage? Why not just have the government say that everyone should be Christian?

42:01 – A priest told me questioning the authority of the Church is blasphemy. Is that really true? If that’s the case then how would you guys be able to have this discussion right now without blaspheming?

47:51 – Can you explain what’s going on with the SSPX right now? If the pope is the authority I don’t see why these bishops are disobeying him.

“What did daily life look like for the Holy Family?” This question opens a discussion about the domestic life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, touching on their cultural practices, including cleanliness in Jewish tradition. Other topics include the identity of the “brothers of Jesus,” and insights into St. Joseph’s life and burial.

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Questions Covered:

02:00 – What Did Daily Life Look Like for the Holy Family?

22:50 – Were the “brothers of Jesus” children from Joseph but not Mary?

29:37 – I think I might disagree with you statement that the Holy Family would have been dirty. That Jewish culture was very concerned with being clean.

33:20 – How does the Bible describe St. Joseph?

37:33 – Where is St. Joseph buried?

41:49 – Was Joseph old or young when He married Mary?

47:43 – What is the earliest attestation of the assumption of St. Joseph ?

“How can we cooperate with the grace of Lent to work on healing our relationships?” This question opens a discussion on the importance of reconciliation during this sacred season. Additional topics include navigating family dynamics with a 22-year-old son who struggles with respect and addressing the challenges of processing grief amid loss.

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Questions Covered:

01:30 – How can we cooperate with the grace of Lent to work on healing our relationships?

18:15 – My 22-yr old son lives with us but does not respect the family dynamic?

30:33 – I’ve asked my 22-yr old son who is dealing with alcohol issues to leave our home and he refuses to?

43:21 – How can I process grief; I’m in a season experiencing a lot of death of friends?

“Why Aren’t You Catholic?” addresses the question of infallible authority in the Church, particularly in light of claims from some Christians. The discussion also touches on whether confession is necessary if baptism forgives sins, the marital status of Peter, and the implications of Mary’s immaculate conception.

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Questions Covered:

03:48 – “Some Christians say they’re not Catholic because they don’t see any evidence for any sort of infallible authority continuing after the apostles.”

13:10 – In the Nicene Creed when we pray “One Baptism for the forgiveness of sins…” does this mean we do not need confession?

23:34 – Was Peter married?

32:48 – If Mary was immaculately conceived, why did she have to die?

41:32 – The Church does not seem divinely inspired, so how can it claim to teach infallibility?

48:09 – Will sins confessed an absolved by a priest be read in our final judgement?

“Why isn’t fish considered meat?” This question opens a discussion on dietary laws and traditions within the Church. Other topics include the role of extraordinary ministers of holy communion, the appropriateness of taking a female saint’s name for confirmation, and the Church’s stance on organ donation, showcasing a variety of inquiries related to faith and practice.

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Questions Covered:

02:55 – There are things I cannot accept about Catholicism. Marriage equality and women priests are the two things that I just cannot get past.

16:25 – Mark 7:31-37 Where did Jesus spit?

20:03 – In the US we see a lot of extraordinary ministers of holy communion being used ordinarily. Is that an abuse?

31:44 – Why isn’t fish considered meat?

41:22 – Is there any issue for a man taking a female saint name for confirmation?

42:45 – In what state in the body of the damned?

44:32 – What is the Church position on organ donation?

48:35 – Could you clarify when it meant when God said he regretted the creation of Man when speaking to Noah?