by Karlo Broussard | Nov 8, 2021 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics
When it comes to the most misunderstood doctrines of the Catholic Church, purgatory probably ranks at the top. Often, these misunderstandings are manifested in what everyday folks say about purgatory. Let’s consider some of these catchphrases here. “If I don’t get a...
by Karlo Broussard | Oct 22, 2021 | Articles, Sacraments
In a previous article, we said Catholics often present arguments for our beliefs without considering the assumptions our arguments rest on. Today’s example concerns John 6:53-58, which Catholics use to argue for Catholic theology on the Eucharist by assuming that...
by Karlo Broussard | Oct 22, 2021 | Audio, Catholic Answers Focus, Podcast, Video
Some Christians miss or explain away the amazing gift that Jesus gave his Church when he told the Apostles, “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven…” This unique moment is given to us in John 20:23. In this episode of Catholic Answers Focus, I join Cy Kellet to explain...
by Karlo Broussard | Oct 7, 2021 | Articles, Christian Apologetics
It often happens there exist obstacles that block people from even beginning to take seriously the God question. Several of these obstacles have to do with a disposition to be hostile to or skeptical of religion in general. We’ve already looked at a few in previous...
by Karlo Broussard | Sep 28, 2021 | Audio, Catholic Answers Focus, Podcast
In this episode of Catholic Answers Focus, I chat with Cy Kellet about some tough philosophical questions — is my soul made to last forever? If so, how do we know this? If not, what could happen that would destroy the life of my soul? Audio...