In this edition of Catholic Answers Live, I take calls concerning the bible and the Eucharist. Audio Download Questions Covered: It is my understanding that there’s no word for “is” in Aramaic. How does it change things? What is the nature of the Real Presence? We...
Full Question How can Mary be a perpetual virgin when Matthew 13:54-56 and Mark 6:3 says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Answer Just because the bible references Jesus’ “brothers” and “sisters” (Matthew 13:54-56 and Mark 6:3) doesn’t mean these individuals are Jesus’...
What if Jesus never claimed to be God? What if his followers later came to this conclusion only after his death? Can we prove that Jesus believed that he was God? Watch as I give examples to show that Jesus did, in fact, claim to be God. Audio...
Full Question Can the Confiteor prayer as a short-term replacement for the sacrament of reconciliation during mass so you can receive communion even if you are not in a state of grace at that time? Answer The short answer to your question is no, the Confiteor does not...
Full Question How can we be happy on earth knowing there are people in hell? The thought of hell has made me depressed. Answer Perhaps we can shed some light on this issue if we consider the knowledge that the blessed in heaven have of the damned. The blessed see God...
