Catholic Answers Live

“Should we stop evangelizing to other religions?” This question arises amid discussions on secularism and the Gospel. The episode also addresses Bishop Barron’s critique of cardinals on conversion, strategies for engaging with Jehovah’s Witnesses, and how to connect with Catholics who may not fully embrace their faith.

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Questions Covered:

00:34 – Bishop Barron criticized two cardinals who say the Church isn’t there to convert people. What do you make of it?

16:11 – In prosperous societies like Australia, New Zealand and Europe, how do we answer the rampant secularism?

21:30 – Two Jehovah’s Witnesses came to my house and want to come back. Do you have any tips on how to share the Gospel with them?

28:28 – My Muslim Uber driver tried to do dawah on me on my way to Mass. I told him conversion to Christianity is a spiritual, heart conversion, but I felt I was too abrupt.

45:19 – I’m Catholic, but not all the way Catholic. How can I reach Catholics who aren’t really into the Bible and live like the world the rest of the week?

“What are the five solas of Protestantism, and how does a Catholic respond to them?” This question opens a discussion on key theological differences, while also addressing the rich young ruler’s inquiry about eternal life and the role of baptism in salvation. Additionally, the conversation touches on Marian dogmas and the implications of unconditional election in Catholic teaching.

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Questions Covered:

01:39 – What are the five solas of Protestantism, and how does a Catholic respond to them?

15:24 – When the rich young ruler asked Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” was that a salvation question?

18:43 – When someone asks me, “Brother, are you saved?” I say yes — baptism saves us, I was baptized as an infant, so I’m saved unless I lose it. What would you say?

21:07 – How would you answer the Protestant theology of unconditional election from Church teaching?

34:21 – I’m going through OCIA. I don’t disagree with the Marian dogmas, I just don’t understand them. Can I still have assurance of salvation if I accept the Church’s teaching and authority?

46:09 – Why does the opportunity for salvation end at death?

“How would you convince Joyce Carol Oates that we truly believe in the real presence?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of the Eucharist in Catholic faith. Other topics include the proper approach for those considering conversion, the reasons behind the different Eucharistic prayers, and the role of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

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Questions Covered:

01:17 – How would you convince Joyce Carol Oates that we truly believe in the real presence?

15:02 – I’m not Catholic yet. I want to convert but I’m a leader of my church community. When I go to mass to I go up to receive a blessing, or should I stay in the pew? If I go through OCIA, why would I get pulled from mass to go to a class during the consecration?

28:47 – Why are 4 different eucharistic prayers and who chooses which prayer to pray? It’s hard to follow.

34:08 – Who is supposed to lead the Entrance Antiphon and Communion Antiphon. Is it the priest of the congregation?

41:21 – What is the Church’s stance of receiving communion from Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion? Is there a difference in receiving communion from them and a priest or deacon?

45:53 – When offering prayers before mass, how many offerings can you offer up?

49:41 – No question, but something about language. What don’t you understand about metaphor? All language has some form of it. That includes Hebrew, Greek and English. Get real

“What’s the earliest evidence for transubstantiation?” This question opens a discussion on the historical foundations of the Eucharist, including insights into the evidence for the Eucharist itself and the theological implications of whether Catholics are re-sacrificing Jesus. The conversation also touches on why certain individuals are denied communion and the protective nature of the Mass for those who may not attend regularly.

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Questions Covered:

02:30 – What’s the earliest evidence outside the Bible for transubstantiation?

14:29 – What’s the evidence for the Eucharist?

19:17 – Are Catholics re-sacrificing Jesus?

22:02 – Why do people get denied communion like politicians or gay couples when Jesus didn’t even deny communion to Judas?

36:25 – How much protection does the mass provide to a person who doesn’t always attend but feels like their childhood Catholicism holds them safe?

45:26 – Catholics claim that the Road to Emmaus is about eucharist but Jesus told the followers to touch him knowing he is real. If you take this same logic to the eucharist, the host feels nothing like Jesus therefore the story cannot be about the eucharist. Thoughts?

“How do Protestants justify the 5 Solas?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational beliefs that shape Protestant theology, while also addressing the implications of adding other elements to these principles. The conversation further explores the differences between nominalism and realism, recommendations for Lutherans considering Catholicism, and the need for a modern reformation among Protestants.

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Questions Covered:

01:00 – How do protestants justify the 5 solas? if you use other things it does away with the sola part, doesn’t it?

13:48 – Are the differences in nominalism and realism a way to explain the theological differences between Catholics and Protestants?

23:57 – I’m Lutheran looking to come into the Catholic faith. What reading material do you recommend?

40:40 – Do you think today’s modern-day protestants are in need of a reformation?

48:29 – I don’t think the issue of the reformation is black and white. Is it possible the Church admitted its own shortcomings during the conflict?