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“How do you prove God exists?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of faith and evidence, addressing concerns about absolute proof for God’s existence. The conversation also touches on how to engage with atheists in a university setting without compromising one’s beliefs, the history of the Black Mass, and the intriguing reactions of demons to Jesus.

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Questions Covered:

04:25 – How do you answer the person who says they want absolute proof for God?

14:48 – I’m a university student and there is an atheist association here. I try to interact with them. I see some theists using a more inflammatory approach, and I see others who are perhaps not confrontational enough. How do I stand my ground without becoming a doormat?

32:58 – What is the history of the Black Mass? It seems like more Black Mass people believe in the real presence than some Catholics.

40:50 – Whenever a demon sees Jesus they say “I know who you are.”

“What would it look like if I went to Mass in the year 100 AD?” This question opens a fascinating exploration of early Christian worship. The discussion also touches on the differences between a sermon and a homily, the Church’s view of the Mass as a re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice, and the role of indulgences in Catholic belief.

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Questions Covered:

01:30 – What would it look like if I went to Mass in the year 100 AD?

13:18 – What is the difference between a sermon and a homily? I don’t understand the function of the homily in the Mass.

16:42 – What is the Church’s view of understanding the Mass as a re-presentation of the sacrifice of Christ?

24:44 – I’m exploring Catholicism. What could an indulgence do that Christ’s sacrifice couldn’t do?

37:05 – I’m a Protestant but have attended the Latin Mass with my son. I decided to go to a Novus Ordo Mass on my own. What is the purpose of that Mass? It felt very Protestant to me. They had guitars, men and women serving Communion, and it felt like the solemnity was missing.

48:23 – In one of the Eucharistic prayers the priest says “Father remember your servants and those who are present” or something like that. Who are the servants this prayer refers to?

52:22 – Why has it become so common for people to call The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, “The Mass.” I feel like words matter, and just calling it “The Mass” sounds too casual to me.

“What is the best Catholic Bible translation?” This question opens a discussion on the most suitable versions for Catholic readers, while also addressing how the book of Luke was accepted despite not being penned by an Apostle. Additional topics include the authorship of Revelation as discussed by St. Irenaeus and the origins of the sacrament of marriage.

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Questions Covered:

04:05 – I’m in OCIA. What is the best Catholic translation of the Bible?

10:01 – How did we come to accept the book of Luke if it is not written by any of the Apostles?

18:53 – Why does no one bring up St. Irenaeus’ Against Heresies book 5 in regards to the authorship of the book of Revelation?

30:02 – In Gospel of Matthew “this is to fulfill the scripture” was this added after they realized who Christ was or was it written at the time when Christ was on earth?

39:37 – Assuming you are relying on Sola Scriptura, where does the sacrament of marriage come from? How did we get the “ritual” of marriage.

41:19 – How can I explain that Irenaeus wrote that Jesus died in his late 30’s or early 50’s? How can We claim Irenaeus is a reliable source when he has such a large age range for the time that Jesus died.

47:41 – What does the Bible say about predestination? What do Catholics believe?

“If the NT has an apostolic origin, why is Hebrews included since we don’t know the author?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of biblical authorship, alongside inquiries about the exclusion of the book of Enoch despite Jesus’ references, the determination of the Bible’s canon, and the differences in biblical texts between Catholic and Protestant traditions.

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Questions Covered:

03:01 – If the NT has an apostolic origin, why is Hebrews included since we don’t know the author?

18:45 – If Jesus quoted from the book of Enoch, why did the early fathers decide to not include the book of Enoch in the Bible?

22:18 – Do we know who wrote these letters (the Epistle to the Hebrews)? And how? The writing style is different, emphasis seems to be addressed to Jewish Audience.

31:27 – How is the Canon of the Bible determined?

39:20 – If Gospel of John was written by John the Beloved why is there no reference to the Transfiguration?

47:09 – Why do we have the Apocrypha in the Catholic Bible but not Protestant? Why is the Gospel of Mary not in the Catholic Bible?

“What are the keys of the kingdom?” This question opens a discussion on the powers associated with this concept, alongside inquiries about the Church’s teachings on mass damnation and how to pray for deceased relatives. Additional topics include the significance of Marian prayers and the challenges faced by converts in the Church today.

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Questions Covered:

02:16 – I have a hard time understanding what the powers of having the keys of the kingdom?

14:29 – Does the Church have doctrine related to teaching on mass damnation?

22:28 – How can I pray for relatives that pass away?

29:20 – What is the reason behind the litany of prayers related to Mary?

41:05 – As a convert, I can feel disheartened when I see parishes publicly share support of groups against doctrine. Why isn’t there any response from the Catholic church either Bishops or individuals?

49:39 – What does physical Baptism offer that Baptism of desire does not?