“Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?” This question opens a discussion on early Church issues, including the specifics of the canon established at the Council of Florence and the complexities surrounding the organization of the early Church. Other topics include the role of Protestant pastors in critiquing Catholicism and the scriptural basis for attending Mass and confession.

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Questions Covered:

• 02:30 – Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?
• 07:51 – What is the specific canon of the council of Florence (1422) whereby the Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Coptics all agreed on the 73 book canon of scripture?
• 12:40 – How can we help stop this war in the Middle East? What can I do?
• 16:51 – How do I respond to a Protestant claim citing Eamon Duffy’s book, Saints and Sinners, that Clement never makes the claim to be a bishop, that his letter from the whole Roman community (not just him), and that the church at that time was organized under a group of bishops, not a single bishop.
• 21:32 – Why do Protestant pastors feel compelled to put down the Catholic faith? If they don’t believe it, why don’t they just leave us alone?
• 29:12 – Where is it in scripture that we need to attend Mass once a week and go to confession once a year? And are there any exceptions for people who can’t get there (like if they can’t drive).
• 34:09 – Why do all of the apostolic Churches like the Oriental Orthodox have different canons on scripture and different christologies?
• 41:08 – If my mother and father are in Purgatory, do they know each other in Purgatory? Can souls in Purgatory pray for each other?
• 46:28 – In the early church, how did they know how to consecrate the bread and wine at Mass?
• 49:10 – How does the Catholic Church view the development of the election of a pope changing from Roman clergy to the College of Cardinals?
• 51:48 – I’ve heard people say that Peter and Paul had different gospel messages, and that since I’m American, I’m a gentile, therefore I should follow Paul instead of Peter.

“Is it appropriate to pray the Rosary during Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the integration of personal devotion within communal worship. Other topics include why many Catholic parishes serve only bread during Communion, the historical context of the Holy Family’s journey to Egypt, and the process of seeking annulments while preparing for the sacraments.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:30 – Is it appropriate to pray the Rosary during Mass?
• 17:03 – I’m not Catholic. Why do many Catholic churches only give the bread and not the wine? It seems like if we’re following scripture it should be both.
• 29:15 – I heard that when the Holy Family went to Egypt they were robbed by two thieves, and these same thieves were crucified with Jesus. Is this true?
• 33:33 – My wife and I are going through OCIA. Both of us are seeking annulments for our previous marriages. The annulments will likely not be done by Easter. Can we still receive the sacrament of reconciliation?
• 43:11 – Could the new Mass of Paul VI be considered a new rite? Especially considering the new Eucharistic prayers, and the fact that the Roman Canon is not required?
• 45:21 – What are your thoughts on making noise in the church before Mass begins? Should it be silent preparation, or should we greet and talk to people? Or somewhere in between?
• 50:07 – Is Aquinas’ belief that Jesus did not have the theological virtue of Faith a doctrine of the Church? Or is it just Aquinas’ opinion?

“Is feminism compatible with Christianity?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and feminist ideals, addressing concerns about objectification and the complexities of modern feminism. Other topics include how to engage charitably with feminist viewpoints and the misconceptions surrounding women’s equality and the patriarchy.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:30 – Is Feminism compatible with Christianity?
• 23:28 – My sister claims to be a feminist and says she is in support of legal prostitution. At the same time she says she is against the objectification of women. Any advice on how to talk to her about this stuff?
• 32:46 – What’s your advice on how to best debate with a feminist in a charitable way?
• 43:50 – I think people are confused about what feminism is. People think women being equal is women being like men, and that’s wrong. I think the patriarchy still has a hold on us in some ways — women need education so they can escape abusive relationships if needed.

“Should we remove holy water and cover statues in Lent?” This question opens a discussion on the practices of the season, while also addressing the nature of the Mass as a true sacrifice, the challenges of explaining its mystical elements to Protestants, and the historical changes from the Latin Mass to the new order.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:27 – Should We Remove Holy Water and Cover Statues Doing Lent?
• 12:25 – Is the sacrifice of the Mass symbolic or is it actually Christ continually being sacrificed through time and space in the Eucharist?
• 17:14 – How do you deal with a Protestant who struggles with the mystical or supernatural aspects of the Mass. I mean, consuming flesh and blood is pretty out there.
• 37:10 – After the collect, does the congregation need to wait until the priest sits down before we sit down? We did it that way when I was a kid, but not anymore.
• 42:25 – Why did the Mass change from the Latin Mass to the new order?
• 47:43 – I’m in OCIA. I wanted to attend a Church that has a Latin Mass. What do I need to know beforehand? I saw on a parish website times for high mass and low mass. What is this all about?

“How Can I Avoid Gossip?” This question opens a discussion on the implications of cursing and the use of God’s name in vain. Other topics include strategies for overcoming cussing, the moral responsibilities of viewers regarding language in films, and whether little lies can be considered sinful.

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Questions Covered:

• 15:16 – My worst habit is cussing. Can you recommend how I can stop?
• 19:31 – Is it ever acceptable for an actor to take the Lord’s name in vain for a movie? And as viewers do we bear any culpability for viewing it?
• 31:32 – Are little lies sinful?
• 42:07 – Is it wrong to say “G.D.”? My dad said it all the time.
• 45:59 – Rahab lied, but she’s this biblical hero. What’s the deal with that?
• 47:30 – How would you approach someone in your life who regularly uses the Lord’s name in vain?
• 51:43 – My students just say the most outrageous and nonsensical things. How can I cut this off without completely shutting down the classroom?

“Is there a scriptural basis for St. Joseph’s Assumption?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of St. Joseph’s bodily assumption into Heaven. Other topics include the differences between the Douay–Rheims versions, the appropriateness of praying for intercession from souls in purgatory, and the practice of clergy praying with covered heads during Mass.

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Questions Covered:

• 18:29 – What is the difference between the Douay–Rheims reims and the traditional Douay–Rheims?
• 21:45 – Is it okay to not just pray for the souls in purgatory, but to ask for their intercession?
• 29:07 – 1 Cor 11 says to not pray with your head covered. So how do we reconcile that with clergy praying with heads covered (mitres, cardinals hats, berettas, etc) during Mass?
• 32:49 – Should we offer Masses for the recently deceased leader of Iran and his party?
• 42:39 – How does one pray to saints? Also, The Bible records Jesus’ words of prayer in the agony in the garden, but how do we know what he said if nobody was there to witness and report it?
• 45:23 – How often can one make a general confession?
• 48:22 – Can you help me understand this controversy of interpreting the bible as saying we are either “declared” righteous or “made” righteous?
• 52:04 – I feel like God’s love and mercy has already washed my sins away even though I haven’t been to confession yet. What’s the deal with that?

“Is ecumenism compromising doctrine?” This question leads to a discussion on the goals of ecumenism and whether it involves compromising with Protestant beliefs. Other topics include the Church’s relationship with modern culture, the historical and biblical basis for apostolic authority, and the theological implications of God’s actions in the stories of David and Bathsheba.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:41 – What is the goal of Ecumenism? Is it us compromising on doctrine with Protestants?
• 11:00 – Do you think the Church should change with modern culture or stand apart from it?
• 17:40 – How can we demonstrate historically and biblically that the apostles passed on their authority to bishops?
• 29:04 – Why did God create man alone when he knew he would create woman after?
• 40:53 – Why did God take out his anger on David and Bathsheba’s first baby?
• 49:15 – Why does freemasonry have an appeal that Catholicism doesn’t have, and why is Catholicism better?

“How can couples avoid bitterness?” Respect and patience are essential in nurturing relationships. In this episode, Rose Sweet shares her personal journey and offers insights on seeking understanding, addressing disrespect, and maintaining perspective. She also discusses coping strategies through art and the challenges of navigating annulment processes within marriage.

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Questions Covered:

• 29:01 – Through my marital difficulties I coped with it through doing art.
• 33:03 – After going through all of that, how did you pick up the pieces and move on after your husband passed?
• 35:21 – I’m civilly married to my wife. We’re both Catholic. She and her first husband have tried to go through the annulment process but one of the witnesses died. Another time another witness would not cooperate. We’d like to try again but a little reluctant given the previous difficulties. Do you have any advice? We do not receive Communion because my wife’s first marriage is not annulled.
• 43:24 – I can relate to your story and had a similar experience. I had to learn to detach with love when he went from alcohol to crack.
• 48:02 – I’m having a problem with patience with my spouse. I’m married to a schismatic. I don’t think I’d call myself bitter, but I’m getting tired of it. I’m a former schismatic myself.
• 50:49 – To get through our difficulties I increased my adoration time.