#12571 Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus? Purgatory and Mary’s Role - Tom Nash

“What are Anglican sacraments?” This question opens a discussion on the validity of Anglican sacraments, alongside inquiries about communicating the nature of devotionals to non-Catholics and the historical role of laity in the early Church. The conversation also touches on the impact of politics on the split between Orthodox and Roman rites, providing a rich exploration of faith and history. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:28 – What is “Norming the norm that cannot be normed?” 13:45 – What are some ways to communicate to non-Catholics and fallen away Catholics that devotionals are not obligatory? 21:08 – Why are Anglican sacraments not valid? 28:55 – Why does the New Testament not talk about the fulfillment of the prophecies of the destruction of the Temple? 31:48 – Are there any historical records of the laity in the early church being able to celebrate the Mass? 35:35 – What is Joe’s preferred Bible? 37:41 – If it weren’t for human politics between East and West, would there not have been a split between Orthodox and Roman rites? 46:30 – Does Catholicism have a good answer to modern Biblical scholarship?

“Why do Catholics make religion so complicated?” This question opens a discussion on the intricacies of Catholic beliefs and practices. The episode also addresses the significance of the number 37 in scripture, the relationship between the Gospels of Mark and John, and whether one can wear a scapular without being baptized. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:05 – Why do Catholics Make Religion so Complicated? 09:58 – The number 37 seems to show up a number of times in scripture is there some significance to this? 13:35 – If Mark was written before John, why doesn’t Mark’s Gospel include the “I AM” statements? 22:31 – Can I wear a Scapular if I am not Baptized? 23:16 – If I attended Sunday evening Mass but they did different readings than the Sunday morning Mass, does it still fulfill the Sunday obligation? 29:30 – What is the SSPX and sedevacantist relationship to the Church? 40:12 – How can I defend the Faith when I am not sophisticated in my arguments at the moment? 50:15 – If the Kingdom of David ended when God said it wouldn’t why does God not apply the same standard to the Great Apostasy?

“Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on the identity of this figure in Scripture, alongside inquiries about the biblical basis for purgatory and the role of Mary. Other topics include the appropriateness of clapping in church and the actions of a priest during the Agnus Dei, providing a rich exploration of Catholic beliefs and practices. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:37 – Is it appropriate to clap in church? 11:54 – Gen 3:15 says he will crush the head of the serpent but the vulgate translates it to she. This is keeping me from converting 23:29 – I’m blind. What does the priest do while the congregation sings the agnus dei? 34:53 – Where do we find purgatory in the bible? 37:20 – Is this angel of the Lord in the Old Testament believed to be Jesus? 46:29 – Psalm 51:2 Catholic version is different. The bible version is different from the mass part read. Why is that. The USCCB version moves it down to verse 4. 49:22 – Does scripture teach the sinlessness of Mary?

“Can you interpret the Sower parable?” This question opens a discussion on the meaning of Mark 4’s parable, touching on themes of public teaching and predestination. Other topics include the claim by Islam regarding the corruption of the Bible, the church’s interpretation of Genesis, and whether Mary knew of Jesus’ resurrection after the Crucifixion. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:11 – I’ve heard that a small group of Jews are the real church based on the Acts of the Apostle and the Jews who were called “the way”? 13:07 – Can you explain the Sower parable of Mark 4? Why can I interpret the idea of public teaching and predestination? 13:07 – Can you explain the Sower parable of Mark 4? Why can I interpret the idea of public teaching and predestination? – IF you Like the question 18:35 – Can you explain why Islam claims that our bible is corrupt, but they also use certain books? 29:01 – Can you explain the church’s doctrinal literal interpretation of Genesis? Is there any consideration of young Earth creationism? 38:58 – Can someone interpret Genesis trees as literal trees and places? It seems it could be based on Mose’s miracles? Varied 48:00 – Is there a reliable bible commentary for an average reader not scholar? 52:51 – After Jesus is Crucified did Mary know He was going to rise in 3 days?

“Did the prophecies in Revelation happen?” This question opens a discussion on the interpretation of biblical prophecy, alongside inquiries about the connection between John 6 and the Last Supper, and the complexities surrounding salvation as discussed in Unam Sanctam. Additional topics include the Church’s historical actions regarding heretics and understanding love for God. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:28 – Did the prophecies in the book of Revelation already happen? 20:40 – Is there a way to establish that the John 6 discourse is related to the Last Supper? The Bible is a catholic book 28:50 – Alleged contradiction – Unam Sanctam has contradictory teachings about Salvation outside the church. I am confused about the explanation of martyrs in heaven? 36:24 – Why would the Church burn heretics when the bible says to let the wheat grow among the weeds 44:00 – How do you know if you love God? 49:39 – Can you give the Catholic explanation of these verses from Ephesians 2:8-10?

“Are prayers to Mary problematic?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of prayers like the Hail Holy Queen and the Act of Consecration to Mary, especially in light of concerns about scandal. Other topics include reconciling free will with God’s prophets, the Catholic view of salvation, and the nature of miracles in relation to scientific laws. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:02 – There are two prayers to Mary that we get calls about, and wanted you to talk through them here, and also see if Catholics should stop saying these prayers if they cause too much scandal. Hail Holy Queen and the Act of Consecration to Mary 12:42 – How do you reconcile free will with the prophets sent by God? 21:05 – I’m in RCIA. The Catholic view of salvation seems fragile. Why would missing a holy day of obligation cause me to go to hell? 29:49 – Do miracles need to break the laws of science or can they break only the laws we don’t understand to be considered miracles? 42:00 – Did Mary have children? 51:27 – How do I distinguish between venial and mortal sin to a protestant?

“How do you know you’ve committed the unforgivable sin?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of sin and forgiveness, while also addressing varied topics such as the validity of the Immaculate Conception, the order of the New Testament gospels, and the moral implications of assisted suicide. Each question reflects the complexities of faith and understanding within the Catholic tradition. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:56 – How do you know you’ve committed the unforgivable sin against the spirit? 08:13 – I’m in a bit of a crisis. I was set on being Catholic. Then I learned about the Immaculate Conception. How can we verify a tradition if it wasn’t a common teaching in the early church? I’ve heard there were seven popes that denied that teaching. 28:42 – Do any NT manuscripts possess the 4 gospels in a different order? 33:39 – My friend wishes she could have used assistant suicide with her parents. How could I explain to her that this is not a good option? 43:18 – How do I counter my SDA friend’s argument saying since Paul was an acceptable prophet, Ellen White is also a valid argument? 50:19 – My 11 YO wants to know, at what moment did God decide when to create humans or the universe in general?

“How do I prove the Catholic Church was founded by God?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s divine origins, addressing challenges such as converting from Oneness Pentecostalism to Catholicism and responding to Protestant friends seeking biblical evidence for Catholic claims. Other topics include the removal of books from the Bible and the doctrine of the papacy. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:25 – How would one convert from Oneness Pentecostalism to Catholicism given how far apart they are from each other? 21:30 – My two friends who are protestants. I told them that Catholicism was the only Church founded by God. They asked me to prove it through the bible. How do I respond? 29:35 – Why did the reforms feel like they needed to remove books from the bible? 37:14 – My Protestant friend asked this: Did Raphael lie to Tobit? 49:51 – How do I prove the doctrine of the papacy?

“Is Lent works-based superstition?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of Lent and its significance in Catholic practice. Other topics include guidance for those considering confession, the complexities of excommunication related to abortion, and the relationship between Tradition and Scripture. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:24 – Is Lent works-based Catholic superstition? 04:41 – I’m leaning towards Catholicism. If I decide to go to confession, what’s the best way of going about it? 12:18 – Why if you help someone get an abortion, you’re automatically excommunicated but not if you murder someone? 15:21 – How can I bring the gospel to my family? 29:48 – If Tradition and scripture are of equal authority, then why can tradition change and evolve but scripture can’t? 42:38 – I’m looking into Catholicism, but my Catholic friends won’t talk to me about it. I even went to a Catholic Church and even the priest wouldn’t give me more resources. Can you shed some light on this?

“Can Muslims pray to the same God?” This question opens a discussion on the theological connections and differences between Islam and Christianity. The conversation also touches on the implications of John 14:6 in light of the Quran’s view of the Gospels, the Catholic response to Jesus’ separation from God in Matthew 24:36, and effective approaches to engaging with cradle Muslims and converts. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:47 – Since the Quran gives positive credit to the Gospels, what do they think of John 14:6? 05:33 – Muslims quote Mt 24:36 as Jesus separating himself from God. What’s the Catholic response? 12:21 – Sunan abi dawud 44:52. Is there any evidence for the four-witness claim? 16:35 – What’s the most effective approach to cradle Muslims and Muslim converts? 19:40 – Sure Muslims pray to the same God but He doesn’t hear them since they don’t pray in Jesus’ name. 23:40 – What does the Quran sawilliam alby about God being love? 28:45 – Did Islam come from Hagar and Ishmael 32:01 – What do you think about the theory that a gnostic offshoot of Catholicism prepared Mohammed to start Islam to foil the economic plans by the Jewish authorities that were challenging the growth of Catholicism? 33:23 – Do you ever discuss the Cappadocian fathers to Muslims? 40:23 – My friend is marrying a Muslim woman. She is going to convert to Christianity. Does it make a difference if she goes either Catholic or Orthodox? 45:17 – What was Islam before Mohammed? 48:16 – Where did Muslim veneration for Mary come from?