Episode Details

• (2:29) Bible Study:
  • 1 COR 8:1B-7, 11-13
    • Father shares fascinating facts about the diet of people from the ancient world.
  • LK 6:27-38
    • Are Christians pacifists?

(22:45) Break 1

• (23:55) Letters:
  • Is race determined by skin color, where is the reference to Purgatory in the Bible, and is the phrase “you fought me until you knew me” in the Bible?

(35:10) Break 2

• (35:51) Word of the Day:
  • Knowledge and Mind
• (38:49) Phones:
  • Joe - Did BVM keep her pregnancy secret from St. Joseph, b/c it seemed like he found out when she was showing?
  • Samantha -My children attack me all the time and say horrible things to me.  I got guardianship for my grandson, and they attack me ever since.  I pray for them, but don't want them in my life.  Is that a sin?
  • Teresa - My husband's uncle is close to dying.  He was raised Catholic, but his wife is not Catholic.  I'd like him to receive last rites, but my husband says I shouldn't say anything.  What do you think?
  • Martha - My elderly mother had an abortion 40 years ago, and I'm the only Christian in my family.  She practices Buddhism.  She seems open to discussing about whether abortion is a sin.  What could a non-Christian do to be forgiven of a serious sin?
  • Kathy - Looking for a book for a young adult woman who's being attacked by anxiety and impatience, feeling lost in this life.
  • Carmela - What do you think? Did the angel explain everything to Joseph when he appeared to him? Was this possible?