Episode Details

“Does human fatherhood last in eternity?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of familial relationships in the afterlife, alongside other topics such as the significance of confessing sins to a priest and the Church’s authority on issues like IVF. The conversation also touches on the connection between John the Baptist’s baptism of Jesus and priestly anointing, providing a rich exploration of faith and doctrine.

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Questions Covered:

• 05:23 – In 1 Peter 2:9 Peter says that believers are “…you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people…”
• 13:01 – Is there a connection between John the Baptist baptising Jesus with the anointing necessary for one to be a priest?
• 18:10 – How do I explain to a friend the importance of confessing sins to a priest?
• 28:46 – How does the Church have any clout to teach on IVF when it is ran by men and IVF is a woman’s issue?
• 34:35 – Does human fatherhood and motherhood last in eternity?
• 44:22 – I’ve been asked not to attend daily Mass at local parish because complaints have been made about my children being distractive, what can I do?