
About this episode
- (2:00) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
- Why is Jesus not named Emanuel?
- Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
(19:28) Break 1
- (20:44) Letters:
- If the host turns moldy is it still the Eucharist? Can a Catholic priest who leaves the Church consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected]
(32:59) Break 2
- (33:55) Word of the Day:
- Overshadow
- (36:53) Phones:
- Harrison - There are astronomical reasons why Christmas is December 25.
- Mike - If we have all greatly sinned, why do we get to go to communion? Also, where do we get the consecrated hosts for communion services?
- Andrew - symbolic meaning of the wafer. When we partake of the Eucharist, do we represent Christ afterwards or do we let our hearts go moldy?
- Patrick - How do I reconcile cremation w/the Holy Scripture that says body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
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