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Bible Study: (1:59)
- Why is the word ‘no’ so important?
- Why is the word ‘no’ so important?
Letters
- (22:12) – Do the angels feel pain?
- (23:32) – Why do Catholics pray to Mary and believe in the Assumption?
- (26:51) – What is expected of me when a loved one dies?
- (29:43) – my girlfriend was baptized in the Ethiopian orthodox Church and receives communion, is that OK?
Word of the Day: HESED (34:29)
Callers
- (37:49) – First Fridays, you’re supposed to go to communion on First Friday, does it start all over?
- (42:38) – My friend invited me to a Passover service, at a reformed Jewish temple. Is it okay to go?
- (45:27) – I’m 71 years old, Catholic, but I don’t recall ever doing confirmation. Does it make sense to do it now?
Original Air Date: March 27, 2024
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