Purgatorial Algebra – November 16, 2023

Bible Study: (1:57)

Wis 7:22b–8:1

  • What is wisdom? 

Lk 17:20-25

  • God’s royal nature is manifested in suffering

Letters

  • (21:56) – Mulberry Tree & Jesus Said
  • (25:57) – My child wonders if her algebra gets her out of purgatory
  • (26:55) – Why doesn’t God confront the evildoers of today? 

Word of the Day: Sky (34:06)

Callers: 

  • (36:55) – Physics & Faith
  • (39:03) – Why is Wisdom given the feminine gender in the readings?
  • (42:14) – On the Shroud, parallel between Jesus’ resurrection and the transfiguration?
  • (44:18) – I’m a non-denominational and what’s the difference between someone who follows the Bible and Catholics and why so many religions?
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