Roman & Catholic – May 17, 2024

Bible Study: (2:26)

Acts 25:13b-21

  • How did we become Roman & Catholic? 

Jn 21:15-19

  • We hear the first confession of the first Pope

Letters: 

  • (19:13) – Biblical languages program
  • (20:49) – Why do we say the Gloria at Mass? Third Luminous mystery – what does it refer to? 
  • (23:48) – Private property in the Bible? 
  • (26:49) – Consecrating Matza?
  • (31:02) – Eucharistic procession; in what order should everything go? 

Word of the Day: The emperor (35:29)
Callers: 

  • (37:47) – Is there a document that tells me everything I should believe as a Catholic? AND After St. peter died – is it true that there were 5 patriarchs that shared power and not just one?
  • (42:1) – At Easter morning service – when the priest is doing the Holy water a lay person was helping him. Are they allowed to do this?
  • (44:37) – Question about Gluten Free hosts – how do they fit in with what Father was saying?
  • (46:17) – I became an usher and now I can’t focus on the Mass. Any advice?
  • (48:10) – Two people are trying to get divorced. They don’t go to church and weren’t married in the church. Do they need anything from the priest when they divorce?
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