Catechesis

Why are There Differences in the Four Gospels?

June 9, 2023June 8, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Faith Explained

Hi Cale, Thank you so much for your program. Why are there so many differences in the gospels? (For example, with the Christmas stories) Carlos from Chicago Recently on The Faith Explained, Cale Clarke took the opportunity to address this popular and understandable question that many have, including non-Catholics. For non-Catholics, the differences in accounts […]

Always Follow a Conscience Enlightened by Truth

June 6, 2023June 2, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

The Church values God’s gift of conscience as the sacred place where God enlightens our path with the light of truth, the truth of the goodness and evil of our actions. When we seek to follow God’s will, the light of truth shines upon the conscience. This is why we are obliged to follow certain […]

Conscience: The Truth Shall Set You Free

May 30, 2023May 25, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

On Pentecost the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, stirring them to action. He doesn’t come by some momentary action but continues to manifest himself in our hearts in various ways. One of those ways is his work in our conscience, moving us to choose good and avoid evil. Conscience is a wonderful gift whereby […]

Unforgivable Sins Against the Spirit

May 24, 2023May 19, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

We are preparing for the feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit. Let’s do so praying that the whole Church—and each one of us—be open to his inspiration. Our Lord’s mention of a sin that will not be forgiven and some find this disturbing: “Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will […]

What Actions Objectively Say

May 22, 2023May 18, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

We classify an action by its object (its objective essence). When an action’s object is evil—such as murder, the killing of an innocent human being—it is morally evil to do it. A particular choice can also be evil in its subjective dimension (motive or intention) or when circumstances (or accidents) make the choice evil. A […]

When is Sin not a Sin?

May 4, 2023May 2, 2023 Articles, Catechesis

Not everything unlawful is a sin, as Jesus clearly points out: “Hear and understand: not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth… [as] what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, […]

The Biblical Roots of the Papacy

May 2, 2023February 27, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, The Faith Explained

On The Faith Explained, Cale received an email from listener Jim, who wanted to know more about the biblical roots of the papacy and where the authority of the Pope truly comes from. “Please explain in full detail the biblical justification for the Pope. I can’t seem to find one anywhere. Thanks,” read the email. […]

Why are archangels called saints? And why did Jesus curse a fig tree?

April 12, 2023July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick hosted a special children’s segment on the show where he spent three hours answering the most poignant questions from Relevant Radio’s youngest listeners. Even children’s questions can express wisdom beyond their years. 11-year-old Emma called in to ask the question, “Why is St. Michael a saint if he’s […]

Discussing the Resurrection with a Skeptic

April 3, 2023March 31, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Faith Explained

Recently on The Faith Explained, a listener asked Cale what he thought were the top arguments for the Resurrection, and how specifically he would use those arguments to discuss it with someone who was skeptical of it. As some of you might know, this issue is very important to Cale because it was the Resurrection […]

The Power to Cast Out Demons

March 20, 2023March 17, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, Entertainment, The Cale Clarke Show

Ever since the release of The Exorcist in 1973, Hollywood has held onto the genre of religious horror, never shying from the chance to give their audience a good scare, especially when the premises of the films are based on true stories. Even from an industry notorious for its secularistic and materialistic culture, it is […]

Did Jesus Really “Descend into Hell”?

March 15, 2023July 13, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from […]

The Feasts of Faith (Part II)

February 17, 2023February 14, 2023 Articles, Catechesis, The Faith Explained

This is Part II of a discussion from The Faith Explained. You can read Part I here. Cale moved on to the next Hebrew feast, Rosh Hashanah, which translated means “head of the year” or “first of the year”. And, as the translation indicates, this celebration is the feast of the Jewish New Year. For […]

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