Catholic Answers LIVE
Catholic Answers Live, hosted by Cy Kellett, is a daily, two-hour radio program dedicated to Catholic apologetics and evangelization. According to listener surveys, it is a runaway favorite on Catholic stations across America.
As a call-in program, Catholic Answers Live connects listeners to prominent leaders in the Church today—including scholars, nuns, priests, bishops, and cardinals—and touches on every aspect of our lives as Christians. You'll hear discussions on just about everything relating to the Church: doctrinal controversies, family concerns, social issues, evangelization, ethics…you name it!
Catholic Answers Live airs every Monday through Friday from 6-8 PM Eastern (3-4 PM Pacific) on over 360 AM and FM stations in the United States, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 130, and through the Internet at catholic.com. If you can't listen live, you can subscribe to our podcast or download individual shows from our MP3 archive.
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Most Recent Episodes
<p>“When we receive the Eucharist, are we receiving the whole of Jesus or just part of his flesh?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of the Eucharist, alongside inquiries about the Catholic perspective on speaking in tongues, the role of Mary in devotional prayer, and the process of canonization in the Church.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>07:44 – When we receive the Eucharist, are we receiving the whole of Jesus or just part of his flesh?</li>
<li>19:59 – What is the proper Catholic view of speaking in tongues, St. Paul and Augustine seem to differ in their teaching?</li>
<li>29:25 – Why in Catholic devotional prayer is Mary petitioned as the one that will crush the head of the serpent?</li>
<li>38:49 – How does the Church determine the time to canonize</li>
<li>47:10 – How does the Thomistic position of the treaties of Faith relate to the Thomistic view of the Magisterium?</li>
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<p>“Why Don’t Catholics believe in Sola Scriptura?” This question opens a discussion on the foundations of Scripture and its authority, touching on related topics such as the Catholic understanding of Sola Scriptura and the sacrament of Confirmation in light of biblical spontaneity. Other questions include assessing the correctness of Catholicism versus Protestantism and the implications of indulgences in the context of original sin.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:40 – One Protestant challenge is that the sacrament of Confirmation conflicts with the Bible reveals about the spontaneity of the Spirit.</li>
<li>11:30 – How do I properly assess which Christian belief system is correct, Catholicism or Protestantism?</li>
<li>38:13 – Why don’t Catholics believe in Sola Scriptura?</li>
<li>49:40 – How can one be free of attachment to sin and receive a plenary indulgence when we are born with original sin?</li>
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<p>“Was Jonathan Roumie wrong to kneel for Communion?” This question opens a discussion on liturgical practices, while also addressing varied topics such as Old Testament references to speaking in tongues, the Catholic perspective on dancing during the liturgy, and the relationship between Catholics and Protestants.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:00 – “Was Jonathan Roumie wrong to kneel for Holy Communion If Others Stood?”</li>
<li>16:16 – Are there Old Testament references that mention speaking in tongues?</li>
<li>19:27 – How do I respond to my Sedavacantist family members who say protestants are not Christians because they are not Catholic?</li>
<li>22:50 – Did the Virgin Mary have sisters?</li>
<li>32:59 – What is the church’s stance on dancing during the liturgy?</li>
<li>41:46 – Are the Torah codes reliable?</li>
<li>45:40 – Why did the Latin Mass change to Novus Ordo Mass?</li>
<li>50:21 – What is the process to ensure a Catholic book is published (without error)?</li>
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<p>“Why do we call Mary the New Eve?” This question opens a discussion on Mary’s unique role in salvation history, alongside intriguing inquiries about the connection between the 12 stars and the 12 Apostles, and the significance of Mary as the Mother of God. The conversation also touches on the complexities surrounding the apparition of Our Lady of La Salette and the Church’s response to extreme ideologies.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:45 – Cy question “why do we refer to Mary as the New Eve?”</li>
<li>13:30 – Is there a correlation between the 12 stars associated with Mary and the 12 Apostles?</li>
<li>15:50 – How can we call Mary the mother of God?</li>
<li>28:44 – How can we be certain that the falling away mentioned in Hebrews 6:4 has to do with the Old Testament and not a general falling away from Faith?</li>
<li>44:12 – How does the Church address groups within the church that espouse extreme ideologies?</li>
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<p>“How Old Was Mary When She conceived Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on her significance within the Catholic faith, addressing whether she holds a higher status than other saints. The conversation also touches on the nature of Marian prayers and how to respond to those who downplay her importance in Christianity.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>15:41 – Is Mary a saint and if so, is she higher than other saints?</li>
<li>23:29 – Is there any evidence that would suggest Mary’s parents were visited by an angel informing them that she would be born without sin and would be the mother of the savior?</li>
<li>31:42 – How do I respond to my protestant friend who says all she needs is God and Mary is not important to Christian Faith?</li>
<li>37:35 – How old was Mary when she conceived Jesus?</li>
<li>41:30 – At the annunciation it was just the Angel Gabriel and Mary, is there any witnesses or way to vouch for the event being true?</li>
<li>46:49 – Why does the Church teach that some things are symbolic about Mary?</li>
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