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>“Is the Eucharist a Literal Sacrifice or a Symbolic Act?” This episode delves into the nature of the Eucharist, addressing questions like whether Jesus spoke symbolically when He said, “This is my body,” and how His command to ‘eat my flesh and drink my blood’ aligns with Jewish law. We also explore the implications of Jesus’ words, “Do this in remembrance of me,” and the teachings of the Book of Hebrews.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:36 – Wasn’t Jesus speaking symbolically when He said, “This is my body”?</li>
<li>15:15 – Wouldn’t Jesus’ command to ‘eat my flesh and drink my blood’ violate Jewish law against consuming blood?</li>
<li>37:25 – Didn’t Jesus say, “Do this in remembrance of me”? Doesn’t that clearly indicate the Eucharist is a memorial, not a literal sacrifice?</li>
<li>40:20 – Doesn’t the Book of Hebrews teach that Christ’s sacrifice was ‘once for all’? How can the Catholic Mass be a true sacrifice without re-sacrificing Christ?</li>
<li>49:00 – Wouldn’t Jesus’ command to ‘eat my flesh’ be cannibalism</li>
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<p>“What makes Mormons not Christian?” This question opens a discussion on the theological distinctions between Mormonism and traditional Christianity. Additionally, the episode addresses how to approach disagreements with church leaders respectfully and suggests passages from Revelation that can enhance understanding of the Mass, along with reflections on grace in relation to Mary.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>15:53 – What parts of the book of Revelation could I suggest for my friend to read to better understand the Mass?</li>
<li>28:52 – What makes Mormons not Christian?</li>
<li>39:40 – What is the proper way to disagree with a Priest, Bishop or Pope without risking excommunication?</li>
<li>50:00 – Why wouldn’t God give us the same grace he gave Mary?</li>
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<p>“Do Guardian Angels influence non-believers?” This question opens a discussion on the role of angels in the lives of those who may not share the faith. Additionally, the episode addresses how confident Catholics should be in the belief that John died, the appropriateness of reading scripture during Adoration, and offers a Catholic perspective on praying to saints in light of 1 Timothy 2:5.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>25:00 – How confident should Catholics be in the belief that John died?</li>
<li>36:16 – Do Guardian Angels have an influence on the lives of those who don’t believe?</li>
<li>43:17 – Is it proper to read scripture during Adoration?</li>
<li>47:36 – Was the original Thanksgiving Catholic?</li>
<li>52:28 – What is a good Catholic response to 1 Timothy 2:5 for praying to Saints?</li>
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<p>“Why is missing Mass a mortal sin?” This question opens a discussion on the gravity of our obligations to God and the Church. Additionally, the episode addresses whether someone who has never heard the Gospel can be saved and explores effective ways to convert without affecting family dynamics. The conversation also touches on the challenges of becoming Catholic and perceptions of morality within the faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>07:00 – Why is missing Mass a Mortal sin?</li>
<li>20:07 – Can a person who never heard the Gospel be saved. If so, what makes Christianity necessary?</li>
<li>29:10 – What is the most effective way to convert without impacting my family?</li>
<li>43:40 – I am having trouble becoming Catholic because of marriage records.</li>
<li>49:37 – I’m not Catholic because you redefine your morality.</li>
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<p>“Why Didn’t God Make Everyone Sinless? ” This question opens a discussion on divine purpose, touching on the complexities of justice and mercy. Other topics include the foundation of the Church on Saint Peter, the relationship between God’s justice and mercy in the context of Hell, and the practical benefits of joining a church community.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>05:25 – Does God make some people for honorable use and some not for honorable use?</li>
<li>17:38 – I struggle with the church being founded on the Rock of Saint Peter?</li>
<li>29:00 – How can I relate God’s justice and mercy with the nature of Hell?</li>
<li>38:30 – What is the practicality of joining a church community?</li>
<li>47:09 – I am not Catholic because I think you preach a different Gospel</li>
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