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.
Call in with your question at 1-888-31-TRUTH!
Most Recent Episodes
<p>“What can ordinary people do at Mass?” This episode explores the profound mystery of Christ’s presence in the Mass, alongside questions about the role of laypeople during the service, the absence of an Old Testament reading before Vatican II, and the significance of praying for those who have fallen asleep.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:40 – What can ordinary people do at Mass? Can lay people give blessings at communion?</li>
<li>11:49 – Why was there no OT reading before Vatican 2?</li>
<li>14:03 – Is Jesus really present in the Eucharist?</li>
<li>18:43 – We pray for those who have died and those who have fallen asleep. What does it mean to those who have fallen asleep?</li>
<li>30:02 – I got into a conversation with a sedevacantist. They asked, If the sacraments are only valid if they have proper form, how can you have a valid sacrament if the words of the institution were changed in the Novus Ordo?</li>
<li>35:43 – Why does the Catholic Mass seem to look more and more protestant?</li>
<li>47:19 – Why does the priest add a piece of the host and water into the chalice?</li>
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<p>“Can I understand indulgences?” This episode dives into the topic of indulgences and their origins, while also addressing a variety of questions such as the reasons behind the cessation of Old Testament sacrifices and the validity of crystal healings. Join us as we explore these intriguing aspects of Catholic faith and practice.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:42 – I’m recently getting more into apologetics. What can I read to get myself more familiarized with it?</li>
<li>07:15 – If there is a pleasing odor to the lord, why did we stop those sacrifices?</li>
<li>15:11 – I don’t understand Indulgences. Where did they come from?</li>
<li>23:58 – Is there validity in crystal healings?</li>
<li>36:01 – Rev. says 144,000 are only going to heaven. Can you explain what it means?</li>
<li>43:01 – Did the Catholic Church ever try to assassinate Martin Luther?</li>
<li>48:11 – I heard the claim that Vatican II eradicated choir lofts. Where might that idea come from?</li>
<li>52:09 – Should I kneel when I watch adoration on TV?</li>
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<p>“Did Moses write the Torah?” This episode dives into the authorship of the first five books of the Bible, while also addressing diverse topics such as the morality of self-flagellation among saints, the Catholic understanding of the Greek term Logizomai in Romans 4:5, and the implications of consuming a host that has miraculously transformed.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:16 – Did Moses write the first five books of the bible?</li>
<li>14:10 – Is self-flagellation self harm? And were saints who did it committing a sin?</li>
<li>24:22 – Regarding the Greek term Logizomai in Romans 4:5. What’s the Catholic understanding of it?</li>
<li>35:56 – Is it wrong to consume a host that has miraculously been turned into actual flesh?</li>
<li>45:20 – I responded to the protestants’ objection to joining Catholicism due to scandal by saying: there will always be bad actors when humans are involved and Jesus founded the Church so Satan will target it. Is this a good response?</li>
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<p>“Can Purgatory Be Empty After All Souls Day?” This episode explores the implications of plenary indulgences for souls in purgatory, alongside thought-provoking questions about God’s omniscience and the nature of forgiveness. Tune in as we also tackle how to overcome deep-seated hatred and respond to biblical objections regarding purgatory.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>08:50 – If purgatory were to be empty after all souls day and I give a Plenary indulgence to the souls in purgatory, where would the indulgences go?</li>
<li>17:36 – If God is all knowing and He forgets our sins at confession, how do we reconcile that?</li>
<li>32:55 – How can you stop hating someone who has hurt your? What if you have tried everything and just can’t do it?</li>
<li>48:40 – The bible says we are perfected in Christ. How do we respond to this objection to purgatory?</li>
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<p>“Proving that Purgatory Exists in ONE MINUTE!” In this episode, we explore the concept of Purgatory and its significance in Catholic belief. Additionally, we tackle questions about the titles of Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix, how to engage with a 27-year-old agnostic son, and the impact of prayer on the world’s future.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>08:34 – How do Catholics understand the titles of Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix?</li>
<li>16:20 – What’s the elevator pitch for Purgatory?</li>
<li>36:06 – How do you talk to a 27 YO agnostic who happens to be your son?</li>
<li>47:30 – I’ve been praying for the world to get better. Will it actually get better?</li>
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