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 being unmarried a call to priesthood?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between personal vocation and divine calling, while also addressing how to explain the Rosary to Protestants and the nature of purgatory. Other topics include principles for giving to the poor and the implications of Vatican II’s teachings on interfaith worship.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:27 – I’m 32 and unmarried. Is this a sign I’m called to priesthood? Married life is still preferable, but I believe whether I’m a priest or married is up to God, not me.</li>
<li>08:35 – How do I explain and defend the Rosary to Protestants?</li>
<li>18:50 – Why isn’t purgatory instant? Why does it need to exist in general?</li>
<li>23:35 – Should we give money to people living on the streets? What’s a good general principle for giving to the poor?</li>
<li>37:32 – Can you explain Vatican II’s teaching that we worship the same God as Jews and Muslims? It seems anti-trinitarian to me.</li>
<li>49:15 – How do you balance calling out heresy with being kind to your opponent in debate? When are you more direct vs. more charitable?</li>
<li>53:30 – Responding to an atheist dilemma. Is Jesus’ sacrifice really a “Sacrifice” at all if he knew he was coming back? How do I respond to this?</li>
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<p>“Are Catholics modern-day Pharisees?” This question opens a discussion on the role of tradition and faith in Catholicism. The conversation also touches on reasonable expectations for children at Mass, responses to LDS beliefs about marriage in heaven, and the significance of the Eucharist in receiving grace.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:55 – Are Catholics modern-day pharisees?</li>
<li>18:13 – What are reasonable expectations for children at Mass?</li>
<li>23:51 – How to respond to LDS members who believe they are still married in heaven?</li>
<li>29:30 – Do Protestants worship God even though they do not have the Eucharist?</li>
<li>34:45 – How exactly does the Eucharist give us Grace?</li>
<li>47:21 – Can Catholics and Mormons pray together? And how do I explain the intercession of Mary and the Saints?</li>
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<p>“What are the Parameters for Papal Infallibility?” This question opens a discussion on the true nature of the Eucharist, while also addressing Mary’s age at the Annunciation, the parameters of Papal Infallibility, and the role of saints in intercession. These topics highlight the rich tapestry of Catholic belief and practice.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:56 – What if the Eucharist is just a symbol?</li>
<li>14:12 – What age was Mary at the Annunciation?</li>
<li>18:01 – What are the parameters for Papal Infallibility?</li>
<li>29:08 – How do I navigate the relationship with my daughter to teach my granddaughter the Faith?</li>
<li>37:48 – Why would I have a saint or Mary intercede for me when I can go directly to God with my prayers?</li>
<li>47:42 – Why does the church not label Jews, Muslims, and Protestants heretics?</li>
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<p>“Is the Assumption of Mary in Scripture?” This question leads to a discussion on the biblical basis for Mary’s Assumption, alongside other topics such as the differing beliefs about the Eucharist between Catholics and Protestants, and the role of priests in forgiving sins. The conversation also touches on the implications of being baptized Catholic and raised in a different faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>20:15 – Is the Assumption of Mary discussed in scripture?</li>
<li>29:13 – If the Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ for Catholics why is it not the same for protestants?</li>
<li>41:04 – I was baptized Catholic as an infant but raised in the Baptist church, am I Catholic?</li>
<li>46:14 – Why do Catholics believe that priests can forgive sins?</li>
<li>51:11 – What is the Dogma of the Assumption?</li>
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<p>“Do Catholics really eat God?” This question delves into the belief in the Eucharist and its significance in Catholic faith. The discussion also touches on the changes brought by Vatican II, the appropriateness of addressing minor issues with a visiting priest, and the role of personal expressions during Mass for those from different backgrounds.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>17:31 – Do Catholics really believe that they are eating God literally?</li>
<li>31:33 – Why did we have the change of Vatican II?</li>
<li>44:04 – Should I bring up something minor about a visiting priest that isn’t in the rubric of the Mass?</li>
<li>49:29 – I am coming from a protestant background that included raising our hands often. Would some be inappropriate for the Mass?</li>
<li>53:54 – Why do we say Mary “merited to bear” Jesus in Regina Caeli when it was God’s doing?</li>
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