Question: What is the Catholic teaching on cussing? Answer: I scoured the Catechism and was unable to find anything specifically about “cussing,” or using foul language. But, there are a few articles that are related, and these might be helpful. As Christians, we must conform our words to the mind of Christ and follow His example (no. 1694). God’s presence and His truth must be … Continue reading
Question: Does the Catholic Church today view Catholic authority as infallible? If it does, how can you justify evil acts by Popes? What about the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition? Answer: Well, first of all, infallibility doesn’t mean “never sinning.” It means “protection from error when speaking authoritatively.” Jesus did not promise that the leaders of the Church would never sin. Instead, He promised that … Continue reading
Question: Do you have any words of wisdom regarding “spiritual dryness”? Answer: I’ve been thinking a lot about this, and the word that keeps coming to mind is “perseverance.” Paul tells us, “It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?” (Heb 12:7). Spiritual dryness is meant to … Continue reading
Question: What is the Biblical support for baptizing infants? I thought a person had to believe in Jesus before he could be saved. Answer: Indeed. But look at the audience: they are adults. Of course adults have to believe. It is this belief that compels them to be baptized. Now, infants can’t very well believe first, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be baptized. We … Continue reading
Owensboro Catholic Radio is committed to improving the WIMM radio signal in the City of Owensboro. As a low power FM station, their are numerous legal boundaries that must be respected. WIMM is legally allowed to broadcast at 100ft above the local average terrain at 100 watts. This translates into about 10 square miles. Despite these restrictions, after several years of planning, changes will be … Continue reading
On Monday, May 23 at 6:20 AM, Owensboro’s own John Kurtz will be interviewed on the Son Rise Morning show!!! John is a member of the planning team for the first annual Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky. Brian Patrick, host of the Son Rise Morning Show, will be asking John to decribe the genesis, purpose, and events of the Conference. The Catholic Men’s Conference … Continue reading
Question: What is the difference between “Roman Catholic” and “Catholic”? What sets the Eastern Orthodox Catholics apart from us? Are there several different forms of Catholic faith? Answer: Before we begin, it will be helpful to define what a “rite” is. In this context, a “rite” is a family of Catholic liturgical, ecclesiastical, and theological traditions. The Catechism of the Catholic Church lists seven such … Continue reading