Question: Did Jesus come to abolish religion? Answer: Well, it depends on how one defines “religion”. Everyone has their own definition, and ample connotations as well. The glossary from the Catechism of the Catholic Church defines religion as: “A set of beliefs and practices followed by those committed to the service and worship of God. The first commandment requires us to believe in God, … Continue reading
Question: How do I respond to someone who says that religion is the most divisive, destructive, and deadly force in the world? Answer: The first thing I would do is establish the positive impact that religion has had on the growth of civilizations and the general wellbeing of mankind. The sciences have been especially nurtured by religious people, especially Catholics. The scientific fields with important … Continue reading
Question: Why do we have sacraments? Answer: We have sacraments because God desires to transform us and bring about an encounter with His grace and life in a way that is considerate of how we learn, and communicate, and grow as human persons. I realize that’s somewhat of a mouthful, so let me unpack it a little. If God so desired, He could forgive our … Continue reading
Question: What happens when we receive the Eucharist? Answer: When we receive the Eucharist, we become tabernacles or vessels of the Lord. Jesus Christ truly resides within us – Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Many amazing spiritual effects come from this experience: – we receive grace from God that forgives us of our venial (or “lesser”) sins and strengthens us to do what is right … Continue reading
Question: What is Pentecost? Answer: Most people only know Pentecost as a Christian holiday, one that commemorates the day when the Holy Spirit fell on the apostles and disciples of Christ as they gathered in the Upper Room after the Ascension (cf. Acts 2:1-4). While the apostles and disciples remained in Jerusalem out of obedience to Christ (cf. Acts 1:4-5), Scripture tells us that Jews … Continue reading
Monday, June 02, 2014 New! Dr. Ray Guarendi Five Days a Week Irondale, AL – EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network and Ave Maria Radio (AMR) are proud to announce that Dr. Ray Guarendi is set to host “The Doctor Is In,” five days a week, starting June 2, 2014. Dr. Ray, father of 10, is a clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and international television and … Continue reading
Owensboro Catholic Radio would like to congratulate the Passionist Nuns of Whitesville in their successful launch of their new Catholic Radio Station in service to the good people of Whitesville! WJOR, Jesus Our Redeemer Radio, can be heard on 93.1FM. For those of you in East Daviess County, tune in and tell all your friends!