Question: Why can’t women be priests? Isn’t that discrimination? Answer: Well, if the priesthood was reserved to men because the Church thought that men were better or superior to women, then that would be discrimination. But, that’s not the reason why women can’t be priests. The crux of this issue is the nature of the priesthood and the sacrament that the priest makes present. Every … Continue reading
YOUTH 2000 Retreat Scheduled for Owensboro, Kentucky on March 9, 10 & 11 at Brescia University Pope John Paul II continually called upon the youth of the Church to be instruments and leaders of a new effort to bring the Gospel to the world. In Rome at the XV World Youth Day, he challenged the young people to “set the Eucharist at the center … Continue reading
Question: I am a cradle Catholic who has become disenchanted with the Church. What books would you recommend I read that will convince me to come back? Answer: It is very admirable of you to give Catholicism a second chance. Some people give little thought to abandoning the Church of their youth, yet I see from your words that you consider this to be a … Continue reading
Question: What specific graces do we receive from the sacrament of Confession? Why should I go to confession when I can just pray to God and tell Him I’m sorry? Answer: The grace that comes from the sacrament of Confession is abundant and overflowing. From the sacrament we receive actual grace, which strengthens us in our daily task of doing good and avoiding evil, and … 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
Question: If the Eucharist gives eternal life, does that not minimize the need for faith? Answer: It is true, as Jesus tells us in Jn 6:54, that he who receives the Eucharist has eternal life. But, you shouldn’t take this to mean that once a Catholic receives the Eucharist he has his irrevocable ticket to heaven. Instead, the Eucharist brings eternal life in that: through … Continue reading
Here at 107.9 FM, Owensboro Catholic Radio, we want you to learn that it IS true through asking this simple question. Well… what is IT? IT can be many things! Here are some examples of what we’re talking about: What if it IS true that God exists? What if it IS true that THE TRUTH is in the Catholic Church? What if it IS true … Continue reading