Open Forum

Tim Staples answers any question regarding Catholicism. We also begin our quarterly pledge drive. Become part of the team by donating to Catholic Answers Live at www.catholicanswersradio.com or by calling 888-291-8000. Thank you for all of your help and support. May God bless you.

Questions Covered:

• 07:00 - How can I defend Mary’s sinlessness?
• 20:56 - In Luke, the rich man is in hell and can’t get out. Why can’t he  leave hell if he has repented?
• 32:08 - I have a protestant friend who thinks that bowing to statues of saints is idolatry. How can I explain that Catholics don’t worship statues?
• 39:47 - My understanding is that St. Peter died before St. John did. Would St. John be subject to the pope who followed Peter?
• 48:05 - My wife and I are currently doing 33 Days to Morning Glory. What did St. Maximilian Kolbe mean when he said, “the Holy Spirit doesn’t act except through the Immaculata, his spouse.” This sounds like this is saying the Holy Spirit can’t act unless it is through the Virgin Mary. Is this correct?

Resources Mentioned: 

• Friends in High Places by Tim Staples
• The Shocking Truth About the Pope and the Bible by Tim Staples