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:

• 05:47 - On Saturday evenings and the eves of holy days when we are able to go to Mass to count towards our obligation, should we also treat it like a holy day and refrain from working?
• 07:14 - In Mark chapter 13 it says that “for the sake of the elect”, who are the elect? How does this fit into predestination?
• 21:41 - I have a question about Mariology and a quote inside your book Behold Your Mother.
• 47:25 - Have you read the book by Candida Moss which claims that we exaggerate the persecution of early Christian martyrs, and if so, can you explain this?

Resources Mentioned:

• Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines by Tim Staples