Open Forum

The callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.

Questions Covered:

• 04:23 - How can someone move on past grieving the death of their parents?
• 07:24 - Is the Byzantine Church in communion with the Catholic Church or are they in full communion with the Catholic Church?
• 15:20 - How can someone receive absolution if they’re not contrite? 
• 19:56 - Can you explain why there is no salvation outside of the Church?
• 29:19 - Can Anointing of the Sick happen if the person can’t request it for himself? Does he have to be conscious?
• 38:05 - Why do we have a Catholic funeral Mass when people die?
• 44:49 - Can I become Orthodox? I am Catholic now, but am interested in the Orthodox church.
• 51:09 - If God is everywhere, why do we need him in the sacraments, especially the Eucharist?

Resources:

• The Fathers Know Best