Open Forum

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:

• 03:20 - What is the relationship of the Jews to the Church? Are they a part of the Church because of the old covenant? 
• 05:30 - Is there a connection between the tradition of the popes selecting a name other than their own with Jesus giving Simon the name ‘Peter’?  
• 07:42 - How can I respond to a family member who asked me, “If God in the Old Testament allowed for slavery, then would you agree that is an immoral thing? Then isn’t God immoral?” 
• 16:26 - In John 1 – Did the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit come into being at the same time? 
• 20:55 - What is your perspective on habitual sin? Some priests say it is not a mortal sin and some say that it is. 
• 28:43 - Is it bad that I go to Confession at another parish with another priest? Should I be going at my parish? 
• 30:55 - I don’t really like the music at my parish. Is it in my place to ask them to change it? 
• 34:30 - How does the Catholic Church view end times? 
• 37:00 - Why does society have such a problem with the Catholic religion? 
• 42:34 - What do you think about bringing little kids to Church when they’re a distraction to others? 
• 46:20 - How can a Protestant be saved if they don’t have a valid Eucharist? 
• 48:45 - How do you use the Liturgy of the Hours? Is there a pattern to the readings in the hours?