Open Forum

Questions Covered:

• 03:11 - Why would Jesus frequently perform a miracle and then tell people to keep it secret?
• 07:52 - How can we see in each generation Jesus building His Church?
• 13:35 - I read recently that there are some laws that require priests to break the seal of confession. What should priests do? How will this continue to change the sacrament?
• 17:06 - Why is the host broken during the consecration?
• 19:10 - What are the Nephilim? Did they mingle with human species early on?
• 22:21 - Do Catholics believe in predeterminism?
• 28:32 - Can the Pope make changes to fundamental doctrine like the traditional nature of marriage?
• 33:05 - In Mark’s gospel, 4:11-12, it seems like the gospel is being held from people, excluding them from salvation. How does this fit with God wanting salvation for all peoples?
• 37:09 - I have been Catholic all my life. There is a new priest at my parish and when I approach him to receive the Eucharist, I get intense anxiety and fear. This has never happened to me before or since, with other priests or deacons. Is this my problem or am I feeling something real?
• 44:45 - I have been struggling to understand the Catholic position on 1 Corinthians 5:9-13. Can you explain it to me?
• 51:06 - Why would Mary’s town have known that she was with child at 3 months? She would not have been showing and they wore loose clothing.