The Why’s of Catholic Belief

Why do Catholics believe what they do?

Questions Covered:

• 12:28 - Why did Jesus still have his wounds on his glorified body? Is it like that in heaven? 
• 19:55 - Why do Catholics kneel and stand and sit during the liturgy? 
• 23:24 - Why do we pray for the saints to intercede for us? Wouldn’t that cause sadness for the saints in heaven? 
• 29:09 - Why do we pray for the saints to intercede for us? Wouldn’t that cause sadness for the saints in heaven? 
• 33:40 - What is ordinary time in the liturgical calendar versus the other times of the year? 
• 37:03 - There are books in Catholic bibles that are not in Protestant bibles. Why is that?  
• 46:20 - Why do Catholics believe that you cannot use birth control? 

Resources Mentioned:

• Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger by Gary Michuta 
• Bringing Sanity Back to Sex Part 1 and 2
• How Contraception Thwarts Love