If you’ve ever been in a conversation where you had to defend the Catholic Faith, people have probably asked you this question. It can be a tough one to answer, but Fr. Mike lays out many reasons why confessing our sins to a priest makes perfect sense. Confession isn’t a man-made tradition of the Church but rather a valuable gift given by God and rooted in S ... Show More
Jul 3
Why Is There No Marriage in Heaven?
For some, this may be the saddest part about Heaven, but it shouldn't be! Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it's actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isn’t a loss of love, but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven, you won’t love you ... Show More
5m 54s
Nov 2022
Why Can Only Priests Consecrate the Eucharist?
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Why is it that only priests are able to consecrate the Eucharist in the Mass? In this episode, Fr. Josh explains the Scriptural teachings as well as the tea ... Show More
15m 40s
Jun 2023
Why I Came Back to the Catholic Church
Last episode, Jeff Cavins shared why he left the Catholic Church. Today, he explains what made him return to the Catholic Church. Not only does he share the events leading up to this decision, but he also lists some of the primary theological reasons that led to his reversion. Sn ... Show More
24m 50s
Sep 2021
Waiting to Enter the Church, College Greek Life, and Feeling Alone in the Faith
Fr. Josh answers questions about waiting to enter the Church as an RCIA candidate, whether Catholics should join college fraternities and sororities, and what to do if you are feeling alone in the faith and yearning for community.
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Before joining a fraternity ... Show More
26m 52s