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Marcellino D'Ambrosio
Catholic Answers Speaker
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Marcellino did his Ph.D. studies in historical theology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
His doctoral dissertation, written under the guidance of renowned Jesuit theologian Avery Dulles, focused on one of the theological lights of the Second Vatican Council, Henri Cardinal de Lubac, and his attempt to recover the way of interpreting Scripture practiced by the Fathers of the Church.
A specialist in the hermeneutics of Scripture and Tradition, he has served as assistant professor of theology at the Institute of Religious and Pastoral Studies of the University of Dallas, teaching courses in historical, fundamental, and sacramental theology as well as in evangelization, ecumenism, liturgy, and Vatican II.
His scholarly work has been published in the international journal Communio and in Abingdon's Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation.
Marcellino brings to his teaching a wealth of pastoral experience in evangelization, ecumenism, liturgy, Hispanic ministry, and adult education.
Tapes of his popular teaching include "Answering His Call" and "Touching Jesus Through The Church."
An experienced teacher on secondary, college, and graduate levels, he is also an accomplished musician noted for his creative use of music and media in evangelization, teen outreach, and Hispanic ministry.
He has appeared numerous times as a performer and guest on the Eternal Word Television Network.
His talks include the following:
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Why Be Catholic? 
Marcellino shares the reasons for his commitment to the Catholic Church.
Do Catholics Worship Mary?
The biblical basis for Catholic devotion to Mary and the saints.
Why So Many Rituals?
The commonsense and biblical basis for the Catholic use of liturgy and sacraments.
Are Catholics Born Again?
Baptism: what does it mean? What does it have to do with a personal decision to make Jesus your Lord and Savior?
Are Catholics Spirit-filled?
The role of confirmation in empowering us with the gifts and joy of the Holy Spirit.
Who Needs Confession?
Demonstrates that confession is not an unpleasant burden but a liberating gift.
Getting More Out of Mass
Explains the multiple ways Christ is present in the Mass and how to tap the life-changing power he offers us.
What Difference Does Faith Make?
Marcellino shows the startling difference the Catholic faith can make in one's life by sharing a bit of his own story.
Foundations of Christian Faith
How do we know that God exists, that Christ is who he said he was, that the Bible is reliable, that the Church can be trusted?
Who is Jesus Christ?
Various answers to the question posed by Jesus himself: "Who do men say that I am?"
The Drama of Redemption
Why did Jesus have to die?
The Church-Help or Hindrance?
Why the Church exists and why it is indispensable.
Life after Death
Catholic teaching on the end of the world, Jesus' return, heaven, hell, and purgatory.
Healing, Suffering, and the Anointing of the Sick
What this sacrament has to teach us about God's healing power and the meaning of suffering.
Why Do We Need Priests?
The truth about the sacrament of holy orders.
Marriage, Sex, and the Catholic Church
Explores the tough questions, including divorce and contraception.
Christian Moral Life
Virtues, vices, sin, and the role of conscience.
The Culture of Life vs. the Culture of Death
The Catholic respect for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death.
Eucharistic Adoration
Its meaning and value plus concrete suggestions on how to make the most of your time before the Blessed Sacrament.
Personal Prayer-Pathway to Joy
How to deepen your personal intimacy with Christ through a life of daily prayer that even busy people can manage.
Parenting as a Means to Holiness
How can we become holy, not despite but through our parenting?
Fees:
Costs include an honorarium for the first talk of $1200 plus travel expenses. The honorarium for each additional talk given that day is $800.
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