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Does Human Fatherhood Last in Eternity? Confession and IVF

Joe Heschmeyer2026-01-14T18:17:28

“Does human fatherhood last in eternity?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of familial relationships in the afterlife, alongside other topics such as the significance of confessing sins to a priest and the Church’s authority on issues like IVF. The conversation also touches on the connection between John the Baptist’s baptism of Jesus and priestly anointing, providing a rich exploration of faith and doctrine.

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Questions Covered:

  • 05:23 - In 1 Peter 2:9 Peter says that believers are “…you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people…”
  • 13:01 - Is there a connection between John the Baptist baptising Jesus with the anointing necessary for one to be a priest?
  • 18:10 - How do I explain to a friend the importance of confessing sins to a priest?
  • 28:46 - How does the Church have any clout to teach on IVF when it is ran by men and IVF is a woman’s issue?
  • 34:35 - Does human fatherhood and motherhood last in eternity?
  • 44:22 - I’ve been asked not to attend daily Mass at local parish because complaints have been made about my children being distractive, what can I do?
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