Open Forum

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. 

Questions Covered:

• 04:04 - What is the difference between the particular judgement and the last judgement? 
• 14:15 - I am a Protestant. Where is the concept of purgatory in the Bible? 
• 28:50 - On the Cross Jesus says, “My God, why have you abandoned me?” Why did He feel abandoned if He was choosing to die for the remission of sins? 
• 33:22 - Where do you find Mary in the book of Revelation? 
• 38:17 - Why don’t the popes have miraculous powers like Peter and the apostles had? 
• 43:15 - Can my Church have two tabernacles or are we only allowed to have one? 
• 44:24 - Can you please elaborate on whether the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacrifice on the Cross are the same sacrifice? 
• 49:07 - Is there any Catholic explanation as to why Mary wasn’t present at the Last Supper? Is there anything outside of the New Testament that gives evidence to her presence during his preaching ministry? 

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