#421 Why are there differences in the gospel accounts of the Resurrection story?
On this week’s episode, we get out our Bibles and do a little compare/contrast with the gospels. (Fr. Dave recommends the book Gospel Parallels for…
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#220 Why is the New Testament usage of the term “apostle” so inconsistent?
Why is the New Testament usage of the term “apostle” so inconsistent? Fr. Dave has a cough, and we’re trying the new iTunes “enhanced” podcast…
Who is the disciple that Jesus loved?
Question: Who is the disciple that Jesus loved? A nun told me that it was John but then a scripture professor told me something else…
How is it that the synoptic gospels have Jesus being crucified before the Passover but John has him crucified ON the Passover?
This is another of those examples that shows us that the evangelists – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John – were not as concerned with reporting…
Is the story of the loaves and the fishes really a miracle, as in a supernatural experience where Jesus literally changes a little bit of food into a whole bunch? I heard a priest tell me it was just about “sharing.”
Miracles require faith and faith has no proof. Catholic tradition holds that Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes (the only miracle told by all…
What’s the Best Way to Read the Bible?
Usually, we read a book by starting on page one and continuing through to the last page. Makes sense, right? Although we may be tempted…
What is meant by the “Immaculate Conception?”
The Immaculate Conception is a teaching of the church that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin from the moment of her…
Why is it that Christians worship Jesus? From my interpretations of the Bible, Jesus didn’t want to be worshipped, but was turning people towards God. Therefore why do people see fit to worship Jesus as much as God?
Yes, it’s true that Jesus’ own prayer was directed toward God as Father. The prayer which Jesus teaches his disciples in ths gospels of Matthew…
Why Do Catholics Pray for the Dead?
Praying for the dead can be a helpful part of the grieving process, but it’s also part of Catholic tradition to pray for those who…
What’s the best way to read the Bible?
We have a great guide to reading the bible called Bible Boot Camp. You can find it by selecting Googling God in our top navigation,…
