Catholicism Unwrapped

In this episode, the Fathers Andy dive into the origins and meaning of Divine Mercy, exploring its power to bring peace, especially for those who struggle with scrupulosity. Then shifting to current Church events, they offer a high-level look at the upcoming Papal Conclave beginning May 7th, 2025.
Curious for a deeper dive into the Conclave? Revisit Episode 30 for a full breakdown of how it all works!

Catholics and Orthodox Christians recite nearly the same Creed… except for one key line: “and the Son.” In this episode, the Fathers Andy respond to questions from Catholic high school students, starting with who goes to heaven, and ending with what that tiny difference in the Creed actually means. Along the way, we talk about the Holy Spirit’s role in the Trinity and how He reveals the meaning of divine love, leading us into Theology of the Body and the beauty of human dignity. We also explore imputability - how much we’re responsible for our choices, and how God judges the heart.
🎙️ Ep. 38 Topics include:• Who gets to heaven, and how the Church understands salvation• Catholic vs. Orthodox beliefs on the filioque clause• The Holy Spirit as the personification of love• How love, freedom, and responsibility fit together in God's plan• The role of conscience and moral responsibility

This week we are addressing more questions brought to us by the Junior and Senior students of Pacelli High School. On the docket today:
What is a Jubilee, and why has the Pope declared 2025 as one?
Are Tattoos Evil?
Stick around to hear the answers as we unwrap it all!

How can we put faith in a human institution??
Shoutout to the students of Pacelli High School for the questions!
 
References:
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain
Episode 27 - Papal Infallibility

Finishing up our FAQ section on Annulments this week. Were your questions answered???

What's the difference between Divorce and Annulments? Does the Church allow for separation and divorce? Is divorce a sin? Is our current culture even capable of a valid marriage? Who decides whether or not someone can qualify for an annulment? Do you have to be officially divorced to get an annulment? How long does the process take? How much does it cost? We're covering allll these questions in this week's episode! 
 

In this episode, we're answering the question "What is Annulment?". Learn where the teachings on annulment come from in the Bible, why Moses made "divorce" lawful, and what it means to be married. Join us for all this and more in Annulment pt. 1!

Ever wonder the proper way to hold your hands during the Our Father? Palms up or out? Should I hold my neighbor's hand?  Maybe I should just fold my hands? The Fathers Andy are here to answer all your questions and more!

What is Anointing of the Sick? When should it be used? How does it relate to Viaticum and what is Last Rights? Tune in to find out!

Addressing the movie, the reality, and all you need to know about Cardinals and electing a Pope.