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#12349 Why Can Saints’ Bodies Be Displayed? Relics and Evangelization - Jimmy Akin
Manage episode 503370204 series 73219
“Why can saints’ bodies and relics be displayed if we’re supposed to bury the dead?” This episode explores the significance of relics in Catholic tradition, alongside questions about evangelizing Indigenous peoples, the requirements for altars, and the meaning of taking the Lord’s name in vain. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.
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Questions Covered:
- 01:53 – Why can saints’ bodies and relics be displayed if we’re supposed to bury the dead?
- 07:16 – How can we evangelize Indigenous peoples who see Christianity as a “white man’s religion”?
- 16:16 – Do all altars need relics, and does distance matter when praying with relics?
- 19:47 – What does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain?
- 23:13 – How can we know if a loved one is in heaven?
- 29:01 – When Jesus says “believe in the Gospel,” what does He mean?
- 36:05 – Is it selfish or wrong to grieve someone before they die?
- 42:03 – What will we be doing in Heaven?
- 47:00 – How is Christianity different from pagan myths and miracles?
1730 episodes
Manage episode 503370204 series 73219
“Why can saints’ bodies and relics be displayed if we’re supposed to bury the dead?” This episode explores the significance of relics in Catholic tradition, alongside questions about evangelizing Indigenous peoples, the requirements for altars, and the meaning of taking the Lord’s name in vain. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.
Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here
Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com
Questions Covered:
- 01:53 – Why can saints’ bodies and relics be displayed if we’re supposed to bury the dead?
- 07:16 – How can we evangelize Indigenous peoples who see Christianity as a “white man’s religion”?
- 16:16 – Do all altars need relics, and does distance matter when praying with relics?
- 19:47 – What does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain?
- 23:13 – How can we know if a loved one is in heaven?
- 29:01 – When Jesus says “believe in the Gospel,” what does He mean?
- 36:05 – Is it selfish or wrong to grieve someone before they die?
- 42:03 – What will we be doing in Heaven?
- 47:00 – How is Christianity different from pagan myths and miracles?
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