Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this two-part 10th Doctor story that asks the big question: Is the Devil real and is hell really a planet orbiting a black hole? They also discuss whether the Ood really are a slave race, the Doctor’s religion, and Rose wanting to set up house with the Doctor.
“No one is so poor they cannot give what they have, but first and foremost, who they are.” @Pontifex 14 June 2018
“I send my cordial greetings to all those following the World Soccer Championships that begin today in Russia. I hope this sports event may be a positive opportunity for encounter and fellowship.” @Pontifex 14 June 2018
“Love is always at the service of others. Because love is seen in actions, not words.” @Pontifex 15 June 2018
“Invite the Holy Spirit to be part of your activities. Call upon Him before you even start: “Come, Holy Spirit!”.” @Pontifex 16 June 2018
“Let us try to express the joy of God’s Kingdom in every way possible!” @Pontifex 18 June 2018
“Choosing to follow Christ helps build a more just, more friendly, more humane society, that is closer to the heart of God.” @Pontifex 19 June 2018
“We encounter Jesus in those who are poor, rejected, or refugees. Do not let fear get in the way of welcoming our neighbour in need. #WithRefugees @M_RSection” @Pontifex 20 June 2018
“A person’s dignity does not depend on them being a citizen, a migrant, or a refugee. Saving the life of someone fleeing war and poverty is an act of humanity. #WithRefugees @M_RSection” @Pontifex 20 June 2018
Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha join the First Doctor’s quest for the keys of Marinus, a classic hunt for the McGuffins in four different worlds: a deadly island, a beautiful trap, a screaming jungle, a snowbound mountain, and city of justice without mercy. Plus they discuss the morality of enforced consciences.
“For those who are with Jesus, evil is just a provocation to love even more” @Pontifex 7 June 2018
“The Feast of the Sacred Heart reminds us that God loved us first: He is always waiting for us, welcoming us into His heart, into His love.” @Pontifex 8 June 2018
“Let us ask the Lord to give us good priests: hardworking men, men of prayer, who are close to God’s people.” @Pontifex 8 June 2018
“Mary is exactly what God wants His Church to be: a loving and humble Mother, poor in possessions but rich in love.” @Pontifex 9 June 2018
“Whatever we do, let us sustain the voice of the Holy Spirit through practical good deeds and actions.” @Pontifex 10 June 2018
“The Holy Spirit gives us the strength we need to achieve holiness in the midst of our everyday lives.” @Pontifex 11 June 2018
“Children must be able to play, study and grow in a peaceful environment. Woe to anyone who stifles their joyful impulse to hope!” @Pontifex 12 June 2018
“Never tire of encountering Jesus in prayer, in listening to the Word of God, and in receiving the Eucharist.” @Pontifex 13 June 2018
Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 10th Doctor (David Tennant) story that combines post-WWII optimism, the pitfalls of new technology, and shades of Cold War intrigue with an alien and a coronation.
“When the Holy Spirit is present, something always happens. Where blows the Spirit, things are never at a standstill.” @Pontifex 30 May 2018
“The Eucharist contains all the flavour of Jesus’ words and deeds, the taste of His Death and Resurrection, the fragrance of His Spirit.” @Pontifex 31 May 2018
“Love can recognize good things even in bad situations. Love keeps a tiny flame alight even in the darkest night.” @Pontifex 1 June 2018
“On this Feast of Corpus Christi, we need to remember that Jesus, the Bread of Life, is our strength and support on life’s journey.” @Pontifex 3 June 2018
“The living presence of Christ within us is the light that guides our choices, the flame that warms our hearts as we go to meet the Lord.” @Pontifex 4 June 2018
“Lord, reawaken in us a sense of praise and gratitude for our Earth, and for everything you have created.” @Pontifex 5 June 2018
“Loving Christ is not a superficial sentiment. It is an attitude of the heart that we demonstrate when we live as He wants us to.” @Pontifex 6 June 2018
“Today we are united in prayer with our Catholic brothers and sisters in China, on the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians of Sheshan.” @Pontifex 23 May 2018
“Love of God and love of neighbour should be the two cornerstones of our lives.” @Pontifex 25 May 2018
“The Gospel calls us to live outside our comfort zone, because anyone who follows Jesus, loves the poor and the lowly.” @Pontifex 26 May 2018
“The mystery of the Blessed Trinity invites us to live in communion with one another, in love and in sharing: certain that wherever there is love, there is God.” @Pontifex 26 May 2018
“What lasts? What has value in life? What treasures don’t disappear? Definitely two: God and our neighbor.” @Pontifex 28 May 2018
“The Eucharist gives us the strength to produce the fruits of good works, and to live true Christian lives.” @Pontifex 29 May 2018
“When the Holy Spirit is present, something always happens. Where blows the Spirit, things are never at a standstill.” @Pontifex 30 May 2018
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live (May 25, 2018, 2nd hour), Jimmy answers the following questions:
02:33 Why do we associate good with “up” and down with “bad”?
04:11 Why do some Medieval religious paintings look like they have spacemen and UFOs in them?
08:15 Could a priest or the pope bless an entire ocean and make it holy water?
16:24 How can we solve the “Trolley Problem” for self-driving cars? Does it make a difference if the five people who get hit are nuns and the one person who lives is an escaped convict?
23:28 Did Mary or Jesus ever get sick? Could they?
29:00 If we colonize another planet in the future, how would the Church on Earth communicate with Catholic colonists? What would need to be done before sending Catholics to such a colony?
35:40 If strong Artificial Intelligence (AI) is created, would it falsify the Church’s teachings on the soul? How likely is such the development of such intelligence?
45:00 Is it ever okay to lie to a Cyberman?
49:37 Is the multiverse theory at all compatible with Christianity?
“I express my great sorrow over the dead and wounded in the Holy Land and the Middle East. Violence never leads to peace. Therefore, I call on all sides involved and the international community to renew efforts so that dialogue, justice and peace may prevail.” @Pontifex 16 May 2018
“God loves us in a way that crushes all loneliness and isolation.” @Pontifex 17 May 2018
“Mary lived Jesus’ Beatitudes like no other: she is saintly among the saints, she shows us the way to holiness and accompanies us.” @Pontifex 18 May 2018
“Never forget this golden rule: “Do to others what you would have them do to you” (Mt 7,12)” @Pontifex 19 May 2018
“Holy Spirit, you who sustain the Church, come down upon us again, teach us unity, renew our hearts, and help us to love as Jesus taught us.” @Pontifex 20 May 2018
“God needs people who bring His forgiveness and His mercy into the world.” @Pontifex 21 May 2018
“A Christian’s life should be invested in Jesus, and spent for others.” @Pontifex 22 May 2018
“A Church that loves the poor is always tuned to the God Channel. It never loses the Gospel signal.” @Pontifex 23 May 2018
“The Ascension of the Risen Jesus contains the promise that we too will participate in the fullness of life with God.” @Pontifex 10 May 2018
“We begin building peace in our homes, streets, and workplaces: wherever we craft communion and community.” @Pontifex 11 May 2018
“Your response to Jesus cannot be conditioned by momentary calculations and convenience. It must be a life-long “yes”.” @Pontifex 12 May 2018
“Our Lady of Fatima, turn your gaze towards us, towards our families, our country, and the world.” @Pontifex 13 May 2018
“I invite communications professionals to promote a journalism of peace at the service of all people, especially those without a voice. #WorldCommunicationsDay” @Pontifex 13 May 2018
“There is no freedom greater than letting yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to lead you wherever he wishes.” @Pontifex 14 May 2018
“The Family is the hope of the future. Let us pray especially for families facing serious difficulties: may Our Lord assist them.” @Pontifex 15 May 2018
“There is no love without works of charity. Service towards our brothers and sisters springs from the heart that loves.” @Pontifex 16 May 2018
“I express my great sorrow over the dead and wounded in the Holy Land and the Middle East. Violence never leads to peace. Therefore, I call on all sides involved and the international community to renew efforts so that dialogue, justice and peace may prevail.” @Pontifex 16 May 2018