Catholic Answers LIVE
Catholic Answers Live, hosted by Cy Kellett, is a daily, two-hour radio program dedicated to Catholic apologetics and evangelization. According to listener surveys, it is a runaway favorite on Catholic stations across America.
As a call-in program, Catholic Answers Live connects listeners to prominent leaders in the Church today—including scholars, nuns, priests, bishops, and cardinals—and touches on every aspect of our lives as Christians. You'll hear discussions on just about everything relating to the Church: doctrinal controversies, family concerns, social issues, evangelization, ethics…you name it!
Catholic Answers Live airs every Monday through Friday from 6-8 PM Eastern (3-4 PM Pacific) on over 360 AM and FM stations in the United States, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 130, and through the Internet at catholic.com. If you can't listen live, you can subscribe to our podcast or download individual shows from our MP3 archive.
Call in with your question at 1-888-31-TRUTH!
Most Recent Episodes
<p>What’s really in a hot dog? Why does the letter “s” look like “f” in the Declaration of Independence? Are bald eagles actually bald? On this unique Fourth of July edition of <em data-start="174" data-end="197">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we dive into five fun mysteries of Independence Day. Plus, callers ask deep theological questions: Did Christ always have a human nature? Can Genesis reflect ancient myths while remaining divinely inspired? Did the apostles expect the Second Coming in their lifetimes? Is it possible that angels are saints from a previous universe? And what happens to grace when a baptized person commits mortal sin?</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>03:30 – Top 5 Mysteries of the 4th of July</li>
<li>14:25 – Why do some oppose the Traditional Latin Mass?</li>
<li>15:43 – Did Christ always possess a human nature, or did God gain a human nature at the moment of the Incarnation? What is the best language to describe this mystery?</li>
<li>18:28 – Could Genesis incorporate contemporary myths like the Mesopotamian flood stories to explain God’s actions, such as the Flood, using familiar cultural narratives?</li>
<li>31:47 – Why did the Church transition from severe fasting to weekly abstinence and now allows other penances in the US? Is this spiritual progression good or bad?</li>
<li>42:08 – Did the apostles believe the Parousia (Second Coming) was imminent during their lifetimes?</li>
<li>48:32 – Is it conceivable that angels are saints from a previous iteration of the universe?</li>
<li>52:22 – Does a baptized person who commits a mortal sin lose all grace until Confession, despite the indelible mark of baptism?</li>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="19" data-end="42">Catholic Answers Live</em>, listeners ask thought-provoking questions on topics ranging from liturgy and Church history to spiritual warfare and vocational discernment. Questions include how to begin a career in Catholic apologetics, whether the Novus Ordo Mass assumes an <em data-start="289" data-end="302">ad orientem</em> posture, and how exorcism practices differ between Catholics and non-Catholic Christians. Also discussed is the historical development of the priesthood and the formal distribution of Communion, tracing its evolution from house churches to today’s liturgical structure.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>04:50 – What are some practical suggestions and advice for someone considering a career in Catholic apologetics? How should one begin to pursue the “soul” of apologetics?</li>
<li>15:19 – Does the Novus Ordo rubric originally assume that the Mass is celebrated ad orientem, and has it changed over time to be commonly celebrated facing the congregation?</li>
<li>29:15 – How is it that non-Catholic Christians are able to cast out demons, while in the Catholic Church exorcism is ecclesiastically regulated and reserved for authorized exorcists?</li>
<li>49:00 – When and how did the Church transition from early Christian gatherings in homes to a more formal institution of the priesthood and structured distribution of Communion?</li>
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<p>In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, listeners gain clear and insightful answers on key Catholic teachings and questions. Topics include whether St. Paul would recognize the doctrine of transubstantiation, reliable resources on liturgical changes since Vatican II, and the historical context of the Inquisition. The episode also clarifies misconceptions about the Bible and addresses claims of suppressed books. Discussion covers patristic sources on the Immaculate Conception, the nature of the Transfiguration, and why the NAB Bible is used in U.S. liturgy. Additionally, listeners learn about the Catholic view of justification versus Protestant faith alone, the acceptability of prostration in Latin Rite prayer, and the theological implications of worshipping a deceiving spirit.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>02:59 – Would St. Paul recognize the doctrine of transubstantiation?</li>
<li>08:26 – Where can reliable resources be found regarding changes to the liturgy post-Vatican II?</li>
<li>14:05 – What is the historical context and Church justification regarding the Inquisition?</li>
<li>18:40 – Is there any truth to the claim that the Catholic Church is hiding or suppressing 14 books of the Bible? Clarification needed on the Bible as a Catholic book.</li>
<li>21:56 – During the Transfiguration, when Moses talks with Jesus, is that an example of necromancy?</li>
<li>28:55 – Where can more patristic information about the Immaculate Conception be found?</li>
<li>35:05 – Why is the NAB Bible used as the basis for liturgy in the U.S.? What would be required to change to a different translation?</li>
<li>41:22 – If Satan or a demon tricks a group into worshipping him, is that group worshipping the same God as Christians?</li>
<li>48:53 – Is it acceptable in the Latin/Roman Rite to pray in a prostration style similar to Eastern Orthodox practice?</li>
<li>50:55 – What is the Catholic understanding of Justification compared to the Protestant doctrine of Faith alone?</li>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="19" data-end="42">Catholic Answers Live</em>, listeners ask insightful questions on a variety of Catholic topics. Discussion includes the history and value of the Liturgy of the Hours for laypeople, Church teaching on keeping cremated ashes at home, and how miracles are evaluated in the canonization process when multiple saints are invoked. Other questions address the origin of John the Baptist’s baptism, the theological distinction between infant baptism and Old Covenant circumcision, and whether someone who doesn’t attend Mass may receive Communion during a hospice visit. Also covered are explanations of patron saints for Protestant audiences and concerns about receiving a Shinto omamori charm. A wide-ranging episode filled with clarity on Catholic doctrine, sacramental theology, and respectful interfaith dialogue.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>06:17 – What is the history of the Liturgy of the Hours and how can it benefit a layperson?</li>
<li>14:24 – What is the significance of receiving an omamori charm (Japanese Shinto) for marriage, and why is it advised not to hang it in a car?</li>
<li>19:09 – What is the origin of the baptism practiced and preached by John the Baptist?</li>
<li>22:51 – What is the Church’s teaching regarding keeping ashes at home? Additionally, is it permissible for a non-practicing Catholic to receive communion during a hospice visit?</li>
<li>34:10 – In the canonization process, how is a miracle attributed specifically to one saint when people praying may also ask for the intercession of other saints?</li>
<li>44:04 – How can patron saints be explained to Protestants? How is the practice of having a Mass said for someone communicated to those unfamiliar with Catholic traditions?</li>
<li>52:22 – If infant circumcision was used to bring people into the Old Covenant and infant baptism brings people into the New Covenant, why is infant baptism not condemned as a “work of the law” while circumcision is?</li>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="19" data-end="42">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we tackle a wide range of thoughtful questions from callers of various faith backgrounds. Topics include the similarities and differences between Catholicism and Latter-day Saint beliefs, a clear explanation of purgatory, and why only the priest consumes the Precious Blood during Mass. We also discuss whether purgatory is purification or punishment, the role of baptism in Christian unity, and the theological significance of the 1,000 years after Armageddon. Additional questions explore the Catholic view on salvation versus universalism, the Greek wording in Scripture regarding Jesus’ “brothers,” and how to make sense of the brokenness in the world today—especially in children.</p>
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<li>04:47 – Are there any similarities between Latter-day Saint (LDS) and Catholic beliefs?</li>
<li>08:20 – What is a simple explanation of purgatory for someone unfamiliar with Catholic teaching?</li>
<li>16:36 – Why is it only the priest who consumes the wine during Mass?</li>
<li>22:20 – Is purgatory meant to be purification or punishment?</li>
<li>25:13 – If baptism is the great unifying sacrament among Christians, why doesn’t it allow all baptized Christians to receive Communion?</li>
<li>31:41 – What is the meaning and significance of the 1,000 years after Armageddon, and how does it compare with the concept of purgatory?</li>
<li>35:29 – How does the Catholic view of salvation differ from Christian universalism?</li>
<li>43:37 – What does the Greek in Scripture indicate about Jesus’ brothers and whether Mary was their mother?</li>
<li>50:43 – Why does so much brokenness exist in the world, especially as seen in children?</li>
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