Deacon Jeff answers an email from a listener who asks the simple question of why we sin. If we are indeed saved by grace when we accept Jesus as our Savior, if we truly love him and allow him in our hearts, then we need to ask why there is still a desire to sin.
Category «Catholic Moral Teaching»
Righteous Anger: Unrighteous Anger
Anger is no doubt at the root of many of the problems of the world. Join us as we discuss righteous and unrighteous anger and their antidotes.
Reasons We Do Not Hear God: Spiritual Deafness
It seems many people say they are listening for God, but few say they can hear him. Join us as we discuss the many reasons we might be experiencing spiritual deafness.
Margaret Sanger In Her Own Words: Words Of Warning
Join us for a difficult and sobering discussion about Margaret Sanger, known for her views on eugenics in the early twentieth century. We examine some of these views in light of her own words published throughout the years.
Contraception And Humanae Vitae
There have been many conversations recently regarding the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae and its relevance in our world today. Join Deacon Jeff, Tom and their guest, Sister Francine, a Dominican Sister of Saint Cecilia, in an encore presentation, as they discuss the topic of Contraception.
Near Occasion Of Sin
When we pray an Act of Contrition at Confession, most of us resolve to sin no more and avoid the near occasion of sin. What does that actually mean and how do we do it?
Gender Confusion
There seems to be a lot of confusion these days when it comes to gender and biological sex. What does God ask of us in regards to our human sexuality, and what does the Church ask of us in regards to encountering those who are experiencing this confusion?
Go To RCIA
Are you a Catholic looking to deepen your faith and learn more about your Church? Where do you go? What can you do? Have you thought about going to RCIA? “But, I’m already Catholic!” you say. Well, join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the benefits that many good and faithful Catholics receive when they attend RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) classes at their local parish.
Diabolical Activity In The Church
Do you believe the Devil is at work in the world? Many people don’t. And, those that do can easily mistake just HOW the Devil might be involved and what that looks like. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth of The Catholic Cafe as they welcome Deacon Dominic Cerrato, PhD, a Permanent Deacon from Steubenville, Ohio and Director of Diaconal Ministries, to discuss diabolical activity in the Church and what we can do about it.
Faith And The Family
There’s so much bad information out there when it comes to faith and the family in general, and living a fully Catholic life in specific. That’s why we invited Helen Alvare to join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth. Helen is a noted Catholic speaker, author, evangelist and lawyer…and she is a professor of law at George Mason University in Washington, DC specializing in family and religion. If you’re looking for good information about faith and the family, you’ll get it here!