Deacon Jeff talks with Memphis Diocesan Chancellor and President Elect of the Canon Law Society of America, Fr. Michael Joyce about the Catholic teaching on the sanctity and indissolubility of a Sacramental Marriage, and what happens when a union is found not to meet the criteria of Sacramentality (Annulment).
Catholic And Baptist
Deacon Jeff talks with former Southern Baptist preacher Andy McNutt about the vast difference between the Roman Catholic and Southern Baptist (Fundamentalist) understanding of the Sacrament of Baptism.
Highlights
Deacon Jeff and co-host Tom Dorian discuss the variety, breadth and depth of the many past topics and guests of The Catholic Cafe, and invite listeners to visit the web site (www.thecatholiccafe.com) to hear the full shows.
Relics
Deacon Jeff talks with Tom Dorian about where in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition the Catholic Church gets her teaching regarding the relics – veneration of the saints’ bodily remains and the items they used while alive.
Anaphoneo
Deacon Jeff talks with Tom Dorian about St. Luke’s use of the Greek verb “anaphoneo” in his description of Elizabeth’s reaction to Mary’s visitation, and why this verb leads us to the obvious connection between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant.
Faith In The Family
Deacon Jeff talks with Biker Bob Nicholas about what to do when there is a great difference between spouses or loved ones in where they are in their faith journeys. Who’s to blame? How do you fix it?
Angels
Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, about the Catholic teaching about Angels.
Mary
Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw about the Catholic teaching about Mary.
The Christian Fast
Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about the Catholic understanding of the fast, it’s Biblical roots, as well as it’s cultural significance. A plea is also made for the continuation and promotion of this ancient, yet powerful tradition.
Universal Church
Deacon Jeff talks to Fr. Elias Kekong Bisong, a priest and instructor at a Nigerian Seminary discuss the meaning of the word “Catholic.” They explore the universality of the Church and spend time discussing the Church in Africa.