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#12251 Catholic Teaching on Divorce, Communion, Suicide, and the Church Fathers Explained - Joe Heschmeyer

N/A • 23 juni 2025

What does Scripture say about Mary’s perpetual virginity and sinlessness? Is an annulment needed if a spouse dies after a civil divorce? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we explore these and other challenging questions about Catholic teaching and Scripture. Discover the meaning behind Jesus’ command to “take up your cross,” learn how to recognize mortal sin before receiving Communion, and understand the Church’s view on praying for those who die by suicide. We also discuss key Church Fathers to reference in conversations with Calvinists and explore the importance of forgiveness in light of Matthew 5:21–26.

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Questions Covered:

07:05 – Where in Scripture can the doctrines of Mary’s perpetual virginity and sinlessness be found or supported?
20:26 – If a person’s spouse dies after a civil divorce, is an annulment still required for the surviving party?
22:24 – When Jesus says, “Take up your cross and follow me,” was this a known expression at the time, or only understood after the Crucifixion?
29:20 – Which Church Fathers are most effective to reference in discussions with Calvinists?
42:24 – Is it worthwhile to pray for someone who died by suicide?
47:11 – How can someone know they are free of mortal sin before receiving Holy Communion?
50:16 – What does the Catholic Church teach about the need to forgive as emphasized in Matthew 5:21–26?

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