In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover why and how the Catholic Church possesses from God Himself the authority to bind people to certain laws.

1. The Various Kinds of Law – Is the Catholic Church Too Legalistic?

2. Ecclesiastical Laws and the Church’s Authority to Bind and Loose

3. Primary of St. Peter and His Successors

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In today’s episode for the A Catholic Life Podcast I cover what a Papal Conclave is, who can become Pope, and why and how we should be praying for a Supreme Pontiff.

1. Traditional Funeral Rites for Supreme Pontiffs
2. The Election of a Pope Explained
3. Prayer for the Election of a Supreme Pontiff

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In today’s episode, on Easter Sunday, the most glorious all feastdays, I address the following:

1. Customs for Easter Week: Food, Activities, Greetings, and More
2. The Agnus Dei Sacramental
3. The Easter Duty: What it is and when it may be fulfilled
4. There is no incompatibility between abstinence and Pascaltide. Observe Friday Abstinence and even Saturday abstinence in Eastertide.

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