Were There Bishops in the First Century? Plus More
05/15/25 • -1 min
Episode 130: Year C
In today’s episode, we focus on three details, one per reading for this upcoming 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C. The detail in the first reading, which is Acts 14:21-27, relates to the objection posed by some Protestants that there were no first century rank of bishops but merely elders/presbyters. The second reading, which is taken from Revelation 21:1-5a, includes a detail that isn’t necessarily apologetical in nature, but nevertheless is important as it relates to the Church’s teaching on what’s going to happen to the physical world at the end of time. Finally, the detail in the Gospel reading, taken from John 13:31-33a, 34-35, provides an opportunity to reflect on the necessity of loving actions for salvation.
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Episode 130: Year C
In today’s episode, we focus on three details, one per reading for this upcoming 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C. The detail in the first reading, which is Acts 14:21-27, relates to the objection posed by some Protestants that there were no first century rank of bishops but merely elders/presbyters. The second reading, which is taken from Revelation 21:1-5a, includes a detail that isn’t necessarily apologetical in nature, but nevertheless is important as it relates to the Church’s teaching on what’s going to happen to the physical world at the end of time. Finally, the detail in the Gospel reading, taken from John 13:31-33a, 34-35, provides an opportunity to reflect on the necessity of loving actions for salvation.
Readings: Click Here
Looking for Sunday Catholic Word Merchandise? Look no further! Click Hered
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Previous Episode
Questions from Non-Catholics (Hour 2)
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Questions covered:
- 04:54 – Why do non-Catholics who want to join the Church need to go through OCIA instead of just joining immediately?
- 14:33 – How is the Catholic Church’s apostolic succession compare to what other churches believe?
- 21:43 – How does the intercession of the saints work when the Bible says that men are appointed to die once, and then face judgement?
- 28:53 – I go to church every once in a while with my family and I take communion, but I heard that I’m not supposed to do that. What are the rules?
- 40:30 – Is Jesus’ renaming of Simon the reason why the pope takes a different name?
- 44:09 – I have a hard time accepting the perpetual virginity of Mary. I don’t think she’d want to refuse giving Joseph as many sons as possible, and John’s Gospel clearly mentions brothers of Jesus.
Next Episode
Ask Me Anything: Catholicism (And Radio Drive)
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Questions Covered:
- 07:45 – Is the sacrifice of the mass the sacrifice of Jesus being perpetuated or is it just symbolic?
- 30:14 – What’s the difference between actual grace and sanctifying grace?
- 40:52 – How do you defend the claim that the Catholic Church is the oldest governance body in history?
- 47:55 – How does 1 Tim 2:5 relate to the pope?
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