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Today, Dan and Melissa answer your questions about the scapular, the difference between Protestant and Catholic views of salvation, and spiritual darkness. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>How can one go about supporting Divine Intimacy Radio and the Avila Institute?</li> <li>Why do some people wear the scapular visibly? Shouldn't the scapular be warn under clothing?</li> <li>How is the concept of "assurance of salvation" in Protestant doctrine viewed in Catholicism?</li> <li>Is there a difference between darkness and aridity in prayer or are they merely different descriptions of the same experience?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/pray" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Into the Deep - Finding Peace Through Praye</a>r by Dan Burke</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location and question.</li> </ul>

October 13, 2017: Q&A - The Scapular, Salvation, and Aridity in Prayer

Why Did Jesus Die? A Short Introduction to Catholic Beliefs | Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP

The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 274: Social Duty of Religion

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24.

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