Kresta in the Afternoon – December 13, 2023 – Hour 2

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: December 13, 2023 Published in: Al Kresta

We discuss the meaning of the virtious life with Pat Oedy-Murray and Matthew Bunson tells us about a possible change in rules for cremations, along with other Church news.

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What does it mean to live a Virtuous Life?

Anyone who follows Jesus should want to heed His call to live a life of virtue, especially during this Advent season. But how can we apply morals and virtues to our daily lives? Pat Odey-Murray is our guest.

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The Virtuous Life

Pat Oedy Murray — Pat Oedy-Murray is the host of The Virtuous Life, which airs on Annunciation Radio on Mondays from 4-5 pm with an encore on Saturday at 4pm. She’s and adjunct professor of Theological studies at Lourdes University in Ohio and in her program she discusses living a virtuous life and challenges listeners to flex their reasoning muscles to distinguish what is good by examining the virtues. She has served many ministries in parishes, schools, universities, diocese since 1978.

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Did the Vatican just change the rules for Cremation?

A new letter from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith says that under certain circumstances, it may be permissible for a Catholic to keep a small portion of a deceased loved one’s ashes in a personal place of significance if some conditions are met. Did the rules just change? Matthew Bunson joins us.

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