Kresta in the Afternoon – September 15, 2022 – Hour 2

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: September 15, 2022 Published in: Al Kresta

Guest Host Gary Michuta and Karlo Broussard discuss common objections to Catholic teachings and Fr. Jeffrey Kirby tells the story of the Brown Scapular.

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The Brown Scapular & the Weight of Glory

As we receive and nurture sanctifying grace in our souls, we are strengthened to follow the way of the Lord Jesus. St. Paul describes this as being “clothed” in Jesus Christ. And one way we can symbolize this is through a scapular. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby walks us through the history and symbolism of the Brown Scapular.

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The Brown Scapular & the Weight of Glory

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD, a Papal Missionary of Mercy, is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Indian Land, South Carolina, and an adjunct professor of theology at Belmont Abbey College. He is a senior contributor to the Crux news site and the author of several books on spiritual, moral, and pastoral subjects.

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Meeting the Protestant Challenge

Every Catholic has heard the challenge: “How can you believe that? Don’t you know the Bible says…” It’s a challenge we have to meet. If we can’t reconcile apparent contradictions between Scripture and Catholic teaching, how can our own faith survive? Karlo Broussard joins us.