#12676 Is Being Unmarried a Call to Priesthood? Rosary, Purgatory - Joe Heschmeyer

“Is being unmarried a call to priesthood?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between personal vocation and divine calling, while also addressing how to explain the Rosary to Protestants and the nature of purgatory. Other topics include principles for giving to the poor and the implications of Vatican II’s teachings on interfaith worship.

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Questions Covered:

• 02:27 – I’m 32 and unmarried. Is this a sign I’m called to priesthood? Married life is still preferable, but I believe whether I’m a priest or married is up to God, not me.
• 08:35 – How do I explain and defend the Rosary to Protestants?
• 18:50 – Why isn’t purgatory instant? Why does it need to exist in general?
• 23:35 – Should we give money to people living on the streets? What’s a good general principle for giving to the poor?
• 37:32 – Can you explain Vatican II’s teaching that we worship the same God as Jews and Muslims? It seems anti-trinitarian to me.
• 49:15 – How do you balance calling out heresy with being kind to your opponent in debate? When are you more direct vs. more charitable?
• 53:30 – Responding to an atheist dilemma. Is Jesus’ sacrifice really a “Sacrifice” at all if he knew he was coming back? How do I respond to this?