#12267 Understanding Transubstantiation, Vatican II Liturgy Changes, and the Inquisition Explained - William Albrecht
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🗓️ 3 July 2025
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, listeners gain clear and insightful answers on key Catholic teachings and questions. Topics include whether St. Paul would recognize the doctrine of transubstantiation, reliable resources on liturgical changes since Vatican II, and the historical context of the Inquisition. The episode also clarifies misconceptions about the Bible and addresses claims of suppressed books. Discussion covers patristic sources on the Immaculate Conception, the nature of the Transfiguration, and why the NAB Bible is used in U.S. liturgy. Additionally, listeners learn about the Catholic view of justification versus Protestant faith alone, the acceptability of prostration in Latin Rite prayer, and the theological implications of worshipping a deceiving spirit.
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Questions Covered:
- 02:59 – Would St. Paul recognize the doctrine of transubstantiation?
- 08:26 – Where can reliable resources be found regarding changes to the liturgy post-Vatican II?
- 14:05 – What is the historical context and Church justification regarding the Inquisition?
- 18:40 – Is there any truth to the claim that the Catholic Church is hiding or suppressing 14 books of the Bible? Clarification needed on the Bible as a Catholic book.
- 21:56 – During the Transfiguration, when Moses talks with Jesus, is that an example of necromancy?
- 28:55 – Where can more patristic information about the Immaculate Conception be found?
- 35:05 – Why is the NAB Bible used as the basis for liturgy in the U.S.? What would be required to change to a different translation?
- 41:22 – If Satan or a demon tricks a group into worshipping him, is that group worshipping the same God as Christians?
- 48:53 – Is it acceptable in the Latin/Roman Rite to pray in a prostration style similar to Eastern Orthodox practice?
- 50:55 – What is the Catholic understanding of Justification compared to the Protestant doctrine of Faith alone?
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| 1:31.6 | He's also the author of very fine books, one on Mary, Mary among the evangelists, and then one on |
| 1:37.6 | transubstantiation, the secret history of transubstantiation pulling back the veil on the Eucharist. |
| 1:43.7 | I remember years ago when that book came |
| 1:45.3 | out doing an interview with you, William, and being amazed to find out that, look, this is not |
| 1:51.5 | like a late development. I'm not just talking about the fact that Jesus is truly present, |
| 1:57.4 | but the fact that the transubstantiation happens, this is not a late development |
| 2:02.5 | of the church. It's not late at all, and I'm glad that you brought that up. That is a book that |
| 2:06.9 | I remember when we co-authored that book, I was very happy that I was able to get two incredible |
| 2:13.5 | representatives of other apostolic churches. I was able to get an Eastern Orthodox scholar |
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