#12675 Are Catholics Modern-Day Pharisees? Eucharist and Grace - Joe Heschmeyer
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🗓️ 15 April 2026
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
“Are Catholics modern-day Pharisees?” This question opens a discussion on the role of tradition and faith in Catholicism. The conversation also touches on reasonable expectations for children at Mass, responses to LDS beliefs about marriage in heaven, and the significance of the Eucharist in receiving grace.
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Questions Covered:
- 02:55 – Are Catholics modern-day pharisees?
- 18:13 – What are reasonable expectations for children at Mass?
- 23:51 – How to respond to LDS members who believe they are still married in heaven?
- 29:30 – Do Protestants worship God even though they do not have the Eucharist?
- 34:45 – How exactly does the Eucharist give us Grace?
- 47:21 – Can Catholics and Mormons pray together? And how do I explain the intercession of Mary and the Saints?
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| 1:55.9 | It is Joe Heschmeyer. Joe, welcome back to the show. Thanks. It's good to be back. I really like that you're hosting today. |
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