Just a reflection on the last couple of weeks and what we need to do in the next couple of years (hint: get closer to God!). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message

Wishing all our listeners a Merry Christmas and giving a short update! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message

Reflection on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent.  Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message

What is Advent? Why is it important? Reflecting on the readings for the Second Week of Advent. Also discuss some ways to prepare during Advent. Readings for Sunday: Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11 Psalm 85: 9-14 2 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message

Why do most Christians worship on Sunday? Why do some worship on Saturday? We explore the reasoning behind both (a bit).  Resources: Exodus 20: 8-11, Matthew 5:17, John 20 Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 2190 The Fathers Know Best, Jimmy Akin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message

Why the Pope? What is so important about the Pope? Resources: Matthew 16: 13-20, John 21: 15-19 Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 880 The Fathers Know Best, Jimmy Akin The Papacy, Catholic Answers (20 Answers series) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message

The Last of our Sacrament exploration is Marriage. What is Christian Marriage? Why are Christians so defending of marriage. Resources: Matthew 19:3-12, Ephesians 5:21-33 Catechism of the Catholic Church 1621, 2380-2391 Canon Law 1115 The Fathers Know Best by Jimmy Akin Familiaris Consortio, John Paul II, paragraph 56 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message

What is Holy Orders? Why does the Catholic Church have Holy Orders? We also have an interview with Fr. Dan Molochko of the Diocese of Richmond to give us some insight about priesthood. References: Hebrews 5:1-10, Titus 1:5-9 Catechism of the Catholic Church 1121, 1536, 1565 "The Fathers Know Best" Jimmy Akin Send feedback to Just One Prodigal Son on Facebook or on the website justoneprodigalson.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message

What is Anointing of the Sick? Why do Catholics think it is important? Resources:  Exodus 15:26, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 13:10-17, James 5:14-15 Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 1504, 1527 Summa Theologiae, St Thomas Aquinas, Supplement, Question 29, Article 1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message

Why do Catholics go to Confession? Why is Penance important? References: Mark 2:5,7,10 Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 1855,  1857, 1862 Summa Theologiae, St Thomas Aquinas, Third Part, Question 86, Article 2 The Fathers Know Best, Jimmy Akin.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justoneprodigalson/message