It’s that time again! Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle take the time in this episode to answer some of your questions! These questions range in topic from Heaven and Hell to the occult to Međugorje.
Snippet from the Show
We forget that for Saint Paul, the end game of Christianity is the resurrection of the dead, the resurrection of our bodies.
Shownotes
Marian Consecration and Praying for Family
I’m currently doing Fr. Michael Gaitley’s 33 day consecration to Mary and one of the days in it has really challenged me. It’s the concept of giving everything to Mary. I understand what they are saying, but as a Dad it is hard for me to not directly attribute my prayers for my kids and wife, etc. I guess my understanding of it was always offering prayers up to Mary and she will guide them where needed. But like I said, it makes it seem like I can’t directly pray for my family and that I’m letting them down by not doing that. Curious your thoughts on this.
Heaven and Hell as States of Being
Would love to see a season or an episode on heaven, hell, and purgatory. I’m currently reading Brandon Vogt’s books “What to Say and How to Say it” and in volume 2 he talks a lot about heaven, hell, and purgatory which I feel like we rarely hear about as Catholics. I am curious what the Church teaches about heaven specifically. The part I’m getting hung up on is Brandon explaining that heaven and hell and purgatory are states of being and that heaven is not a place. I totally understand that, but then I’m curious what is the point of our resurrected bodies/ where do they go? It just seems very clear from Jesus’ resurrected body that he can eat, touch, feel, etc. and our bodies seemingly need a place to be. Having a hard time wrapping my head around it and I don’t think in all my years of being Catholic that anyone has ever really dove into this for me.
White Magic Healers
Love the show (and your other podcasts) and thank you for everything that you both do. When you get a chance, what do you tell people who feel it’s ok to deal with “healers” who outright claim to be witches? I live in a small town in upstate NY, along the Hudson. Our little mainstreet is getting more hipster type shops. Including an apothecary, which is run by some women who claim to be witches. I don’t know how serious they are about it. Apparently they sell products that have some “magical” properties to them. They also put on small community events, especially on the full moon. They host tarot readings (actually there are multiple shops in this tiny area that do tarot now), mediums, sell crystals, etc. I have heard some people in the parish mention they’ve stopped there for things. It seems mostly touristy so they think it’s harmless, and maybe a gimmick. But I am leery of it. Is there any particular way to talk to people about these sorts of “healers”?
Međugorje
I am actually heading to Međugorje in November and would love to hear your thoughts on that topic.
Resources
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Meet Your Hosts
Michael “Gomer” Gormley
Michael spent 17 years in full-time parish ministry and is now the Mission Evangelist for That Man Is You!, a men’s apostolate for Paradisus Dei. Michael is a frequent speaker at conferences, retreats, and parish missions all over the US and Canada.
He is the founder and creative director of LayEvangelist.com, and hosts three Catholic podcasts: Every Knee Shall Bow, Catching Foxes, and Becoming God.
He is married to his college sweetheart, Shannon, and has four beautiful and hilarious children: Kateri, Cecilia, Noah, and Thomas.
Dave VanVickle
Dave VanVickle fell in love with the Lord at the age of fourteen and has since dedicated his life to bringing others into a radical relationship with Christ.
He is a speaker and retreat leader who focuses on proclaiming the universal call to holiness, authentic Catholic spirituality, spiritual warfare and deliverance. Additionally, Dave has over ten years of experience assisting priests with their ministries of exorcism and deliverance.
Dave married his late wife Amber in 2010. He now resides in Pittsburgh with his five children: Sam, Max, Judah, Josie and Louisa.
Hi guys – just a brief note. Etienne means Stephen, not Henry – which is Henri en Francaise. Love the podcast and am looking forward to diving into the philosphy book.