Sunday Best with Fr. Groeschel
Experience some of the most inspirational interviews and discussions Fr. Benedict Groeschel had throughout his ministry on EWTN.
MAILBAG SHOW
Today’s questions for Fr. Groeschel include end of life topics, such as suicide and cremation, as well as the issue of politicians being banned from receiving the Eucharist when not in communion with the Church.
COME BE MY LIGHT
Today, Fr. Groeschel reflects on someone near and dear to his heart. He speaks about the darkness Mother Teresa had throughout her life, and the sanctity that allowed her to accomplish so much in Jesus’ name.
MAILBAG
Fr. Groeschel answers viewer questions on Divine Mercy, and who God reveals His mercy to. Topics also include being over scrupulous of sin, ignoring who God is and abuses of a popular theme park attacking Christians.
THINKING AND BEING UNLOVED AND WHAT TO DO
For those who are feeling lonely and unloved, there’s hope in today’s message from Fr. Groeschel. His words can provide needed perspective to help those who are feeling rejected, letting them know they are loved.
Today’s mailbag is overflowing with questions from viewers about the grief of losing one’s spouse, confusion about receiving the Eucharist at Mass, and needing love from family members who are unjustly harsh to you.
Today, Fr. Groeschel answers questions from viewers concerning going to Mass, purgatory and how Jesus washes away our sins. Also, why do priests take a psychological exam when applying to the priesthood?
In today’s mailbag, Fr. Groeschel answers viewer questions concerning intentions at Mass, giving to the poor, and how much freedom do we really have as Catholics after orginal sin?
Today’s topics include religious objects in the workplace and freedom of religion. Plus, Fr. Groeschel helps reassure viewers concerned about dealing with the fear of mortal sin, and mental struggles and addictions.
Can persons with same-sex attraction become saints? Is a baptism still valid if performed by a non-believer? Fr. Groeschel answers these questions, and explains how to come back to the Church after many years away.
On the minds of our viewers…Is it a sin to hate Satan, is unity between churches possible, are online prayer requests considered prayer, and how do you show love for someone in a same-sex union without condoning it?
EWTN QUESTION BOX
How does abstinence and fasting affect our prayer life? Can Catholics attend other services? What is God’s role in natural disasters? These topics, plus Fr. Groeschel explains sins of omission in today’s question box.
Fr. Groeschel tackles viewer questions about whether a divorced Catholic can still receive communion, is there a prayer that can help a Satanist son, and what does the Church say about interdenomational marriages.
The Question Box is overflowing. Today, Fr. Groeschel covers how we should support our priests, what to do about people who make false claims about Jesus, and the difference between spiritual darkness and depression.
Today’s topics include secularism, excommunicating Catholic politicians who support abortion, marriage as a sacrifice, and friends who use God’s name in vain. Fr. Groeschel handles them all in today’s Question Box.
QUESTIONS FROM THE EWTN MAILBAG
Viewers ask about religious communities and how they differ, if the U.S. was meant to be a secularist country, why non-Catholics can’t receive Holy Communion, and how to be free of spirits after leaving the occult.
THE CREED "WE BELIEVE IN ONE GOD"
Fr. Groeschel fills our hearts with hope as he reveals one statement that will help each of us escape the prison of “yourself” and jump into a relationship with another person. That statement is “I believe in God.”
THE CREED "THE FATHER, THE ALMIGHTY"
Fr. Bernard Groeschel examines the words of the Apostles Creed in this episode of his teaching series. He reflects on God, the Father Almighty, and the vast immensity the Father brings to our lives and to our souls.
THE CREED "WE BELIEVE IN ON LORD"
In his teaching series, Fr. Groeschel reflects upon the line from the Apostles' Creed that states “We believe in One Lord.” This part of the prayer proclaims what believing Christians profess and unite our hearts to.
THE APOSTLES CREED
Fr. Groeschel speaks on the divinity of Christ, jelly beans and rabbits, and the belief of Christians that Jesus is a human being but His immortal soul is equal to the Father, as his series on the Creed continues.
THE CREED "ON THE THIRD DAY"
Fr. Groeschel reflects on the passage of the Creed where Jesus rose again from the dead and ascended into Heaven. He discusses the significance of these events for Christians who believe this and others who don’t.
THE CREED "LIFE EVERLASTING, AMEN"
What happens after death, and what is meant in the Creed by “life everlasting”? Fr. Groeschel speaks on the immortal soul and what happens when we die, in order to help us truly understand this mystery of eternity.