Father Spitzers Universe

A special edition from the 13th Annual Napa Summer Conference. Our hosts field questions about the possibility of other life in the universe, and is it okay to enjoy the good things in life when others are suffering.

EWTN viewers have a variety of questions today for Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck. They ask if free will is an illusion, what is the Christian response to lawlessness, and do we show disrespect by praying directly to God?

Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck talk about obedience, and how obedience out of love is quite different from obedience out of fear and obedience out of coercion.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss Jesus’ primary mission objective to defeat Satan and his minions, while bringing the Kingdom of God, sharing the good news, and initiating His Church.

Today, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck answer a range of viewer questions. They tackle such topics as: Is it sinful not to attend a mother’s funeral, and where can one find secular studies to back up the Church’s teaching?

In the latest topic from Father’s new book “The Moral Wisdom the Catholic Church,” Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss that the more a person ignores moral laws, the greater the chance of increased anxiety and depression.

Continuing their discussion on the moral wisdom of the Catholic Church, our hosts explain that the more a society is committed to these moral teachings, the more a harmonious culture will prevail for that society.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug explain how the Church’s objective moral norms are meant for our development and happiness. By accepting them as gifts that lead us closer to God, they will no longer seem unfair or burdensome.

As outlined in his book on the Church’s moral wisdom, Fr. Spitzer explains how the future of our culture and society may well depend upon the extent to which we can restore objective moral norms, religion and conscience.

In today’s discussion, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck talk about how people can obtain their moral identity from many sources, including religion, conscience and common beliefs, but religion is the most powerful source.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck examine topics in the news, answer questions from viewers, preview some of the latest new books, and discuss why there is evil in the world and how a good God can allow evil to happen.

In today’s discussion, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss the objective moral norms that are necessary for the emotional and spiritual health of individuals, and the stability and strength of marriages and families.

On today’s show, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck answer questions sent in by viewers, covering topics such as: Is it sinful not to attend a mother’s funeral, and where can one find secular studies to back up Church teaching?

Fr. Spitzer and Doug continue discussing topics from Father’s new book. While secular culture deems Catholic moral teachings to be outdated, insensitive and invalid, scientific studies show them to to be correct.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck cover the latest news topics, answer questions and discuss the Church’s teachings on sexual morality. As they are increasingly ignored, we see skyrocketing rates of divorce and sexual violence.

In today’s discussion, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss that before rejecting a teaching of the Church, we should ask why that teaching is there in the first place. That, plus a preview of the upcoming NAPA conference.

Learn why the secular culture resists Church teachings because it finds them burdensome, as our hosts cover the latest news, viewer questions, and topics from Father’s book “Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church.”

On today’s episode, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss why the Lord, in allowing us to be free, delays the full revelation of His love and the darkness of Satan, until we freely choose His way rather than our enemy’s.

Our hosts delve deeper into Fr. Spitzer’s new book, “The Moral Wisdom the Catholic Church.” Learn why moral conversion is important and leads to a happier life. Plus, get a preview of this year’s EWTN Family Celebration.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck provide an enlightened perspective on several controversial stories in the news, and begin a robust discussion of Father’s new book, “The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church.”