Father Spitzer’s Universe

Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss the specific evidence that lend to the authentication of the Shroud of Turin as the burial cloth of Christ.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss the Shroud of Turin and how the wounds on the shroud correspond with the wounds of Jesus as described in the Gospels.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the early Church’s proclamation that Jesus is divine led to their expulsion from the synagogue and also Roman persecution.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the ways in which the Holy Spirit is just as active today in our everyday lives, as He was in Apostolic times.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the differences between those Jesus raised from the dead to their previous mortal existence and Jesus’ resurrection to a glorified state.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss various questions viewers have about the Lenten Season such as adopting various penance practices or the rules around eating meat on Fridays.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how Jesus performed miracles on His own authority, unlike the prophets who needed to perform miracles in the name of God.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss why Christ’s empty tomb reinforced the growing authority of early Christians and led to the Jewish leaders claiming the body had been stolen.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the desire to remain faithful to Judaism separated early Christians because the concept of a resurrected Messiah conflicted with Jewish teaching.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the many movements based on those claiming to be the Messiah did not endure past their deaths. Hear why Christianity did not follow this same path.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the truth within Paul’s list of witnesses to the Risen Lord, and how all who corroborate with his testimony that Jesus is alive increases its validity.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how evidence of the Resurrection can be found in the common elements described in the Gospel narratives about Jesus’ risen appearance to the apostles.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the use of specific identifiable people or places, like Pontius Pilate or the city of Nain, help prove the historical accuracy of the Gospels.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the Gospels maintain the use of first century Palestinian terms, rooting the Gospels in the time of Christ, then authenticating the Bible.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the inclusion of embarrassing stories, such as the betrayal of Jesus by Peter, serves as an indication of the Bible’s authenticity.