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Catholic Answers Live

#12248 Wrestling with God’s Love: Sacraments, Grace, and Jacob’s Struggle - Tim Staples

20 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, listeners ask deep and thought-provoking questions about Scripture, the sacraments, and God’s love. Why is exact language so essential when administering the sacraments? How can we dispose ourselves to receive God’s love rather than trying to earn it? We also explore the powerful Old Testament moment when Jacob wrestles with the angel—what does it mean, and why is it significant? Join us for a rich conversation that blends theology, spiritual insight, and biblical understanding, helping Catholics and seekers alike grow in knowledge and faith. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 17:21 – Why is precise language necessary in the valid and effective administration of the sacraments? 29:39 – How can a person open themselves to receiving God’s love rather than trying to earn it? 50:20 – What is the theological and spiritual significance of Jacob wrestling with the angel in Scripture?

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