Ambassadors for Christ
Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project by the Archdiocese of Southwark designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church.Join us each week and together, let's build witnesses for the Lord Jesus Christ and his Church.Find out more at rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist
Why do Catholics pray for the dead and is it biblical?
Fr Joseph Owusu-Ansah explains the Church's ancient practice of praying for the dead, rooted in Scripture and Tradition, and what it means to believe that our love for one another does not end at death. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Fr Joseph Owusu-Ansah is the Sub-Dean at St George's Cathedral, Southwark https://www...
Why do Catholics believe in the Resurrection of Jesus?
Did our Lord Jesus Christ truly rise from the dead? Fr Joseph Gulliford explains why the Catholic Church holds that the bodily Resurrection of Jesus is a truth of history, not a pious story. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist
Are Catholicism and science compatible?
"Is the Catholic Church really against science? Fr Joseph Gulliford explains why faith and reason are not rivals but two wings of the same flight, and why it is no coincidence that a Catholic priest first proposed the Big Bang theory." Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Father Joseph Gulliford is an Assistant Priest...
Why do Catholics pray the rosary?
"Why do Catholics pray the Rosary? Fr Dermott O'Gorman explains how the Rosary is not mere repetition but a deeply Scriptural and Christocentric prayer, and how Mary takes us by the hand to contemplate the face of her Son, Jesus Christ." Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Fr Dermott is the Director of Youth...
Are Angels and Demons real?
Angels and demons are spoken of throughout Scripture, but what does the Catholic Church actually teach about them? Canon Michael Branch explains who the angels are, their role in salvation history, and why the reality of the devil matters for how we live our faith. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Canon Michael Branch...
What are indulgences?
Indulgences are one of the most misunderstood teachings in the Catholic Church. Fr Joseph Gulliford explains what an indulgence actually is, why the Church teaches it, and how Scripture and Tradition have always understood that forgiveness and consequence are not the same thing. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Father Joseph Gulliford is an...
Why did Jesus die on the Cross?
Fr Joseph Gulliford answers why Jesus died on the Cross, explaining how the Cross is an act of divine love and how its saving power is made sacramentally present to us at every Mass Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Father Joseph Gulliford is an Assistant Priest at St George's Cathedral, Southwark https://www...
Why do Catholics believe in the resurrection of the dead?
Fr Dermott O'Gorman on the dignity of the human body, the resurrection, and the hope that is ours in Jesus Christ. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Fr Dermott is the Director of Youth for the Archdiocese of Southwark and the Parish Priest of The Most Holy Trinity, Bermondsey, Dockhead. Find out more about...
Why are Catholic priests celibate?
Fr Mark Wharton reflects on the gift and sacrifice of priestly celibacy — and what it means to share in the Cross of Christ. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Fr Mark Wharton is the Assistant Priest at St Saviour, Lewisham.
Why do Catholics Baptise infants and babies?
Canon David Gibbons explains why the Church baptises infants and why the Lord Jesus himself affirms baptism as necessary for salvation. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Canon David Gibbons is the parish priest at Sacred Heart Wimbledon: https://www.sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk.
Do Catholics believe in sola scriptura?
Fr Pascal Uche explains why the doctrine of Scripture alone was unknown before the Protestant Reformers — and why the Bible itself points to the need for Sacred Tradition and an authoritative interpreter. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Father Paschal Uche is the assistant Catholic Priest in the Chelmsford Linked Parishes in the Diocese of...
What is the Assumption of Mary?
Canon Michael Branch explains the Catholic teaching on the Assumption of Mary. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Canon Michael Branch is the Cathedral Dean of St George's Cathedral, Southwark: https://www.stgeorgescathedral.org.uk/
Why do we need to ask God for forgiveness?
If God is all good and if Jesus died for our sins, do we need to ask God for forgiveness? Yes, we do, as Fr Matthew explains. This is because we sin, which means we choose to go against God’s perfect will for us. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Father Matthew is th...
Why does the Catholic Church believe in miracles?
Fr Matthew O'Gorman explains why the Catholic Church believes in miracles. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Father Matthew is the parish priest of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Brixton Hill https://catholicbrixtonhill.org.uk
Is the Bible reliable?
Father Paschal Uche answers the question: "Is the Bible reliable"? Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Father Paschal Uche is the assistant Catholic Priest in the Chelmsford Linked Parishes in the Diocese of Brentwood.
Does the Catholic Church discourage reading the Bible?
Canon David Gibbons addresses the myth that Catholics are discouraged from reading the Bible. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ Canon David Gibbons is the parish priest at Sacred Heart Wimbledon: https://www.sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk.
Do Catholics worship relics?
Fr Stephen Langridge, the Parish Priest of St Elizabeth of Portugal in Richmond, answers the question: "Do Catholics worship relics?" Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ St Elizabeth of Portugal's parish website: https://www.catholicrichmond.org/
Do Catholics worship statues and icons?
Father Dermott O'Gorman addresses the myth that Catholics worship statues and icons. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Fr Dermott is the Director of Youth for the Archdiocese of Southwark. Find out more about the Southwark Catholic Youth Service here: https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/
Why do Catholics believe in apostolic succession?
What is the apostolic succession and is there really an unbroken chain in the Catholic Church between bishops and the apostles of Jesus Christ? Fr Joe Owusu-Ansah explains that the Catholic Church is built on the foundation of the apostles and held together by the cornerstone, Jesus Christ, through the life-giving action of the Holy Spirit. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for...
Why do Catholics sit, stand and kneel during Mass?
The significance of the rubrics of the Catholic liturgy is explained by Canon David Gibbons. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Canon David Gibbons is the parish priest at Sacred Heart Wimbledon: https://www.sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk.
Do Catholics have a relationship with Jesus?
Father Matthew O'Gorman answers the question "do Catholics have a personal relationship with Jesus"? He explains that our relationship with Jesus gives our lives meaning and purpose. We experience this relationship in prayer, in reading the scriptures and most fully when He is truly present with us in the Mass. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist...
Why can’t non-Catholics receive the Eucharist?
Fr Stephen Langridge, the Parish Priest of St Elizabeth of Portugal in Richmond, explains why non-Catholics cannot receive the Eucharist. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist St Elizabeth of Portugal's parish website: https://www.catholicrichmond.org/
Why do Catholics believe in the Trinity?
Catholics believe that there is only one God, but we also profess God to be Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To some people it sounds like a contradiction: how can God be both one and three? How can Catholics claim to worship only one God when they say the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God? To understand the answer, we need to look at why Catholics believe in the Trinity, and what this teaching really means. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding...
Does the Holy Spirit proceed from the Son (the Filioque)?
Fr Joe Owusu-Ansah explains the biblical basis and the Tradition behind why we know the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Fr Joe is the Sub-Dean at St George's Cathedral, Southwark: https://www.stgeorgescathedral.org.uk/
Did Jesus found the Catholic Church?
Father Paschal Uche answers the question, did Jesus establish the Catholic Church? Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Father Paschal Uche is the assistant Catholic Priest in the Chelmsford Linked Parishes in the Diocese of Brentwood. We are the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark in England https://www.rcaos.org.uk/
Did the Blessed Virgin Mary remain sinless and a perpetual virgin?
The Catholic Church teaches that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Mother of God, was a Virgin throughout her whole life. But how do we know this is true? Father Mark Wharton takes us through Sacred Scripture and Church teaching so we can understand this truth and what it means for our own lives. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ...
Do Catholics believe in faith alone?
Father Paschal takes us through what "Faith alone" means and the Catholic teaching on the question. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven”. This is a clear teaching from Jesus, Father Paschal explains, that faith alone is not sufficient for salvation. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the...
Rosary for Life | Glorious Mysteries |
Rosary for Life | Glorious Mysteries | Pray for the elderly and vulnerable | Archbishop John
Join Archbishop John Wilson in praying the Rosary for Life this May, offering this rosary for the elderly and vulnerable.
Archbishop John leads the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, accompanied by a reflection on protecting the elderly and vulnerable in our society - especially from assisted suicide, Scripture readings, and prayer intentions for each decade.
"We are stewards, not owners, of the life God has entrusted to us. Life is not ours to dispose of — our duty is to support an...
Rosary for Life | Joyful Mysteries
Rosary for Life | Joyful Mysteries | Pray for Unborn Children | Archbishop John Wilson
Join Archbishop John Wilson in praying the Rosary for Life this May, offering this rosary for unborn children and an end to abortion.
Archbishop John leads the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, accompanied by a reflection on the sanctity of unborn life, Scripture readings, and prayer intentions for each decade. "Unborn children have been called by God and they have been named by God. Their names, like yours and mine, are already carved on the Sacred Heart of Jesus" - Archbishop John Wilson <...
Rosary for Life | Sorrowful Mysteries
Rosary for Life | Sorrowful Mysteries | Pray for Peace and Victims of War | Archbishop John
Join Archbishop John Wilson in praying the Rosary for Life this May, offering this rosary for peace and for the victims of war.
Archbishop John leads the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, accompanied by a reflection on war and peace, Scripture readings, and prayer intentions for each decade. "In the face of war, we must be clear that God demands peace. I am not a politician, nor a statesman. I am a disciple and a shepherd. Each of us is called...
Rosary for Life | Luminous Mysteries
Rosary for Life | Luminous Mysteries | Pray for people with disabilities | Archbishop John
Join Archbishop John Wilson in praying the Rosary for Life this May, offering this rosary for people with disabilities. Archbishop John leads the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, accompanied by a reflection on belonging and including our brothers and sisters with disabilities, Scripture readings, and prayer intentions for each decade. "Our Church and our society must be a place of welcome and belonging for all — especially our disabled brothers and sisters. Let us be witnesses to the truth that every person is indispensable to God an...
Who do Catholics call priests Father?
In the Gospel of Matthew (23:9), Jesus says “call no man on earth your Father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven”. So why do we – as Catholics - call our priests Father? Using Scripture and Church teaching, Father Matthew O'Gorman explains. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Father Matthew is the parish priest of Corpus...
Do I need to confess my sins to a priest? How confession works
Canon David Gibbons explains the Sacrament of Penance and how, through the mercy of Jesus Christ, this beautiful sacrament helps to restore us to a proper relationship with God. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Canon David Gibbons is the parish priest at Sacred Heart Wimbledon: https://www.sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk.
Does God love me
Father Mark Wharton explains how we know God loves us and what this divine love means for our lives. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Father Mark Wharton is the Catholic Chaplain of the University of Kent in Canterbury.
Is the Mass a sacrifice?
The Catholic Church teaches that the Mass is a sacrifice. But some people question whether this is true and ask where in the Bible, and indeed, if the early Christians really believed the Mass to be a sacrifice. Canon David Gibbons explains that by participating in the Mass, the priest offers Christ to the Father, and you also offer yourselves, your service, and your faith.
This makes the sacrifice the primary meaning of the Mass. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can...
Do Catholics worship Mary?
Canon Michael Branch addresses the misconception that Catholics worship Mary, by taking us through Scripture so we can understand why honour and devotion are owed to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As Canon Michael explains, by giving Mary honour and love, we are imitating Christ. Like our Saviour – the Lord Jesus – we can never love Mary too much. And Mary, through her love of the Lord Jesus, will always draw us to the love and mercy of God.
Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you...
Why do Catholics love the Crucifix?
Father Mark Wharton explains why the Crucifix is so central to Catholic devotion: "The cross was Jesus’ focus and his purpose, so make it your focus and your purpose too".
Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist
Father Mark Wharton is the Catholic Chaplain of the University of Kent in Canterbury.
Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints?
The Catholic Church has a long tradition of praying to Mary and the Saints. This means asking for their help – their intercession – as we seek the love and mercy of God. Fr Joseph Owusu-Ansah explains the biblical and theological evidence of why praying to Mary and the saints is a fundamental part of the Christian faith.
Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Amba...
What are the sacraments of the Catholic Church?
Fr Dermott O'Gorman guides us through the Sacraments of the Catholic Church.
Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist
Fr Dermott is the Director of Youth for the Archdiocese of Southwark. Find out more about the Southwark Catholic Youth Service here: https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/
What does the word Catholic mean?
This week, Fr Dermott O'Gorman talks us through the meaning of the word Catholic.
Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist
