Questions Covered:

07:37 – Where did the idea come from that ancient Israel worshiped many gods in addition to Yahweh, who was just one among many?
23:14 – My friend wants to know how praying to Mary is more efficient or effective than praying to Jesus alone, and whether there’s any official Church teaching on that.
36:57 – If one is out of a state of sanctifying grace, is he still part of the Body of Christ?
46:29 – The Mexican supreme court is currently debating whether to use public funds to buy nativity scenes for public display. How should I as a Catholic feel about this in terms of the relation between Church and state?