#12571 Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus? Purgatory and Mary’s Role - Tom Nash

“Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on the identity of this figure in Scripture, alongside inquiries about the biblical basis for purgatory and the role of Mary. Other topics include the appropriateness of clapping in church and the actions of a priest during the Agnus Dei, providing a rich exploration of Catholic beliefs and practices.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:37 – Is it appropriate to clap in church?
• 11:54 – Gen 3:15 says he will crush the head of the serpent but the vulgate translates it to she. This is keeping me from converting.
• 23:29 – I’m blind. What does the priest do while the congregation sings the agnus dei?
• 34:53 – Where do we find purgatory in the bible?
• 37:20 – Is this angel of the Lord in the Old Testament believed to be Jesus?
• 46:29 – Psalm 51:2 Catholic version is different. The bible version is different from the mass part read. Why is that. The USCCB version moves it down to verse 4.
• 49:22 – Does scripture teach the sinlessness of Mary?