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#12468 Did the Miracle of the Sun Actually Happen? - Tim Staples

Nov 21, 2025
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Episode description

“Did the Miracle of the Sun actually happen?” This question opens a discussion on the authenticity of miraculous events in Catholic tradition. Other topics include the relationship between God’s will and personal manifestation, the nature of the Mass as a propitiatory sacrifice, and the significance of Ananias laying hands on St. Paul.

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Questions Covered:

  • 02:35 – Did The Miracle of the Sun actually happen?
  • 17:23 – Can we manifest what God will give us?
  • 29:25 – If the mass is a Propitiatory sacrifice then how come mortal sin can’t be forgiven during mass?
  • 45:00 – What was the significance of Ananias laying his hands on St. Paul?
  • 50:23 – Josephus said James was Jesus’ brother. What is the Catholic response to that?
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