Michael Joseph Mouawad

Qorbono Q&A

Religion EN ↓ 5 episodes

What does Lent really mean? How should we read Scripture? What do difficult biblical passages actually say? How do we live Catholic morality without reducing it to rules? Welcome to Qorbono Q&A — a series dedicated to thoughtful, faithful, and deeply rooted exploration of the Catholic life. In each episode, we address real questions about Scripture, spirituality, prayer, virtue, moral theology, and the daily challenges of living as Catholics in the modern world. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Fathers, and the great spiritual tradition of the Church, th...

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Michael Joseph Mouawad

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05 - Is My Salvation Guaranteed if I Raise the Dead? 06.05.2026 11:40

Can a miracle prove that I am saved? What if God worked through me so powerfully that I raised the dead? In this Q&A reflection, we look at the Catholic distinction between sanctifying grace and charisms — graces given for the benefit of others. Drawing from Saint Paul, the Catechism, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Judas, and Our Lord’s warning in Matthew 7, we explore why mighty works, even real mirac...

04 - Can I defend the Truth without losing my peace? 06.05.2026 51:29

In this candid and wide-ranging talk given at the law office of LiMandri & Jonna, Michael reflects on what it means to fight for truth in a world increasingly set against the Christian vision of man, family, law, and grace. (00:00) - Opening: A Legal Victory and a Deeper Question (01:45) - Pelagianism: The Temptation to “Just Do It” (03:00) - Grace: The Energy Without Which We Cannot Move (04:...

Q03 - Pope Leo on War 18.04.2026 17:11

Is Peace Capitulation? (An extended answer is available for download here ) After President Trump’s threat against Iran, Pope Leo responded with a sharp condemnation that immediately stirred controversy. Was the Holy Father simply condemning the horrors of war, or did his words risk sounding one-sided in a conflict shaped by Iran, Hezbollah, Israel, and the collapse of Lebanese sovereignty? In thi...

Q02 - Why Lent? 26.02.2026 18:29

What if Lent isn’t about giving things up — but about discovering what God wants to give you? (00:00) - Introduction: The Lent You Didn’t Plan (01:10) - The Problem: “Spiritual Dieting” (02:50) - Bottom-Up vs. Covenant Approach (04:30) - The Catechism: Conversion & Divine Initiative (06:00) - “Speak, Lord, for Your Servant Hears” (07:15) - The Positive Moral Approach to Lent (08:45) - Identify...

Q01 - What is the Purpose of Scripture 07.03.2023 1:32:05

What is the purpose of Scripture? The answer to this question might seem obvious until you start thinking about it. What is the purpose of Scripture in our lives ? Does reading the Scripture and knowing the Word of God matter? How does it affect my daily life? This talk is broken into three main parts: Overview of Scripture and purpose in our life Difficulties in properly interpreting Scripture C...