TF | S03 E17 | In this episode of Thinking Faith, Deacon Eric Gurash and Dr. Brett Salkeld explore key questions in Catholic theology and Scripture, beginning with Eucharistic theology, Eucharistic miracles, and why belief in the Real Presence does not depend on miracles alone.Drawing on questions from Grade 9 and 10 students at Miller High School in Regina, the conversation also includes Adam and Eve, and what these teachings reveal about the unity of the human family as well as a discussion on images of Jesus in art, examining historical accuracy, cultural expression, and how enculturated imagery helps communicate the Gospel across time and place.00:00 Intro01:13 The Plaid Episode02:05 Questions from Miller High School03:25 Addressing the Population Question05:46 Theological Interpretations and Science18:04 Scriptural Narrative and Loose Ends21:53 The Importance of Originality in Interpretation22:53 Science and Faith: Complementary Tools23:31 What Did Jesus Look Like?28:11 Cultural Representations of Jesus in Art33:47 The Theology of Icons and Art in Christianity40:10 Conclusion and Reflections

Thinking Faith Catholic Podcast

with Deacon Eric Gurash and Dr. Brett Salkeld

Eucharist, Adam and Eve, and Images of Jesus: Catholic Theology Explained

FEB 17, 202641 MIN
Thinking Faith Catholic Podcast

Eucharist, Adam and Eve, and Images of Jesus: Catholic Theology Explained

FEB 17, 202641 MIN

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TF | S03 E17 | In this episode of Thinking Faith, Deacon Eric Gurash and Dr. Brett Salkeld explore key questions in Catholic theology and Scripture, beginning with Eucharistic theology, Eucharistic miracles, and why belief in the Real Presence does not depend on miracles alone. Drawing on questions from Grade 9 and 10 students at Miller High School in Regina, the conversation also includes Adam and Eve, and what these teachings reveal about the unity of the human family as well as a discussion on images of Jesus in art, examining historical accuracy, cultural expression, and how enculturated imagery helps communicate the Gospel across time and place. 00:00 Intro 01:13 The Plaid Episode 02:05 Questions from Miller High School 03:25 Addressing the Population Question 05:46 Theological Interpretations and Science 18:04 Scriptural Narrative and Loose Ends 21:53 The Importance of Originality in Interpretation 22:53 Science and Faith: Complementary Tools 23:31 What Did Jesus Look Like? 28:11 Cultural Representations of Jesus in Art 33:47 The Theology of Icons and Art in Christianity 40:10 Conclusion and Reflections