ABOUT THIS EPISODE
How do Catholics remain faithful to Jesus Christ and His Church while confronting scandal, confusion, and the misuse of sacred authority?
Fr. André Y. Sebastian Mahanna welcomes canon lawyer Msgr. Ricardo Coronado-Arrascue and Prof. Julian Dunraven for a searching conversation about divine justice, faith and reason, conscience, obedience, and the responsibilities of Church leadership.
Following the series’ examination of financial stewardship with Mary Flynn, this episode turns to another sacred responsibility: the stewardship of ecclesiastical authority. What must canon law protect? How can the faithful distinguish legitimate authority from the misuse of power? And what happens when the right of defense and meaningful accountability appear to fail?
Msgr. Coronado-Arrascue shares his account of the canonical proceedings he contests and his perspective on contemporary theological and pastoral controversies. The conversation also examines questions surrounding Fr. Chad Ripperger’s reported pause from public speaking and interviews, the lessons of Church history, and the relationship between fidelity to Catholic teaching and institutional reform.
At the heart of the discussion is a pastoral concern: How do we help families and young people preserve their faith without concealing wrongdoing—or allowing bitterness to replace prayer, charity, and hope?
“Canon Law must protect the flock of Christ—never become a weapon against it.” — Fr. André
The episode includes the Mission of Hope and Mercy’s ministry video and concludes with prayer, returning to Christ’s call to courage amid the trials of the world.
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