#108 - Fr Gavan Jennings - Why did the Irish lose their Catholic faith? (w/Fr Gavan Jennings)

Fr Gavan Jennings is a priest of Opus Dei, the editor of the position papers, and a presenter ⁨@ctmcatholic⁩ .

In this conversation, we explore the evolving landscape of faith in Ireland, discussing the gradual decline of religious practice, the crisis of meaning in modern society, the importance of intellectual engagement in strengthening faith, the significance of personal relationships with God and the journey towards theosis, highlighting the role of laypeople in revitalising the Catholic Church and the joy that comes from living a life aligned with faith.

*We had some technical difficulties hence Fr Gavan's miraculous background change halfway through.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Father Gavan Jennings

00:56 The Decline of Faith in Ireland

04:09 Cultural Identity and Catholicism

10:08 The Importance of Personal Faith

15:36 Intellectual Challenges Facing the Church

18:14 The Role of Catholic Intellectuals

28:20 Faith and Reason: A Balanced Approach

32:33 The Intellectual Crisis in Catholicism

39:26 The Role of Philosophy in Faith

47:42 Revitalizing Faith in Modern Ireland

54:29 Theosis: The Goal of the Christian Life

01:00:50 The Path to Sanctity and Happiness

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