Crash Course Catholicism

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19) How does the Catholic church dialogue with other faiths and denominations without compromising on the truth? Why is it important to have friends who don't share my beliefs? How can I be genuinely open to others' opinions without becoming relativistic? In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of unity and diversity by discussing evangelisation, ecumenism, interfaith dialogue, and apostolate. Support us on Patreon! Contact t...

How do we balance unity and diversity within the Catholic church? Do Catholics have to accept every single one of the official teachings of the church? Does union with the pope mean accepting and believing every single thing he says? In this episode, we discuss unity and diversity within the Catholic church. Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2 Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com. Instagram: https://www.in...

What are charisms? Do Catholics believe that people can speak in tongues? How do I know what my unique gifts are? Happy New Year! Welcome to our first episode of 2024! ⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:1 Corinthians 12Matthew 25Romans 12Ephesians 4The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 799, 800, 801, 2003.Pope Francis' prayer intention for January 2024The Catholic Encyclopedia, "The Gift of Tongues""Charismata""Prophecy"Catholic Answers, "What Does the Church Teach About the Charismatic Gifts of the Holy Spirit?""The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit"Godsplaining, "Episode 152: The Holy Spirit and Charismatic Graces"Ascension Presents "Natural Talents vs. Supernatural Charism""What Are My Charisms?"Kevin Vost, Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Every Spiritual Warrior's Guide to God's Invincible GiftsAleteia, "How knowing your charism can radically change your life"Restore the Glory Podcast

What should we do during Advent? Have we always celebrated Christmas on the 25th December? What are the origins of the Christmas tree and the nativity scene? In this episode, we discuss one of the most beautiful and important times in the Catholic calendar. ⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pt. 524-526.The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Christmas""Advent""Gaudete Sunday"Catholic Answers, "Why is Christmas on December 25?""Advent: What Are We Preparing For?""How to Make Advent Useful"Catholic Straight Answers, "What is the origin of the Christmas Tree?"Aleteia, "The profound symbolism of violet and rose in Advent""Why does Advent have 4 Sundays?"Fr Michael de Stoop, "Why you should prepare for Christmas by making a good confession"Hallow, "Advent Candles and Advent Wreaths"Fr John A. Kane. How to Make a Good Confession. St Josemaria Institute. A Short Guide to Confession. Fr Mark-Mary, Ascenscion Presents. A Guided Examination of Conscience.Examinations of Conscience for Adults, Teens, and ChildrenFr Mark Toups, Rejoice!Sr. Miriam James Heidland, BeholdWord on Fire, The Word Became Flesh

The appearance of Our Lady at Fátima in 1917 was one of the most incredible and significant events of the twentieth century. In these apparitions, Mary encouraged the world to pray the rosary, and to pray for peace, poor sinners, and the pope. She also performed one of the most mind-blowing miracles you'll ever hear about. In this episode, we begin our discussion of the apparitions at Fátima. The Fátima prayer: Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Bring all souls to heaven, especially those who most need your mercy.⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:William Thomas Walsh, ⁠Our Lady of Fatima⁠EWTN,⁠ "Our Lady of Fatima"⁠Hallow, ⁠"Our Lady of Fátima: History, the Five Prayers Given to the Children at Fátima, and Their Sainthood"⁠⁠Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, "WYD destinations: the incredible story of Fatima"⁠Catholic Answers,⁠ "Getting Fatima Right"⁠⁠"What Some Might Miss in Our Lady of Fatima's Message"⁠⁠"Do Catholics Have to Believe in Approved Apparitions?"⁠Parousia Media,⁠ The Mysteries of Fatima ⁠- Jimmy Akin - Catholic Answers (3 CD Set)

The appearance of Our Lady at Fátima in 1917 was one of the most incredible and significant events of the twentieth century. In these apparitions, Mary encouraged the world to pray the rosary, and to pray for peace, poor sinners, and the pope. She also performed one of the most mind-blowing miracles you'll ever hear about. In this episode, we begin our discussion of the apparitions at Fátima. The Fátima prayer: Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Bring all souls to heaven, especially those who most need your mercy.⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:William Thomas Walsh, Our Lady of FatimaEWTN, "Our Lady of Fatima"Hallow, "Our Lady of Fátima: History, the Five Prayers Given to the Children at Fátima, and Their Sainthood"Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, "WYD destinations: the incredible story of Fatima"Catholic Answers, "Getting Fatima Right""What Some Might Miss in Our Lady of Fatima's Message""Do Catholics Have to Believe in Approved Apparitions?"Parousia Media, The Mysteries of Fatima - Jimmy Akin - Catholic Answers (3 CD Set)

Where did the rosary come from? How do you pray it? Is praying to Mary a form of idolatry? In this episode, we discuss one of the most beautiful and powerful prayers of the Catholic church. ⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:How to Pray the RosaryPraying the Holy Rosary with St Josemaria EscrivaAscension Press, "Quick Meditations on Every Mystery of the Rosary"The Rosary with Bishop Robert BarronAscension Press, "Pray the Rosary With Us"Catholic Answers, "The Rosary""Encountering Jesus Through the Rosary""One Mediator Between God and Men""Why do Catholics Pray the Rosary?""Giving Sacramentals a Proper Farewell"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "The Rosary""Hail Mary""Use of Beads at Prayers"Pope Leo XIII, Augustissimae Virginis Mariae Ascension Press, "The Power of Praying the Rosary""How to Pray a Better Rosary""Should I Pray a Daily Rosary?"Bishop Barron, "Why Pray the Rosary?"

What are the roots of Halloween? Can Catholics celebrate it? Do Catholics believe in GHOSTS?! (Spooooky) In this episode, we discuss Halloween, and how we might celebrate it as Catholics. ⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:John 17:15Drew the Catholic, "Former Mormon Bishop is Becoming Catholic"Catholic Answers, "It's OK to Celebrate Halloween""What's the Point of Halloween?""Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween?""The (Fake) Pagan History of Halloween""Weird Halloween Questions""FFAF: Scary Stories to Give Kids 'Goosebumps'""What are Ghosts?"Adam Blai, "Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts?: Church Teaching on Purgatory"Word on Fire, "It's Time for Catholics to Start Embracing Halloween"Fr John Flader, "Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween?" The Catholic Weekly, Fr John Flader, "When Did We Start Celebrating All Saints Day?" Aleteia, "The Church asks us to focus on '4 Last Things': What are they?""How should a Catholic react to an encounter with a ghost?"Peter Kreeft, Doors in the Walls of the World: Signs of Transcendence in the Human Story

St. Mark Ji Tianxiang was a doctor who lived in the late 1800s, who was martyred for his faith during the Boxer Rebellion. He was also an opium addict who struggled with his addiction for 30 years, and was a drug addict at the time of his death. St. Mark Ji is an example to anyone struggling with addiction, disorders, or mental illness. ⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:An image of the statue of St. Mark Ji Tianxiang can be found hereBrian Fraga, "The life of St. Mark Ji Tianxiang: Persevering in faith despite addiction"Meg Hunter-Kilmer, "St. Mark Ji Tianxiang (1834-1900)"Aleteia, "He was an opium addict who couldn't receive the sacraments. But he's a martyr and a saint"Catholic Answers, "Addict, Martyr, and Saint"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Martyr"The Vatican, "Pope John Paul II's teaching on the Martyrs of our Century"Catholic Answers, "Grace: What it Is and What it Does"Fr. Richard Conlin, "St. Mark Ji Tianxiang"

How do the devil's tactics change as we progress in the spiritual life? How do we fight against temptation? What are the signs that I am progressing in the spiritual life? In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of spiritual warfare, and the ways that we can fight it. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:C.S. Lewis, ⁠The Screwtape Letters⁠St. Teresa of Avila, The Interior CastleSt John of the Cross, Dark Night of the SoulThomas Merton, The Seven Storey MountainBrant Pitre, Introduction to the Spiritual LifeHenri Nouwen, Out of Solitude: Three Meditations on the Christian LifeDan Burke, Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of SpiritsDan Burke, The Devil in the Castle: St. Teresa of Avila, Spiritual Warfare, and the Progress of the SoulThe Catholic Encyclopedia, ⁠"State or Way (Purgative, Illuminative, Unitive)"⁠Matthew Leohennard, ⁠A Powerful Introduction to the Spiritual Life with Dr. Brant Pitre⁠Fr. William Peckman, A Young Catholic's Guide to Spiritual WarfareBishop Robert Barron, ⁠The Spiritual Life is a Battle⁠⁠Bishop Barron on the Devil⁠