Crash Course Catholicism

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

The term 'spiritual warfare' can sound a bit dramatic, but it's actually something pretty normal that we all face. The devil is real, and he does NAHT want us to get to heaven. In this episode, we begin 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

What is a saint? How does the Catholic church decide if someone is a saint? In this episode we discuss the formal process of canonisation in 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:Congregation for the Causes of Saints, New Laws for the Causes of SaintsThe Catholic Encyclopedia:"Beatification and Canonization""Heroic Virtue"EWTN: The Process of Beatification and CanonizationJohn Paul II, Apostolic Constitution: Divinus Perfectionis MagisterBusted Halo, "How Does the Catholic Church Declare Official Saints?", YouTube.Canon Law Centre, "Glossary of Canonical Terms"Official Decree of the Heroic Virtues of Padre Pio"The process of canonization for Josemaría Escrivá""The Venerable Servant of God, Josemaria Escriva""Mother Teresa: A Saint for Our Time"St. Therese of Liseux, Story of a Soul

Exploring the compatibility of feminism with Catholicism, the uniqueness of mothers, and the significance of precision in language usage within a relativistic society.

Blessed Franz Jägerstätter was an Austrian conscientious objector during WWII. He was imprisoned and eventually executed for refusing to fight for the Nazis or swear an oath of allegiance to Hitler. In 2007 he was officially declared a martyr by Pope Benedict XVI and was later beatified. His story has inspired many who have been pressured to behave in a manner contradictory to their faith. ⁠⁠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:Gordon Charles Zahn, In Solitary Witness: The Life and Death of Franz JägerstätterErna Putz, Franz Jagerstatter: Letters and Writings from PrisonTerrence Malick, A Hidden LifeThe Catechism of the Catholic Church, pt. 1790.

The Mass is incredible. Mindblowing. Beautiful. In this episode we step through the mass from beginning to end, and explain what happens and why. ⁠⁠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/Timestamps: 1:24: The Introductory Rites7:23: The Liturgy of the Word11:42: The Creed14:29: The Liturgy of the Eucharist20:57: The Eucharistic Prayer26:48: The Communion Rite33:22: The Concluding RitesReferences and further reading/listening/viewing:Isaiah 6:3Matthew 18:20Order of MassMissal App (USA) Missal App (Australia)Dr. Edward Sri. A Biblical Walk Through The Mass.Fr Mike Schmitz, "The Hour That Will Change Your Life"Ascension. “How to Understand the Cycle of Readings at Mass”. Catholic Answers, "Is the Mass a Sacrifice?"The Catholic Weekly, "Fr Flader Q@A: The Mass, the sacrifice of Jesus"Aleteia, "The sign of peace: The ancient roots of the greeting we make at Mass""Why do Catholics respond “And with your spirit” at Mass?"Catholic Encyclopedia, "Gloria""Sign of the Cross" "Confiteor""The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament""Sacrifice of the Mass""The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist""Eucharist""Canon of the Mass""Offertory"