Crash Course Catholicism

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"

What is Mass? Who can go to Mass? Why all the sitting and standing and kneeling? What's the difference between the Latin Mass and the novus ordo mass? In this episode, we cover some common questions about the Mass. ⁠⁠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:Timestamps: 2:25: What is Mass? 4:48: Who can go to Mass?5:41: Missals/Order of Mass6:52: Standing, sitting, kneeling.11:01: Bells and incense13:54: Eastern and Western rites16:10: Latin Mass vs novus ordo19:04: How late is too late?22:25: Fasting before communionReferences and further reading/listening/viewing:Order of MassMissal App (USA)Missal App (Australia)Aleteia. “Why are bells sometimes used during Mass?” Aleteia. “An easy guide to standing, sitting, and kneeling during Mass”. Aleteia. “What’s the difference between ‘the Latin Mass’ and ‘Mass in Latin’?”Ascension. “The Other 23 Catholic Churches and Why They Exist”.General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Bishop Robert Barron. “What Is Your Opinion on the Traditional Latin Mass? — Bishop Barron on Vatican II”. Catholic Answers, “Here’s Why You Should Go to Mass”. Catholic Answers. “What is the "Extraordinary Form" of the Mass?”. Catholic Answers. “What Can You Tell Me about the Byzantine Rite of the Catholic Church?” Catholic Answers. “How Late Is Too Late for Mass?” The Catholic Encyclopedia. “Bells” The Catholic Encyclopedia. “Incense” Canon Law Made Easy. “How Has Canon Law Changed on Fasting before Communion?”

We're baaaaaack! In this introduction, we chat about what to expect in Season Two. What topics will we be covering? How long will the episodes be? Will there be video content?! ⁠⁠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/

WE DID IT WE FINISHED THE WHOLE CATECHISM!!! In this episode, we wrap up THE CATECHISM with a discussion of the Our Father. This episode covers Part Four, Section Two of the Catechism (pts. 2759-2865) ⁠⁠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, Pts. 2759-2865Matthew 6:25-34Matthew 4:1-4James 1:13The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Heaven"Catholic Answers "What is Heaven?"Cyprian of Carthage, "The Our Father"St Josemaria Escriva, The Way "Point 691"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Forgiveness", YouTube.Fr Mike Schmitz, "Forgiveness is Not the Same as Reconciliation"Tertullian, On PrayerSt Augustine, Letter 130St Thomas Aquinas, The Summa Theologiae, II.IIFulton Sheen, "Our Father", YouTube.Scott Hahn, "The Lord's Prayer, 'Our Father'""Our Father: Understanding the Fatherhood of God"Understanding "Our Father""From Servanthood to Sonship: What the “Our Father” Teaches Us about Covenant"Pope Francis, Our Father

What's the difference between meditation and contemplation? What should I include in a Plan of Life? What are some common obstacles to prayer, and how can I overcome them? In this episode, we wrap up our introduction to prayer. This episode covers Part Four, Section One, Chapter Two, Article Three, and Chapter Three, Articles One and Two of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2683-2745). ⁠⁠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, Pts. 2556-2745Matthew Chapter 6Luke Chapter 11Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas EstL. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables "CHAPTER VII: Anne Says Her Prayers"St Josemaria Escriva, The Way, "Point 266",  "Point 335"St Therese of Liseux, Manuscrits autobiographiques, C 25r.Ten Minutes With Jesus1 Thessalonians 5:18Catholic Answers, "Why Pray to Mary?" "Why We Should Pray For Things""Why Does Prayer Sometimes Not Work?", YouTube. "Goes God Change His Mind?", YouTube."The Power of Jesus' Name." "What Difference Does Prayer Make?"Roger J. Landry, Plan of LifeAscension Presents, "The Jesus Prayer Might Radically Change Your Prayer Life", YouTube.Fr Mike Schmitz, "The Power of Prayer", YouTube."3 Steps to Unceasing Prayer", YouTube."Why is Prayer so Hard?", YouTube."Battling Dryness in Prayer", YouTube."If God is Good, Why do we Need to Pray?", YouTube"What Really Happens in Eucharistic Adoration", YouTube.Archbishop Fulton Sheen, "Prayer is a Dialogue", YouTube.Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for GodThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "Adoration""Hope""Blessing"Guigo the Carthusian, Scala Paradisi: PL 40, 998. Ashley Crane, "Bless the Lord, O my soul!"Joseph M. Muntadas, "A Plan of  Life"Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, "Morning Offering Prayers"De Libris, "Books on Spirituality"Joseph, Pronechen, "Why Does Our Lady of Fatima Call Us to the Daily Rosary?"Opus Dei, "How Do I Pray the Rosary?" Pope Paul VI, Mysterium FideiC. S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain. St. Teresa of Jesus, Autobiography of Teresa of AvilaEugene Boylan, Difficulties in Mental Prayer. Podcasts for meditation:Ten Minutes with JesusMeditations in ManhattanWord on Fire, "Sermons"Ascenscion, Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz

What's the difference between adoration and thanksgiving? Why does it matter? Should I pray at specific times or should prayer be spontaneous? In this episode, we continue our discussion of prayer by discussing the forms of prayer. This episode covers Part Four, Section One, Chapter One, Article Three, and Chapter Two, Articles One and Two of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2623-2682). ⁠⁠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, Pts. 2556-2745Matthew Chapter 6Luke Chapter 11Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas EstL. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables "CHAPTER VII: Anne Says Her Prayers"St Josemaria Escriva, The Way, "Point 266",  "Point 335"St Therese of Liseux, Manuscrits autobiographiques, C 25r.Ten Minutes With Jesus1 Thessalonians 5:18Catholic Answers, "Why Pray to Mary?" "Why We Should Pray For Things""Why Does Prayer Sometimes Not Work?", YouTube. "Goes God Change His Mind?", YouTube."The Power of Jesus' Name." "What Difference Does Prayer Make?"Roger J. Landry, Plan of LifeAscension Presents, "The Jesus Prayer Might Radically Change Your Prayer Life", YouTube.Fr Mike Schmitz, "The Power of Prayer", YouTube."3 Steps to Unceasing Prayer", YouTube."Why is Prayer so Hard?", YouTube."Battling Dryness in Prayer", YouTube."If God is Good, Why do we Need to Pray?", YouTube"What Really Happens in Eucharistic Adoration", YouTube.Archbishop Fulton Sheen, "Prayer is a Dialogue", YouTube.Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for GodThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "Adoration""Hope""Blessing"Guigo the Carthusian, Scala Paradisi: PL 40, 998. Ashley Crane, "Bless the Lord, O my soul!"Joseph M. Muntadas, "A Plan of  Life"Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, "Morning Offering Prayers"De Libris, "Books on Spirituality"Joseph, Pronechen, "Why Does Our Lady of Fatima Call Us to the Daily Rosary?"Opus Dei, "How Do I Pray the Rosary?" Pope Paul VI, Mysterium FideiC. S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain. St. Teresa of Jesus, Autobiography of Teresa of AvilaEugene Boylan, Difficulties in Mental Prayer. Podcasts for meditation:Ten Minutes with JesusMeditations in ManhattanWord on Fire, "Sermons"Ascenscion, Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz