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Mar 26, 2023 • 32min

48 - An Introduction to Prayer

This podcast episode discusses the concept and significance of prayer in the Catholic faith. It delves into the importance of prayer coming from the heart and mind and explores the universal call to prayer. The episode also explores the presence and significance of prayer in the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the role of Jesus in perfecting prayer. It emphasizes the power of prayer, the importance of praying for others, and the significance of starting prayers with thanksgiving.
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Mar 12, 2023 • 24min

47 - The Tenth Commandment: Envy

"You shall not covet your neighbour's goods" Is it bad to desire material things? Is envy always a sin? How can I avoid being jealous? In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of Part Three of the Catechism (!) This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Ten of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2534-2557). ⁠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. 2534-2557Luke Chapter 12Wisdom 2:24St Josmaria Escriva, The Forge, "Point 422"Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows, "The Open Road"C. S. Lewis, "Screwtape Proposes a Toast"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Gnosticism"Roman Catechism, III, 37.Bishop Barron, "The Key to Happiness"
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Feb 26, 2023 • 30min

46 - The Ninth Commandment: Purity and Modesty

"You shall not covet your neighbour's wife" What does it mean to be 'pure of heart'? Is modesty outdated? Is it all about shame? Is it just for girls? (Nope, nope, and NOPE!) In this episode, we discuss the Ninth Commandment. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Eight of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2514-2533). ⁠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. 2514-2533Matthew Chapter 5Matthew Chapter 15Pope Francis, Angelus, Saint Peter's Square, Sunday, 1 March 2020St. Josemaria Escriva, The Way, Point 13.St. Augustine, Confessions.John A. Hardon, The Modern Catholic Dictionary.
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Feb 12, 2023 • 27min

45 - The Eighth Commandment: The Media and Art

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." What are the obligations of the news media to the truth? What's the relationship between truth and beauty? Is all art beautiful? In this episode we wrap up our discussion of the eighth commandment. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Eight of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2492-2513). ⁠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. 2464-2513John Chapter 8The Acts of the ApostlesPope St. John Paul II, Fides et RatioFulton Sheen, "Revealed Truth", YouTube.Fulton Sheen, "Freedom", YouTube.Opus Dei: "'In Spirit and Truth': Creating Unity of Life (I)""'Where God Wants us': Creating Unity of Life (II)"Thomas A. Kempis, The Imitation of ChristJacques Philippe, Interior FreedomArchbishop Anthony Fisher OP: "Conference on Newman the Prophet: A Saint for Our Times""Conscience, Relativism and Truth: the Witness of Newman" (video)Bishop Conley, "Blessed John Henry Newman and the Search for Truth in the Post-Relativist University"Dr. Alice von Hildebrand, Memoirs of a Happy FailureC.S. Lewis, The Abolition of ManBishop Robert Barron, "Breaking Out of the Prison of Self-Invention", YouTube.Ascenscion Presents, "Why We Should Stop Saying 'My Truth'", YouTube.Catholic Encyclopedia, "Truth"Trent Horn, "Truth and Ice Cream", Catholic Answers."Biography of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter"Erna Putz, Franz Jägerstätter, Letters and Writings from Prisondir. Terence Malick, A Hidden Lifedir. Fred Zinnemann, A Man for All Seasons.
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Jan 29, 2023 • 31min

44 - The Eighth Commandment: Lies!

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." Is it ever okay to lie? Can gossip be a mortal sin? Is it okay to publicly call someone out for doing the wrong thing? In this episode we continue our discussion of the eighth commandment. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Eight of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2475-2491). ⁠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. 2464-2513John Chapter 8The Acts of the ApostlesPope St. John Paul II, Fides et RatioFulton Sheen, "Revealed Truth", YouTube.Fulton Sheen, "Freedom", YouTube.Opus Dei: "'In Spirit and Truth': Creating Unity of Life (I)""'Where God Wants us': Creating Unity of Life (II)"Thomas A. Kempis, The Imitation of ChristJacques Philippe, Interior FreedomArchbishop Anthony Fisher OP: "Conference on Newman the Prophet: A Saint for Our Times""Conscience, Relativism and Truth: the Witness of Newman" (video)Bishop Conley, "Blessed John Henry Newman and the Search for Truth in the Post-Relativist University"Dr. Alice von Hildebrand, Memoirs of a Happy FailureC.S. Lewis, The Abolition of ManBishop Robert Barron, "Breaking Out of the Prison of Self-Invention", YouTube.Ascenscion Presents, "Why We Should Stop Saying 'My Truth'", YouTube.Catholic Encyclopedia, "Truth"Trent Horn, "Truth and Ice Cream", Catholic Answers."Biography of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter"Erna Putz, Franz Jägerstätter, Letters and Writings from Prisondir. Terence Malick, A Hidden Lifedir. Fred Zinnemann, A Man for All Seasons.
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Jan 15, 2023 • 31min

43 - The Eighth Commandment: Truth!

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." Is there such thing as objective truth? Is it ALWAYS better to tell the truth? Are there situations where it's better to lie? (Pls excuse the the background cicadas #straya) This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Eight of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2464-2474). ⁠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. 2464-2513John Chapter 8The Acts of the ApostlesPope St. John Paul II, Fides et RatioFulton Sheen, "Revealed Truth", YouTube.Fulton Sheen, "Freedom", YouTube.Opus Dei: "'In Spirit and Truth': Creating Unity of Life (I)""'Where God Wants us': Creating Unity of Life (II)"Thomas A. Kempis, The Imitation of ChristJacques Philippe, Interior FreedomArchbishop Anthony Fisher OP: "Conference on Newman the Prophet: A Saint for Our Times""Conscience, Relativism and Truth: the Witness of Newman" (video)Bishop Conley, "Blessed John Henry Newman and the Search for Truth in the Post-Relativist University"Dr. Alice von Hildebrand, Memoirs of a Happy FailureC.S. Lewis, The Abolition of ManBishop Robert Barron, "Breaking Out of the Prison of Self-Invention", YouTube.Ascenscion Presents, "Why We Should Stop Saying 'My Truth'", YouTube.Catholic Encyclopedia, "Truth"Trent Horn, "Truth and Ice Cream", Catholic Answers."Biography of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter"Erna Putz, Franz Jägerstätter, Letters and Writings from Prisondir. Terence Malick, A Hidden Lifedir. Fred Zinnemann, A Man for All Seasons.
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Jan 1, 2023 • 29min

42 - The Seventh Commandment: Capitalism, Socialism, and Work

"You shall not steal." What does a just economic system look like? Is work necessary? Do wealthy nations have an obligation to help poorer ones? This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Seven of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2419-2463).⁠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. 2401-2463Matthew 5:40Luke 19:1-10Pope Leo XIII, Rerum NovarumJohn Paul II, Laborem Exercens.John Paul II, Centesimus AnnusBenedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate.Pope Francis, Laudato Si'.Chris Lilley, "Jaime King, We Can Be Heroes", YouTube.Victor Hugo, Les Miserables. “Les, Miserables, Tenth Anniversary Concert.” YouTube.dir. Tom Hooper, Les Miserables.Ascension Press, "The Virtue of Justice Explained", YouTube.The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Justice"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Theft"Miranda Hart, Peggy and Me.Thomas Aquinas, "Justice", Summa Theologiae, II.ii, Question 58Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 3.Gerard Manly Hopkins "As Kingfishers Catch Fire, Dragonflies Draw Flame"https://goodonyou.eco/St Josemaria Escriva, Christ is Passing By, "Point 47"Word on Fire, "“Evangelization Is Colonialism”: Are We Sure About That?""Who we are: Human uniqueness and the African spirit of Ubuntu. Desmond Tutu, Templeton Prize 2013", YouTube.Catholic Relief Services, "Catholic Social Teaching", YouTube.Trocaire, "Catholic Social Teaching in 3 Minutes", YouTube.Word on Fire, "Pope Francis, 'Fratelli Tutti,' and the Universal Destination of Goods"Bishop Robert Barron, "Bishop Barron on Pope Francis and Our Responsibility for the Common Good"Australian Catholic University, "The Principles of Catholic Social Thought and The Common Good."Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, "Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the Participation of Catholics in Political Life"Vatican News, "'Fratelli tutti': short summary of Pope Francis's Social Encyclical"ABC News, "The architecture of peace: Pope Francis on social friendship and the hope for universal fraternity"Catholic News Agency, "Bishop Barron defends Junipero Serra: Evangelization is not ‘cultural aggression’"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy"Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South and the BBC adaptation. E.M. Forster, Howards EndSt Basil, On Social Justice.
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Dec 18, 2022 • 28min

41 - The Seventh Commandment: Private property and theft

"You shall not steal." What actually constitutes stealing? Is anything absolutely my own? How much should I give to others? In this episode, we begin our discussion of the seventh Commandment. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Seven of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2401-2418). ⁠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. 2401-2463Matthew 5:40Luke 19:1-10Pope Leo XIII, Rerum NovarumJohn Paul II, Laborem Exercens.John Paul II, Centesimus AnnusBenedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate.Pope Francis, Laudato Si'.Chris Lilley, "Jaime King, We Can Be Heroes", YouTube.Victor Hugo, Les Miserables. “Les, Miserables, Tenth Anniversary Concert.” YouTube.dir. Tom Hooper, Les Miserables.Ascension Press, "The Virtue of Justice Explained", YouTube.The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Justice"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Theft"Miranda Hart, Peggy and Me.Thomas Aquinas, "Justice", Summa Theologiae, II.ii, Question 58Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 3.Gerard Manly Hopkins "As Kingfishers Catch Fire, Dragonflies Draw Flame"https://goodonyou.eco/St Josemaria Escriva, Christ is Passing By, "Point 47"Word on Fire, "“Evangelization Is Colonialism”: Are We Sure About That?""Who we are: Human uniqueness and the African spirit of Ubuntu. Desmond Tutu, Templeton Prize 2013", YouTube.Catholic Relief Services, "Catholic Social Teaching", YouTube.Trocaire, "Catholic Social Teaching in 3 Minutes", YouTube.Word on Fire, "Pope Francis, 'Fratelli Tutti,' and the Universal Destination of Goods"Bishop Robert Barron, "Bishop Barron on Pope Francis and Our Responsibility for the Common Good"Australian Catholic University, "The Principles of Catholic Social Thought and The Common Good."Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, "Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the Participation of Catholics in Political Life"Vatican News, "'Fratelli tutti': short summary of Pope Francis's Social Encyclical"ABC News, "The architecture of peace: Pope Francis on social friendship and the hope for universal fraternity"Catholic News Agency, "Bishop Barron defends Junipero Serra: Evangelization is not ‘cultural aggression’"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy"Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South and the BBC adaptation. E.M. Forster, Howards EndSt Basil, On Social Justice.
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Dec 4, 2022 • 30min

40 - The Sixth Commandment: Marriage

The discussion dives into the essence of marriage, likening it to a mountain climb that requires commitment and mutual support. It examines the profound implications of vows, illustrating the pain of infidelity and the differences between divorce and annulment. The sacredness of marriage is highlighted, asserting its permanence until death, while addressing complex topics like polygamy and moral dilemmas surrounding contraception. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding partner values and the beauty of lifelong commitment amidst challenges.
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Nov 20, 2022 • 35min

39 - The Sixth Commandment: Sex and Chastity

"Thou shalt not commit adultery." What is the purpose of sex? Does the Catholic church just have a massive negative hang-up about it? In this episode, we continue our discussion of the sixth Commandment. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Six of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2337-2359). ⁠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. 2331-2359Matthew 5:27Pope St. John Paul IIThe Theology of the Body.Familiaris ConsortioLove and Responsibility Mulieris DignitatemTheology of the Body in Simple LanguageMan and Woman He Created ThemFamiliaris Consortio.Homily at Mass on the Washington Mall October 7, 1979.Christopher WestOur Bodies Tell God's Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and GenderThe Ask Christopher West Podcast.The Theology of the Body Institute, YouTube."Contraception vs. Natural Family Planning: What's the difference?"Good New About Sex and MarriageTheology of the Body Explained. Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Making Sense of Bioethics: Column 132: Seeing through the Intersex ConfusionCapturing Christianity, "Do Non-Biological Views of Gender Make Any Sense? (Dr. Tomas Bogardus)"Edith Stein, Essays on Woman.C. S. LewisMere ChristianityThe Four LovesSt Josemaria,  "Marriage: A Christian Vocation", Christ is Passing By.Fr Mike Schmitz, "Love and Same Sex Attraction""Beyond No: What the Catholic Church Has to Say About Same-Sex Attraction""Catholic Teaching on IVF and Contraception Explained"The Catholic Encyclopedia "Adultery""Divorce""Incest"Catholic Answers, "The Hardest Teaching of Them All" "What does adultery encompass?""Birth Control"“What are the grounds for annulment?"Jason Evert, "Contraceptive Mentality vs NFP"Jason Evert, "Debunking Myths about NFP"EWTN, "Church Teaching on Birth Control"Pope Francis, "Amoris Laetitia"Life Teen, "You Don’t Need to Test Drive Sex to Know if it’s True Love"Emily Wilson, "50 MUST-ASK Questions Before Marriage"Peter Kreeft, "Catholic Christianity"J.R.R. Tolkien, "On marriage and relations between the sexes"

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