Crash Course Catholicism

In this podcast, they discuss the need for a Church to guide moral decisions, the role of love and structure in faith, striving for radical love, the importance of rules in defining right and wrong, and the significance of a visible Church with authority.

The Holy Spirit can feel like the most abstract and distant person of the Holy Trinity. How do we relate to Him? How can we know when He's speaking to us? In this episode we discuss who the Holy Spirit is, and what His role is in our lives and in the life of the Church. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Three, Article Eight of the Catechism (Points 683-747). ⁠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. 683-747Galatians 2:20John 3:30 1 Corinthians 12Genesis 2:7Fulton Sheen, "The Holy Spirit" Bishop Barron, “Understanding the Holy Spirit” and “On The Holy Spirit” Jacques Philippe, In the School of the Holy Spirit. St Faustina Kowalska, Diary: Divine Mercy in my Soul. Catholic News Agency, “This is the prayer to the Holy Spirit that Pope Francis wants every Catholic to know”. St Augustine, On the Trinity, 15:18. St Augustine, “Homily 5 on the First Epistle of John.”St Cyprian of Carthage, The Unity of the Catholic Church.Songs that remind me of the Holy Spirit (don’t @ me for being lame):The Paper Kites (feat. Rosie Carney), "By My Side"Keren Ann, "Not Going Anywhere"The Velvet Underground, "I’m Sticking With You"

Why did Jesus *ascend* into heaven instead of just... disappearing? What's going to happen at the end of time? Do Catholics believe in the Antichrist? In this episode, we discuss Christ's Ascension into heaven and his Second Coming at the end of time. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, Articles Six and Seven of the Catechism (Points 659-682). ⁠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. 668-682Peter Kreeft, Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchFulton Sheen, “Ascension.” YouTube.Ephesians 1:22The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Ascension"On the Second ComingParks and Recreation, Season 4, Episode 6. "End of the World".St John Henry Newman, ‘Waiting for Christ’, Parochial and Plain Sermons, 6 . The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 18:1-9, Chapter 20.The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 24On the Antichrist1 John 2 ThessaloniansBob Dylan, “Man of Peace”St. John Henry Newman, The Patristical Idea of Antichrist. Lumen Gentium, 48.3-4.

How can we be sure that the Resurrection really occurred? How was Jesus' Resurrection different to Lazarus'? Why do we say Christ 'descended into hell' in the Creed? In this episode, we discuss Christ's Resurrection, and what it means for us as Christians today. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Five of the Catechism. ⁠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. 631-667On Christ's descent into hell:1 Peter 4:6.Luke 16:22-23On the Resurrection:1 Corinthians 15:20-27Peter Kreeft, “Evidence for the Resurrection.”The Catholic Encyclopedia, “Resurrection of Jesus Christ”. St. Thomas' Aquinas. Summa Theologiae. Part Three, Question 53.Bishop Barron’s videos on the Resurrection (there are so many and they’re all so good but these are my favs):Easter Homily 2020. What does the Resurrection Actually Mean? The Terror of the Grave and the Truth of the Resurrection. On the Resurrection of Jesus. On the Meaning of the Resurrection. On His glorified body and the promise of new life:Catholic Answers. “What Was Christ’s Resurrected Body Made Of?” Tolkein, J.R.R. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Book Three, Chapter V, “The White Rider”. Here's a cool YouTube clip of the Gandalf the White reveal from the movie. Watch from around 1:20. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Chapter Four.

Was the Crucifixion necessary, or could God have saved us another way? If Christ suffered for my sins, how come I still suffer? In this episode, we discuss Christ's death on the cross, and what it means for us as Christians. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Four of the Catechism 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:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 571-6301 Corinthians.G.K. Chesterton, The Ball and the Cross, Chapter 1.The Gospel of John, Chapters 20 and 21.The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 24.The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 26 and 27.The Gospel of Mark, Chapter 16.St Augustine, On The Trinity. Book 8, Chapter 10. Pope St John Paul II. Salvifici Doloris. Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov. Particularly the conversation between Alyosha and Father Zossima in Book II, Chapter 7. (Book V, Chapter 5, titled The Grand Inquisitor, also deals with the problem of suffering.) C.S. Lewis. The Problem of Pain and A Grief Observed.

So what's the deal with Mary? Do Catholics worship her? Why do we say she's *our* Mother and not just the Mother of God? In this episode, we discuss Mary, the Immaculate Mother of God. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Three of the Catechism 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:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 484-511, 963-975Genesis 3:15Matthew 4:1-11John 19:26-27Fulton Sheen “The Woman I Love”Fr Mike Schmitz, “Why Catholics Call Mary Their Mother”“Answering Your Questions About Mary and Her Immaculate Conception”“The Virgin Mary's Struggles”“The Immaculate Conception Explained”“Give God Your Best Yes (like Mary Did)”“Day 72: Mary’s Motherhood — The Catechism in a Year”“Day 69: Born of the Virgin Mary — The Catechism in a Year”“Day 71: Mary’s Virginity — The Catechism in a Year”Ascension, “The Importance of Mary”“Mary: The Assumption”Bishop Barron, “Bishop Barron on The Queenship of Mary”“The Greatest Woman Ever”The Thomistic Institute, “The Blessed Virgin Mary (Aquinas 101)”Dr. Brant Pitre, “Why Is Mary So Important to Catholics? Biblical Roots of Marian Devotion”“Why do Catholics pray to Mary? Dr. Brant Pitre Explains”Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the MessiahSt Augustine, On Nature and GraceCatholic Answers, “What the Early Church Believed: Mary’s Immaculate Nature”St Ambrose, 387 AD: ““Mary, a Virgin not only incorrupt, but a Virgin whom grace has made inviolate, free from every stain of sin”St Irenaeus, Against HeresiesScott Hahn, Hail, Holy Queen

How can Jesus be both God *and* a human being? Did Jesus know that he was God from the moment of his birth? In this episode, we discuss Jesus Christ, Son of God. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, and Articles Two and Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. **CORRECTION** A listener has pointed out that in this episode, I state Emmanuel means 'God saves'. In actual fact, Emmanuel means 'God with us', while Jesus means 'God saves'. ⁠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. 422-570Matthew 4:1-11Luke 1:39-55Matthew 26:36-46Luke 1:26-38G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy. Brant Pitre, The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for ChristFr Mike Schmitz, The Catechism in a Year “Day 61: The Name of Jesus”Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of NazarethBishop Barron, “Who is Jesus?”Ascension Press, “The Jesus Prayer Might Radically Change Your Prayer Life”Catholic Answers, “Was Jesus both HUMAN and DIVINE? | Jimmy Akin”“Exploring the Hypostatic Union”The Thomistic Institute, “Jesus Christ: True God and True Man (Aquinas 101)”The St Paul Centre for Biblical Theology, “Jesus as the Davidic Messiah in Matthew”Scott Hahn, “Understanding “Hallowed Be Thy Name””Scott Hahn, Holy is His NamePius XII, Mystici Corporis ChristiThe ChosenJesus of Nazareth

This podcast episode explores the concept of original sin, addressing misconceptions about its implications and the Church's teachings. It discusses the pre-natural gifts given by God, the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience, and why God allows suffering and evil. The episode also highlights the effects of original sin on humans and the need for Christ's sacrifice to restore their relationship with God.

Why did God make us? What else did he make? Are bad angels a legit thing?? In this episode, we discuss the origins and creation of the universe. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter One, Paragraphs 4-6 of the Catechism 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:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 279-384.Genesis, Chapter 1Gospel of John, Chapter 1Gerard Manley Hopkins, "As Kingfishers Catch Fire". and "God's Grandeur"Jose Angel Lombo and Francesco Russo. Philosophical Anthropology: An introduction.Pope Francis, Laudato Si’Pope Saint John Paul II, Love and Responsibility, and Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body. Christopher West (books):Good News about Sex and MarriageEclipse of The Body Theology of the Body For BeginnersOur Bodies Tell God’s storyChristopher West (video/audio):"Christopher West on Sex, God, Beauty, and the Theology of the Body""Christopher West: Theology of the Body and the New Evangelization"YouTube Channel for The Theology Of the Body InstitutePodcast, Ask Christopher WestEdith Stein, Essays on Woman. “I am convinced that the species humanity embraces the double species man and woman; that the essence of the complete human being is characterized by this duality; and that the entire structure of the essence demonstrates the specific character. There is a difference, not only in body structure and in particular physiological functions, but also in the entire corporeal life. The relationship of soul and body is different in man and woman; the relationship of soul to body differs in their psychic life as well as that of the spiritual faculties to each other”

Exploring the complexity and mystery of the Holy Trinity, this episode dives into the significance of understanding God's nature. It emphasizes embracing the mystery rather than seeking mere intellectual knowledge. The podcast also delves into the concept of the Trinity, providing analogies and exploring the relationship between the three persons. Additionally, it offers recommended resources for further exploration.