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. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: How to pray the rosary: How to Pray the Rosary v1How to Pray the Rosary  v2Rosary commentaries: Praying the Holy...

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. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. 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...

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. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and...

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. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape...

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. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape...

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. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. 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...

What is Feminism? What does the Catholic Church teach about women, and their role in society? Are Catholicism and Feminism compatible? In this "Catholicism and..." series, we look at contemporary cultural, social, and political topics alongside Catholicism and consider how we might engage with them through the lens of Catholic teaching. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and...

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. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram:...

The Mass is incredible. Mindblowing. Beautiful. In this episode we step through the mass from beginning to end, and explain what happens and why. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ Timestamps: 1:24: The Introductory Rites 7:23: The Liturgy of the Word 11:42: The Creed 14:29: The Liturgy of the Eucharist 20:57: The Eucharistic Prayer 26:48: The Communion Rite 33:22: The Concluding...

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. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram Timestamps: 2:25: What is Mass? 4:48: Who can go to Mass? 5:41: Missals/Order of Mass 6:52: Standing, sitting, kneeling. 11:01: Bells and incense 13:54: Eastern and Western rites 16:10: Latin...

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?! Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. 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) Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ . . . . References and further reading/listening/viewing: Matthew 6:25-34Matthew 4:1-4James 1:13The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Heaven"Catholic Answers...

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). Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram:...

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). Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram:...

What does it mean to pray? Is it just words and gestures, or is it something more? When we pray, does God always give us what we want? In this episode, we begin our discussion of Part Four of the Catechism This episode covers Part Four, Section One, Chapter One, Articles One and Two of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2556-2622). Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram:...

"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). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ . . . . References and further...

"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). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ . . . . References...

"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). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram:...

"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). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram:...

"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). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ . . . ....

"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). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ . . . . References and further reading/listening/viewing: Pope Leo XIII Rerum Novarum John Paul II,...

"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). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ . . . . . References and further...

"Thou shalt not commit adultery." What is the point of marriage? Is divorce a sin? What about contraception, or IVF? In this episode, we wrap up 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). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ . . . . . References and further...

"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). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ . . . . . References and further...

"Thou shalt not commit adultery." What does it mean to be a man or a woman? Does difference between men and women mean inequality and sexism? In this episode, we begin 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 2331-2336). Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ . . . . . References and further...