101.29 - BELONG (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about what it means to belong to a Church community, and why it is necessary to do so in order to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
101.28 - FOLLOW (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about what it means to truly be a disciple of Jesus Christ and not simply a fan.
101.27 - RISEN (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Resurrection and how we can know with certainty that Jesus truly rose from the dead.
101.26 - STUFF (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the seventh and tenth commandments, which remind us of our responsibilities to one another and to live according to the seven components of Catholic Social Teaching.
101.25 - FAITHFUL (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the sixth and ninth commandments, which teach us to be faithful to God in the way He designed sex, sexuality and marriage by practicing chastity, purity and modesty.
101.23 - AUTHORITY (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the third and fourth commandments, which teach us to honor the authority of God through praise and Sabbath, as well as to honor our parents and all those in authority over us.
101.22 - IDOLS (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the first and second commandments, which teach us how to worship God alone and have reverence for His name.
101.20 - I DO (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Sacrament of Matrimony and why the Church treats relationships, marriage, and sex with respect and reverence.
101.19 - PRIEST (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Sacrament of Holy Orders and how Jesus calling twelve men led to the hierarchy of bishops, priests and deacons that we know today.
101.18 - HEALED (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Sacraments of Healing – Anointing of the Sick & Reconciliation – and how Jesus desires to heal both our bodies and our souls.
101.16 - FIRE (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Sacrament of Confirmation, its origins, and what our responsibilities are as confirmed Catholics.
101.15 - LIFE (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about what happens during the Sacrament of Baptism, where it comes from, and why it is necessary for our salvation.
101.14 - WORK (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about how the invisible is made visible through the Liturgy, Sacraments and sacramentals, and how we can become co-creators with God through them when we put in the work and effort to do so.
101.13 - YES (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about why we honor The Blessed Virgin Mary and what we believe about her.
101.12 - HOME (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Church, how it was established by Jesus Christ Himself and was a Church with four distinct marks: one, holy, Catholic and apostolic.
101.11 - GOOSE (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity: the untamable love and transformative power of God.
101.10 - MOMENT (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Paschal Mystery: the transformative power of Jesus dying for our sins on the cross and rising from the dead.
101.09 - FLESH (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Incarnation and how we know for a fact that Jesus lived, died and rose from the dead.
101.08 - THE END (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about what happens when we die.
101.07 - MISSED (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about sin and suffering, and why God allows them to happen.
101.06 - TRUTH (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about how we can know the truth God has revealed to us though Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
101.05 - FAITH (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about how to have faith in God and what faith means for us as Catholics.
101.04 - PRAYER (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about prayer: what is it, why is it sometimes difficult, and how might we practice it to grow in relationship with God?
101.03 - RELATIONSHIP (Catholicism 101)
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about what it means that God desires relationship with us.