The Catholic Mama

From Holy Orders to the Eucharist to the singing of hymns in Mass, how is Christ fully present in the liturgy of the Church? Get the answer in this week's mini-episode. Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and mo...

Author Emily Jaminet shares the beauty and wisdom of the Sacred Heart and its ancient devotion in this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-164-secrets-of-the-sacred-heart-with-emily-jaminet/ Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what...

Christine and Pat discuss a listener-submitted question on whether Christianity is based on fear and if it is incompatible with a loving God. Links mentioned in the show: Pat's episode on Mike Mathews's Muscle for Life podcast: https://legionathletics.com/pat-flynn-on-religion-podcast/ Catholic Answer's Answering the Rapture Challenge: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/answering-the...

Anyone else kind of in shock at how soon Advent is coming upon us? But thanks to Genie Shaw of BarefootAbbey.com, this absolutely doesn't have to be a crazy stressful time of year. Instead, you can plan ahead for minimalist, budget-friendly Catholic celebrations and enjoy and prepare for Christ's coming. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-16...

Continuing on with our study of the Christian Liturgy, this brief episode dives into how the Holy Trinity works within the liturgy of the Church. Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own c...

Show of hands! Who has felt overwhelmed, crushing anxiety, disappointment, fatigue, and/or saddened by the events of 2020 and how 2021 is shaping up? Yeah... Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., joins Christine to talk about practical and spiritual ways to process 2020 and how to keep our focus more on eternity than get bogged down in current events.  Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecat...

Christine and Pat discuss the purpose of marriage and the conjugal act, how husbands and wives ought to treat one another, and practical ideas on being more selfless in marriage. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-160-strengthening-your-marital-sexuality/ Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the...

We've completed our study of Section One of the Catholic Catechism and move on to The Liturgy and the Christian Mystery in Section Two. Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://mailchi.mp/b6f64fdfc8f1/the-domestic-church ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own copy of...

Karlo Broussard, author and apologist at Catholic Answers, joins Christine to chat about his latest book, Purgatory Is for Real , and why Purgatory is a wonderful example of God's love and mercy and why we should rejoice and embrace this doctrine of faith. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-159-why-purgatory-is-very-good-news-with-karlo-brou...

We're ending our study of the Nicene Creed with this week's mini episode. In just about 7 minutes, learn what we are promised with the New Heavens and Earth, as well as why we say Amen at the end of the Creed. Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://mailchi.mp/b6f64fdfc8f1/the-domestic-church ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Te...

Christine answers two listener-submitted questions in this episode: How do you manage spiritual or general burnout when you do so much? And What does a typical homeschool day look for you? Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as wel...

Christine shares an episode of her husband's podcast, The Pat Flynn Show, in which Pat talks with Dr. Jay Richards on the Covid Lockdowns and whether they have been too burdensome, especially in regards to our spiritual health.  You can find the show notes for this episode at: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/ep-455-have-covid-lockdowns-done-more-harm-than-good-with-dr-jay-richards/ Join Chris...

As we inch our way to the end of the Nicene Creed, we reach Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. Join Christine in this mini-episode to learn what the Catholic Church teaches on the Last Things. How does Christ's death and resurrection pertain to us, His adopted brothers and sisters? What can we expect when our own earthly lives come to an end? Find out in this mini-episode. Learn More about and Join The...

Christine shares an interview she did on her friend Gary Michuta's radio program, Hands On Apologetics, with helpful tips for Catholics who are new or returning to the Faith, including what had to change in her own life as she became Catholic, as well as what she found to be the hardest things about being Catholic. Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com...

With just a few weeks until the election, Catholics need clarity around voting as a Catholic, not just with a clear conscience, but with a well-formed one. Join Christine and Pat on this episode as they discuss the preeminent issue(s) and why they matter especially in this election. Get the FREE Logic 101 Cheat Sheet referenced in the episode at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KvmKJVpBuSJvi9Q-4F...

How does Christ's death and resurrection pertain to us, His adopted brothers and sisters? What can we expect when our own earthly lives come to an end? Find out in this mini-episode. Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://mailchi.mp/b6f64fdfc8f1/the-domestic-church ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social...

Fr. Don Calloway joins Christine in this episode to discuss his book,  Consecration to St. Joseph , why the stepfather of Jesus is a saint for our time, and the coolest name for St. Joseph. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/catholicism-saints/ep-154-why-you-should-consecrate-yourself-to-st-joseph-right-now-with-fr-don-calloway/ Join Christine at The Domestic...

Raymond Arroyo joins Christine to chat about his latest book, The Spider Who Saved Christmas, a Christmas tale that brings to life the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. Grab a copy of this beautiful storybook here: https://amzn.to/3iM6yPa Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how HERE . Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as...

What does it mean to keep the Sabbath holy? Why should we do it? And practically, what do we need to do to structure our week and commitments so that we're able to set aside Sundays for the Lord? Join Christine and Pat for the answers to these questions and more. Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how HERE . Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you...

While we await the resurrection of the body on the last day, did you know that the baptized have already been raised by Christ? Find out how in this mini episode. Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://mailchi.mp/b6f64fdfc8f1/the-domestic-church ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more,...

Catholic convert Jane Manka joins Christine on this episode to discuss her journey of faith from Islam to Occult practices to Protestantism and then finally, not in the very dim past, to Catholicism.  Show Notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-152-from-muslim-to-catholic-and-everything-in-between-with-jane-manka/ Join Christine at The Domestic Churc...

Forgiveness: Through baptism, the Eucharist, and penance. The Church offers so much of this great gift to its members that this abundance can truly only come from one place: God Himself. Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://mailchi.mp/b6f64fdfc8f1/the-domestic-church ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its soc...

Melody Lyons of TheEssentialMother.com joins Christine in this episode to discuss her book The Sunshine Principle, how natural healing doesn't belong to New Age/body worshippers, and how we can start to get well from the host of illnesses caused by a culture of abundance. Show Notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/healthy-living-resources/ep-151-radical-catholic-natur...

Often a dualistic, Eastern-inspired theology is attributed to the Star Wars movies, but as Pat and Christine discuss in this episode, that's all wrong, and the best parts of the movies, especially in the initial three, are decidedly Christian.  Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how HERE . Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an epis...

When speaking of the Catholic Church in the Nicene Creed, it's crucial and apparent that we need to talk about the Mother of the Church - Our Lady, Mary. Why is she deserving of our devotions in a special way amongst God's creatures? Find out in this short episode. Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://mailchi.mp/b6f64fdfc8f1/the-domestic-church ---- To read more about what the...