Catholic Me - Mass Reflection, Spirituality & Much More

Clear explanation of the three conditions required for a sin to be mortal: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent. 

Introduction to the Catholic distinction between mortal and venial sins and why this teaching matters for everyday faith life. 

From medieval theologians to Trent's affirmations, the Church has consistently upheld Christ's Real Presence in The Eucharist. This unbroken chain - Scripture, Fathers, Councils - invites deeper union with Jesus and adoration in the tabernacle. 

The Council of Trent clarified transubstantiation: the substance of bread becomes Christ's body, wine His blood. Though appearances remain, Jesus is wholly present - body, blood, soul, and divinity. This doctrine confirms centuries of apostolic belief. 

The Didache (late 1st century) Restricted The Eucharist to the baptized, treating it as holy and Christ's actual body and blood. Early Christians guarded the Eucharist with reverence, reflecting their belief in The Real Presence 

Sant Ignatius of Antioch (AD 110), who knew the Apostles, affirmed the Eucharist as Christ's real flesh and blood. His writings combat heretical denials and demonstrate the early Church's unwavering belief in The Real Presence. 

Jesus declares in John 6 the He is the living bread from heaven. The Eucharist is Christ's real body and blood - a literal, not symbolic teaching roted in Scripture and The Last Supper. Saint Paul warns of the gravity of unworthy reception.

Why should Catholics care about indulgences today? See how they fit into daily spiritual life and ongoing conversion. 

Did the Church sell indulgences? Separate fact from fiction and understand the historical abuses vs authentic Catholic teaching. 

Explore how indulgences connect to God's mercy and the communion of saints. Plus, how your prayers can help the poor souls in purgatory. 

Yes, indulgences are still part of Catholic life today. Discover how everyday practices like prayer, scripture, and adoration can carry indulgences - and the conditions that go with them. 

Quick breakdown of what indulgences really are, and what they're not. Learn the difference between forgiveness of sin and temporal punishment, and why indulgences are about healing, not "buying grace". 

The Council of Trent reaffirmed the full 73 book Catholic Bible. Mike explains why the complete canon still matters for Catholics today. 

Why did seven books disappear from Protestant Bibles? Mike examines Martin Luther's removal of the Deuterocanonical books during the Reformation

What Bible did Jesus use? Mike explains The Septuagint and why it included the seven Deuterocanonical books found in Catholic Bibles today

Discover how The Catholic Church gave us The Bible. Mike covers the early councils of Hippo and Carthage, St Jerome, and the original 73 book canon used by early Christians

Why do Catholics Bibles have 73 books while Protestant Bibles have 66? Mike explores the historical difference between the original Catholic Bible and later Protestant versions. Learn how The Catholic Church gave the Bible to the world.

In this sobering final episode, discover the Catholic Church's exact doctrine on Hell - eternal separation from God for those who die in unrepented mortal sin. Learn why Hell exists, how God desires all to be saved, and practical steps to avoid it through frequent Confession and living in grace. 

A hopeful look at Heaven as the beatific vision and eternal union with The Blessed Trinity. I share the Church's teaching on who enters Heaven, the joy that awaits the saints, and why every Catholic should fix their eyes on this ultimate goal.

Explore the Church's clear teaching on Particular Judgement and Final Judgement. Learn how we will be judged by Christ, the role of mercy and justice, and practical ways to live ready for the moment we stand before God. 

We explore the Church's precise doctrine on Death as the separation of body and soul, it's consequences from  sin, and how Christians can prepare for a holy death through the sacraments and daily prayer. A must listen for anyone seeking a happy death. 

In this opening episode, Mike introduces the Catholic Church's exact teaching on the Four Last Things - Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell. Discover why meditating on these realities helps Catholics live with purpose, stay in a state of grace, and prepare for eternity according to Scripture and the Catechism. 

Why are there thousands of Protestant denominations all claiming to follow the Bible alone? In this Episode of Catholic Me, we discuss how Sola Scriptura naturally leads to divisioin because the Bible warns against private interpretation. Learn why the "Bible alone" leaves every person as their own final authority, resulting in conflicting doctrines and endless splits. 

If Sola Scriptura is true, then who decided which books belong in the Bible? In this episode of Catholic Me, I discuss how the Catholic Church gave us the Bible by discerning the canon of Scripture at The Councils of Hippo (393AD) and Carthage (397AD). 

Is the Bible the only authority, or did God establish something greater? In this episode of Catholic Me we dive into Timothy 3:15, where Saint Paul calls the Church "the pillar and bulwark of truth". Learn why this verse directly challenges the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura (Bible alone) and shows that Jesus built his Church as the trustworthy guardian of truth.