Catholicism in the Car

I give some reflections in this episode on the first 2 segments which have been published on the "Mass of the Ages" films which have been going around on YouTube, as well as giving some of my thoughts on the Traditional Catholic movement in general. I also mention the YouTube channel and podcast "Controversies in Church History" hosted by Dr. Darrick Taylor, PhD and his podcasts on the history of...

In this episode, we discuss the issue of Suffering; and in particular, we discuss how suffering can be redemptive both from a natural and supernatural point-of-view via the suffering and death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. We also discuss this issue of Redemptive Suffering as regards the various Protestant understandings of it. In regard to this, I mention Dr. Gavin Ortland (Host of the YouTube ch...

This episode discusses the Franciscan School of Theology's emphasis on "Voluntarism," which means that they emphasize the human person's will over their intellect. We also discuss St. Bonaventure's idea of a Tripartite (Three-Part) soul containing Memory, Intellect, and Will; the concept of Univocity within the writings of Blessed John Duns Scotus; how all of these relate to the Franciscan underst...

This episode continues our overview of the Franciscan School of Theology; particularly, focusing on why it has not been utilized much over the last 150 years. Also, I want to give a shoutout to Darrick Taylor, PhD who runs the podcast "Controversies in Church History." I learned a lot from his podcast on the Catholic Church in the 1800's, and I mention some of those facts in this episode! Check hi...

This episode begins an introduction to the Franciscan School of Theology within the Catholic Church, as well as discusses some of the various other schools of theology within the Church (Dominican/Thomistic, Augustinians, Jesuit/Suarez/Molinism, Carmelites, etc.). Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Po...

A quick announcement that I will only be publishing episodes three (3) days a week starting next week (Monday -- 9/5/2022). My son, Kolbe says "Hi," too! Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/catholicism-in-the-car/ Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google...

In this episode, I discuss some of my thoughts on the liturgical reforms which were promulgated in the Catholic Church after the Second Vatican Council. This includes what I think was wrong about said reforms, and also what was correct. Subjects such as Latin, Liturgical Readings, the Permanent Diaconate, lay involvement in the liturgy, etc. are all mentioned in this episode.

This episode discusses the sacrament of Holy Orders (to the Deaconate, Priesthood, and Bishopric), and how this sacrament effects all of our spiritual lives. NOTE: I said that the sacrament of Baptism is the only sacrament which does not need a clergy member present, ordinarily. This is not entirely true. The sacrament of Matrimony can be witnessed by a lay person instead of a clergy member. In ex...

In this episode, we discuss the sacrament of Matrimony, and (basically) an overview of the Theology of the Body. Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/catholicism-in-the-car/ Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audi...

In this episode, we discuss the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, as well as its relation to our spiritual life. We mention related topics such as purgatory (and the idea of the "Toll Houses" in Eastern Orthodox theology). We then give a brief introduction to our next episode on the sacrament of Matrimony.  Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you ca...

In this episode, we discuss the first four sacraments of the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, and Confession, and how each of these relates to our spiritual lives.

In this episode we discuss the Spiritual Life, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Mary's Assumption. The miracle of incorruptibility, our bodies and souls after death, and how these relate to Mary's Immaculate Conception and her Assumption are all topics covered in this episode. The video of Bl. Solanus Casey's exhumation is in this documentary of the saint: https://ignatius.com/solanus-casey-scpp2m/ T...

In this episode I discuss some of my spiritual journey -- not that it is anything impressive, but because I have learned a number of valuable lessons thus far. These lessons were mostly due to my sins and how God's grace has been the remedy. Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podp...

This episode discusses further the spiritual road map, how we should NOT over-spiritualize. I then go on to discuss some experiences I have had with holy people, first hand.

This episode, being the second installment of our series on the Christian Life (Catechesis and Prayer), gives an overview of the Spiritual Life. If you would like a more in-depth discussion of the stages of the spiritual life, please feel free to go back and listen to episodes #38-42 of this podcast. Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://w...

This episode examines the importance of catechesis in the Christian life. It begins a series we are doing on Catechesis and Prayer -- what I call the "two lungs" of our Christian lives. Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/catholicism-in-the-car/ Find Catholicism in the...

This episode discusses some of the reasons that I love philosophy, and why I think it is valuable for you, as well! We also breifly talk about one of the earliest Western philosophers: Thales of Miletus. Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/catholicism-in-the-car/ Find C...

Should Catholics value philosophy? I evaluate this question, and more. We discuss why Catholics should value the philosophy of Aristotle (in particular), because of how he has influenced main-stream Catholic thought over the last 800 years. Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podpa...

Are there connections between thinking deeply and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)? Is ADHD over-diagnosed?  We examine these questions and more in this episode of "Catholicism in the Car." Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/catholicism-in-the-car/ Fi...

In this episode I turn to the wisdom of Epictetus' Enchiridion to discuss the question of, "Why Most People Don't Think Deeply?" Epictetus was a Greek, Stoic Philosopher who died in 135 A.D. Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/catholicism-in-the-car/ Find Catholicism in...

How do we discern our vocations in the church? Is it through prayer or action? Is it by visits or consultation?  We answer these questions and more in this episode. Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/catholicism-in-the-car/ Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor,...

This episode examines the various vocations within the Catholic Church, as well as some exceptions to said vocations.  Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/catholicism-in-the-car/ Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podc...

In this episode, I give a bit of my vocation story -- particularly about my time in the Religious Life. I was in a Franciscan community, which is no longer existing, called "The Franciscan Friars Minor." They were based in my home diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. I also discuss how the process of transitioning out of the religious life was for me.   Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you...

Why would you want to listen to some one talk about some old, crusty ancient philosophers?? Well, listen up and find out! These three ancient philosophers have a lot they can teach us! Even though they were all pagans, they certainly had a greater sense of morality and the good than "pagans" today. Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www...

The beginning of this episode is about my mission with this podcast, then we move on to talking about some ancient philosophers (Lucretius, Epicurious, Atomists, etc.) which leads us to a discussion on the soul and the Council of Vienne's definition of the soul as being "the form of the body." Our Website: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.cath...