Unboxing Catholicism

Kasalanan lang ba ni Eva ang pagbigay sa tukso ng ahas? O may pagkukulang ba rito si Adan? Paano nga ba nanunukso ang Diablo as ating pang-araw-araw na buhay? Ano ang tinatawag namin as Unboxing Catholicism na “Adam Moment” at paano natin ito nararanasan? Ikaw ba? Tinataguan mo rin ba si Lord? Let’s geek out on the Scriptures, Unboxers! The creator of Jay Aruga Podcast is still with us on this exc...

Magkasalungat nga ba talaga ang faith and science? Totoo bang six days lang nilikha ng Diyos ang universe? Can Catholics believe in evolution? Alam nyo ba na pag binasa nang maigi ang Genesis 1, may makikita tayong pattern kung paano nilikha ng Diyos ang daigdig? Let’s also unbox kung paanong ang dating atheist na si Jay Aruga ay naging Katoliko dahil sa Bibliya at kwento ng paglikha (creation)! P...

Naimbitahan ka na ba sa Bible Study ng inyong mga born again friends? Have you ever started studying the Bible as a Catholic? Now you can! Here are the three P’s in studying the Catholic Bible. Learn the misconceptions on what the Bible is - and what it is not. Powered by Abundance Network, let’s unbox the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation in Unboxing Catholicism Podcast. Learn how to properly...

Natapos mo na ba basahin ang Bibliya – o katulad nang marami sa atin you also stopped midway and got confused how to make sense of the story of creation? Nakatulog ka rin ba sa Leviticus o Numbers? For the first time on Abundance Network, let’s unbox the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation in Unboxing Catholicism Podcast. Learn how to properly read and truly understand the written Word of God st...

Hi! Ako po si Bernz O. Caasi, isang dating anti-Catholic Protestant . Maraming Pilipino and umaalis sa Simbahang Katoliko dahil hindi nila lubos na naunawaan ang mga turo ng pananampalatayang ito. Marami ring Katoliko ang nahihirapang ipagtanggol ang mga turo ng Simbahan sapagkat hindi nila alam kung ano ang sasabihin at paano ito gagawin. Iniisip nila na ang pakikipag-usap tungkol sa relihiyon ay...

Kumain ka na ba? Likas na sa ating mga Pinoy ang magtanong kung nakakain na ba ang mga kaibigan natin bilang pangangamusta sa kanila. Ganito rin ang ginagawa sa Korea kung saan normal na magtanong sa isa't isa ng 밥 먹었어요 (bap meogeosseoyo/have you eaten rice already)? Pero tayong mga Katoliko, dapat nating tanungin ang isa't isa: "Kinain mo na ba si Kristo?"  Totoo ba na ang Eukaristiya a...

Do you think of people in labels? Are you also struggling in terms of judging others? The Sunday Angelus message of the Pope can help us reflect and pray about our thoughts and experiences in dealing with difficult people and situations. Here, Pope Francis talks about our tendency to fall into the convenience of habit and dictatorship of prejudice - both of which we need to discern in our spiritua...

Nasaan nga ba ang Simbahang itinatag ni Kristo? Ano ang Apat na Tanda ng Tunay na Simbahan na pinapakita sa atin ng Bibliya? 😊🤔  Ito ang unang episode sa ating serye kung saan tutuklasin natin ang Four Marks of the Church.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging...

Join Fr. Cayo Estrada, Spiritual Director of Unboxing Catholicism, in this guided prayer as we reflect on the deep spiritual significance of Holy Week. This is a replay of our monthly meditation with the members of our online community. What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messagin...

Join Fr. Cayo Estrada, Spiritual Director of Unboxing Catholicism, in this guided prayer as we reflect on how we use our time and talents in view of eternity. This is a replay of our monthly meditation with the members of our online community. What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by m...

This is the second part of our reflection on "How do we begin again? How do we have the hope that we can finish what we've started?"  Listen to this reflection on St. Josemaria's motto "New Year, New Struggle." What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatho...

How do we begin again? How do we have the hope that we can finish what we've started? Listen to this reflection on St. Josemaria's motto "New Year, New Struggle." What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatholicism.com. Join our online community and get exclusi...

What will you do if you hear angels singing on your wedding day? Let's unbox the life of St. Cecilia and see what we can learn from her life's symphony. Thanks to Jeric Defante of Langga Speaks Podcast for this beautiful reflection. Learn more about why Catholics pray with the saints by reading this article (http://bit.ly/whypraytosaints). What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio messa...

Do you think faith and reason can go together? Let's unbox the life of St. Albert and see what we can learn from his wisdom. What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatholicism.com. Join our online community and get exclusive daily content on apologetics and ev...

Have you ever thought that you have to be perfect first before God could love you? Have you ever wanted to start something but have been delayed by your self-imposed excuses and conditions? What do you think? Let's unbox the Word in this episode of Unboxing Catholicism Podcast.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started....

We all know that the Pearl of Great Price in Matthew's Gospel refer to the kingdom of heaven, but lately I was thinking: "What if in the eyes of God, we are that pearl of great price?" What do you think? Let's unbox the Word in this episode of Unboxing Catholicism Podcast.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You...

Updates on Unboxing Catholicism. Reflections on the group's first get together. Let's discuss three reasons why faith stories are powerful.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatholicism.com. Join our online community and get exclusive content on apo...

Behind every misconception is a good intention. For us to learn how to explain the faith clearly, we need to see why our Protestant brethren disagree with us - and the positive intention behind their contention.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcat...

The first step in explaining the faith clearly is developing the habit of listening with sincerity. Listen to this episode to know how and why. What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatholicism.com. Join our online community and get exclusive content on apolo...

Don't you know that YOU will be a saint? No matter how crazy it may sound for you, it's true. Let's unbox two main ideas on how we can be saints wherever we are and whatever we do.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatholicism.com. Join our online c...

In this episode: 3 key features of Pope Francis' style; 3 ways to unbox the life, works, and teachings of the pope; and, a heartwarming message from a listener from Cebu. Erratum: Pope Francis started his papacy in 2013, not 2012.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messagin...

Through real life stories, let's reflect on the meaning of divine mercy in our lives in relation to our deep yearning for true, lasting joy and peace.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatholicism.com. Join our online community and get exclusive con...

Let's reflect on TWO main reasons why we need to share our faith to others. You can help a lot of people by giving your support for this mission.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatholicism.com. Join our online community and get exclusive content...

Here's the best way to really deepen our understanding of the Catholic faith.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatholicism.com. Join our online community and get exclusive content on apologetics and evangelization and also meet like-minded people w...

Have you ever questioned the beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith? If so, you're on the right track. Here's why.  What do you think of this episode? Leave us an audio message (via Anchor app)! Click the link below to get started. You may also email us your thoughts by messaging bernz@unboxingcatholicism.com. Join our online community and get exclusive content on apologetics and evangel...