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Mary and the Messiah (#293) 27:04

1d ago27:04

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A reflection on Mary and the Messiah she gave birth to on this happy morn. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.comGreg Smith

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87 - Mary: Conceived without sin 31:36

18d ago31:36

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What does the "Immaculate Conception" mean? Where do we see evidence of Mary's sinlessness in the Bible? What did the early church fathers have to say about Mary? Why is Mary so important? In this episode, we look at the Catholic church's dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: crashcourseca…

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A Considering Catholicism Classic: What Happened to Christmas Carols? (#292) 47:47

4d ago47:47

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Every Christmas, we revisit this classic episode from the Considering Catholicism Podcast. Greg, Ed, and Cory discuss the disappearance of genuine Christmas carols. Why haven't any new ones been written in more than 100 years? How does it reflect changes in Christianity and the broader culture in the West? Support this ministry so more people can c…

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Traditional Catholic Christmas Celebrations (#291) 44:29

8d ago44:29

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For thousands of years, Catholics used to celebrate Christmas communally with processions, public gatherings, pilgrimages, etc. But in America, especially over the last 50-100 years, Christmas traditions have become private, family affairs. Why? Greg and Cory talk about what was and what has changed. Support this ministry so more people can conside…

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What's Going On With This Podcast? (#290) 12:46

10d ago12:46

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Greg shares an update on what's been going on behind the scenes and where the podcast is going next. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmaiGreg Smith

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The 12 Days of Christmas? (#289) 33:32

11d ago33:32

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Lords a leaping? Maids a milking? Partridges in pear trees? What's the "12 Days of Christmas" and what does it have to do with Catholicism? Greg and Ed explain why Catholic Christmas lasts 12 days and what happens during them. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: cons…

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What is a "Year of Mercy?" (#287) 41:34

15d ago41:34

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The Catholic Church, through Pope Francis, has declared 2025 to be a Jubilee Year, a Year of Mercy. The faithful are invited to travel to Rome, or to their local cathedral, and walk through a special door to receive an indulgence from sin. Protestants and Evangelical think this is more Catholic salvation by works mumbo-jumbo. But is it? Greg and Co…

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Our Lady of Guadalupe (#288) 45:02

15d ago45:02

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Every year on December 12, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She is the patron saint of Mexico and dear to the Mexican people, but also the patron of the Americas. Her story, miracle, and relic is astounding and hard to believe for Protestants. Greg and Ed explain. Support this ministry so more people can consider C…

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What is the "Immaculate Conception?" (#286) 37:27

18d ago37:27

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Every year, the Catholic Church celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ed asks what this doctrine means and why it matters so very much. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com…

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Pursuing (or Ignoring?) "Truth, Goodness, and Beauty" (#285) 31:42

22d ago31:42

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Greg Smith

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What Is, or Are, "Truth, Goodness, and Beauty?" (#284) 36:06

25d ago36:06

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Greg Smith

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20 Tips for Making a Good Confession 2:25

1M ago2:25

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Fr. Z (Fr. John Zuhlsdorf) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/catholicismiscool/support

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What is the "Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe?" (#283) 29:41

1M ago29:41

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Every year at this time, the Church celebrates the Feast of Christ the King. What is this celebration, and why did the Church adopt it only 100 years ago? Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com…

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86 - How Annulment Works 33:32

1M ago33:32

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What is a declaration of nullity, and how is it different from divorce? Can the Catholic church ever dissolve a marriage? What factors would render a marriage null? What does the process of annulment involve? In this episode, we look at the often-misunderstood process of annulment. Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: crash…

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What is the "Sacred Heart of Jesus?" (#282) 44:45

1M ago44:45

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Catholics talk about the "Sacred Heart of Jesus." There are images, paintings, and devotional prayers dedicated to it, and Pope Francis just released a 30,000 word encyclical about it. To Protestants or American Evangelicals, the language and images feel kind of weird. But what is it? Greg and Cory unpack the concept, imagery, history, and practice…

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From the Vault: What is Hell? (#281) 33:03

1M ago33:03

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The most sobering and somber subject in Christianity is Hell. Greg and Ed discuss what it is and why some souls end up there. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.comGreg Smith

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From the Vault: What is Purgatory? (#280) 32:48

1M ago32:48

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The Catholic Church teaches that in addition to Heaven and Hell, there is a third possible destination for a soul upon death: Purgatory. Protestants reject this, but most don't really understand what Purgatory is and why it is vital to God's justice and the soul's journey toward full communion with Him. Support this ministry so more people can cons…

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How I Met Mark Wahlberg at Mass 3:22

1M ago3:22

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The first Sunday in Lent 2024, Mark Wahlberg attended Mass at my parish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/catholicismiscool/support

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85 - Some Useful Terminology 31:37

2M ago31:37

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What's the difference between doctrine and dogma? What's an ecumenical council and how is it different from a synod? What's an encyclical, or an apostolic exhortation, or a papal bull? In this episode, we cover terminology that often comes up in Catholic teaching: Doctrine Dogma Ecumenical council Synod Apostolic Constitution Encyclical Apostolic E…

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From the Vault: "What is Heaven?" (#279) 36:35

2M ago36:35

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In this first of three episodes on the "Last Things," Greg and Ed explore what heaven is, and is probably not, like. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.comGreg Smith

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Where Did the Catholic Mass Come From? (#278) 33:32

2M ago33:32

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Ed asks Greg how the Catholic liturgy evolved. Was the worship of the early Church more informal and unstructured? When did all the complex parts and pieces of the mass get added? Greg explains that the premise of the question is problematic, and that the worship of the early Church probably resembled a Catholic mass more than it did a non-denomina…

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How Are Catholic Funerals Different? (#277) 30:29

2M ago30:29

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Recently, Ed went to a Protestant Evangelical funeral, which was more of a "celebration of life." He asks Greg if Catholic funerals are different. Why and how? Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com…

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From the Vault: Unhappy Reformation Day! 9:00

2M ago9:00

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For secular folks this is Halloween, for Catholics it's the eve of All Saints Day, but for Protestants it's Reformation Day, when Martin Luther nailed his complaints against the Catholic Church to a cathedral door in Germany. Today, Protestants celebrate what they imagine is a heroic and prophetic scene. But as Greg explains in this snapshot, it's …

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From the Vault: Can We Celebrate Halloween? 45:25

2M ago45:25

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Last year, Greg and Ed talked about Halloween. Since it's coming up, we thought it's worth revisiting the conversation. Can Christians participate? Are its origins really in the Catholic Church incorporating pagan Celtic rituals? And has the Church adopted pagan rituals throughout history, including Easter celebrations? Support this ministry so mor…

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Is There Salvation Outside of the Catholic Church? (#276) 37:11

2M ago37:11

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If, as we say in the Nicene Creed, the Catholic Church is the "one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church," what about those outside of it? Can they be saved and go to heaven? Greg and Cory explain what the Church teaches. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: considerin…

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Catholicism and Other Religions (#275) 41:07

2M ago41:07

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Recently, Pope Francis made some headlines by saying that religions are like languages, each trying to express something about God in its own way. A lot of people, including many of our listeners, were confused and asked what he meant. Greg and Cory try to explain. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.…

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84 - How The Pope Works 38:53

2M ago38:53

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Why does the Catholic church have a pope? What does the pope do? Is he always infallible? Who chooses the pope? What should we do about bad popes? In this episode, we look at how the papacy works. Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholici…

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Anointing the Sick (#274) 24:23

2M ago24:23

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One of the Catholic Church's seven sacraments is Anointing of the Sick. It used to be called "last rites" or "extreme unction," but the new name more accurately describes the sacrament. What is it? What's does it accomplish? Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consid…

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Heresies Recycled (#273) 35:52

2M ago35:52

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When it comes to theological errors, there's nothing new under the sun. There are only so many ways to fall off the tightrope of orthodox Catholic doctrines, and in every era the same mistakes get repeated under new names by new false teachers. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicis…

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From the Vault: The 'Five Solas' of Protestantism (#272) 53:15

2M ago53:15

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Protestantism is built upon "Five Solas." "Sola" is Latin for "alone," and so the battle cry of the Reformation became: Sola Scriptura ("Scripture Alone"), Sola Fide ("Faith Alone"), Sola Gratia ("Grace Alone"), Solus Christus ("Christ Alone"), Soli Deo Gloria ("Glory to God Alone"). The Reformers intended these to be a refutation of Catholicism, a…

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From the Vault: Explaining Confession to a Protestant (#271) 42:33

2M ago42:33

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Several years ago, one of the first conversations between Greg and Ed the Protestant was about the Catholic sacrament of Confession (or Reconciliation as the Church calls it). We've had a lot of listeners asking about confession lately, so it seems a good time to pull this one out of the vault. Support this ministry so more people can consider Cath…

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83 - How Angels Work 33:26

2M ago33:26

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What does the Catholic church teach about angels? How many angels are there? Can they read our minds or see the future? Can I give my guardian angel a name? In this episode we cover the church's teaching on the angels, and tell some stories of the relationship of the saints to their guardian angels. Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact …

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"I'm Spiritual, Not Religious!" Part 2 (#270) 27:51

3M ago27:51

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Greg and Ed continue their conversation about those who say they are spiritual but not religious. What exactly does that mean? And why does Greg say that he's religious because he's spiritual? Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com…

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"I'm Spiritual, Not Religious!" Part 1 (#269) 34:40

3M ago34:40

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It's popular to say, "I'm spiritual, not religious" as a reason for not attending church or participating in organized religion. Where did this idea come from, and what does it mean? Part 1 of Greg and Ed's discussion. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringc…

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The Pope Says We Should Read Novels (#268) 34:39

3M ago34:39

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We should read the Bible (of course), and devotional literature, and catechetical and apologetics. But what about stories, literature, novels? Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com Follow Greg on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ConsideringCath…

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82 - St. Paul and St. Mary Magdalene 36:21

3M ago36:21

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Paul and Mary Magdalene were not part of the twelve apostles, but they WERE two incredibly important figures in the early Christian church. They were also both just completely awesome. In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of the apostles with the stories of Saints Paul and Mary Magdalene. Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the p…

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Has the Virgin Mary Been Appearing in Bosnia? (#267) 34:17

3M ago34:17

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For the last 43 years, Catholics have been going on pilgrimages to a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina called Medjugorje, where a group of "visionaries" or "seers" claim that the Blessed Virgin Mary has been appearing to them everyday. Under three successive popes, the Vatican has investigated these claims. Last week, it released a report on its findi…

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Does Science Disprove Religion? (#266) 39:08

3M ago39:08

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A common objection to religious faith or belief in anything supernatural is that "Science" has disproved that there is anything outside of the material universe. This objection is often delivered with mockery and condescension for those ignorant fools clinging to religion. In this episode, Greg says, "Wait a minute? Is that actually true? How could…

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81 - The Apostles (IV): Thomas, Bartholomew, Simon, Jude, Judas, and Matthias 30:34

3M ago30:34

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Who were the apostles? What were their lives like? What do we know about them? In these episodes, we unpack the lives of the apostles (plus a couple of bonus extras). Today, we continue with Matthew and John. Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcou…

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Should You Go On a Spiritual Retreat? (#265) 34:30

4M ago34:30

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Cory recently went on a spiritual retreat to a monastery. He shares why, what, and how of retreats. Have you ever considered going on one? Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com Follow Greg on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ConsideringCath…

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Beware The Noontime Demon! (#264) 41:38

4M ago41:38

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Greg describes one of the most troublesome afflictions that a Christian can face, what it can do to you, and how to overcome it. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com Follow Greg on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ConsideringCath…

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Why Don't People Go To Church? Part 4: Have You Invited Them? (#263) 36:40

4M ago36:40

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What keeps some people away from Christ and the Church? In Part 5 of this series, Greg and Ed talk about how some people need an invitation, how hard it can be to do that, and what are expectations should be when we invite them. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: co…

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IVF: Catholicism and In Vitro Fertilization (#262) 39:13

4M ago39:13

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Catholics are talking about In Vitro Fertilization after the major political candidates in the US elections have indicated support for IVF. Why does the Church oppose it? And if it isn't going to be made illegal in the foreseeable future, what should Catholics do? Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.c…

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80 - The Apostles (III): Matthew and John 30:19

4M ago30:19

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Who were the apostles? What were their lives like? What do we know about them? In these episodes, we unpack the lives of the apostles (plus a couple of bonus extras). Today, we continue with Matthew and John. Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcou…

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Updates on the Podcast (#261) 28:43

4M ago28:43

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Greg shares some news and updates about the podcast and this ministry. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com Follow Greg on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ConsideringCathGreg Smith

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It Has to Matter, Part 2 (#260) 33:18

4M ago33:18

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What keeps some people away from Christ and the Church? Greg and Ed revisit why we must offer a Christianity that wrestles with the ultimate questions. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com Follow Greg on X/Twitter: https://x.com/Consid…

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Why Are Young Catholic Women Wearing Chapel Veils? (#259) 42:01

4M ago42:01

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Greg and Dominican friar Father Nick Monco discuss why young Catholic women are drawn to traditional expressions of faith, the cultural and theological significance of chapel veils, and the generational divide in the church regarding tradition vs. modernity. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.conside…

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Why Don't People Go To Church? Part 4: Talking About Theology (#258) 30:11

4M ago30:11

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What keeps some people away from Christ and the Church? In Part 4 of this series, Greg and Ed talk about how to talk to those around you about what the Catholic Church believes, and why those conversations matter. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcathol…

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Promises of the St. Bridget 1 year Prayer 3:06

4M ago3:06

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These promises make it worthwhile to pray this prayer every day for 1 year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/catholicismiscool/support

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St. Bridget - 11th - 15 Prayers & Conclusion 7:44

4M ago7:44

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These are the last prayers of this wonderful soul-saving prayer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/catholicismiscool/support

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