In this episode we discuss how Catholics (especially Western, Roman Catholics) need to recover their reverence for the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The document which I referenced (regarding the primary form of receiving communion being on the tongue) is "Memoriali Domini" promulgated by the Congregation for Divine Worship (CDW) on May 29, 1969. Memoriali Domini (On the Manner of Distributing Communion): https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/instruction-on-the-manner-of-dis...
Jul 18, 2022•7 min•Ep. 44
This episode discusses the Magisterial tensions that arise within this discussion of Survivalism vs Corruptionism. If you want a more in-depth discussion of these topics, see @Philosophy for the People 's Channel: On Corruptionism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e24ySrgkLE&ab_channel=PhilosophyforthePeople On Survivalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mfg9YQae9Q&t=152s&ab_channel=PhilosophyforthePeople...
Jul 15, 2022•10 min
Find the original "Catholicism in the Car" YouTube video for this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ05tiMyysA&ab_channel=CatholicismintheCar We all agree that the soul lives on after death and before the general resurrection, but we disagree on how this happens. Does the soul exist but not the person? Will we have experiences in that interim state? Find out a quick synopsis in this episode of the Catholicism in the Car podcast! If you want a more in-depth discussion of these to...
Jul 15, 2022•5 min
This episode examines issues regarding the Human Soul after Death. Does the person survive without their body, or is it just the soul that survives? This is a lively debate in Catholic philosophy and theology -- the debate between Suvivalism and Corruptionism. Survivalists: The human soul and human person survive death in the "interim" state between our bodily death and bodily resurrection at the end of time. There is a lot of nuance here that cannot be described in this forum. Corruptionist: Th...
Jul 15, 2022•10 min
This episode discusses this idea that "the Catholic Church after Vatican II is a new Church for a new type of modern man" (aka. A Hermeneutic of Rupture). A "Hermeneutic" is a branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation of texts, events, etc. We review the solution to this problem, as proposed by Pope Benedict XVI: which is a "Hermeneutic of Continuity." Is there a "New Church" after Vatican II? Listen to find out! In this episode I mention: Catholic Culture Audiobooks: https://www.cathol...
Jul 15, 2022•10 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, I discuss three common views about God and his relation to humanity: the "clockmaker" god, theistic personalism, and classical theism. I also discuss the question of annihilationism in relation to Hell from a Christian perspective. Find the original YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxX13Yjjkzs OUR NEW WEBSITE: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://www.catholicisminthecar.com/support Find Catholicism in the Car on: ...
Jul 14, 2022•13 min
This is the first VIDEO I have made in the car (the rest have been only audio). This is just a fun episode :D I say in the video that this episode will not be posted for awhile -- but I just said, "what the heck" and posted it now anyway. You can find the YouTube Link to the video version of this podcast episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0n1BPlLQpQ&ab_channel=CatholicismintheCar OUR NEW WEBSITE: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT our work, you can visit: https://...
Jul 14, 2022•9 min
This is the final episode on this short series on the Spiritual life. I discuss the Unitive stage (aka. the stage of "Perfection") and I try to describe it in a relational manner. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-in-the-Car-1079360086089...
Jul 14, 2022•8 min•Ep. 42
This episode discusses the Dark Night of the Soul as described by St. John of the Cross as well as how it relates to the third stage of the spiritual life: The Unitive Stage. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-in-the-Car-107936008608917 In...
Jul 13, 2022•8 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, I discuss the Unitive stage (aka. the stage of "Perfection"). I discuss this notion of perfection and what Catholics mean by the saying, "Man can become perfect, by the grace of God." Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-in-...
Jul 13, 2022•5 min•Ep. 40
This is a podcast version of a YouTube video I made, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0InMBF3GymY In this video, I discuss the question: "Can humans change their behavior if given enough time?" There are four (4) options that I cover in this episode, although these 4 options are not exhaustive answers to the question. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and ...
Jul 13, 2022•6 min
This is a podcast version of a YouTube video I made, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOb0Cpx2_Nc This episode discusses the question of "whether human beings are innately good", and the different sets of answers that various groups of Christians give to this question; as well as how naturalists amd/or nominalists might approach this question. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio...
Jul 13, 2022•14 min
This episode examines the second stage (The Illuminative Stage) within the spiritual life, as described by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. and many saints. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-in-the-Car-107936008608917 Instagram: https...
Jul 12, 2022•9 min•Ep. 39
This episode gives an overview and introduction to the stages of the spiritual life as compiled by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. We focus especially on the first of these stages: the Purgative Stage, while the other two stages and the dark nights in between each stage will be expounded on in subsequent episodes.
Jul 11, 2022•8 min•Ep. 38
This episode examines my argumentation as to why the "Ordinary Form" (Novus Ordo) of the Roman Rite within the Catholic Church ought to return to an Ad Orientum (Facing the East) positioning. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-in-the-Car-1...
Jul 08, 2022•12 min•Ep. 37
This episode examines the topic of aesthetics (beauty) on a religiously practical level: Liturgy. I discuss the purpose of Liturgy, how it corresponds to human nature, and offer my three wishes for liturgical reform in the present-day Catholic Church. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg...
Jul 07, 2022•15 min•Ep. 36
This episode discusses the errors in many of the modern understandings of beauty, and how beauty can be a tool for evangelization. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-in-the-Car-107936008608917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholici...
Jul 06, 2022•10 min•Ep. 35
In this episode we examine the topic of Beauty, which in philosophy is called "Aesthetics." We discuss how beauty can be known, along with a definition of beauty. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-in-the-Car-107936008608917 Instagram: htt...
Jul 05, 2022•7 min•Ep. 34
This episode discusses the Four (4) Temperaments and their relationship to this whole discussion of Metaphysical Realism vs Nominalism. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-in-the-Car-107936008608917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cath...
Jul 04, 2022•7 min•Ep. 33
This episode offers an argument for a Realist metaphysics -- as opposed to a metaphysics of Nominalism. We examine William of Ockham's Nominalism, as opposed to Realism, and why I see Realism as a more sound metaphysical option. We also look at examples such as our senses, quantum physics, etc. and how these offer evidence for Realism.
Jul 02, 2022•15 min•Ep. 32
This episode examines how the bodies of both men and women show us what the sexual act is ordered to, and how this is (of itself) an argument against contraception. We also discuss my brief, condensed summary of the Theology of the Body as put forth by St. John Paul II. Please forgive the wind blowing in the background of this episode, and the audio quality issues that ensue because of that. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Ama...
Jul 01, 2022•14 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, we continue to examine our argument against contraception by focusing upon Metaphysics. We give an overview of what the term Metaphysics means and how it relates to the subject at hand. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-i...
Jul 01, 2022•8 min•Ep. 30
This episode gives an argument against the use of contraceptives from the view of natural law. It was cut short at the end, but will be continued in a second episode entitled "An Argument against Contraception 2." Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ca...
Jul 01, 2022•11 min•Ep. 29
Is our morality determined by our worldview? Or can persons of various worldviews agree upon the vast majority of morality. This episode examines how Muslims, Christians, Atheists, Agnostics, Jews, etc. can agree about many points (if not most points) of morality. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtH...
Jun 29, 2022•8 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, I discuss my current situation as regards employment (as of the Summer of 2022) in the field of Land Surveying. I also discuss the differences between a Protestant and Catholic work ethic. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicis...
Jun 28, 2022•11 min•Ep. 27
What is the value of work? This episode examines this question, questions of love of self and neighbor, and family values. Should both or one parent work? Should the husband or the wife work? All of these questions are addressed in this episode.
Jun 27, 2022•7 min•Ep. 26
SPECIAL EDITION! My commentary on the overturning of Roe vs Wade.
Jun 25, 2022•12 min
This episode continues talking about the Historical Critical Method of Biblical Criticism, but with a focus on one of its sources: Modernism -- the first fruit of secular culture. In this episode we discuss many of the roots of Modernism, and also discuss its effects: Slavery, Racism, Eugenics, Ageism, Abortion, Physician-Assisted Suicide, etc. After this, we turn to talking about how Modernism is seen in the present-day Catholic Church, how much of the Church in the 1970's, 80's, and 90's (espe...
Jun 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 25
This episode examines some reflections that I have on Dr. Brant Pitre and Dr. John Bergsma's book "A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament." I particularly reflect upon what Pitre and Bergsma say in the book regarding the Historical Critical Method of Biblical Criticism, and give some philosophical implications of this type of Criticism. I mention Julius Wellhausen, and offer a small portion of historical background taken from the book. You can find the book here: https://ignatiu...
Jun 23, 2022•8 min
This is the final episode on the argument for Catholicism from Realism. This episode mainly focuses on why Nominalism is opposed to Realism (and why Nominalism is a faulty view). Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholicism-in-the-Car-10793600860891...
Jun 22, 2022•11 min•Ep. 23
