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RosaryPursuit PodcastSt. Catherine of Siena's Mysticism - Catholicism CoffeeToday we're reading an article by Ralph Sherman about Saint Catherine of Siena’s History and Mysticism. Catherine of Siena; Saint of Rome and Italy, is one of the female mystics of the Catholic Church. She was born in Siena, Italy, on March 25, 1347. Her parents were Lapa Piagenti and Giacomo di Benincasa. She had 24 siblings, including a twin! Sherman tells us that even though Catherine was not formally educated, she was a great theologian and had many mystical experiences, including her mystical marriage to Christ.--- Read the Catholicism Coffee article her...2022-05-1615 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastRead me or Rue it - Chapter ThreeHow long is purgatory? How long do people spend in purgatory? These are common questions answered in today's chapter, the length of time souls are detained in purgatory depends on the number of their sins, their malice and deliberation, and the penance done for them. The punishment is also tempered by the good works which the living do for them.We living can also pray the litany for the poor souls in purgatory to assist in their release, a rosary for souls in purgatory works well too! The beauty of prayer, for these souls...2022-05-1312 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastFaith and Reason - Catholicism for the Modern WorldToday we read an article by Jonathan Molik, reconciling Faith and Reason, why it's important, as well as the relationships we have with our fellow man, and God. We look at writings by St. Thomas Aquinas and Pope Saint John Paul II for guidance on the question of whether faith and reason can coexist, finding the answer is that not only can they coexist, but are based on each other.Faith is based on the authority of God, while reason is based on the nature of things. Both are necessary for understanding the truth. Faith without reason...2022-05-0916 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastRead me or Rue it Audiobook - Chapter TwoPurgatory is real, and today we're studying it. In the second chapter of Read Me or Rue by Father Paul O'Sullivan, we learn about the conversion of an exiled Polish Prince back to the Faith. This book is one of many Catholic books on purgatory, and it's a fascinating read. If you're interested in learning more about this topic, be sure to check it out. What is Purgatory? Purgatory is a place of temporary punishment for those who die in a state of grace but are not yet ready for heaven. In purgatory, the soul is purified of...2022-05-0605 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastRead me or Rue it Audiobook - Chapter OnePurgatory is real, and today we're studying it. In the second chapter of Read Me or Rue by Father Paul O'Sullivan, we learn about what the Church Fathers, like St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine, and St. Cyril of Alexandria have to say! This book is one of many Catholic books on purgatory, and it's a fascinating read. If you're interested in learning more about this topic, be sure to check it out. Q. What is Purgatory? A. Purgatory is a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of those who die in God's grace...2022-04-2912 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastVirtue and Vice - Catholicism CoffeeToday we're reading an article by Nathaniel Turner on virtue and vice. Join us as we discuss this important topic.In the Catholic tradition, virtue is understood as a good habit Vice, on the other hand, is understood as a bad habit. Both virtue and vice are habits because they are acquired through repeated actions. There is an exception to this in the three Theological virtues, which we expand upon in the video. -- - Read the Catholicism Coffee article here: https://catholicismcoffee.org/virtue-and-vice-catholicismcoffee-7d25184bf47d -- 🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/Ro...2022-04-2528 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastFaith vs. Works - Catholicism CoffeeToday we read an article by Nathaniel Turner, discussing the age-old debate of Faith vs. Works when it comes to salvation in Christian theology. Go ahead grab a cup and join in on the discussion!- Read the Catholicism Coffee article here: https://catholicismcoffee.org/faith-v-works-catholicismcoffee-438173d4ba73🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit- Catholicism Coffee content is used with permission of Catholicism Coffee and its Authors.- "George Street Shuffle", "Night in Venice", "M...2022-04-2219 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastConfession: Go in Peace - Catholicism CoffeeToday we read an article by Xavier Rodriguez-Gould on the sacrament of Confession, we take a look at the sacrament of Confession and how it can help you find peace. So if you're looking for some guidance, be sure to check this out. Confession is a sacrament of the Catholic Church in which the faithful confess their sins to a priest in order to receive forgiveness. The sacrament of Confession is also known as the sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation, as well as the sacrament of conversion.The sacrament of Confession is available to all Catholics who have...2022-04-1812 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastTwelve Degrees of Humility and Pride - Part Six FINHere we read the Sixth and Final Part of St. Bernard de Clairvoux's book on Humility and Pride. Containing chapters 11 through 22, on Levity of Mind, Unseasonable Merriment, Boastfulness, Eccentricity, Conceit, Audacity, Defense of Wrong-Doing, Dishonest Confession, Rebellion, Freedom to Sin, and Habitual Sin.Saint Bernard also adds his thoughts on the extent of which prayer may be offered for the spiritually dead."Twelves degrees of Humility and Pride", written by St. Bernard of Clairvoux, is a book about pride and humility. It's a look from a monk's perspective on how to walk the path of the...2022-04-1548 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastBelievers’ Priesthood and the Church’s Hierarchy - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at an article by Nathaniel Turner on the Catholic Church's hierarchy, explaining how is the Church both visible and invisible.- Read the Catholicism Coffee article here: https://catholicismcoffee.org/believers-priesthood-and-the-church-s-hierarchy-catholicismcoffee-aa4474f4bf4f🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit- Catholicism Coffee content is used with permission of Catholicism Coffee and its Authors.- "George Street Shuffle", "Night in Venice", "Mining by Moonlight", & "Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) used under...2022-04-1123 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastTwelve Degrees of Humility and Pride - Part FiveHere we read the Fifth Part of St. Bernard de Clairvoux's book on Humility and Pride. Containing the tenth Chapter, finally focusing on The First Degree of Pride: Curiosity, the opposite of modesty, especially of the eyes. It's an interesting read, how St. Bernard explains how curiosity is the root of evil, it flows well with the Philosophy I already understand, that is, the goodness(or evilness) of "you" is the sum of everything that makes you, your habits mostly, but also your memory. The mere memory of evil, in itself, makes you less good as it makes...2022-04-0828 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastTwelve Degrees of Humility and Pride - Part FourHere we read the Fourth Part of St. Bernard de Clairvoux's book on Humility and Pride. Containing the eighth, and ninth chapters, looking toward the "rapture" of St. Paul the Apostle to the third heaven, and how there is a similar sequence of events as the degrees of humility and truth. We also get to see St. Bernard show an example of how he recognizes his own shortcomings."Twelves degrees of Humility and Pride", written by St. Bernard of Clairvoux, is a book about pride and humility. It's a look from a monk's perspective on how to walk...2022-04-0417 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastBaptism: God’s Greatest Gift - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at an article by Xavier Rodriguez-Gould, "Baptism: God’s Greatest Gift", where we learn about the purpose of baptism, why infants are baptized, as well as who can baptize someone into the Catholic Church, and finally about baptism by blood, and by desire.- Read the Catholicism Coffee article here: https://catholicismcoffee.org/baptism-gods-greatest-gift-catholicismcoffee-648bf1343d7b🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit- Catholicism Coffee content is used with permission of Catholicism Coffee and it...2022-04-0112 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastWhence and Why the Eucharist - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at an article by Nathaniel Turner, "Whence and Why the Eucharist", where we learn about what the Church teaches about the Eucharist, and why the Church believes as such.- Read the Catholicism Coffee article here: https://catholicismcoffee.org/whence-and-why-the-eucharist-catholicismcoffee-c327c1deeb47🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit- Catholicism Coffee content is used with permission of Catholicism Coffee and its Authors.- "George Street Shuffle", "Night in Venice", "Mining by Moonlight"...2022-03-2130 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastTwelve Degrees of Humility and Pride - Part ThreeHere we read the third Part of St. Bernard de Clairvoux's book on Humility and Pride. Containing the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh chapters, addressing empathy, how understanding our own sins makes us merciful to others. Also addressing the clarity found within purity and how the Three Persons in the Holy Trinity show the three degrees of Truth mentioned in chapters four through six. We also have an impromptu lesson on the the philosophy of the Intellect, Will and Passions."Twelves degrees of Humility and Pride", written by St. Bernard of Clairvoux, is a book about pride...2022-03-1820 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastThe Arian Heresy An attack on the Trinity - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at an article by K.E. Dunleavy, "The Arian Heresy An attack on the Trinity", where we learn about Arius, Arianism, and the council of Nicaea while quoting such persons as St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Basil the Great.- Read the Catholicism Coffee article here: https://catholicismcoffee.org/the-arian-heresy-an-attack-on-the-trinity-catholicismcoffee-fa01216abdc1🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit- Catholicism Coffee content is used by permission of Catholicism Coffee and it’s Authors- "George...2022-03-1410 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastTwelve Degrees of Humility and Pride - Part TwoHere we read the second Part of St. Bernard de Clairvoux's book on Humility and Pride. Containing the Third and Fourth chapters and addressing the process by which humility leads to Truth, the three degrees of Truth and the teaching of Christ about these. Also the discussion on the statement "He learned compassion through suffering"* and Finally further inspection on the first degree of Truth.*St. Bernard bases on of his arguments on a misquotation of Mark 13:32 saying "'I do not know' but 'The Son of Man himself doth not know.' ". Unfortunately, St. Bernard discovered his mistake...2022-03-1131 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastBlessed are they who Mourn - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at an article by K.E. Dunleavy, "Blessed are they who Mourn", where we look towards scriptures for times of mourning, and lamentations, as well as towards the personal experience of the author. From this, perhaps we can discover the meaning of "blessed are those who mourn”. - Read the Catholicism Coffee article here: https://catholicismcoffee.org/blessed-are-they-who-mourn-f859ab69db15 🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit 🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit- Catholicism Coffee content is used by permission of...2022-03-0707 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastTwelve Degrees of Humility and Pride by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux - Part OneHere we read the first Part of St. Bernard de Clairvoux's book on Humility and Pride. It contains an interesting preface and summary, as well as the first two chapters of the book. Here we can see how Saint Bernard was requested by his secretary and biographer Godfrey, also known as Geoffrey of Clairvaux, to expand on St. Benedict's Steps of Humility. St. Bernard explains how he was anxious about his ability to do so. He was first worried that he might not be good enough for the project, then that in possibly doing well, he may be praised and...2022-03-0420 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastThe Necessity of Church Authority - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at an article by Nathaniel Turner, "The Necessity of Church Authority", where we learn about Church Authority in Scripture and the rebellion against Church Authority. It is a Catholic response to Sola Scriptura. - Read the Catholicism Coffee article here: https://medium.com/catholicism-coffee/forsaking-the-protest-the-necessity-of-church-authority-f6d4cf897e0b 🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit 🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit- Catholicism Coffee content is used by permission of Catholicism Coffee and it’s Authors - "George Street...2022-02-2816 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastThe Moral God and Mankind - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at an article by Tobias Merkle, "Moral God and Mankind" addressing the question of whether morality comes from God. We learn how Human understanding of morality and ethics differ from animals. That, morality is not simply emergent from evolution, or a human construct, but a higher understanding of good and evil. - Read the Catholicism Coffee article here 🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit 🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit- Catholicism Coffee content is used by permission of Catholicism...2022-02-2113 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastThe Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at this article by Solomon Matamoros, addressing the belief that the bible is lost in translation by looking at the Dead Sea Scolls, theorized to be written by a sect founded by St. John the Baptist from 37 BC to AD 71.Read the Catholicism Coffee article here🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuitCatholicism Coffee content is used by permission of Catholicism Coffee and it’s Authors"George Street Shuffle", "Night in Venice", "Min...2022-02-1705 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastThe Just Certitude of Hell - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at this article by Noah Perez, a response to another article challenging theists, specifically Catholic, to answer difficult questions. Here we see the theological answer of Hell, and how it is Just, answered.Read the Catholicism Coffee article here🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit"George Street Shuffle", "Night in Venice", "Mining by Moonlight", & "Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) used under CC BY 4.0, ran through a compressor from original. This is a p...2022-02-1709 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastBlessed are the Poor in Spirit - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at this article by K.E. Dunleavy, where we explore what it means to be "poor in spirit", and taking some inspiration from St. Therese of Lisieux.Read the Catholicism Coffee article here🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuit"George Street Shuffle", "Night in Venice", "Mining by Moonlight", & "Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) used under CC BY 4.0, ran through a compressor from original. This is a public episode. If you would l...2022-02-1705 min
RosaryPursuit PodcastThe Book of Job and Suicide - Catholicism CoffeeToday we look at this article by Noah Perez, on the Book of Job, and take inspiration from how Job reacted to his sufferings. We also compare this book to a similar but very different Egyptian text from the Third Millenium B.C. "A Dispute Over Suicide"Read the Catholicism Coffee article here🖥️ - Youtube: https://bit.ly/RosaryPursuitYT🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RosaryPursuit🔺 - REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/user/RosaryPursuitMusic Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseI used a compressor on the Music to regulate...2022-02-1719 min