The papacy is a very important and central part of the Catholic faith. In this video I intend to show that it was meant to exist from the time of Jesus; what its roles are; and why it is necessary for the union of Christ’s Church.

In this episode, we discuss how the Christian life is supernatural, while at the same time possessing a bodily and communal dimension.

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This episode discusses the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity in their origin, purpose and application.

This episode discusses the need for silence and its theological and practical aspects.

Today we discussed various realities of having a disability and how it impacts both the natural and spiritual life, through stories and reflections.

This particular episode is best viewed in video form.

This episode discusses the Eucharist in its reality, mystery and effects. Background noises courtesy of my dog, Georgia, and my family.

In this episode, we discuss the Holy Spirit in three aspects: His relationship to the Holy Trinity Itself, His relationship to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and His relationship to us. We will also discuss His guidance in our lives.Resources mentioned in this video:Pope Leo XIII, Divinum Illud Munus (Encyclical Letter on the Holy Spirit). https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_09051897_divinum-illud-munus.html.Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence. (Note: I made a citation error in regard to duties of precept and inspiration. The quote I cited is in the book, but I could not find the correct section.) https://catholicspiritualdirection.org/abandonment.pdf.

In this video, Redemptive Suffering is discussed as well as its application in the life of a Christian. Throughout the video, I use St. Pope John Paul II's apostolic letter Salvifici Doloris as my main reference point. You will find a copy of this document at the link below. Note: some sections of the document have multiple paragraphs; thus, the reference to section ________, paragraph ________ after the citing of a quote. I pray this talk will be spiritually fruitful for all through the grace of the Holy Trinity.

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_11021984_salvifici-doloris.html