9: What Does It Mean to be Human?
Are we really all that different from the animals? It seems that humanity, today, has lost all sense of what it means to be human. Can we recover?
5 Biblical Forms of Prayer
Below is a list of the 5 different types of prayer found in Sacred Scripture and outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. After reading about these 5 different kinds of prayer, my hope is that you will feel more confident in your ability to communicate with God!
8: Non-Catholic Encounters Jesus in the Eucharist w/ Emily Therese
Have you ever wondered why Catholics make such a big deal about the Eucharist? Why is it so important to attend Mass every week? In this most recent episode of The Catechism Guy Podcast, I interview Emily Therese, a recent convert to the Catholic faith from Presbyterianism, who says her encounter with Jesus Christ in …
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5 Facts about the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
On August 15, Catholics around the world will celebrate (in person hopefully) the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. 1. What is It? The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is a feast day celebrated on August 15 within the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. It celebrates the act of Mary, the mother of Jesus, being …
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“The Catechism Guy Podcast” has launched!
I’m super excited to share with you that The Catechism Guy Podcast has officially launched! You can check out the very first episode here: In each episode of the Podcast we’ll be diving into a particular text of the Catechism of the Catholic Church so that together we can find out what the Catholic Church …
Which Catechism of the Catholic Church Should I Buy?
Good question. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a MUST-HAVE book for every Catholic and now that it has been published for nearly 30 years there are a few different printed copies (though the actual contents of the various editions are nearly identical). So, which one should you buy? The answer: It really depends …
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What are the 3 Types of Sacraments of the Catholic Church?
The Sacraments of the Catholic Church can be divided into three categories: the Sacraments of Initiation, Healing, and Mission.
Litany of Trust: A Prayer for the Anxious
As an entire world we’re currently going through a period of great anxiety and uncertainty. Nobody knows when it will end and nobody knows exactly how it all began. But what we do know for certain is that we have a God who is with us in the thick of it. Even so, I’d be …
3 Reasons Why I Don’t Pray (especially #3!)
I know I’m supposed to pray. I want to pray. But I often don’t. Why? I don’t have a complete answer, but I think these are some of the main underlying reasons why: I don’t have time. I don’t know how to pray. I don’t believe it’ll make a difference. 1. I don’t have time. …