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Catholic teaching on a range of topics.

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The Transfiguration

Source: Catholic Productions on YouTube The transfiguration is one of the most memorable events in Jesus’ ministry, especially for Peter, James and John. In this video, Dr. Brant Pitre will explain how Jesus is being depicted as a New Moses in the mystery of the transfiguration. To learn more about […]

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How to Vanquish the Devil

Source: Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem, at Catholic Answers At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. -Matt. 4:1 The Sundays of Lent begin with a bang in the intense and powerful scene presented to us in the Gospel lesson […]

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The Corporal Works of Mercy

Source: Catholic Productions on YouTube In this video, Dr. Pitre discusses the Corporal Works of Mercy based on Isaiah 58, Matthew 5 and Matthew 25. Being a disciple of Jesus entails engaging in acts of charity, works of mercy and evangelization. To learn more about this passage, and for all […]

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Entering the Desert of Lent

Source: Bishop Robert Barron on YouTube With the beginning of Lent right around the corner, Bishop Barron talks about this ancient period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter, and offer several recommendations on how to have a more spiritually powerful Lent. A listener asks: If God made […]

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4 Reasons for Fasting

Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube Why do we fast? Fr. Mike explains that it’s not about getting more love and attention from God. Fasting is about self-mastery, discernment, sacrifice, and being a co-redeemer with Jesus. In this video, Fr. Mike dives deeper into these four reasons, helping you make the […]