Jesus famously tells that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. And most people think that means life as a Christian should be easy. They miss something ...
What Can Separate You from the Love of God?
Praying together, a Catholic Conversation with John LaBriola
I had the opportunity to sit down with Catholic author, John Labriola, for an incredible conversation. There are numerous things that John and I talked about in this conversation that I have since taken and applied to my own faith walk. That is why I am so excited to share it with the Everyday Catholic community. This is part one of three. In this segment John shares some very practical tips on leading your family in faith.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Catholic author, John Labriola, for an incredible conversation. There are numerous things that John and I talked about...
Everyday Catholic at Home: STAY AT HOME LOG - Day 60 (Something Diabolical)
This week Chris broadcasts from the COVID-19 bunker. Something is happening. Something diabolical. Stay safe, mind, body and soul.
Everyday Catholic at Home: Chris vs Chris, the Marian Throw Down!
This week our special guest is "the embodiment of all Chris' doubts and questions." Chris and Chris discuss Mary statues and Marian devotion. Why isn't Catholic devotion to Mary Idolatry?
Everyday Catholic at Home: What about the Unbaptized?
What if someone dies and they had never been introduced to Jesus? Chris talks about this and more on this week's episode.
Episode Ten: Because We are Physical and Spiritual
Humans are not just spiritual beings. We are spiritual and physical. The sacrament of confession ministers to this reality beautifully.
Episode Nine: Let's Go to Confession!
In this segment of the Everyday Catholic show we take a look a t how to go to confession. It's important to know how to go, but if it's been a while don't let being nervous about "how to go" stop you from going!
Episode Eight: Getting Ready for Confession
Going to confession actually begins before you get in to the confessional. It begins with feeling sorry for your sins, and committing to not do them anymore. An examination of conscience is one of the best ways to prepare!
Episode Seven: Confession Through the Ages
While confession has always been a part of the life of the Church, the form has changed a little over the centuries. In this segment Chris discusses the history of the Sacramental form of Confession, and why it looks the way it does today.
Episode Six: What is Penance?
In this segment special guest Bishop Kevin Van helps Chris understand what penance is.
Episode Five: What is Sin?
What is sin? In this segment Chris explains what sin is and why mortal sin is so bad.
Episode Four: The Church was a Baby
Just like a baby doesn't look exactly like the adult it grows up to be, the early Church looked a little different than the Church today. In this segment Chris talks about why confession in the early Church might have looked different than it does today.
Episode Three: Why Confess to a Preist
Ever wonder why we Catholics confess to a priest? Well, because that is how Jesus set it up. In this segment Chris takes a look at some of the scriptural roots of confession.
Episode Two: Confession is about Freedom
Too often the sacrament of reconciliation can be seen as something scary, but it's not. Confession is not about being convicted. It is about being set free.
Episode One: The Everyday Catholic Show.
If your like me you have a lot of questions about our faith. We all do! That is what the Everyday Catholic Show is all about. Diving in to all things Catholic.