Catholic Me - Mass Reflection, Spirituality & Much More

Addressing the common question "Why confess to a priest?" - the biblical and historical basis for the Sacrament of Reconciliation as Christ's gift for all time.

Jesus knew we would always need the personal assurance of forgiveness. Learn how the early Church practiced Confession and why it's still essential today.

A clear biblical look at why the power to forgive sins continues until the end of the age, with references to Matthew, John, Paul, and James.

Discover how the authority to forgive sins was passed from the Apostles to priests today through the laying of hands, ensuring Christ's mercy remains available in every age.

Mike explains the true Catholic teaching on the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Jesus instituted it for all generations through apostolic succession, not only for the original Apostles.

Mike concludes the series with the dramatic story of the First Crusade's success in liberating Jerusalem, while honestly addressing failures and sins. Learn how the Catholic Church defends the core decision even today.

Explore the deep spiritual and penitential dimension of the Crusades. Mike shows how medieval Catholics viewed the expeditions as armed pilgrimages rooted in love of Christ, just-war teaching, and the desire to protect the innocent.

Step into 1095 and hear Pope Urban II's famous speech at Clermont that launched the First Crusade. Mike explains the just-war principles, the call to aid Eastern Christians, and the spiritual motivation behind "Deus Vult!

Mike sets the historical stage by walking through over 400 years of Muslim expansion that conquered Christian heartlands, including Jerusalem. Learn the real context that prompted Pope Urban II's call and why the Crusades were fundamentally a rescue mission.

In the premiere of this new series, Mike challenges the popular narrative that the Crusades were unprovoked Christian aggression. Discover why the Church launced the Crusades as a defensive response to centuries of Islamic conquest and what the Catholic perspective truly reveals. Perfect for anyone wanting a clear, charitable answer to one of the most common objections against the Church.

Encouragement on how to return to God after sin, the importance of Confession, and the power of God's mercy.

Practical, everyday situations to help listeners discern between mortal and venial sins with real world examples.

What venial sins are, common examples, and how they weaken our relationship with God even though they don't kill grace.

Clear explanation of the three conditions required for a sin to be mortal: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent.

Introduction to the Catholic distinction between mortal and venial sins and why this teaching matters for everyday faith life.

From medieval theologians to Trent's affirmations, the Church has consistently upheld Christ's Real Presence in The Eucharist. This unbroken chain - Scripture, Fathers, Councils - invites deeper union with Jesus and adoration in the tabernacle.

The Council of Trent clarified transubstantiation: the substance of bread becomes Christ's body, wine His blood. Though appearances remain, Jesus is wholly present - body, blood, soul, and divinity. This doctrine confirms centuries of apostolic belief.

The Didache (late 1st century) Restricted The Eucharist to the baptized, treating it as holy and Christ's actual body and blood. Early Christians guarded the Eucharist with reverence, reflecting their belief in The Real Presence

Sant Ignatius of Antioch (AD 110), who knew the Apostles, affirmed the Eucharist as Christ's real flesh and blood. His writings combat heretical denials and demonstrate the early Church's unwavering belief in The Real Presence.

Jesus declares in John 6 the He is the living bread from heaven. The Eucharist is Christ's real body and blood - a literal, not symbolic teaching roted in Scripture and The Last Supper. Saint Paul warns of the gravity of unworthy reception.

Why should Catholics care about indulgences today? See how they fit into daily spiritual life and ongoing conversion.

Did the Church sell indulgences? Separate fact from fiction and understand the historical abuses vs authentic Catholic teaching.

Explore how indulgences connect to God's mercy and the communion of saints. Plus, how your prayers can help the poor souls in purgatory.

Yes, indulgences are still part of Catholic life today. Discover how everyday practices like prayer, scripture, and adoration can carry indulgences - and the conditions that go with them.

Quick breakdown of what indulgences really are, and what they're not. Learn the difference between forgiveness of sin and temporal punishment, and why indulgences are about healing, not "buying grace".

The Council of Trent reaffirmed the full 73 book Catholic Bible. Mike explains why the complete canon still matters for Catholics today.

Why did seven books disappear from Protestant Bibles? Mike examines Martin Luther's removal of the Deuterocanonical books during the Reformation

What Bible did Jesus use? Mike explains The Septuagint and why it included the seven Deuterocanonical books found in Catholic Bibles today

Discover how The Catholic Church gave us The Bible. Mike covers the early councils of Hippo and Carthage, St Jerome, and the original 73 book canon used by early Christians

Why do Catholics Bibles have 73 books while Protestant Bibles have 66? Mike explores the historical difference between the original Catholic Bible and later Protestant versions. Learn how The Catholic Church gave the Bible to the world.

In this sobering final episode, discover the Catholic Church's exact doctrine on Hell - eternal separation from God for those who die in unrepented mortal sin. Learn why Hell exists, how God desires all to be saved, and practical steps to avoid it through frequent Confession and living in grace.

A hopeful look at Heaven as the beatific vision and eternal union with The Blessed Trinity. I share the Church's teaching on who enters Heaven, the joy that awaits the saints, and why every Catholic should fix their eyes on this ultimate goal.

Explore the Church's clear teaching on Particular Judgement and Final Judgement. Learn how we will be judged by Christ, the role of mercy and justice, and practical ways to live ready for the moment we stand before God.

We explore the Church's precise doctrine on Death as the separation of body and soul, it's consequences from  sin, and how Christians can prepare for a holy death through the sacraments and daily prayer. A must listen for anyone seeking a happy death.

In this opening episode, Mike introduces the Catholic Church's exact teaching on the Four Last Things - Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell. Discover why meditating on these realities helps Catholics live with purpose, stay in a state of grace, and prepare for eternity according to Scripture and the Catechism.

Why are there thousands of Protestant denominations all claiming to follow the Bible alone? In this Episode of Catholic Me, we discuss how Sola Scriptura naturally leads to divisioin because the Bible warns against private interpretation. Learn why the "Bible alone" leaves every person as their own final authority, resulting in conflicting doctrines and endless splits.

If Sola Scriptura is true, then who decided which books belong in the Bible? In this episode of Catholic Me, I discuss how the Catholic Church gave us the Bible by discerning the canon of Scripture at The Councils of Hippo (393AD) and Carthage (397AD).

Is the Bible the only authority, or did God establish something greater? In this episode of Catholic Me we dive into Timothy 3:15, where Saint Paul calls the Church "the pillar and bulwark of truth". Learn why this verse directly challenges the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura (Bible alone) and shows that Jesus built his Church as the trustworthy guardian of truth.

Does the Bible actually teach Sola Scriptura - the idea that Scripture aloneis the only infallible rule of faith? In this eipisode of Catholic Me, I examine the key Bible verses Protestants use to support "Bible Alone" teaching. Discover 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16, and other passages that point to both Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Learn why the early Church approach brings clarity and unity. A must listen for Catholics wanting to understand and defend our faith against a common Protestant challenge.

In this series of Catholic Me, I break down the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura ("Scripture Alone") and explore the Catholic response. Discover why the Bible itself does not teach "Bible alone", how Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium fit into God's plan of revelation, and why the early Church never practiced Scripture alone. Learn the key verses that refute Sola Scriptura, who decided the biblical canon, and how Catholics can charitably explain the basis of Catholic teaching on faith and revelation. Perfect for Catholics who want to understand and defend their faith, or anyone exploring the differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs.

In the final episode of our Communion of Saints series, learn practical ways to live this beautiful Catholic teaching every single day. Discover how to grow closer to to the saints in heaven, pray effectively for the souls in purgatory, strengthen your bond with The Church Militant, and experience the power of The Mystical Body of Christ in your daily life through prayer, virtue, and spiritual friendship with the saints.

In Part 4 of our Communion of Saints series, discover how the faithful on earth (Church Militant) can powerfully assist the souls in Purgatory (Church Suffering) through prayer, sacrifice, and indulgences. Why our prayers help souls get to heaven faster, and practical ways you can help the holy souls right now as part of The Communion Of Saints.

Do the saints in heaven hear our prayers? In this episode of Catholic Me, we explore how The Communion of Saints works and why The Church Triumphant (saints in heaven) can and do pray for us.

In part two of our series on The Communion of Saints, we break down the three distinct parts: The Church Triumphant (Saints in Heaven), The Curch Suffering (souls in purgatory), and The Church Militant (faithful on earth). Learn how these groups form one mystical body in Christ and why this truth matters for your daily prayer life and spiritual journey.

In this first part of our series, we dive into one of the most beautiful and misunderstood teachings of The Catholic Church: The Communion of Saints. What does it actually mean that we are united with the saints in heaven, the souls in purgatory, and all the faithful on earth? Discover how this profound reality strengthens our prayer life, gives us hope, and reminds us that we are never alone in our journey to heaven.

Mary's Intercession, the Rosary, and model for Disciples

Perpetual Virginity and the Assumption

The Immaculate Conception

Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church

Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church