Journey Deep Into the Faith

The CATHOLICISM program provides us with a tremendously realistic renewal of the basic teachings of our Catholic faith, showing the timeless and universal richness and beauty of our Church and its effect on the world.  Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries, the CATHOLICISM DVDs reveal these truths in a visually breath taking and compelling way.

The last 5 Episodes of the series will be presented at St. Charles Parish on following Tuesdays at 7pm. EXCEPT Episode 9, which will be on MONDAY, December 10.

Episode 6: Tuesday, November 20, 7:00pm ( Mass at 6:30pm)

THE MYSTICAL UNION OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH”

Clearly answering the question, “What is the Church?” Father Barron presents the reality of the Church as “one, holy, catholic and apostolic.”   This episode also explores the Catholic conviction that the life and presence of Christ continues to embrace humanity in all its joys and sorrows through the presence of the Church.

Episode 7: Tuesday, November 27, 7:00pm ( Mass at 6:30pm)

THE MYSTERY OF THE LITURGY AND THE EUCHARIST”

Father Barron explores the ancient practices of the Church’s worship that endure to this very day.  Considered by the Catholic Faith to be “the source and summit” of its identity and mission, the Eucharist is the central practice of the Church’s culture. Father Barron describes all the parts of the Mass, and shows how the Sacred Liturgy embodies the whole of the Faith.

Episode 8: Tuesday, December 4, 7:00pm ( Mass at 6:30pm )
"A VAST COMPANY OF WITNESSES: THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS"

The story of the Church is told in the examples of those men and women who dedicated their lives to knowing and serving Jesus Christ. We are all called to be saints.  Highlighting Katharine Drexel, Therese of Lisieux, Edith Stein, and Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Father Barron tells the story of the Church as a vast company of witness who are called by Christ to be a Communion of Saints.

Episode 9: Monday, December 10, 7:00pm ( No Mass)
“THE FIRE OF HIS LOVE: PRAYER AND THE LIFE OF THE SPIRIT”

Catholic spirituality is centered on prayer, and so Father Barron explores different types of prayer: contemplation; adoration; petition; and intercession. In telling the stories of Catholics like Thomas Merton, St. Theresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, Fr. Barron demonstrates how the human person can be transformed through prayer that manifests a deep, spiritual commitment centered in Christ.

Episode 10: Tuesday, December 18, 7:00pm ( Mass at 6:30pm)
“WORLD WITHOUT END: THE LAST THINGS”

Explore the Church’s conviction that life here and now is preparation for an extraordinary world that is yet to come – a supernatural destiny. Father Barron presents the Catholic vision of death, judgment, heaven, hell and purgatory.

The vision of the Church sees beyond this world and invites us to consider a world without end. Father Barron shows how this vision is supported by the mystery and truth of the Resurrection of Jesus.

Everyone is invited to attend.

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