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Catholic Light

Rebecca Dougherty

Catholic Light: Read through the Catechism of the Catholic Church while discussing some of its beautiful teachings. Every Monday we'll "shed a little light while keeping the conversation light."

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Today, we read CCC, 2464 - 2513 and discuss the 8th Commandment: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." The truth points to reality - something that is independent of us, something that we don't determine. When we recognize truth and live in accord with truth, we receive the blessings of truth - peace and joy. Who doesn't want a little more of that in one's life?!

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11/06/23 • 42 min

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10/30/23 • 69 min

Today, we read CCC, 2401 - 2463 and discuss the 7th Commandment: "Thou shall not steal." This commandment "requires respect for the universal destination of goods and respect for the right to private property." Sooo, share that which we own with everyone...? Yup. Aaaand, it's okay for me to privately own things and share them with my family and friends...? You got it. The beauty of the Catholic "both/and" approach strikes again!

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10/30/23 • 69 min

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10/16/23 • 67 min

Today, we read CCC, 2360 - 2400 and finish our discussion of the 6th Commandment. Two dimensions of today's discussion include, on the one hand, avoiding having children through the use of contraception, and, on the other hand, trying to achieve pregnancy through a variety of fertility procedures. We chat about what these human acts do to marriage, family, and the lives of children.

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10/16/23 • 67 min

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Today, we read CCC, 2337 - 2359 and discuss the 6th Commandment: "You Shall Not Commit Adultery." The virtue of chastity is often viewed as repressive... boring... and just. not. fun. In reality, the virtue of chastity - after having fallen apart, thanks to Original Sin - puts the pieces of our humanity back together. "Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person and thus the inner unity of man in his bodily and spiritual being." Who doesn't want a little inner unity in one's life?!

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10/09/23 • 58 min

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Today, we read CCC, 2292 - 2336 and finish discussing the implications of the 5th Commandment. We also begin talking about the 6th Commandment, and the Catechism starts the discussion of it with a declaration that men and women are "different but complementary." What a great segue into thoughts on... Barbie?!

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10/02/23 • 63 min

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09/25/23 • 60 min

Today, we read CCC, 2258 - 2291 and discuss the 5th Commandment: "You shall not kill." On this episode, we discuss legitimate defense, abortion, capital punishment, end-of-life circumstances, and suicide. God is with us in each of these situations, helping us to choose love and life.

For the novena prayers, visit: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/mary-undoer-knots-novena

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09/25/23 • 60 min

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Today, we read CCC, 2232 - 2257 and discuss the fourth commandment: "Honor your father and your mother." It is through marriage and family that we can - as children of our mothers and our fathers - receive the gift of life, the gift of faith, and the gift of ongoing formation. That formation - that sanctification and, God willing, salvation - comes through "self-denial, sound judgment, and self-mastery" and through "generous and tireless [forgiveness of] one another..." What a blessing and what a beautifully difficult task we have ahead of us!

To view/listen to the homily given by Fr. Mike Schmitz referenced in this episode, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDdf22MLPe0

To join us in praying the Our Lady Undoer of Knots Novena, view my videos on Instagram each day (from Thursday, 9/21 - Friday, 9/29), and, for the novena prayers, go to: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/mary-undoer-knots-novena

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09/18/23 • 54 min

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09/11/23 • 18 min

Today, we simply read CCC, 2196 - 2231, continuing to make our way through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Next week, we'll continue our reading with the regular commentary on the first half of the episode. Thanks for persevering through this awesome work!

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09/11/23 • 18 min

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Today, we read CCC, 2168 - 2195 and discuss the Third Commandment: Keep Holy the Sabbath. There are two dimensions to this commandment - resting from servile labor and going to church. Both actions are a "protest against the servitude of work and the worship of money." In obeying this commandment, we put aside our to-do lists for one day (Guess what? The list will still be there on Monday...), and we enjoy the beauty of creation as we deepen our relationship with God and others. Who doesn't want to take a mini-vacation each week?! Well, God commands it because He knows we need it and that it will make us happy - not just in the next life, but here and now.

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09/04/23 • 41 min

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Today, we read CCC, 2514 - 2557 and discuss the 9th and 10th Commandments: "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife" and "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods." In working to root out and be strengthened against the wounding sins of greed and envy, let's strive for the medicines of generosity and gratitude. Come, Lord Jesus! Heal us of the hurts of the sins that we commit, and give us the grace not to commit them again!

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11/15/23 • 67 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Catholic Light have?

Catholic Light currently has 84 episodes available.

What topics does Catholic Light cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Catholic Light?

The episode title 'S1E81 - The 8th Commandment: Truth Recognizes Reality' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Catholic Light?

The average episode length on Catholic Light is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of Catholic Light released?

Episodes of Catholic Light are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Catholic Light?

The first episode of Catholic Light was released on Feb 21, 2022.

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