Advent is a time for us to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ in our lives. In this video, I share with you 8 different ideas to help you draw closer to Christ this Advent Season. ? FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE ? 8 Ways to Draw Closer to Christ this Advent https://thecatechismguy.com/advent-guide/ ---------- ? WATCH ME NEXT ? ? Why Did God Become Man? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMOrFw2AzVA&t ? NEVER make the sign of the cross the same way again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AO_jRe-CyI ? How to Start a Daily Prayer Routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHGSxlHJfw8 ..read more

Catholics have a special devotion to Our Lady and are often accused by other Christians of worshipping her as if she's God. Is this true?  Do Catholics worship the Blessed Virgin Mary? ---------------------------------------- ? WATCH ON YOUTUBE ? https://youtu.be/CogRoWa3HjU ---------------------------------------- ? FREE Tough Catholic Teachings Cheat Sheet https://thecatechismguy.com/tough-catholic-teachings-cheat-sheet/ ?  Articles to Help You Know & Live Your Catholic Faith https://thecatechismguy.com/ ?  Study Your Catholic Faith with other Catholics https://catec ..read more

The Sign of the Cross is an ancient and essential part of the Catholic Faith. In this episode discover its deeper meaning and why you should never make it the same way again. ---------------------------------------- ? WATCH ON YOUTUBE ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AO_jRe-CyI ---------------------------------------- ? FREE Tough Catholic Teachings Cheat Sheet https://thecatechismguy.com/tough-catholic-teachings-cheat-sheet/ ?  Articles to Help You Know & Live Your Catholic Faith https://thecatechismguy.com/ ?  Study Your Catholic Faith with other Catholics https://catec ..read more

Living Ardently  / Passion /  Authentic Freedom ----------------------------------------- IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:  Our passions/emotions are neither inherently good or evil Our emotions must be guided by right reason, otherwise they will lead us to sin Virtues are habits that make it easier for us to perform good actions and build our character Authentic freedom is found in a life of virtue ----------------------------------------- WEEKLY CHALLENGE:  Intentionally be less transactional with those around you. Take the time to learn a strangers name or to ask how a ..read more

Why Share Your Faith / The Duty of All Christians / Martyrdom ----------------------------------------- IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:  The love of Christ is what impels one to share the Gospel Evangelization isn't the job of the just clergy, but a work of all the Christian faithful Christians have a duty to share the message of salvation Every Christian is called to be a martyr for the Faith ----------------------------------------- WEEKLY CHALLENGE:  Take time to pray and reflect on your story of conversion and faith: Who were you before Christ came into your life, what's the st ..read more

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy / Christ has conquered death / Suffering isn't meaningless ----------------------------------------- IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:  Death in Christ has become an antidote for fallen humanity Illness is permitted by God for a greater good God cares more about our eternal salvation than our temporal health Suffering can configure us to Christ and unite us to him ----------------------------------------- WEEKLY CHALLENGE:  Think of something really affecting your life right now that you've been holding onto and confide it in someone you trust. Allow Chris ..read more

God Has Revealed Himself / Two Orders of Knowledge / Fire Insurance ----------------------------------------- IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:  God has revealed Himself in two ways Divine Revelation is a free, gratuitous act of love Salvation is not "fire insurance" What place private revelations have in our faith ----------------------------------------- WEEKLY CHALLENGE:  Pray/proclaim the Nicene or Apostle's Creed every morning this week. Begin each day with the awareness that God has revealed Himself to you. By proclaiming the Creed, you are making a profession of faith in God’s ..read more