Catechism Lesson 7: Human Beings and the Purpose of Life

Father Jenkins reviews chapter 7 of Father Cogan's book, "A Brief Catechism for Adults", "Human Beings and the Purpose of Life". Father includes reflections on what happens at death, general and particular judgements, and near death experiences. Click here to buy a copy of the catechism Father Jenkins refers to. This program was recorded on 30 December 2015.

Catechism Lesson 6: Angels and Devils

Father Jenkins discusses chapter 6 of Fr. Cogan's "A Brief Catechism for Adults", "Angels and Devils". Click here to buy a copy of the catechism Father Jenkins refers to. If you would like the book by Father Amorth, "An Exorcist Tells His Story", you may find it here. This program was recorded 24 December 2015.

Catechism Lesson 5: Public Worship of God

Father Jenkins continues Fr. Cogan's catechism, "A Brief Catechism for Adults", here reviewing chapter 5, "Public Worship of God". Click here to buy a copy of the catechism Father Jenkins refers to. This program was recorded 23 December 2015.

Catechism Lesson 4: Prayer

Father Jenkins continues his review of Father William Cogan's "A Brief Catechism for Adults" in this discussion of prayer. Click here to buy a copy of the catechism Father Jenkins refers to. This program was recorded 22 December 2015.

Questions IV

James Birch and Father Jenkins respond to some viewer questions. Topics include the hand missals lay Catholics use, the various versions, prayers Father recommends for daily practice, teaching children to pray, what prayers should and should not consist of, and more. This program was recorded 16 December 2015.

Catechism Lesson 3: God and the Holy Trinity conclusion

Father Jenkins wraps up his discussion of atheism and the existence of God. Click here to buy a copy of the catechism Father Jenkins refers to. This program was recorded 15 December 2015.

Catechism Lesson 3: God and the Holy Trinity continued

Father Jenkins continues lesson 3 of Father Cogans' "A Brief Catechism for Adults". Beginning with the topic of atheism as mentioned in the previous show, the proofs for Gods' existence are discussed at length, beginning with St. Anselm and focusing primarily on St. Thomas' Five Ways. Father expounds on the philosophical problems modern atheists have with understanding the arguments and why their responses miss the mark. Click here to buy a copy of the catechism Father Jenkins refers to. This program was recorded 10 December 2015.

Catechism Lesson 3: God and the Holy Trinity

Father Jenkins continues his catechism series using Fr. William J. Cogans' "A Brief Catechism for Adults". In this episode, Lesson 3, God and the Holy Trinity, is discussed. Father reviews the questions in the book and continues by examining the nature of God, how we can know Him, how we resemble God as opposed to animals and more. Click here to buy a copy of the catechism Father Jenkins refers to. This program was recorded 5 December 2015.

The "Mercy" of Francis

James Birch and Father Jenkins discuss recent remarks by Francis about mercy, his "Year of Mercy", and how what Francis is offering differs from the traditional Catholic understanding of mercy and justice. A comparison is made between them in terms of what they teach and their respective devotions, such as the "Divine Mercy" of the Vatican II Church and the Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ. This program was recorded on 2 December 2015.