Catholics Are Forming to Defend the Faith, But Tremble Before Nothing [Ep. 95]

We fear we’re forming a whole generation that can defend every dogma online… yet never actually tremble in front of God.

We reacted to a video that argues the point that a religion without mysticism is just philosophy. Then we got honest about the difference between knowing about God and actually encountering Him.

We look to St. John of the Cross, Thomas Aquinas, and the quiet old man who simply looked at Jesus and let Jesus look back. We also explain why some of the most “courageous” online defenders of the faith are just being jerks in the name of orthodoxy.

Featuring: Fr. Simon Esshaki, Fr. Andy Younan, Fr. Augustine Joseph, Fr. Ankido Sipo

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00:00 Mysticism vs. Intellect

01:53 Defining Mysticism

05:20 Aquinas And Holy Silence

10:13 Heaven and the Body

13:39 Encounter Depends On God

16:29 Feelings And Retreat Highs

25:47 Beauty That Creates Awe

32:22 Calling Out Heresy Online

36:25 Prodigal Son Lessons

39:56 Joyful Christianity

41:19 Road Trip Story

43:01 Pizza!

44:24 Amazon Price Game