27 - Freedom!

Welcome to Part Three of the Catechism!

In this episode, we discuss freedom and the call to holiness. What does it mean to be free? What are the limits to freedom? Should everyone have the right to act and speak freely?

This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter One, Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1691-1748).

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References and further reading/listening/viewing:

• The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1691-1748

• Galatians 5:13

• Gerard Manly Hopkins, "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"

• Jaques Philippe, The Eight Doors to the Kingdom: Meditations on the Beatitudes(Book)

• Jaques Philippe, "The Eight Doors to the Kingdom, Part 1" (Video)

• Jaques Philippe, "The Eight Doors to the Kingdom, Part 2"(Video)

• Peter Kreeft "The Meaning of Freedom in Aquinas"

• Fr Mike Schmitz, "Freedom and its Consequences", YouTube.

• The Thomistic Institute, "Freedom w/ Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P. (Aquinas 101)"

• Fulton Sheen, "Freedom", YouTube.

• Ascension Presents, "What True Freedom Looks Like"

• Tim Staples, "Religious Liberty", Catholic Answers.

• Catholic Encyclopedia, "Free Will"

• Pope John Paul II, Homily: Sunday, 8 October 1995