“Evaristus, Lent, and the Joy of St. Philip Neri — How the Early Church Formed Us” In this episode of Fundamentally Catholic, we explore how the early Church took shape under Pope St. Evaristus, the fourth successor of St. Peter, and why his decisions still shape parish life today. Then we turn to Lent — where the Church’s ancient rhythm of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving reveals a deeper logic than simple self‑denial. Finally, we meet St. Philip Neri, the joyful reformer whose humor, holiness, and love for souls remind us that the Christian life is meant to be both serious and deeply joyful. If you’ve ever wondered why the Church is structured the way it is, what Lent is really for, or how a saint can be both hilarious and holy, this episode ties it all together with clarity, history, and heart. https://coolcasts.cooolmedia.com/show/catholic-101/ https://cooolmedia.com

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St. Pope Clement, Apostolic Succession & The Miracle of St. Blaise St. Pope Clement defends the early Church’s understanding of apostolic succession and why bishops and priests matter. We also explore the witness of St. Blaise and the tradition of his healing intercession. A clear, grounded look at how the Church’s earliest voices still shape Catholic life today. More About This Episode (Extended Section) Apostolic succession isn’t just a theological idea — it’s the living structure Christ handed to the apostles and they handed to the next generation. In this episode, we look at St. Pope Clement, one of the earliest defenders of that structure, and how his writings reveal the Church already functioning with bishops, priests, and a unified authority. We also turn to St. Blaise, whose miraculous healing and the tradition of the throat blessing continue to inspire Catholics around the world. His story adds a pastoral, human dimension to the same Church Clement was shaping in its earliest days. If you’ve ever wondered how the early Church actually operated — or why the roles of bishop and priest matter today — this episode connects the historical, the theological, and the devotional in a way that’s clear, accessible, and deeply Catholic. https://coolcasts.cooolmedia.com/ https://cooolmedia.com

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Why Peter is the New Abraham Epistles Online (www.epistles.online) argues for a profound connection between Abraham and Saint Peter, presenting Peter's role in the New Covenant as a fulfillment of Abraham's foundational status in the Old Covenant. The author highlights several parallels between the two figures, including their divine blessings, heroic responses to God's call, and sacred missions. Both Abraham and Peter had their names changed and were promised victory over enemies. Crucially, the text emphasizes that both were metaphorically referred to as "rock," symbolizing their respective roles as the foundations of God's people. Ultimately, the source concludes that the Church's continuity of God's salvation plan is evident through Peter's succession of Abraham's spiritual leadership.

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Church Words: Apostolic Eighth in a series of posts on church words

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J.D. VANCE IS THE POPE NOW!

His handshake with Pope Francis before his death is like one runner handing off a baton in a relay race!

IT’S APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION!

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