Caritas Christi: Recent Episodes
Caritas Christi
Caritas Christi is a podcast by young Catholic women, for everyone - but specifically for young Catholic women trying to navigate the complications of a holy life in a world increasingly hostile to Catholicism. Join Hannah and Mary as they give advice, dish out hot takes, and share raw and real stories about seeking the true, the good, and the beautiful within a world seeking to reject all three.
Mary and Hannah discuss their deep connections to the pro-life movement, and reminisce on their feelings about the overturning of Roe - and how they found out about this historic moment in the fight for life. Hannah and Mary also cover pro-life apologetics and discuss what is next in a post-Roe America.
USCCB Fact Sheets / Abortion Resource
LiveAction: Building a Culture of Life after Roe
Let Them Live
1 Thessalonians 5:20-22:
"do not despise prophesying,but test everything; hold fast what is good, abstain from every form of evil."
Hannah and Mary are joined by Amanda for the ninth Deus Vult episode! Amanda discusses her faith journey, including her struggles with same-sex-attraction and how she discovered the beauty of the Church's plan for human sexuality.
Hannah and Mary come together for another coffee-talk about the month of June - special vacation edition (see Mary's view for this week's episode art). Hannah gives advice for navigating this month as well as diving in to apologetics regarding Catholic teaching on same-sex-attraction, and covering resources for further assistance and research. Mary discusses the devotion to the Sacred Heart and how to incorporate this in everyday life.
Hannah's tips/apologetics (in bullets)
- Be consistent in calling out sexual sin.
- You don't have to engage with everyone, but when you do, do so with charity.
- The main argument against same-sex romantic relationships is the universal call to chastity and holiness, which also refutes cohabitation, contraception, and plenty of other issues that are not exclusive to same-sex romantic relationships.
- Don't just post - pray.
- Remember that a lot of people who are the most combative and angry have been told lies about what the Church truly teaches.
Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart
Most loving Jesus, when I consider your tender heart and see it full of mercy and tenderness toward sinners, my own heart is filled with joy and confidence that I shall be so kindly welcomed by You. Unfortunately, how many times have I sinned! But now, with Peter and with Magdalene, I weep for my sins and detest them because they offend You, infinite Goodness. Mercifully grant me pardon for them all; and let me die rather than offend You again; at least let me live only to love You in return.
Amen.
June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart
What is the Devotion to the Sacred Heart?
Courage International
Eden Invitation
Hannah and Mary give brief life updates and discuss their relationships with the Queen of Heaven. Hannah discusses her journey to becoming closer to the Theotokos, and tells about some miraculous happenings through her intercession. Mary tracks her own experience through daily life and the influence on her general philosophy of spirituality.
Lourdes Information
Fiat Ball Cap
Mary and Hannah welcome Lindsay to their third Deus Vult episode this year! Lindsay dives into her story, which includes her struggles with scrupulosity and how she reverted to the faith, as well as how she met her now-fiance and navigated that relationship. She offers encouragement for discernment and more in this episode full of deep discussion.
Mary and Hannah welcome their first international guest, Sophia, hailing from Ireland, who's a friend from the universal Catholic community on Discord. They talk her faith journey, advice for discernment, theories of education, and Ireland's history with Catholicism. Shout-out to the Cathoholicism discord server once more for being a faith community for like-minded Catholics to gather and grow! Check them out on Instagram: @cathoholicism
1 Corinthians 10:13:
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Hannah and Mary welcome Kathy S. to Caritas Christi, where they discuss Kathy's faith story, her experience with fighting for the right to life, what Vatican II looked like as it happened in churches, and so much more in this extra-special episode just in time for the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Our prayers go out to all the pilgrims making the trip this year!
"The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried."
- G.K. Chesterton
Mary and Hannah welcome their friend, Christian, onto the podcast for a special holiday episode of Deus Vult. Christian discusses his conversion from atheism, what drew him to Catholicism, how to guide others to the faith, and how he strives to live out the faith in an increasingly-secular culture.
Hannah and Mary discuss current events, including the continuing protests in Europe and Elon Musk's opinion on family sizes. Mary gives advice about eating over the holidays and spending time with family, and Hannah dishes her hot take: don't let the nuclear family remain isolated.
Mary and Hannah discuss current events including the recent update on the vaccine mandates and the effect of restorative justice on the Oxford school shooting in Michigan. Mary dishes her hot take: girl boss no more - be like Mama Mary; and Hannah discusses her advice, which is to make sure your career does not become your life.
Mandate Blocked
Restorative Justice at Oxford High School
Mary and Hannah discuss current events, including the Maxwell trial, the Supreme Court case which may clear a path towards overturning Roe v. Wade, and The Mass of the Ages documentary. Hannah discusses her hot take: abortion is a tool of the patriarchy (in the negative sense of the word that feminists use), and Mary gives advice on how to live a life full of gratitude.
Mississippi Abortion Case
Ghislaine Maxwell Trial
Mass of the Ages
Mary and Hannah welcome Max for their fourth Deus Vult episode to discuss his conversion story and his recently published book, as well as the contents of his new podcast.
Max's Book (To Speak is to See)
Podcast (Etymos Podcast)
Mary and Hannah discuss current events including the recent sentencing of former Cleveland priest Robert McWilliams and the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Mary gives advice regarding patriotism, and Hannah dishes out a hot take on self-defense.
Former Priest gets Life
Updates on Rittenhouse's Trial
Spot the Gun Safety Mistakes - Rittenhouse Prosecutor
Catholic and Patriotic
Rite of Degradation
Hannah and Mary discuss current events including the AstroWorld tragedy and the freezing of the vaccine mandate by a federal court. Mary and Hannah also go over this week's hot take and advice, both of which have to do with storing up treasures in heaven.
Inspiration: Mark 10:17-27
November Indulgence Extended
AstroWorld Tragedy
Appeals Court Freezes Mandate
Hannah and Mary discuss current events including Biden's visit to the Pope and the FDNY's battle for medical freedom. Mary gives advice regarding daily living, and Hannah discusses the main way to make a mark on the world (it's not what you think)!
Firefighters on Medical Leave
The Ripple
Biden Meets Pope Francis
Hannah and Mary welcome Allison, a Students for Life Coordinator, to Caritas Christi to discuss her journey with the faith, her contribution to the pro-life movement (both past and present), and more in this special Deus Vult episode to top off Right to Life month. Please offer up prayers for Allison's mom, Vicky, as she battles cancer.
Students for Life HQ
Vitae Corps
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Book
Mississippi Court Case
Mary and Hannah discuss current events including Sensum Fidelium's brief ban from YouTube and the stabbing of Sir David Ames. Hannah discusses her advice which covers a means of speaking truth in love.
Hannah and Mary discuss Nancy Pelosi's visit to the Vatican and recent news coming out of Texas. Hannah discusses her hot take: no one's coming. Mary gives advice on the value and importance of silence.
Texas Abortion Law Reinstated
Pelosi Visits Vatican
Texas Vaccine Mandate Ban
Matt Fradd wise phone
Hannah and Mary discuss current events including the Facebook / Instagram outage, the infrastructure bill, and Right to Life Month. Mary introduces her hot take: God's got you - and Hannah gives advice: Be bold in your faith, like Saint Francis of Assisi.
Instagram / Facebook Outage
Infrastructure Bill
Senator tries to Parody Texas Abortion Bill
Pro-Life Action
Hannah and Mary discuss the border crisis, and the ongoing Gabby Petito Case. Hannah dives into the symbolism behind veiling at Mass and in Church, and Mary discusses the true meaning of beauty beyond the meaning of the culture and the world.
Gabby Petito
Border Crisis: The Ongoing Problem
Migrants Camped Under Bridge
Leah Darrow
Veils By Lily
Mary and Hannah discuss current events including China's social media time limits for children, AOC's virtue signaling at the MET Gala, and the shocking recent admission from the Pentagon. Hannah's hot take: children should not be on the internet. Mary dives into quotes proving the existence of God from C.S. Lewis.
My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. But how had I got this idea of just and unjust? A man does not call a line crooked unless he has some idea of a straight line. What was I comparing this universe with when I called it unjust? If the whole show was bad and senseless from A to Z, so to speak, why did I, who was supposed to be part of the show, find myself in such a violent reaction against it?… Of course I could have given up my idea of justice by saying it was nothing but a private idea of my own. But if i did that, then my argument against God collapsed too–for the argument depended on saying the world was really unjust, not simply that it did not happen to please my fancies. Thus, in the very act of trying to prove that God did not exist – in other words, that the whole of reality was senseless – I found I was forced to assume that one part of reality – namely my idea of justice – was full of sense. If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning: just as, if there were no light in the universe and therefore no creatures with eyes, we should never have known it was dark. Dark would be without meaning.
~ C.S. Lewis
If the solar system was brought about by an accidental collision, then the appearance of organic life on this planet was also an accident, and the whole evolution of Man was an accident too. If so, then all our present thoughts are mere accidents – the accidental by-product of the movement of atoms. And this holds for the thoughts of the materialists and astronomers as well as for anyone else’s. But if their thoughts – i.e., Materialism and Astronomy – are mere accidental by-products, why should we believe them to be true? I see no reason for believing that one accident should be able to give me a correct account of all the other accidents. It’s like expecting the accidental shape taken by the splash when you upset a milk-jug should give you a correct account of how the jug was made and why it was upset.
~ C.S. Lewis
AOC Wears Tax the Rich Dress
Children Given Daily Time Limit on China's Version of Tiktok
Kabul Drone Strike Killed Civilians - Pentagon
Anima Christi Prayer
Anima Christi Chant - Hannah's Favorite Version
Hannah and Mary discuss their inspiration - which is related to Jesus' authority and the authority of Scripture. They share their personal experiences with the existence of God and also talk about current events, which include the recent press conference.
Joe Biden Chants
Polling on Vaccine Mandates
Son of 9/11 Victim Speaks
California Recall Election
Catena App: Bible with Commentary from the Church Fathers
Colorado Bishops Religious Exemption Template
Hannah and Mary discuss the Texas Abortion Law, the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, and whether or not members of religious orders ought to wear habits. Book: 40 Day Social Media Fast Texas Abortion Law Traditional Orders are Booming
Mary and Hannah sit down with Father Anthony and talk the Holy Spirit, vocations, and his coming back to to faith in the second installment of the Deus Vult series.
Mary and Hannah welcome Felicity to the podcast for their first Deus Vult episode, in which they interview people who are following God's call in their lives. Felicity discusses discernment, spiritual motherhood, and more with Hannah and Mary as they discover how she has answered her calling.
Shooting at Benedictine Convent
Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles
Mary and Hannah discuss the recent events in Afghanistan, and also talk about the importance of silence in the spiritual life - as well as their own experiences with the pressures and difficulties of a social-media driven society.
Resources:
The Nazarene Fund
Glenn Beck - our duty to help Afghanistan
US Evacuations Lacking
AAP Coverup
Afghanistan Evacuations and Refugees
Mary and Hannah discuss Governor Cuomo's resignation and other recent news, such as the protests in France in response to the vaccine mandate. Mary also shares her story of a time when God intervened to show her it wasn't her "time".
Cuomo Resigns
USA Wins Olympic Medal Count
Protests in France
Seminary Requires Vaccines
A First-Timer's Guide to the TLM
Mandated Vaccine for Military
Hannah and Mary break down 5 tenets for discernment to help with everyday and spiritual life decisions, and cover current events such as Simone Biles' withdrawal from the team gymnastics event in the Olympics and ever-changing COVID guidelines.
Resources:
Masks Reversed: CDC
Simone Biles' Video (practice)
Simone Biles' Vault (before withdrawal)
Lockdowns Don't Work: Data
Updates on Motu Proprio and TLM restrictions
Hannah and Mary discuss current events including some headlines from the Olympics, the recent controversy surrounding the Pillar report. They also read and discuss an article showing the anti-woman philosophy underlying the transgender movement. Current events: https://www.churchpop.com/2021/07/26/olympian-lifts-up-our-ladys-miraculous-medal-after-winning-gold-medal-for-the-philippines/
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/gymnastics-german-team-wears-full-body-suit-tokyo-qualifications-2021-07-25/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pink-norwegian-handball-bikini-fine/ (Article from the pillar) Hot Take: https://stream.org/im-an-ordinary-woman/
The Mystery by Lacey Sturm: https://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Finding-World-Broken-Lovers/dp/0801016746/
Hannah and Mary discuss Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio and its immediate impact, as well as the crisis in Cuba, the recent manufactured outrage over porn stars being disincluded from the conservative movement, and the Governor of Texas’ new “trigger bill”.
Further reading and resources:
Traditionis Custodes (official Motu Proprio)
New Trigger Law
Bishops’ Reactions to the Motu Proprio (compiled article)
Protests in Cuba: The Real Reason
Comparison between TLM and NO Attendees
Strive21
CovenantEyes
Write to us with feedback, advice (or advice requests), or hot takes at caritas.christi31@gmail.com. Follow us and interact with us on Instagram: @caritas.christi31 - or on Twitter: @caritas.christi5
Hannah and Mary introduce themselves and talk about their life stories, as well as their goals for this podcast. They also discuss the recent burning of churches in Canada. We dedicate this initial podcast to Katy and the Cathoholicism discord server. Write to us with feedback, advice (or advice requests), or hot takes at caritas.christi31@gmail.com. Follow us and interact with us on Instagram at @caritas.christi31
Caritas Christi Show Mission Statement: Caritas Christi is a podcast by young Catholic women, for everyone - but specifically for young Catholic women trying to navigate the complications of a holy life in a world increasingly hostile to Catholicism. Join Hannah and Mary as they give advice, dish out hot takes, and share raw and real stories about seeking the true, the good, and the beautiful within a world seeking to reject all three.