Season 2 of Living Communion begins after weeks of historical, philosophical, and theological foundations with an overall introduction to contemporary Catholic social doctrine.Special thanks to producer Benjamin Jude.

Foundations - The Enlightenment

Apr 12th, 2021 51m 33s

The Enlightenment was a philosophical and historical moment in Western Civilization that has had an immense impact on our understanding of the person and society. The implications have been important for Catholic social understanding.

Foundations - Aquinas

Mar 26th, 2021 50m 49s

There is no philosopher or theologian with as significant an impact on Catholic social doctrine as the Angelic Doctor, St. Thomas Aquinas.

Foundations - Christendom

Mar 13th, 2021 51m 8s

In this episode, we look at the social and economic realities of Christendom as well as the rise of mendicant orders.

Foundations - Benedict and Monasticism

Dec 31st, 2020 53m 52s

As the Church grows in the world, the Holy Spirit begins to inspire new ways of living the Gospel. Takeaways:Matt - Cultivating an internal sense of reverence for the other and observing the Lord's Day with others Dr. Mark - Be a counterb

Foundations - Patristic Era

Dec 18th, 2020 52m 51s

The Church begins to expand in the early centuries after Christ's Ascension, transforming the cultures in which it exists.[There is an episode on the early Church chronologically before this that will be uploaded at a later date!]Takeaways:

Foundations - The Reign of Christ the King

Dec 4th, 2020 49m 3s

Christ invites us to accept his reign over us personally and socially. Takeaways:Matt - What is holding me back from loving more perfectly? Ask yourself who do I need to forgive.Dr. Mark - We become more like God by becoming more authentica

Foundations - The Prophets and Incarnational Solidarity

Nov 27th, 2020 49m 3s

After entering into relationship with His people, God calls them to live out this relationship with fidelity through the prophets. Out of love, God becomes man and walks beside His creation to restore the broken relationships that we have with

Reading: Gaudium et Spes (Joys and Hopes) - Preface

Nov 23rd, 2020 19m 30s

An audio recording of the Preface from the Second Vatican Council document Gaudium et Spes, the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World.

Foundations - Creation & Covenant

Nov 20th, 2020 46m 41s

The first place to go to understand how we're called to live in the modern world is Genesis. Takeaways:Matt - Pray, fast, and give alms in some meaningful way this weekDr. Mark - Look for the godliness in the persons you encounter this week