Spiritual Maturity
Spiritual maturity and immaturity are real conditions. I fear many in the Church are trapped in spiritual immaturity, and may sadly even be content with it. I hope to encourage listeners to be better than that. Starting things off with an article on NC Register about British Catholics fearing the rumored cancelation of the Traditional Latin Mass, I get into the theme of spiritual maturity contrasted with spiritual immaturity from a scriptural and historical Catholic perspective. The discussion begins with an analysis of the culture surrounding the Traditional Latin Mass, critiquing the subculture without opposing the TLM Mass itself. The episode also explores the difference between 'milk' and 'solid food' in Catholic teachings, using examples such as simplified teachings from Fulton Sheen and the contrast between the Traditional Latin Mass and Novus Ordo Mass. The evolving teachings on the death penalty are highlighted as an instance of the Church's complex and layered guidance.
Article Read in this episode:
"Agatha Christie Letter 2.0: The Traditional Latin Mass as a Cultural, as Well as Liturgical, Treasure"
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- (00:00) - Introduction and Wome
- (00:27) - Discussing Spiritual Immaturity
- (00:45) - Preface: Article on NC Register
- (00:54) - The Culture of the Latin Mass
- (01:45) - Live Show and Locals Channel
- (05:40) - Importance of Culture in Catholic Identity
- (08:40) - Spiritual Maturity and the Latin Mass
- (11:45) - Reading the Agatha Christie Letter
- (22:19) - Personal Reflections on Mass Experiences
- (29:59) - Concerns About Traditional Latin Mass Restrictions
- (50:31) - Break and Upcoming Discussion on Spiritual Maturity
- (52:06) - Examining Your Treasury
- (53:23) - Homework: Discovering Your True Treasury
- (57:12) - Spiritual Maturity and Immaturity
- (01:03:53) - Scriptural Insights on Spiritual Growth
- (01:29:35) - Challenges in Modern Catholicism
- (01:43:43) - Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
