Catholic Latte

S02 Ep. 71 – ”Spider-Man: No Way Home” | MOVIE REVIEW

Fr. Eric does a spoiler-filled review of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021).
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S02 Ep. 70 – The Joy of Christ Making All Things New

During the Third Sunday of Advent (a.k.a. "Gaudete Sunday"), Fr. Eric reflects on how we are called to find joy in the reality of Christ "[making] all things new" (Rev. 21:5). Topics include the historical background behind Gaudete Sunday; the reality of Christ as both Creator and Redeemer; and reasons why the Final Judgment should be a cause for rejoicing.
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S02 Ep. 69 – Called to Be Kind to Yourself

During the Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric reflects on how we are called to be kind to and gentle with ourselves during the season of Advent in preparation for the Christmas season. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37) to illustrate how one of the foundational commandments in the Christian life is to love our neighbor as ourselves.
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S02 Ep. 68 – Staying Alert During Advent

Reflecting on Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 on the occasion of the First Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric speaks about how to prepare during the season of Advent. Topics include the etymology behind the word "Advent," Jewish poetry and the Parable of the Sower (Mt 13:1-23).
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S02 Ep. 67 – Memory in the Spiritual Life | SPECIAL EVENT

On November 11, 2021, Fr. Eric gave an online talk coinciding with Remembrance Day to address the importance of memory in the spiritual life.  The event was organized by the chaplaincy group at the University of Toronto (Mississauga).
 
Fr. Eric spoke about the significance of memory with regards to cultivating gratitude, entering more deeply into the sacramental life, weathering one's own personal storms through a recollection of Scripture, and informing one's approach to evangelization.
 
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S02 Ep. 66 – Abiding in the Truth of Christ

Reflecting on Christ’s dialogue with Pontius Pilate (Jn 18:33-37) on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Fr. Eric speaks about the importance of abiding in the truth of Christ. Specifically, Fr. Eric talks about how the philosophy of relativism drains life of its meaning, inhibits freedom of speech, and leads us to make decisions based on the tyranny of the majority or those of hold power.
As a practical bit of advice to undermine the culture of relativism, Fr. Eric speaks about the importance of learning how to talk to each other in a calm, rational and civilized manner, as opposed to trying to convince each other of our respective positions by appealing to anger, tradition or a consensus opinion.
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S02 Ep. 65 – Saving Energy for Sanctity

Reflecting on Christ's words about the end times (Mk 13:24-32), Fr. Eric speaks about how we are not to distract ourselves with issues and concerns that fall beyond God's particular call for our lives with the underyling intention of saving our energy for the purposes of sanctity.
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S02 Ep. 64 – Broken Yet Accepted

Reflecting on the Gospel story of the widow who donates two copper coins (Mk 12:38-44), Fr. Eric talks about how we can be both accepted and broken in the eyes of the Lord and within the scope of His Divine Providence.
Topics include how we are called to apply ourselves to the fight that God wants us to fight, particularly with regards to personal conversion; and the reality of how God sees us in the midst of the struggle to become the persons He is calling us to be.
As a key example, Fr. Eric refers a quote by Matt Fradd, which can be found in the context of an episode on battling pornography from the "Restore the Glory" podcast with Dr. Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym. Here is a link to that episode: https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/40.
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S02 Ep. 63 – Marvel‘s ”Eternals” | MOVIE REVIEW

Fr. Eric gives a spoiler-filled review of Marvel Studios' "Eternals" (2021). Topics include gradualism and spiritual accompaniment.
As a key example, Fr. Eric refers also to the film "Meet Joe Black" (1998) starring Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt.
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S02 Ep. 62 – Going Beyond the Superficial

Reflecting on Mk 12:28-34, Fr. Eric talks about going beyond the superficial in our practice of the faith while expounding upon the interplay between the exhortation to love God above all things, and to love our neighbour as ourselves.
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