REVIEW #21: What’s so great about being Catholic?

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During this time [especially as Lent 2021 has begun] when our regular routines have vastly changed, we may be asking ourselves why we do what we do? Maybe the question of “Why?” has even crept into your faith life. Seriously seeking an answer to the question of “Why am I Catholic?” can be a profound experience.

In this talk, Jason Evert examines this very question and explains to his audience, and to us, why he is and remains Catholic. In fact, he goes a step beyond this and beautifully witnesses to the joy of our faith through engaging storytelling. 

Title

What’s so great about being Catholic?

https://watch.formed.org/talks-share-your-faith/videos/what-s-so-great-a...

Presenter

Jason Evert is an internationally recognized speaker on faith and chastity for teens and adults. He is not your average Catholic speaker. Jason uses storytelling, humor and clear explanation of the genius and joy of the Catholic faith to share the good news of our faith.

Length 

About 45 minutes. Plus a 15 minutes bonus talk from Patrick Madrid. 

Style of Content

An audio recording of a talk given before a live audience. 

The recording is clear and well done. The audience is kind of loud in their laughter and response, which isn’t terrible, but could be distracting. 

Content

The core of Jason Evert’s talk is his seeking to answer the question, “Why am I Catholic?” Jason tells his personal journey from a mediocre practice of his faith into a more profound and beautiful Catholicism. Jason engages his audience by telling stories of the great Saints and Martyrs including St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. John Vianney, and particularly Pope St. John Paul II. 

Jason specifically addresses the idea of doubt and unbelief and how we as Catholics respond. What is the reason to be Catholic? It’s True. 

Scripture

Luke 15:7 and many many more. 

Why You Should Listen to this Talk

If you are looking for an engaging, entertaining explanation of why Catholicism is true, you should check out this talk. If you like good storytelling and Catholic things, you should give this talk a try.

Why Skip It

If you have trouble with fast-talking, you might want to check out something else. If you are looking for an analytical, catechetical teaching, you should look up something else on formed.org.