Why did the Irish lose their Catholic faith? (w/Fr Gavan Jennings)

Fr Gavan Jennings is a priest of Opus Dei, the editor of the position papers, and a presenter  ⁨@ctmcatholic⁩ .

In this conversation, we explore the evolving landscape of faith in Ireland, discussing the gradual decline of religious practice, the crisis of meaning in modern society, the importance of intellectual engagement in strengthening faith, the significance of personal relationships with God and the journey towards theosis, highlighting the role of laypeople in revitalising the Catholic Church and the joy that comes from living a life aligned with faith.

*We had some technical difficulties hence Fr Gavan's miraculous background change halfway through

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Father Gavan Jennings
00:56 The Decline of Faith in Ireland
04:09 Cultural Identity and Catholicism
10:08 The Importance of Personal Faith
15:36 Intellectual Challenges Facing the Church
18:14 The Role of Catholic Intellectuals
28:20 Faith and Reason: A Balanced Approach
32:33 The Intellectual Crisis in Catholicism
39:26 The Role of Philosophy in Faith
47:42 Revitalizing Faith in Modern Ireland
54:29 Theosis: The Goal of the Christian Life
01:00:50 The Path to Sanctity and Happiness


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