Real + True (English)
37 Seasons
What is Real + True? The Catechism is not a textbook, a collection of ideas, or a set of rules. It is the faithful echo of a God who wishes to reveal himself to us and desires us to respond.
Our mission is to pass down the gift of our faith by creating beautiful, captivating, and relevant content inspired by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. And we are making this content in multiple languages and accessible for free to people all over the world.
Our name is a reference to the real and true God. In Jesus, God is real. He is someone, not something. He’s a person who knows us and understands us. He walked this earth and showed us how to live and love. He is also the Truth, and his light guides our path and leads us to everlasting life. Real+True is a part of The Catechism Project, a global initiative sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor, under the patronage of the Holy See, and supported by people who join our mission.
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05:33Episode 1
Why doesn't God just heal people?
Episode 1
This is one of the most difficult questions. Here’s the truth: God sometimes does heal people miraculously. The Catechism tells us, God wants to heal us on the deepest level, He wants to heal our soul. God never directly wills illness and suffering. When we’re sick, God does not always heal us ph...
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06:20Episode 2
What is the Anointing of the Sick?
Episode 2
Illness, suffering, and death are some of the greatest problems we face as humans. Physical illness can sometimes lead to a turning away from God. But Jesus wants to be with us in our suffering so he gave the Church the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Sometimes, we are physically healed i...
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When should you get 'Anointing of the Sick'?
Episode 3
Many people are scared or misunderstand the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. But this sacrament shouldn’t scare you. Instead, this sacrament should be a comfort because through this sacrament God offers us grace and strength in our time of illness.The Church is aware that, “illness can pro...
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How community and connection lead to healing
Episode 4
Fascinating research about addiction and the role community plays in recovery has led scientists to understand the validity of what Johann Hari wrote: “the opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection.” It turns out that studying rats, stats about soldiers return...