The Catechism Explained (Fr. Spirago) — Fr. Ripperger & Ryan Grant on Why It Still Matters

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The classic Catechism Explained by Fr. Francis Spirago—newly re-typeset by Mediatrix Press—gets a deep-dive with Fr. Chad Ripperger and Ryan Grant. Why this catechism? How does it build on the Roman Catechism (Council of Trent)? What makes it so accessible for the average Catholic while remaining thorough and traditional? We cover clarity, organization, memorable anecdotes, topics like marriage, purgatory, and even the book’s early condemnation of communism (pre-1917!). You’ll also hear how this edition was painstakingly improved (bigger font, clearer subheads), why catechisms remain vital for the laity, and how the modern CCC can be read with the Roman Catechism. Save 15%: Use coupon code “sensus fidelium” at checkout (spelled exactly, with a space) at Mediatrix Press. 👉 Buy here: mediatrixpress.com (search: Catechism Explained) 🔖 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:46 Welcome & panel (Fr. Ripperger, Ryan Grant) 1:26 Why this catechism? (clarity, accessibility, rooted in Trent) 3:18 Ryan on editing & updating language 4:54 Comparing three catechisms (Bellarmine, “little” catechisms, Spirago) 6:29 Why laity need a catechism; “universal” standard of the Roman Catechism 11:01 “Marriage” section—fast, clear, practical 11:26 Standout features (fathers, scholastics, precision) 12:40 Early critique of communism (pre-1917) 16:00 Using the CCC with older catechisms (Catechesi Tradendae reference) 18:58 Judging later catechisms by the Roman Catechism; tradition as lens 19:42 Who was Fr. Spirago? 19:57 Inside this edition: re-typeset, larger type, cleaner hierarchy 21:54 On illustrations & historical printing notes 22:39 Final thoughts from Fr. Ripperger 23:04 How to get it (paperback & hardcover) 23:48 Coupon code details (15% off) 24:21 Trailer/Ad spot 24:44 Call to action & blessing https://mediatrixpress.com/product/the-catechism-explained-by-fr-spirago/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=catechism_explained&utm_content=qY6wXxd67Eg (C) 2021 Sensus Fidelium #Catechism #Catholic #TraditionalCatholic #FrRipperger #CouncilOfTrent #RomanCatechism #Spirago #MediatrixPress #SensusFidelium #CatholicBooks #Purgatory #Marriage #Catechesis #Tradivox 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴