32 - Faith, Works, and Justification

How are we saved? Through faith, works, or both? What is grace? Can I earn grace or is it just a free gift from God? Today we wrap up our introduction to Catholic morality by looking at one of the most significant areas of division between Catholics and Protestants. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1949-2055). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: [email protected].⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1949-2055Prayer for Christian UnityJames 2:14-26Ephesians 2:8-9John 15:5Romans 8:29Mark 10:17-231 Corinthians 12:1-12The Compendium of the Catechism pt. 424Martin Luther, "Preface to the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans"Martin Luther, The Bondage of the Will  Tom Nash, "The Reformers’ Distorted View of Salvation", Catholic AnswersTom Nash, "Catholic and Protestant Views on Justification and Sanctification" Catholic AnswersMark Brumley, "Is Justification Ongoing?" Catholic Answers.Tim Staples, "Justification: Process or One-Time Deal?" Catholic Answers.The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Justification"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Charismata"Pope Leo XIII, LibertasJacques Philippe, Interior FreedomJacques Philippe "Freedom"Aleteia, "What is the difference between the Catholic and Protestant understandings of grace?"Peter Kreeft, Catholic ChristianityFr Mike Schmitz, "Do All Good People Go to Heaven?"Gerard Manley Hopkins "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"