The TRUE Meaning of “Catholic”: Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 2: Katholikos

If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostAn Anatole Occidens ProductionOfficial Podcast Merchandise available onwww.anatoleoccidens.comWhat does Catholic actually mean?In this episode, Fr. Nathan Symeon unpacks the deep spirituality of the "Katholikos" — the ancient word we now call Catholic. Far more than just “universal” in the geographic sense, Catholic means “according to the whole” — a divine mystery of unity through diversity, made visible in the Body of Christ.Fr. Nathan explores:The original meaning of katholikos in the early ChurchSt. Ignatius of Antioch’s first use of the word “Catholic”The bishop as the one who makes present the Eucharistic ChristHow the Eucharist, Baptism, and the Holy Spirit make us true members of the ChurchSt. Paul’s vision of the Church as one Body with many partsThe insight of Henri de Lubac: “If Christ is the sacrament of God, then the Church is the sacrament of Christ”Rooted in Scripture, the Fathers, and the sacramental life, this is not just a lesson in theology — it’s a call to live fully as members of Christ’s Body.Glory to Jesus Christ.Subscribe for more reflections rooted in the ancient, apostolic faith.Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost