The Limits of “Cultural Catholicism”
Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · Marcus B. Peter, Th.D.
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Show Notes
There are plenty of countries, especially in the West, that would be considered “culturally Catholic.” Their citizens know the basic tenants of the faith and observe the major feasts. But their practice of the faith does not have a transforming effect on their lives. Such cultural Catholicism is, simply put, inadequate to the transmission of faith and the evangelizing mission of the Church. Stephen White joins us with more as we review the top interviews of 2025.
Further Reading
Cultural Catholicism and the limits of ‘intentionality’
Guest Info
Stephen White is a Catholic writer and a fellow of Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
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