Catholicism — Season 1, Episode 6: A Body Both Suffering And Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and The Church

Episode synopsis

Clearly answering the question, “What is the Church?” Father Barron presents the reality of the Church as “one, holy, catholic and apostolic.” The Body of Christ can be seen on earth from the Church’s center in Rome to the cities of New York, Sao Paolo, Manila, Namugongo and Uganda, while still escaping total understanding as the mystical union between Christ and his Church. Father Barron also explores the Catholic conviction that the life and presence of Christ continues to embrace humanity in all its joys and sorrows through the presence of the Church.

About Catholicism

For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people. Learn what Catholics believe and why. Discover the full meaning of the faith.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man
• E2Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus
• E3The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought
• E4Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast: Mary, The Mother of God
• E5The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul, and the Missionary Adventure
• E7Word Made Flesh, True Bread Of Heaven: The Mystery of The Liturgy and The Eucharist
• E8A Vast Company Of Witnesses: The Communion Of Saints
• E9The Life of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Spirit
• E10World Without End: The Last Things