Catholicism — Season 1, Episode 8: A Vast Company Of Witnesses: The Communion Of Saints

Episode synopsis

The story of the Church is told in the examples of those men and women who dedicated their lives to knowing and serving Jesus Christ. The Catholic Faith is made visible in real human lives. Father Barron gives consideration to some of the Church’s greatest heroes, and demonstrates how their extraordinary examples display both the passion and creative potential of the Catholic Church. Highlighting Katharine Drexel, Therese of Lisieux, Edith Stein, and Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Father Barron tells the story of the Church as a vast company of witness who are called by Christ to be a Communion of Saints.

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
• E6A Body Both Suffering And Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and The Church
• E7Word Made Flesh, True Bread Of Heaven: The Mystery of The Liturgy and The Eucharist
• E9The Life of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Spirit
• E10World Without End: The Last Things