Growing up After the Council with Charles Coulombe

Renowned Author and speaker Charles Coulombe sits down with us to discuss the overview of Catholicism in California, and recounts what it was like growing up through the turbulent changes right after the Second Vatican Council. Don't forget to burn your habits and pick up a tambourine!

00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:00 History of Catholicism in California
00:11:50 Origins of SoCal Cults
00:14:57 Crystal Cathedral and the LA Cathedral
00:16:40 LA has the prettiest churches in the West
00:18:23 Anglo clerics pushing UnCatholicism
00:21:45 What it was like growing up in the Post Vatican II Church
00:24:44 The Wreckovation and what changes came first?
00:26:12 Immaculate Heart Sisters forsake their habits
00:32:16 People responded to the changes by leaving the Church
00:33:06 What was the cause for Vatican II
00:36:18 Charles’ view on how to interpret Vatican II
00:41:01 Putting friendships above politics
00:43:42 “They kept the power”
00:45:43 The Bellarmine/Jefferson Church in Burbank
00:48:00 About Charles’ Parents
00:54:19 “Say what’s not expected” and the wit of Charles’ parents
00:58:15 Answering Clericalism and Ultramontanism
01:02:41 Cardinal McIntyre was the second great influence for keeping the faith
01:03:47 CHARLES SINGS! “Put Your Hand in the Hand of the Man!”
01:04:54 CHARLES SINGS! “Today”
01:05:40 Are abuses the result of the Council?
01:08:18 What happened to sacramentals and sacred items?
01:14:32 The Church is dictated by the State
01:16:15 Anglo-Catholics and how Charles rediscovered the Tradition
01:26:38 CHARLES SINGS! “Sons of God”
01:29:10 Where to find Charles’ books

Charles' books can be found here:
Tumblar House:
https://www.tumblarhouse.com/collections/charles-a-coulombe

Blessed Charles of Austria: A Holy Emperor and His Legacy:
https://www.tanbooks.com/blessed-charles-of-austria-a-holy-emperor-and-his-legacy.html

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