As a former drug and addiction counselor, current catholic, and someone fighting stage 4 cancer....eat it, drink it, rub it on, vape, and use it like a medication. That's what I have picked for my pain management because I can still pray and it manages it well enough. Opiates are killers and I can't pray when I am on them. Before I went on it I spoke with my pastor, and also made myself accountable for dosing. The things we hide are the things that become sin and kill us

@nonoyyonon8228

Жыл бұрын

If you die happy thats fine. Just pray for a happy death and it will be beautiful.

@DSkye-n7m

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Prayers going out for you. Please pray for me too.

@nonoyyonon8228

Жыл бұрын

@@DSkye-n7m 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@lisar.9252

Жыл бұрын

🙏

@illyrian9976

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried CBD? How does that work out for you compared to high THC weed?

You can’t 100% condemn smoking weed without condemning alcohol. It’s hypocritical.

@manolososadavinci1937

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 alcohol is like crack and weed is still just weed 🤦🤦🤦

@ClearestofGlues

4 ай бұрын

You’re wrong, weed is always all in or nothing. You can’t wash down a steak with a joint.

@oceanx22

3 ай бұрын

@@ClearestofGlues how is he wrong? you clearly are biased towards drinking wine so cant actually have a neutral stance on this

@samquinn4095

3 ай бұрын

@@ClearestofGluesyou know I kind of have to agree partially, I havent found an amount of weed that I can act and talk like my sober self on, but I can on a beer or 2.

@garzita956

2 ай бұрын

As a recovering alcoholic! It is most definitely a drug it’s the only legal drug because they can tax it 😅

The number of views is going to be really "High" on this episode. I had to use the pun. I couldn't help it.

@ManOfThePeople75

Жыл бұрын

I predict about 420 of them.

@eddiebermeo429

Жыл бұрын

If weed puns are a sin, I’ll see you all inhale.

@patriciamendez2209

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

This has been a struggle for me in my Catholic Faith. I feel that sometimes it makes me more spiritual and other times it takes me from our Lord because of the Guilt that I feel .

@dcforte123

Жыл бұрын

Agreed 100 percent

@ellenmulcahy1575

11 ай бұрын

Same! Mostly it brings me closer to Him on a deeper level. Time alone in moderation, quiet time, prayer 🙏

@mattg2306

4 ай бұрын

Yep, deep down I know I am not supposed to be doing it. I wouldn't light up a blunt in the middle of church, so why do I expect God to be OK with me filling up my temple (my body) with smoke? With that said, I struggle with this! Many times I have smoked while simultaneously being aware that I should not be doing it, just to say "F- it" and smoke.

@NOLAWSMFP1028

4 ай бұрын

100% agree with this

@The_Codstero1

4 ай бұрын

@@mattg2306 maybe try edibles and only do it once a week its the healthiest option and the compound converts into a different compound thus is stronger when ingested.

I'm a nurse in a substance abuse for veterans so I see these situations every day. Many people self-medicate for symptoms of PTSD.

@lisar.9252

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it does help most with PTS; however, most just want to drown out their problems and not seek therapy. So, it definitely becomes a problem.

@HoldYourBreat4

Жыл бұрын

As a combat veteran and former Dept of VA employee…. The pharmaceutical industry has worked in tandem almost with keeping people addicted to substances…. I honestly hadn’t found peace with PTSD and survivors guilt until I came back to the church

@trinabrousseau5568

Жыл бұрын

@@HoldYourBreat4 I understand. It is very frustrating for me to not be able to talk to the vets about how just exchanging an illegal drug for a legal, prescribed drug is not the answer. I do wear medals and a crucifix and if they ask me about spiritual things I do answer them honestly. There are some mental health conditions that meds are absolutely needed. But like Father Calloway says about when he was in rehab, it doesn't work because it's just a bandaid for a spiritual illness.

@HoldYourBreat4

Жыл бұрын

@@trinabrousseau5568 I agree with you. I’m fortunate to have found peace and treatment through faith, but many do need medication. Thank you for your service to us and your strength in faith. As Catholics, we should be more visible to each other through office displays, jewelry, sacramentals, etc. we provide good counsel to each other

@lisar.9252

Жыл бұрын

@@HoldYourBreat4 Amen! I found my psychological healing in confession, Eucharist and Eucharistic Adoration! I still use CBD and low THC for pain and insomnia, after several sleep studies and sleep hygiene did not help. I am so happy for you. So many people never find healing because they don't really have a relationship with Jesus. I am so happy you did.

Near to my heart. My sons have all struggled with addictions with alcohol and drugs. Their dad with cigarettes and alcohol, my youngest died at sixteen while struggling with marijuana. My middle son uses it for pain control from accidents and my oldest died five years ago from suicide after episodes of depression, alcohol and drugs. I’ve struggled but not in this way. Prayers for resolving addictions are always appreciated. I haven’t ever smoked weed; however while listening to you I had popcorn and two Coca-Cola’s. I enjoy your program.

@jgormley2528

Жыл бұрын

❤

@FrancoAurelio

Жыл бұрын

Praying for you and your family 🙏

@carolinariley

Жыл бұрын

❤

@lizjoyce8240

Жыл бұрын

MARY, I too know your pain. I pray for everyone and anyone with addictions when I pray my ROSARY. I will pray for you love.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. AMEN.🙏🙏🙏

@sincerethunderstorm9317

5 ай бұрын

Prayers for you. I am sorry for your struggles and your loss. I lost my 17 yr old daughter to suicide 2021. It's been difficult to cope with my loss.

“Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour. Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.” - 1 Peter 5:8-9 I questioned this with myself for a while when I started going back to Church last year. I just turned 30 this September & had smoked since I was 13 but decided that I don’t want it to be an anchor or a crutch in my life anymore. I tried many times on my own to give it up & could not do it. In March this year I put my addiction in God’s hands & have not looked back since. I never thought I could do it & to be honest it wasn’t me, it started out that way but I couldn’t do it alone.. in the end it is my faith in Christ & the willingness to let Him work through me that allowed me to give it up. I still enjoy the smell of it & have had cravings since but have not slipped in over 7 months now. Just about all my friends smoke but I am able to be around it at this point & not give in, it doesn’t bother me & for that I am thankful because God has strengthened me to overcome an addiction I didn’t think i could let go of. “With men this is impossible: but with God all things are possible.” - Matthew 19:26

I don’t always roll a joint, but when I do, it’s my ankle.

@johna1607

Жыл бұрын

You are a most interesting man

@relentlessrhythm2774

Жыл бұрын

😆 🤣 😂

@ignatiusjackson235

5 ай бұрын

I know something that can help with pain *cough,cough,cough*

It was verified to me several times by medical professionals that it’s helpful for some of the troublesome effects of chemotherapy. I will be going through that shortly for breast cancer. Please, please pray for my complete healing, 🙏🏼💕😢

@janet4232

Жыл бұрын

I will pray for you.

@cjr4497

Жыл бұрын

Take the cannabis to relieve yourself. The most evil and deadly drugs are opioids. They are legal and designed to be addictive.

@DSkye-n7m

Жыл бұрын

@@janet4232 thank you, 💕

@juliehoskins5967

Жыл бұрын

Prayers for complete healing. ♥️

@DSkye-n7m

Жыл бұрын

@@juliehoskins5967 thank you 🙏🏼

Very compelling discussion. I've been smoking MJ moderately and occasiionally on and off for 55 years. I also drink alcohol although I gave both up for 15 years. I once read that "not all marijuana smokers become junkies, but every junky has smoked marijuana." Moderation. Awareness,

@oceanx22

3 ай бұрын

what nonesense in turn i can say all junkies have drank in the past and drink leads to becoming a junkie, people dont think clearly at all obviously.

@MinnesotanMysticism

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this insight. I agree. I believe more true structured and mindful and truthful and scientific approaches are needed to tackle the topic of drugs in general as well as unpack and dissecting the very word and subject of drug use and abuse itself; especially what it means for followers of Christ. I’m not convinced it’s all fine and dandy to just say it’s all good; but it’s equally deceptive and wrong to say it’s evil. Cheers

I like that this isn't just dudes saying, "Well, you know, the Catechism doesn't clarify BUT DON'T YOU DO IT". This should be reflected upon and scrutinized.

Thank you for providing a space for Catholics, I've been trying to watch more faith based content on YT, but everything reverts back to "Catholicism is wrong/evil". Oddly enough the Catholic channels I have come across are way more articulate, patient and their message to people trying to get right with God is WAY more heartfelt while still emphasizing the sins we encounter on a daily basis. God bless and praise Jesus Christ

I am in my 50s and I have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis along with several injuries from car accidents and I was a battered wife for 10 years which also has left me with permanent physical damage.Needless to say my pain often is intolerable. Especially at bedtime. I use gummies that contain THC sometimes when I really can’t sleep due to pain. Meds don’t help anymore and they have caused significant damage to my stomach so I’m all for the gummies.

@theonly764hero1

Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with that! Pace e bene

I am a disabled combat Veteran. I have many issues. The medication I took wasn't helpful and causes dementia and many other issues. After, talking with my doctor and priest I use at night for insomnia, depression, anxiety, inflammation and pain. By using cannabis I have come off of Ambien, Trazodone, Robaxin, etc. My thought is Ambien is a narcotic and psychoactive so what is the difference of that or cannabis at night? I don't have side effects from the cannabis. I am not hung over in the morning like I was with Ambien. I go to daily Mass now because my depression and anxiety are controlled and it helps so much with severe chronic pain. I am now able to concentrate on my Carmelite formation. I micro dose in the day with edibles and I don't feel high at all. I feel worse taking one Benadryl. I also understand that an addict is an addict. If you just smoke to get high it's the same thing as getting drunk or stoned off of pain medication. I took opiates and never abused them. I didn't like the nasty side effects. I also understand that nothing takes the place of good therapy and God and having a relationship with Jesus. I did years of therapy but what really healing my PTSD was weekly confession, Eucharistic Adoration and Communion! I still struggle with sleep disorder, pain, and anxiety. CBD helps with all but sleep and I either vape or consume edibles at night. I did a lot of praying, research and spiritual direction before I made the decision to use cannabis products. It has been a lifesaver. I don't like taking anything and if I could function normally without it I would but it has definitely helped with debilitating issues.

@cjr4497

Жыл бұрын

You are doing nothing wrong. Too many are still under the propaganda spell put on to cannabis by the government.

@threestrandsministry6319

Жыл бұрын

Amen my family in Christ!!

@brigidglynn-young3109

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Your experience and perspective are important for folks to hear.

@WhopyStompy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and thank you for your Service. I am also a disabled veteran who has used cannabis to ween me off zoloft and prazosin. I suffer from PTSD, depression, suicidal ideation, the whole gambit. The opiates just made me feel like a drone. Like I was dealing with my pain by just turning off, tuning out, and droning along my merry way. My body hated it. The feelings of anxiety would go away but I'd still be pouring sweat from my armpits. The marijuana actually put me on a even keel, made me feel leveled out and helps reduce the pain. Not only that, I can function on it.

@Bigpopacleve

Жыл бұрын

You got it brother

Doing Exodus90 helped me to see how addicted to social media I was

This is one of the most important conversations to take part in. Especially in today’s society. I appreciate you guys for this. 🙏🏻❤️✝️

Beautiful statue of our Blessed Mother - Our Lady of Guadalupe. Please take care of all of us!

Thanks, but I think I’ll stick with my Latin mass incense lol

@Myohomoto

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!! The incense at High...Mass! Good stuff! I'm addicted 😇🥰🙏

@damianoyibo507

Жыл бұрын

It's permitted...its the High Mass afterall

@jayna1024

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I have AN OBSESSION with the smell of incense!!

@ebwood3110

Жыл бұрын

The catholic church has nothing to do with our Lord Jesus Christ, the truth about the catholic church.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIypt6Oqn8u2YNo.html Matthew 23:9 - And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

@matthewlabbe8395

Жыл бұрын

And I’m gonna stick with my pipe tobacco like Frassatti and Chesterton 😎

Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for addressing the topic of opioid/fentanyl addiction. We are heartbroken but appreciate the courage, guidance and prayers offered for our family. May God continue to bless you and expand your ministry. Peace be with you 🕊️🙏🏼❤

@user-wx1eb7xc6v

5 ай бұрын

I love your show and this episode in particular was fabulous. My husband died 3 yrs. ago of alcoholism. I am a new Catholic of 3 yrs, and my conversion to Catholicism was the best thing I have ever done. Thank you for this amazing show!

As someone that did several marijuana consumption between my 17 and so.. I became a pretty committed catholic music minister for almost twenty years.. I moved from my country just when the pandemic situation begun and started to live in concubinage.. I have been struggle with many problems and the fact that I can take communion and recently started in a new job on selling CBD and I have this dilemma on my faith and my job! It’s such a relief to hear all you guys...

I agree that alcohol abuse has caused tremendous pain and loss in so many families. I have insomnia and anxiety and often can't sleep. I pray and am always able to fall asleep. I do not like how sleep aids or medicines for anxiety make me feel.

I hesitated before listening to this podcast, but I'm glad I did. Great points about intentionally darkening the intellect and will. I'll listen to this one again. Cyber man-hugs all around.

@CatholicTalkShow

Жыл бұрын

🫂

Loved your show! The biggest detriment from regular use of Marijuana is one’s separation from God. When under the influence it creates that barrier that shuts out God’s influence on our decision making and actions.

@TheRomanCatholicChurch

Жыл бұрын

I hope you mean all use of Marijuana since it is always sinful to do.

@richardbeucler6425

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@louiseniro4401

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRomanCatholicChurch So if someone can walk if they use marijuana but can't if they don't (as in the case of some with m.s.) or as in my case can't speak clearly without it (people think I'm drunk my speech is so bad and the issue was caused by a permanent reaction to a small dose of a drug I was legally prescribed) , we are supposed to not use marijuana and not be able to work or be as useful as possible to our families? That's ridiculous. God made the plant and it has legitimate uses. Getting high is clearly not a legitimate use from a moral perspective. But functioning in a more healthy way, call me crazy but my conscience is fine with that. And for the record not all marijuana causes impairment.

@ignatiusjackson235

5 ай бұрын

That last sentence isn't always true. It can get to be very subjective. One of the things that got me over a series of significant losses in my family and personal life (and what ultimately led me back into a more serious practice of the faith) was getting blazed a few times a week and listening to the most visceral death metal I could find. It wasn't escapism, but it eased my head so that I could discern my life more clearly. Today, I could sit down and soberly explain to you precisely how that was productive for me in the formation of my spirituality, but I wouldn't expect those things to make you feel the same way, and that's precisely because you've led an entirely different life adorned with totally different experiences that would inevitably lead to completely different subconscious triggers. God created all of us in order to experience our lives in ways that bring us closer to Him, and that path is different for everyone - while the underlying moral teachings are not. There are definitely misapplications of THC that can be harmful to the human soul, but these are no less *intrinsically* harmful than eating sweets or using a smartphone. I can pray when I'm high. Some people can't. I can limit my usage. Others can't. For clarification, I'm *NOT* preaching any form of relative morality here. There are definitely objective qualities of right and wrong inherent to nearly every situation we encounter, but we're the ones who encounter those situations on an individual basis. It's all about knowing yourself in order to better please the Lord, to dreadfully paraphrase St. Augustine. 😂

@AspireToInspire_22

5 ай бұрын

@@ignatiusjackson235 please don’t simplify the effects of marijuana based on your personal experiences. There are medical and psychological effects that are still emerging with ongoing studies. You used it as a coping mechanism. As it relates spirituality, it is a barrier. You will never get to the next spiritual level using marijuana. If your satisfied where you are, that’s a personal choice.

Recently quit smoking cannabis completely. After a decade of smoking it I am finally starting to experience life clearly.

@myleshagar9722

Жыл бұрын

The damages of continuous recreational cannabis use is massive and ignored.

@Alex.the.humble

Жыл бұрын

@@myleshagar9722 amen, I couldn’t eat food without a little marijuana in my body. It feels SO GOOD to have a healthier body now. Sound body, sound thoughts.

Thank you for your courage in bringing up difficult topics Father Rich! You guys are incredible!! This was a great episode and helpful for those who may be struggling with this question.

Oh my goodness guys, that thumbnail though 😂 Fantastic show as always, thank you for all your shows!

@relentlessrhythm2774

8 ай бұрын

I like the thumbnail too!

I am wholeheartedly anti drug use. However, as a migraine sufferer (debilitating pain), I find that a tiny puff of marijuana keeps me from needing “harder”meds. And the best part? I don’t get high! I never have. Go figure! I have something in my system that keeps me from feeling any effects of it other than pain relief. I see it as divine intervention. A blessing!

@rorymcveigh7895

Жыл бұрын

Yes i agree. I use it for pain and stress but i dont feel high. Its not ture weed aways gets you high as said in the video

@relentlessrhythm2774

Жыл бұрын

Contrary to the misconception, you can smoke a little without getting high.

I understand the need for care, but I still don't understand the difference between having a toke or two versus having a couple of beers.

I actually love smoking cannabis, but I don’t really enjoy being high in recent years. It definitely turns on you after a while if you keep smoking, and I’ve been smoking for nearly 20 years. I just get anxious, paranoid and somewhat depressed. However what I do notice is it forces me into a state of humility and contemplation. It’s not “fun”, it doesn’t give me a high in the way alcohol does where my ego gets inflated and I start over-sharing. It in fact has nearly the opposite effect. So I smoke usually a hit of weed and then sit with it for a while and I contemplate my mortality. I notice it doesn’t help me be in tune with the Holy Spirit. It can help, I can do the opposite - I haven’t quite figured out whether or not it serves me anymore. It’s a shame because I love the way the smoke tastes - I smoke pipe tobacco sometimes for the same reason, but it’s just it’s own delicious, enjoyable smoke… until the high kicks in. In terms of substances that actually bring me closer to God the only example I have are magic mushrooms. It’s the opposite of an addiction in that I commune with God and see my concupiscence. I take them medicinally a few times a year and bask in the presence of our Lord.

@ignatiusjackson235

5 ай бұрын

I've been there, for sure. George Carlin - perhaps not the best theologian, but fit for the topic at hand - referred to the "good stuff" like weed and psychedelics as "self-limiting drugs." They'll let you know when they're done with you. He kept a joint on him at all times, but only ever smoked it when he wanted to punch up his material in those later years. I think that's probably the most Catholic way to go about things. You can tell that George is one of those guys where, even though he left the faith, a big part of it never left him.

I once did an edible after reading Mark and then went on a prayer walk through nature. I guess it depends on if you consider yourself a mystic or not. I think any abuse of any pleasure is bad and Catholicism rightfully expresses the importance of asceticism and making specific times for these pleasures puts a higher purpose on them.

I think most of the time we know whether or not we are using worldly creations for good intentions or just to satisfy our own selfish intentions/pleasures..if we are truely honest with ourselves discernment becomes easier to achieve.. This is a great episode..I have been watching the show for almost 2 years now & i have loved every episode..I havent had a chance to comment but I'm glad i finally get to.. Nice one keep it up..

Im thinking about becoming Catholic and was curious what a conversation about cannabis use would sound like. As someone that does consume cannabis I found this conversation respectful and found they tried to cover a lot of ground and not just throw shade and say cannabis use period is evil and immoral. For me I find it helps, it helped pull me off 11 years of anti depressant use and really just relaxes me and balances me out before bed. Found this conversation very interesting

So much respect for each one of you guys. Great show as usual!

Finally… I have been waiting for this episode

Hi awesome dudes, Fr Rich, Ryan D, Ryan S. God bless you three, always ❤️

I can't stop laughing at this title, whether Catholics can smoke weed! Hahahaha...very funny and hearty talk!

I am a realy radical catholic but i am fighting with one specific struggle and that is weed because i have no rest in my head and it help me a lot in meditatian prayers reading etc i am fighting with it but it is really really hard and i feel very quilty for it but it is a real war because i used it for more then 10 years. But i realy also helpt me a lot on focussing reading the bible and focussing on prayers

@Luke-fc4px

Жыл бұрын

hey man I'm in the same bought, prolly used it for 12 years

Hahaha what an amazing topic. Give it to us straight father 🙏✅🌹🌹

I gave up weed last lent. I have had some extra cash in my pocket, and can drive at any time now. However, I do find myself less charitable. While high, I was always more comfortable donating my money, making food, care bags, and passing them out to the poor.

@ntmn8444

Жыл бұрын

You don’t need MJ to be charitable. You need to work on that without relying on a drug. Good luck! ❤

@relentlessrhythm2774

Жыл бұрын

I also gave up weed for lent last year. I've only used it in moderation since then.

The biggest problem at the grassroots level is parents and adults being fake and acting as “holier than thou puritans” that scream judgement rather than, hey…I struggled with it too, and this is how I overcame it.

WoW!!! What a great show and topic! I will share it with others. Thank you, guys!

One day at a time, brothers

Genesis 1:29-31 God gave every herb bearing seed for our use. God saw it was Good. Moderation in all things.

Thank you for a great episode. I can feel the fraternity from here. Just before I was tempted to go purchase some cannabis to smoke. Thanks for helping me with the virtue of moderation

I use medical gummies for occasional pain. I’m 67 and Do Not want to take opioids. We are talking 3 or 4 times a month for arthritis, back pain and nausea.

I really love you guys and all I’m learning from watching you. Thank you for giving of yourselves so others can grow. May God continue to bless you.

I use weed for medical purposes, and have had my share of scruples because of things I have heard. I take small doses before bed and do not do anything inappropriate because it is in my system nor do I drive. I have abused it in the past and have gone to confession but I now use it in moderation for healing.

Great episode...a lot of important issues has been covered and very helpful. With regards to prayer life, i made the decision that the 1st thing i will reach out as soon as i wake up is my prayer book.🙏🙏🙏God First🙏🙏🙏

At 6:49 that was so important for me. Thank you Jesus for this. Y’all are helping us and it has to make him smile! Thank you and I love you all. I love being catholic what a gift! Y’all were firm but gentle. That’s a gift from above.I am able to digest and take food for thought.

Thank you so much father for mentioning Cenacolo community. My brother had a serious drug addiction, and the Lord sent us people from the community, through pray. He was inside the community for almost 3 years, and today has his life back. Mother Elvira is truly God's loving child, working through His miracles to help people beat addiction ❤️✝️ we were Catholic our entire lives, but this experience has brought us closer together as a family, and confirmed and strengthened our faith even more.

Father tom the other day said “ put that in your bowl and smoke it” after the last reading lol

@ebwood3110

Жыл бұрын

The catholic church has nothing to do with our Lord Jesus Christ, the truth about the catholic church.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIypt6Oqn8u2YNo.html Matthew 23:9 - And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Amazing topic ! So much angles & perspective to approaching this widely used product. Cheers to this team for the work they put into the presentation.

I am a medical patient, who lives in Canada where cannabis is legal. Before consuming/smoking cannabis, I always thank God for his creation and the peace, pain relief, and understanding that the cannabis brings to me. When I smoke cannabis, I often times have a better or deeper connection during prayer - and I also feel like I am able to take the passages from the bible with more clarity. I have used cannabis before it was legal and before I officially used it for medical purposes (registered cannabis patient), and I always saw it as a spiritual enhancer that helps me want to dive deeper into my faith. Any thoughts on this?

@Youarelovewalk

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@Youarelovewalk

Жыл бұрын

And same

@WhopyStompy

Жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not alone. I appreciate this platform and the discussion that was had, but I'm scratching my head over the various reactions to different substances, some of which I think are far worse than cannabis.

@rofo4610

11 ай бұрын

Using a drug to prayer seems odd. Looking for this in the bible.

@Zopicloned

10 ай бұрын

Remember to keep use as sparse as possible for THC. CBD should be the daily one, THC once a week is already too much unless you really need it for something like epilepsy or cancer.

This was one of the best episodes of CTS that you guys have ever done. Instead of focusing on just one issue, you tied it all together in the First Commandment. So many worldly things crowd out our relationship with God, and this episode really provided an opportunity to discern what they are. And yes, Fr Rich... a lifetime of sobriety is so worth it 😀

This is a very good question for me. I have rheumatism and a LOT of pain. I hate taking medicines and have not been to a rheumatologist yet because I am terrified of the meds they give you for it.

@JuanMartinez-xl2oj

Жыл бұрын

I came back to the Church this year after 20 something years, I spoke with my priest on this matter before hand, this was my take away: as Catholics, we should stay away from things like this if we are giving up our freedom to it, similar to an alcoholic and booze. That being said, I also took away that if it was truly being used as a therapeutic, than it permissable. I smoked for years, but since that confession, I have not had an issue with it. I did hurt my back once since then, and did use it for a couple of days to help with pain and sleep, but my conscience remains clear from that one exception.

@jennifer7648

Жыл бұрын

@@JuanMartinez-xl2oj Thank you so much! There are other things I want to try first and I do like CBD oil without the THC in it, but if all else fails, I might just start taking the THC.

@lisar.9252

Жыл бұрын

CBD cream! If you do use with THC you can micro dose. I have sweeties that are a 1:1 - CBD:THC. They are 1 mg each. They work great and no high!

@robertstein3770

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer, my friend who is also named Jen, suffers from RA and after years of struggling with the medication for the treatment has started using medical weed and now feels like she has her life back. It is what works for her. God bless your journey and discernment of your healing.

@cjr4497

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Don't let anyone make you feel guilty for taking cannabis over opioids.

I almost got fired from tutoring because I smoked weed. A few weeks later, I quit that bland job anyway.

Why is this even a question? And it doesn't matter whether you're Catholic or protestant, we'll stand before the same God. The answer is a resounding No. You didn't see Paul struggling with his infirmity by getting high in dope. So why should we use that excuse? Pray, believe in God to heal us and keep moving forward in our walk

There are numerous medical conditions that are helped by MJ, especially those with chronic pain. Come on Catholics, let’s not be too judgmental here, folks. It literally depends on the situation. Should you go out and get high just to get high? No, but lots of folks have their medical conditions helped by a reasonable amount of MJ.

@ntmn8444

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Nah, I’ll be judgmental. Especially since I don’t want to be smelling that crud, but yet people go to public spaces and smoke there. I can’t walk into my own apartment building without smelling it. I can’t even go into my own house and not smell it. They’ll smoke it and it comes in to my house through the vents. It’s so invasive. They want to smoke it on planes (which is illegal and dangerous), bathrooms, hallways…it’s pervasive. It’s gotten worse ever since they legalized it here. At least cigarette smokers are considerate.

@RicardoAldana1988

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The smell and smoke of marijuana disipate very rapidly contrary of the smell and smoke of cigarettes or even and incense! I think you’re being a little too dainty.. and there’s a lot of great ways to consume marijuana without the perks of smoke it directly as edibles.. vaporizers.. oils..

I started working at Total Wine as a result of being laid off due to a combination of alleged budget cuts and a toxic new marketing director who had it in for male subordinates (that's a different issue though), and the pandemic that followed that layoff left retail the only option for me several months later. A perk of working at Total Wine is access to quality wine at generously discounted prices (same for beer, though not as discounted because the focus is on wine). This can also be a bit of a curse as can lead to the overabundance and consumption of alcohol. When my best friend suddenly passed at the beginning of this year at just 33 years old, you bet your ass I utilized that employee discount something fierce, but I've calmed down a lot since then consumption-wise. To the saints they mentioned at the end, I've taken to looking towards Venerable Matt Talbott as his path isn't far from my own in terms of figuring out the alcohol issue, as he fell into the tidal waves of abuse working in the alcohol industry early on. But a real negative to what I'm doing now is seeing the abuse that still carries on. Since the pandemic, alcohol sales have been further through the roof than they ever have before. Don't get me wrong, I love wine and craft beer. The dedication, craftsmanship, and creativity that comes with creating such amazing beverages is nothing short of admirable. But since the pandemic, alcohol abuse is way up, and it has nothing to do with the exploration of flavors on the palate. Every week I see the same customers coming to the store multiple times in one day. One guy will shuffle in twice in a day for the same 6-pack of Guinness Extra Stout, and if he needs it before we open, he goes to the Giant next door for it. A tall, older white comes in almost every day for the same 12-pack of Coors. If my calculations are correct, he's pounding 80 beers every week, minimum. We've just started implementing Uber Eats in our delivery service, and I've seen the same name order the same 12-pack of beer every other day. Drug abuse is way up across the nation, particularly, as mentioned in the episode, fentanyl. But with the legalization and glorification of marijuana use everywhere, I have a ton of Doordashers coming into the store to pick up delivery orders or shop for customers just absolutely bathed in skunk. And there is nothing I can do about it except pray. I have never smoked weed in my life. In fact, no one has even offered a joint for me to refuse. Just the skunk smell is enough for me to determine that it's terrible. As the good Padre said, we are in a really bad spot when it comes to our addictive natures, and we need to get cracking in figuring out more effective ways to help people come to terms and heal from their brokenness, remedy their addiction and end the glorification of numbing our sense of reality to the point of death.

@zenakassab5455

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing so true 🙏

Loved this talk. Thanks guys.

I believe using cannabis descriminatly with discretion and proper etiquette can be something used to grow ourselves with and grow closer to Christ Jesus our Lord and only Saviour.

Not on this topic, but could you do a future show about your opinions on Fr. Malachi Martin? His books, etc ?

Weed is very helpful when used appropriately, like coffee

As an addict of 20 years… i can tell you it does nothing good for you life. It will mess with your mental health after a while. You become a slave to your sin. Fortunately for me after praying for a long time for deliverance from the sin, it all happened once i stepped into a confession booth. I walked into confession a drug addict and when i came out of confession I felt something come over and have never felt a need or a desire to get high anymore. Thank you God in Jesus Christs name 🙏….. I’m not here to judge anyone who uses it. I’m just here to warn you. It destroyed my life. I didn’t realize how bad things got until my wife and kids left. But thanks to God i decided to change my life. Now if you have cancer or are very sick that is a different story I believe. But if you’re just a regular guy, stay away. And get high up the Gospel. Amen God bless you all!

I was a crack addict for 11 years. It started with weed and then crack and pcp. I was arrested 13 times and spent many weekends in jail. I was doing want i was doing and one day i wasn't feeling good and i knew i was about to drop dead because i heart was beating out of my chest. I heard a voice say to me " I'm going to give you another chance" and in a instant i was better. It was a long hard road to recovery but by the grace of God only, i was healed for my addiction. That was 19 years ago. It certainly wasn't anything i did. Why my creater choices to save me IDK, but each and every day i am grateful. I believe and i know all things are possible for God. Jesus the Author Of Life saved me in every way a person can be saved which is truly a miracle. All praise glory and honor to Jesus Christ of Nazareth. He is the Great I Am and Lord and Savior. Maranatha!

Exactly Padre. I see some benefits but saw what happened to my state when it was legalized.

@myleshagar9722

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It has turned Canada into Zombieland. Do not count on anybody to care about, or being able to accomplish, doing a good job.

Everything in moderation. The Church has a long history of embracing altered states of consciousness. Even the prolonged chanting of monastic traditions is a form of breathwork which harmonizes brain waves and produces psychedelic effects. The difference between healthy licit spiritual use and harmful abuse comes down to Set, Setting and Intent

You guys got this! There are others ways... finding techniques to get you through anxiety, and through some kinds of pain. Why take anything - weed, alcohol or meds if you don't have to!! I believe God wants us to improve ourselves, not just hid the issues with these things. As an elderly woman, with many aches and pains, I pray and constantly remind myself what Jesus endured for us and then offer my pain for the salvation of others. If the day comes and I can't get out of bed, I may relent.

@danasmith1808

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As an elderly woman with severe pain related to diagnoses, I pray that you don’t reach that point but many of us have!

@bdklein28

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad just praying works for you. Unfortunately it doesn't work for me.

39 minute mark or so Fr Rich talking about taking something daily that will help your life… all I could think about was the Eucharist as a substitute in jest. Good episode. My position in addition to yours, levels of influence of marijuana on the system have always sounded subjective, since little ability to test level like BAC. Even if legalized I think a step further would need to be taken to better standardize and understand level of effects. Of course to get a better standardization it will probably have to be more legalized.

Good show. A problem I think with marijuana nowdays is the strength of the THC in the product. (Not the pot of the '70's back in my day). Many times it is like drinking Everclear instead of Merlot. More addictive and destructive per amount consumed. Studies are showing it can result in changes in the brain especially in people younger than 25. Unfortunately can add to anxiety, depression, and isolation rather than taking it away. Medical research at UW in Washington State (where it has been legal for several years) are finding the strength can even lead to schizophrenic tendancies. Not to mention cyclical vomiting of THC poisoning. So many are affected by tragedy, and even not living up to potential because of the effects. By the grace of the Blessed Mother and the 54 Day Rosary, I believe my precious loved one was saved and turned his life around. Thanks be to God. Prayer for all who are struggling.🙏

Don’t forget your snacks for this episode! I predict there will be munchies.

@d.c.california1856

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💯👊🏻 *FUNIONS* 😄🙏🏻✨

dellacrosse adjusting the boys @39:12 😂

@CatholicTalkShow

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Hahahahaahaa!

@ryandellacrosse6416

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🤣

@firemnbobcbfd

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🤣🤣🤣

this episode felt like an encyclical... yes im haha first episode for me and honestly, really like the show and this format with that content and nice range of personalities, styles but talking together - pls can I shout out the Ryan (the one with the 7 kids), special. I've thought about this issue in lots of scattered way (esp. when anxious), but this was such a linear journey that clarified the logical arguments, bolstered with your real life stories and of course that catholic lens of personal, communal, natural morality and human flourishing question with kindness. i really like the monologue part too - to hit home this thing as a societal issue and our collective responsibility and journeying, and to empathise with those/families who have this cross to bear. gna rewatch. wish y'all added the angle of the law and our governments supporting these companies that are driving profit via addiction; and socio-economic angles of

Jesus suffered on the cross and he wants us to carry our cross and offer up our pain to him.

I could go on for days educating people about this.

Thanks for keeping conversation going!

I personally feel much more connected to myself in a humbly godlike way in which I'm connected with the world. Other than minorities having psychological adverse reactions it's really not that bad it does help.

Good talk thank you I passed it along to all the smokers in our families 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️👏

High on God not weed...

Dear Ryan will you please ask Fr Pagano to bless me and please pray for me for complete healing from TNBC breast cancer 🙏🏼😢💕 Thank you 🙏🏼💕

I smoked for 9yrs and stopped due to drug testing for work 30yrs pot free but retirement coming up and plain and simple I smoked just to get high !

Amazing. Well said!

You guys came out looking reasonable in your thoughts on this topic. 😁😁🌈 Good Job! Keep Howard away from the brownies!🤣❤

first time watching the show. Loved it.

I will say this I as a devout Eastern Catholic who leans more towards traditional ways of thinking than anything do use edibles. I haven't told my priest yet or asked what he thinks just because I know how weed is viewed in our church. Edibles have been helpful for me because I have cystic fibrosis and the marijuana helps to address the nausea, the relaxing High effect helps when I have to be poked for medical reasons because due to my low vision my other senses are heightened including feeling pain. The last reason why I use edibles is because due to my health I don't have the appetite I need to to get all the nutrients I need and whenever I take an edible I get the appetite of a Hungry Hungry Hippo.

I have intractable pain from countless surgeries, and after kicking a horrible opioid habit was using not much marijuana and a shot of whiskey nightly. While in RCIA last year, Mother Mary touched my soul and, although the pain is not less, I don't use any marijuana or alcohol anymore.

Howard and the "magic brownies" 😆

God given plant ✝️🌿🙏🏼

I dealt with muscle spasms and neurological issues regarding my own health cause of a snake bite ten years agora,. I would love to see people grow from using cannabis plant instead of as using it as a gateway drug. I understand the moral implications with cannabis which can be used to help treat a wide range of illnesses. I believe if we really educate people and have an open mind and tolerance on subjects we can definitely change our cultural norms around this subject. Remember the definition of an a addiction is a repeated behavior that does not get your desired result.

I started smoking weed in my late teens. That started a pathway for more mind altering substances. Long story story I became a drug addict and battled with it for 21 years of my life. Now soder and back in the true faith.i owe everything to Jesus and Mary. I was one of those that couldn't do drugs because of the brokenness of my interior. My advice if you try it and it becomes your everything stop, because it will lead you straight to the front porch of the devil's house.

I'm in pain 24/7 due to a terminal disease. I use THC for pain management but had to be talked into it. I refuse to take pharma pain meds and God is my pharmacist for pain. It doesn't take the pain away but it makes it tolerable. Believe it or not, it gives me insomnia! How is this for irony...my dad was an undercover cop and is an ordained Deacon for over 20yrs. I was petrified to tell him!

@christinehenley9017

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Oh...I don't smoke it, it smells awful. Edibles only! 😁😇

I've struggled mightily with the drink, so I need to avoid it completely. As far as everything else, I think we need to cut way down on the public events it's offered at, along with myself, I've seen the damage it causes to marriages and families. I'm not sure the path forward on this, I'm just elated we're talking about it!

I have been contemplating deleting Facebook for a while now. The reasons to keep it have been falling away one by one.

I gave up cannabis for lent, its hard to give up when u dont want to . Im praying to god to help me the will power to stay strong

Cannabis diminishes our relationship with the Holy Spirit.I know,because I was addicted.Living as we were brought in to this world is the only path to holiness.

no seizures in 30 years. some of us need relief that doctors don't want us to have cause there is no profit in it. no prescription drug ever worked for me. most prescriptions made me worse.

Correct title is "Should People Smoke Weed" because none of you mentioned any Bible verses like from Genesis 1 about 'all green herbs'.

I use it medically since a car accident left me with nerve damage, I can see the pros and cons of it though.

We need to talk about video games, gaming culture, and the financial impacts it is having on families and people.

@relentlessrhythm2774

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Yes! It's unfortunate that so many young men are hooked on gaming.

@la.x-neverthedodgers

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Yes please.

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