We look at some terms related to this sacrament, then some ideas, what Reconciliation is and is not, and finish with how to go to Confession.

We begin by explaining the meaning of the terms concupiscence and temptation, the difference between temptation and sin, and then get into some points on how to fight temptation. We discuss the 7 Deadly Sins and the opposing virtues, and how to apply them, and finish with some final thoughts.

We look at St. Ignatius of Loyola's recommendations for making a daily examination of conscience, in both the Particular Examination and the General Examination.

We begin by looking at what the word means, and some basic truths about discernment. Then we look at how to make sure we are open to hearing God's voice, we then get into some more specific ways to help with discernment, and finish with some general rules to help us make better choices.

We examine friendship, starting with a personal question exercise, and look at some basic terms and ideas with Saint Thomas Aquinas. We then explain Aristotle's Three Types of Friendship, look at another way of categorizing friendships, and finish with those questions we answered at the beginning, to see if our understanding of friendship through Aristotle and Aquinas has changed some answers.

We continue our talk about Mary with the final two dogmas about the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Teaching of the Immaculate Conception, and the Teaching of the Assumption of Mary.

We look at Mary as the Mother of Jesus, as Intercessor, and as the Mother of the Church, all from the Bible. Then we begin to explain two of the Four Marian Dogmas: Mary as the Mother of God, and her Perpetual Virginity.

A look at a great short story, and how a small part of it can inspire us to begin things more carefully.

We continue our look with the rise of schools and universities, Charlemagne, manuscripts, architecture, the rise of Islam and the Crusades, and finish with the rise of the modern state and the birth of the Renaissance.

We talk about developments of the Middle Ages, like the breakdown of centralization, the birth of monasteries and hospitals, the influence of the calendar, Medieval art, literature, and growth in population.