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Fr. Heilman: Things Are Ramping-Up

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 3:16


Fr. Heilman explains how we must be prepared while things ramp-up among us.

Priest to Francis: Do You Belong To Christ Or To Sodom?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 7:15


Fr. Jason Charron rebukes Pope Francis call for the decriminalize sodomy during his recent visit to African.

Fr. Ripperger: The State of Evil in the World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 41:34


Renowned exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger talks about the state of evil in the world in 2023 -- and why we have reason for hope. The talk was delivered Jan. 5, 2023, at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Catholic Church in Pine Bluff, Wisconsin.

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Cardinal Burke: How Dry Is The Soil Of Our World

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 10:49


Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke offered this homily at a Pontifical Solemn High Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on the Feast of Our Lady of Loreto, December 10, 2022. Learn more about the Shrine at https://www.guadalupeshrine.org/

Fr. Manfredonia: Montana's Choice To Accept Infanticide

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 6:25


Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, F.I., discusses Montana's decision in 2022 elections to reject a ballot initiative that would have made any infant born alive a legal person, accepting infanticide in doing so.

Fr. Heilman: We Are Being Gaslighted

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 8:56


Fr. Richard Heilman discusses the concept of "gaslighting' and its role in trying to suppress the Truth.

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Fr. Pereira - Our Souls Are Crying Out: ‘There Is A Problem'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 11:16


Why did so many Germans collaborate with the Nazis during WWII? The last three years of the pandemic may have provided us with some insights. Martyrdom is not about dying; its about remaining faithful to Christ, even in times of distress. During the pandemic, most of us gladly surrender our freedoms to the state. The human soul will manifest problems when it knows something is wrong. We must remain faithful to Christ, not to human institutions.

Fr. Meeks: A Growing Sense Of Urgency

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 16:44


Fr. Edward Meeks reflects on Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of the temple and His second coming. Jesus warns us about following false prophets and not to fear what is to come. We are living in perilous times. These times provide us with an opportunity to bear witness to the faith. We must view events in the world through eyes of faith.

Fr. Beard: Interview With An Exorcist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 16:24


Fr. Mark Beard recounts an interview between an exorcist and the devil, revealing surprising details about the power of Satan and the nature of evil.

Fr. Meeks: The Three Non-Negotiable Issues for Catholic Voters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 18:06


Fr. Edward Meeks reaffirms the non-negotiable issues for Catholic voters: 1) the sanctity of life, 2) the sanctity of marriage and 3) religious liberty.

Fr. Alar: Catholics Have a Moral Obligation to Vote for Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 17:21


Fr. Chris Alar discusses the U.S. Bishops' response on Joe Biden's support for abortion as well as why we have a moral obligation to support life when we vote.

‘Modern Heretics' Are Risking People's Souls ‘For The Sake Of Being Inclusive'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 9:20


Fr. Leon Pereira condemns “modern heretics” who push for changes in the Church’s morals in the name of being “synodal” and “listening,” Fr. Pereira condemned the subtlety of priests and bishops who deny Church teaching while claiming to affirm it and who, he said, then “blame the Holy Spirit for all their errors.”

Fr. O'Connor: Sometimes I Think This Is The End

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 16:32


Father Michael O'Connor reflects upon the question posed by Jesus in today's Gospel: "When the Son of Man returns, will He find faith on the Earth?" Faith is more than belief. Faith is a way of life.

Fictional vs Factual St. Francis of Assisi

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 18:28


Compares and contrasts the real St. Francis of Assisi versus the "fake saint" of social justice.

Fr. Meeks: The Great Cultural Divide

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 17:43


On Respect Life Sunday, Fr. Edward Meeks discusses the great divide in our culture created by the issue of aborition. He describes abortion as a demonic sacrifice of the Left in our nation.

Fr. Meeks: There Is A Hell

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 15:00


Fr. Edward Meeks recounts the story of Lazarus and the rich man to discuss the reality of Hell. Jesus states that we cannot rely upon our religious pedigree to merit the rewards of Heaven. Hell is the natural consequence of the choices people make in life. We need to exercise an urgency about finding our way to heaven and helping others to do the same.

Fr. Altier: Repentance vs. Rationalization of Sin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 9:44


Fr. Robert Altier describes how many saints of the Church considered themselves the worst of sinners. What standard are we using to judge our own lives?

Fr. Beard: The Warning

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 14:52


Fr. Mark Beard recounts Paul Harvey's 1965 radio broadcast entitled "If I Were The Devil" as a preface to his recommendation to read the book entitled "The Warning" by Christine Watkins.

Fr. Meeks: Capitulating To The Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 19:59


Jesus is asked the question "Will many be saved?" Instead of answering "how many", Jesus responds by with "how." Jesus encourages to enter through the narrow gate, because the path that leads to destruction is wide and easy. When we capitulate to the culture, we go along to get along, thus choosing the broad road.

Fr. O'Connor: Don't Be Afraid Of Division

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 17:05


Jesus said that He came to create division - father against son and mother against daughter. Its our choice to be either with Jesus or against Him.

Fr. Heilman: We Are Called To Be Courageous Prophets

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 23:33


By our baptism, we have been commissioned by Jesus Christ to the mission of saving souls. This mission cannot be accomplished without entering into conflict with the world, the flesh and the devil. It is immoral to remain silent in the face of evil. aptism, we have been commissioned by Jesus Christ to the mission of saving souls. This mission cannot be accomplished without entering into conflict with the world, the flesh and the devil. It is immoral to remain silent in the face of evil.

Cardinal Burke: Never Lose Hope In Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 10:00


Cardinal Raymond Burke offered encouragement and hope to traditional Catholics in a recent homily, lamenting the “poison of worldly thinking” within the Church. During his August 7th homily at St. Mary’s Oratory run by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (IKCSP) in Wausau, Wisconsin, Burke spoke to faithful Catholics, warning of attacks both inside and outside the Catholic Church.

Fr. Heilman Responds to Recent ‘Disciplinary Action'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 20:47


Fr. Richard Heilman speaks-out regarding the recent ‘disciplinary action’ enacted by his bishop.

Fr. Heilman: Tone Trumps Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 10:06


Fr. Richard Heilman discusses how weak bishops have helped to create a "woke" culture that emphasizes "tone" over "truth."

Fr. Heilman: Sheep Without a Shepherd

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 7:31


Fr. Richard Heilman discusses the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. He then goes on to discuss the difference between the Good Shepherd and the hireling.

Fr. Meeks: What Will God Say To America?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 15:38


Fr. Edward Meeks offers a dire warning for our nation on the eve of the celebration of her independence. Will America be counted amongst the unrepentant regions mentioned by Christ in Luke's Gospel? The time is short and the urgency is great.

Fr. Echert: Building Back Babel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 16:33


In this Sunday Sermon from South St. Paul, Father vigorously defends traditional Catholics against the charge that they are “divisive”. Employing the theme of “Temples of the Holy Ghost,” he argues that traditional Latin Mass parishes are, in fact, healthy and thriving centers of faith and thus authentic temples of the Holy Ghost.

Fr. ALtman: Chaos vs. Order

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 9:43


Fr. James Altman discusses the fact that without God, there is chaos. With God, there is order.

Fr. Meeks: Violence Gives Birth to Violence

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 17:37


Fr. Edward Meeks comments on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and its relationship to the ever ongoing murder of millions of children via abortion.

Fr. Altier: Listen To The Voice Of The Good Shepherd

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 14:44


Fr. Robert Altier comments on the Gospel reading about the good shepherd. He poses the question to all of us whether we are taking the time to seek out silence in order to listen to the voice of Jesus.

Fr. Dufner: Atheism or Christianity - Which Will We Choose?

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 10:06


Fr. Thomas Dufner reflects on how far America has fallen in its morality and posses the question of which road we will choose - atheism or Christianity?

Fr. Altman: Build Your Spiritual Arks Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 8:44


Fr. James Altman reflects on the importance of strengthening our spiritual lives now so that we are prepared to survive the impending storm. Fr. Altman discusses the Exodus 90 program as an example of a tool that can be used to help in this process.

Fr. Altman: The Infinite Love and Forgiveness of God

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 9:15


Fr. James Altman reflects upon the the story of Joseph, how his brothers betrayed him and how Joseph forgave his brothers. The story of Joseph is a preparation for the story of Jesus.

Fr. Mawdsley : Easter Part VII - Easter Sunday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 13:01


Fr. James Mawdsley offers the final of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima and LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter VigilPart VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Easter Sunday, visit www.divinumofficium.com. For pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page. Click on "Ordo" for the calendar. Easter Sunday in 2022 is 17 April. Click on "Sancta Missa" for the Mass texts. The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here.

Fr. Altman: Bringing The Light Of Christ In A Broken World

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 9:46


Fr. Altman tells a tragic story about a young woman death and the opportunity to speak with a young man.

Fr. Mawdsley: Easter Part VI - Holy Saturday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 15:16


Fr. James Mawdsley offers the sixth of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima and LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter Holy SaturdayPart VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Good Friday, visit www.divinumofficium.com. For pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page. Click on "Ordo" for the calendar. Holy Saturday in 2022 is 16 April. Click on "Sancta Missa" for the Mass texts. The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here.

Fr. Mawdsley: Easter Part V - Good Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 18:13


Fr. James Mawdsley offers the fifth of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima and LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter VigilPart VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Good Friday, visit www.divinumofficium.com. For pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page. Click on "Ordo" for the calendar. Good Friday in 2022 is 15 April. Click on "Sancta Missa" for the Mass texts. The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here.

Fr. Mawdsley: Easter Part IV - Maundy Thursday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 12:11


Fr. James Mawdsley offers the forth of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima & LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter VigilPart VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Maundy Thursday, visit: www.divinumofficium.comFor pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page.Click on "Ordo" for the calendar. Holy Thursday in 2022 is 14 April.Click on "Sancta Missa" for the Mass texts. The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here.

Fr. Bierbaum: Catholics Cannot Support Pro-Abortion Politicians

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 14:16


Fr. Greg Bierbaum describes his experience of attending a pro-life rally at the Colorado state capitol and then explains why Catholics can't support pro-abortion politicians.

Fr. Mawdsley: Overcoming Tyranny

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 8:55


Father James Mawdsley presents a basic plan of action for how each of us can overcome the diabolical tyranny that is presently attempting to lock down the world. Basing his arguments on Catholic principle, Father offers practical advice that culminates with a call to unswerving devotion to the one heavenly intercessor who really can save the world.

Fr. Ebanks: The Evil Agenda Infiltrating Our Catholic Schools

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 14:54


Fr. Rosario Ebanks reflects on the the evil agenda that is infiltrating our Catholic schools and the need to protect our children from this indoctrination.

Fr. Goring: The Moment of Chastisement Has Now Arrived

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 5:14


Fr. Mark Goring reflects upon the prophecy of Fr. Stefano Gobbi (1930-2011) dealing with the great chastisement foretold by scripture.

Fr. Mawdsley: Easter Part III - Palm Sunday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 21:11


Fr. James Mawdsley offers the third of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. God willing this series will cover:Part I — Septuagesima & LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter VigilPart VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Palm Sunday, visit: www.divinumofficium.comFor pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page.Click on "Ordo" for the calendar. Palm Sunday in 2022 is 10 April.Click on "Sancta Missa" for the Mass texts. The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here.

Fr. Mawdsley - Easter Part II - Passiontide

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 13:04


Fr. James Mawdsley offers the second of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Daily Mass is the best preparation for Sunday Mass. Sunday Mass is the best preparation for the Sacred Triduum. The Sacred Triduum is the best preparation for death. That is something we do not want to face unprepared! God willing this series will cover:Part I — Septuagesima & LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter VigilPart VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Passiontide, visit: www.divinumofficium.comFor pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page.Click on "Ordo" for the calendar. Passion Sunday in 2022 is 3 April.Click on "Sancta Missa" for the Mass texts. The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here.

Fr. Mawdsley: Easter Part 1 - Lent

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 8:44


Fr. James Mawdsley offers the first of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Daily Mass is the best preparation for Sunday Mass. Sunday Mass is the best preparation for the Sacred Triduum. The Sacred Triduum is the best preparation for death. That is something we do not want to face unprepared! God willing this series will cover:Part I — Septuagesima & LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter VigilPart VII — Easter Sunday The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here. The "Divinum Officium" website is here.

Fr. Nolan: Preparing for Lent

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 18:21


Fr. Daniel Nolan discusses how we should use Lent for reforming our internal spiritual life in order to become more obedient to the will of God.

Fr. Dufner: A Choice Between Blessings and Curses

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 12:26


Fr. Meeks: A Toxic Sewer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 17:36


Fr. Edward Meeks warns that Christians living in the 21st century in America is like fish swimming in a toxic sewer. We are witnessing a culture that is rapidly spinning out-of-control and is self-destructing before our very eyes. Christians must take heed of the toxic environment that surrounds us and not ever succumb to its counsel.

Fr Ripperger: Our Lady's View of Our Times

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 65:05


Fr Ripperger conducts a lecture on the messages of Our Lady beginning with Our Lady of Good Success, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of La Sallette and Our Lady of Akita.

Fr. Mawdsley: Bishops Must Publicly Resist Pope Francis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 9:15


Fr. James Mawdsley encourages bishops to publicly resist the errors of Pope Francis.

Fr. Kirby: Are We Willing to Accept Persecution?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 23:02


Fr. Jeffrey Kirby possess the key question that most Christians need to ask themselves today: am I willing to gladly accept the consequences of being a witness to my faith in a Godless society?

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