Podcasts about Amoris laetitia

Le samedi 6 décembre 2025 se tient une journée sur "L'Eglise et les divorcés depuis Amoris Laetia" aux Facultés Loyola, en partenariat avec l'association Chrétiens divorcés chemin d'espérance. C'est l'occasion pour faire un point d'étape sur la manière qu'a l'Eglise d'accompagner les divorcés dans leurs diverses situations, ce que nous faisons dans ce podcast avec Alain Thomasset, moraliste ayant beaucoup travailler Amoris Laetitia et Claire Douxami de cette association. Lien vers la page du colloque (il est encore possible de s'inscrire en distanciel : https://www.loyolaparis.fr/agenda/leglise-et-les-divorces-depuis-amoris-laetitia-quelles-avancees-quelles-resistances/ Page d'Alain Thomasset sur le site des Facultés Loyola : https://www.loyolaparis.fr/enseignant/alain-thomasset/ Interview menée par Isabelle de La Garanderie, doctorante en théologie aux Facultés Loyola ParisEnregistrement et montage : Cyprien Rigolot.  Musique : Improvisations au piano de Pascal Marsault   Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Hello everyone, I'm not a huge fan of these sort of admin episodes, but there's enough going on I figure it'll be worth it. So here's an update on three fronts: first, the upcoming consistory, which may be on your radar already since you listen to my show, second, what's been going on at the USCCB this past week, and third, some show updates, including something I've put together to feel a bit better about having these admin updates periodically. So first, CONSISTORY Those of you already familiar with the word will know why it grabbed my attention earlier in the month, when various sources announced that Pope Leo was calling the Cardinals together for a consistory in January of next year. You see, it was a consistory that threw a wrench onto my daily show plans in 2023, and in 2024 it was another consistory that sent me back into a hiatus I'm still recovering from.   For those not in the know already, a consistory is a meeting of the Cardinals of the Catholic Church, a group so particular they have multiple terms even for their administrative meetings, the other being a conclave, and which, well, if you're listening to this, I'm just going to assume you're already familiar with the idea of a conclave, if only because that's what I spent most of my air time covering the first half of this year. So enough about conclaves. Those are different from consistories.   The type of consistory that gets me scrambling when I see the word is a consistory for the creation of new cardinals. The consistory that showed up on our radars earlier this month shows no particular signs of being one of those, though stranger things have happened and I'm fully expecting Pope Leo to hand out some red hats and titles sometime in 2026. I just don't think it'll be at this promised January 8th meeting, since that's usually included in the description—often with names—right from the start when we've got that on the docket.   Don't be disappointed though—we can still expect this to be an extraordinary consistory, and not least because “extraordinary consistory” is the technical term for this specific type of consistory and I enjoy punning with ya'll. You see, an “extraordinary” consistory is when the Pope calls together all the Catholic Cardinals around the world for a meet-up in Rome, as opposed to an ordinary consistory, which is typically just a meeting of the Cardinals resident in the Eternal City, which are generally unremarkable enough that they don't get reported on, unless he's creating new Cardinals. Oh, and by the way, I kind of had a hunch about this but this research is where I first confirmed Cardinals are actually *required*  to live in Rome unless they're serving out and about as a diocesan bishop somewhere. Which makes sense given their role as an advisory body for the Pope. It's clear there are exceptions—the Argentine Capuchin priest Cardinal Dri, may he rest in peace, died in Buenos Aires a few months ago. He's the one Pope Francis elevated at the age of 96 in 2023, we did an episode about him. Nor are such exceptions particularly new–Saint John Henry Newman, who Pope Leo recently proclaimed as a Doctor of the Church, became a Cardinal late in life and travelled to the Eternal City for the occasion but continued to reside in England. All right, enough about what older Cardinals get up to. How common are these extraordinary consistories? Well, these meetings are unusual, but not unheard of. According to the incredible Gabriel Chow of GCatholic.org, Pope Saint John Paul II held seven of them, all but one within a few months of him creating a batch of new Cardinals, something he tended to do every three years. It seems like he got Cardinals on his mind and liked to both create new ones and catch up with the old ones as a group in the same general stretch. Cardinal season, if you will. A lot of the reporting on this upcoming consistory notes that Pope Benedict, JPII's successor, never held an extraordinary consistory, and that might technically be true if we're only counting things officially declared “extraordinary consistories”, but GCatholic disagrees, counting the meetings of cardinals held the night before his first creations of new Cardinals as extraordinary consistories. I'm not sold on that interpretation, as from what I've seen those gatherings were not as well attended as a typical extraordinary consistory would be, since again, those are mandatory. But they did seem to be private affairs of the Cardinals, which is one of the hallmarks of extraordinary consistories and another factor that distinguishes them from ordinary consistories, at least as far as the Code of Canon Law is concerned. Put a pin in that.Also, even though, yeah, it was officially a pretty minor meeting, the consistory where Pope Benedict announced that he was going to be resigning the Papacy–yeah– I mean–wasn't officially an “extraordinary consistory”, but it was an *extraordinary* consistory.   As for Pope Francis, most of the coverage agreed he held two extraordinary consistories: one in 2014, with the topic of the family, which was part of the ramp up to Amoris Laetitia where communion for divorced Catholics was the apparent hot-button subtext. He also held one in 2022, where they discussed the new Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium. If that's not ringing a bell, that's the one where pretty much every Vatican department got renamed to a Dicastery. If it's still not ringing a bell, don't worry about it. For what it's worth, both of these were either right before or right after new batches of Cardinals were made. I think if I got made a Cardinal the day *after* a two-day closed-door meeting of all the Cardinals I'd feel a little bit left out. Though maybe the Cardinals who formally joined the body just in time to hear two days of explanations of that new Constitution changing all the department names would have preferred to have been left out of that one. Either way, GCatholic counts a third Extraordinary Consistory for Pope Francis, a two-day affair right before he made a batch of new Cardinals in 2015. But like the ones GCatholic reported as happening in Pope Benedict's pontificate, this gathering didn't have all the Cardinals–or at least it didn't have enough Cardinals around that it had a “mandatory for everyone” vibe like an extraordinary consistory is supposed to. According to Catholic News Agency, 148 cardinals made an appearance, and because I'm the sort of nerd I am, I can tell you that that was out of a full college of 212 at the time, and yes that includes disgraced Cardinal Keith O'Brien, because he never renounced the Cardinalate itself, only renouncing the rights and privileges associated with it, and it also incidentally includes Mr. Theodore McCarrick, who would go on to renounce the Cardinalate in later years and would wind up deservedly laicized, but who was still a Cardinal at this stage.You probably didn't need me to mention all that, but just in case, there you have it. It's worth noting that one of the reported topics during the 2025 conclave, at least during the meetings in the leadup to the conclave, was frustration from the Cardinals over a general lack of consultation of the Pope with the College of Cardinals as a whole, i.e. they wanted more extraordinary consistories. I wouldn't be too shocked if we saw such gatherings in say, January and June, fit in between the end of Christmas and the beginning of Lent and around the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, respectively, become a regular thing, if Pope Leo does want to lean into these big extraordinary consistories being a regular thing.   Now, it's fun and all to hear reports that the expected meeting is a response to popular demand by the Cardinals, but what will it actually be about? Why is Pope Leo apparently calling a closed-door meeting of all the Cardinals of the Catholic Church? Well, first off, despite all my talk, and despite a lot of other people's talk, no such meeting has actually been called yet. What we have at this stage is a letter that went out from the Secretariat of State stating that “Holy Father Leo XIV has in mind to convene an Extraordinary Consistory for the days of January 7 and 8, 2026.” Which, admittedly, is pretty straightforward, and is coming from an official source. But Pope Leo having that “in mind” is not the same as actually announcing it, which matters because the letter goes on to state that “In due course, the Dean of the College of Cardinals will send to Your Eminence the relevant letter with further details”. In other words, watch this space. And yes, it's entirely possible that “further details” could still include noting that by the way while everyone is in town Pope Leo's going to create some more new Cardinals too. I don't expect that since my read on him is he's going to want to be more respectful of the official 120-elector cap than his predecessor was, but it wouldn't be the first time they've covered multiple items while the Cardinals were gathered. It's probably more efficient from a travel cost perspective, anyhow. By the way, if they DO create more new Cardinals, it won't be right after the Extraordinary Consistory On An Unknown Topic, because Pope Leo is already booked for the next day, when he is due for his annual meeting with diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, followed by him meeting with all the ambassadors from the 184 states that have full diplomatic relations with the Holy See. With that context–while recognizing those are regular annual meetings so it could be a coincidence–I am tempted to think there *will* be something big Pope Leo hopes to talk about with all the Cardinals and then all the diplomats. Maybe something going back to my hope–and the hope of many–on Catholic-Orthodox relations, some fruit of Pope Leo's visit to Turkey to mark the 1700th anniversary of Nicea later this month, a council which Catholics and Orthodox agree on, and which helped set the date of Easter. To speculate one step yet further, if they were looking at something relating to the dating of Easter, the timing would be pretty good, a few months out.   ***To complicate matters further, *** the day *before* the expected Extraordinary Consistory, Pope Leo will be closing the Holy Doors to finish out the Holy Year. So yeah, that date's booked too, unless he wants to multitask, which given all he's got going on, he doesn't seem opposed to doing.    *** IN THE END, it's likely the bulk of the discussion will be the fruit of the “study groups” that came out of the Synod on Synodality, which are meant to reach some form of consensus on a number of active topics discussed over the course of the synod during the last few years. The study groups are so idiosyncratic and generally wonkish that even I, who love listing off obscure stuff at you, refuse to go through them in detail, but they contain are hot button issues  such as women deacons and polygamy alongside, uh, cold-button topics such as canon law and the role of nuncios, although I suppose it depends on what you're into.   Anyways, it's worth noting that—following what has proven to be a pattern for the Synod on Synodality with extension after extension—the end-of-the-year “deadline” for the study groups doesn't seem to be a hard deadline and at least some of the study group discussions may well still be ongoing past the time of the Extraordinary Consistory, so really, who knows? Again, time will tell.***   Ok, time for the second promised topic: the USCCB, that is, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. They had one of their Plenary or General assemblies this week–I believe they use the word interchangeably–-which, now that you're hip to consistory talk you can think of Plenary Assemblies as the US Catholic Bishops' version of an extraordinary consistory with everyone gathered to chat about whatever. In this case, a major order of business was the election of new leadership, especially a new USCCB President and Vice-President. When it comes to the USCCB, often the Vice-Presidency is the real election to watch, since unless they've hit retirement age the Vice President usually gets elected the President after putting in their three-year term as VP. But in this case, both President and Vice President were retiring, so this was one of the more open election years, with ten candidates nominated by their peers, including Bishop Barron of the Word on Fire media empire which will be printing breviaries for Americans in the coming years–more on that lucrative endeavor some other time. In the end, Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City was elected USSB President, and will serve in that capacity until 2028 when, if tradition holds, he will be succeeded by the man who was runner-up this time around, Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville, Texas. We'll see if tradition does hold, as it's not really a secret that US politics is deeply divided and the shift would be from a perceived conservative to a perceived liberal if that's the way it goes, although yes, both are Catholic bishops so there's a lot of agreement between the two. One bishop who was not particularly agreeing with the rest of the body present was  the emeritus bishop of Tyler, Texas, one Joseph Strickland. I've discussed Bishop Strickland here and there, and he seems interested in continuing to pop up, despite his removal from his see a couple years ago after publicly endorsing a video calling Pope Francis a “diabolically disordered clown”. In any case, he is apparently still part of the USCCB–which makes sense as he's still a bishop, though I'm not going to act like I expected him there. From what I can tell, since he's officially an emeritus bishop, he does not get to vote. But he did have some floor time, and used it to try to add condemning Fr James Martin's outreach to LGBT folks to the docket, a plea which went unanswered. There's video of this online if you want to find it, and sure, a link in the notes for your convenience. Don't get the wrong idea though, the bishops actually have been pretty active since the new USCCB President took up his role, on the one hand banning gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals, something which I honestly was  surprised wasn't already done, and on the other hand speaking up pretty loudly about all the deporting going on around here. It's the latter topic I'm going to focus on for today, no offense to my friends who might love a word on the former, but I'm trying to stay positive, you know? Plus there's more meat on the immigration side of the discussion, specifically my favorite thing: a statement short enough to read in its entirety for ya'll.Yes, for the first time in over a decade–since their Special Message on the contraceptive mandate in the Affordable Care Act–the Bishops overwhelmingly voted in support of releasing the following Special Message, and by overwhelmingly I mean 216-5 with three abstentions. Without further ado: “As pastors, we the bishops of the United States are bound to our people by ties of communion and compassion in Our Lord Jesus Christ. We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement. We are saddened by the state of contemporary debate and the vilification of immigrants. We are concerned about the conditions in detention centers and the lack of access to pastoral care. We lament that some immigrants in the United States have arbitrarily lost their legal status. We are troubled by threats against the sanctity of houses of worship and the special nature of hospitals and schools. We are grieved when we meet parents who fear being detained when taking their children to school and when we try to console family members who have already been separated from their loved ones.  Despite obstacles and prejudices, generations of immigrants have made enormous contributions to the well-being of our nation. We as Catholic bishops love our country and pray for its peace and prosperity. For this very reason, we feel compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity. Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants. We bishops advocate for a meaningful reform of our nation's immigration laws and procedures. Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together. We recognize that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a just and orderly immigration system for the sake of the common good. Without such processes, immigrants face the risk of trafficking and other forms of exploitation. Safe and legal pathways serve as an antidote to such risks. The Church's teaching rests on the foundational concern for the human person, as created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). As pastors, we look to Sacred Scripture and the example of the Lord Himself, where we find the wisdom of God's compassion. The priority of the Lord, as the Prophets remind us, is for those who are most vulnerable: the widow, the orphan, the poor, and the stranger (Zechariah 7:10). In the Lord Jesus, we see the One who became poor for our sake (2 Corinthians 8:9), we see the Good Samaritan who lifts us from the dust (Luke 10:30–37), and we see the One who is found in the least of these (Matthew 25). The Church's concern for neighbor and our concern here for immigrants is a response to the Lord's command to love as He has loved us (John 13:34). To our immigrant brothers and sisters, we stand with you in your suffering, since, when one member suffers, all suffer (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:26). You are not alone! We note with gratitude that so many of our clergy, consecrated religious, and lay faithful already accompany and assist immigrants in meeting their basic human needs. We urge all people of good will to continue and expand such efforts.  We oppose the indiscriminate mass deportation of people. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric and violence, whether directed at immigrants or at law enforcement. We pray that the Lord may guide the leaders of our nation, and we are grateful for past and present opportunities to dialogue with public and elected officials. In this dialogue, we will continue to advocate for meaningful immigration reform.  As disciples of the Lord, we remain men and women of hope, and hope does not disappoint! (cf. Romans 5:5) May the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe enfold us all in her maternal and loving care and draw us ever closer to the heart of Christ.” Alright, now for the final topic, PODCAST ADMIN. Assuming you've been around for a minute, you've probably noticed that Popeular History is approximately eight projects in a trenchcoat. You might think that sounds like an exaggeration, but I did wind up with 8 tabs when I organized all my episodes i  nto a spreadsheet I plan to use as a roadmap for the show. The Cardinal Numbers tab even has info about the Cardinals in question from my cardinals database. Not all the Cardinals, mind you, for now it's focused on the current cardinals since that's where the show is focused. Eventually the full database will be made public-facing in some form, minus perhaps some embarrassing scribbled notes like instructions on how to pronounce names that will only make sense to me since I'm bad at phonetic alphabet stuff. Oh, and the Worldbuilding section has the epitomes next to links to the episodes they're summarizing! Cool stuff like that, and as an added bonus I'll even be putting things like when I expect to get to the next episode or two of a particular series, that way if you want an answer it's there without relying on me randomly mentioning on the show at some point. I'm even including notes about things like when I have something recorded and am just working on editing it. So that's all exciting! Check it out!–I'm putting that link at the tail end of the show notes for your convenience. It should be publicly accessible, let me know via email to popeularhistory@gmail.com if you hit any snags. Also, jubilation! Popeularhistory.com is back up, and I have no idea how that happened. My ability to make changes to it directly went away about a year ago, hence all but the RSS feeds being frozen, zombie mode, but now it's back. I didn't even have to log in to anything. I think St Carlo Acutis just did another miracle (miracles effect from Pontifacts). So that's an unexpected plus that literally only came up when I googled up the name of my old host as part of an explanation that the spreadsheet I just described was going to replace the website moving forward. I guess it isn't? We'll see–I am very confused, I was already prepared to move on–but I'm not mad about it. Finally, one more last-minute thing has popped up. Our hero, Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, will be visiting Detroit December 4th through 7th, raising funds for the struggling Christian remnant in the Holy Land. Detroit is a manageable trip from my home base in Ohio (go Bucks) and I'd love to meet Pierbattista Pizzaballa. But I don't plan to crash Pierbattista Pizzaballa's fundraising trip emptyhanded. And so, I've created a gofundme to raise money so I can give Pierbattista Pizzaballa a real check for a grand in addition to a comedically oversized check made by my children, which I'm sure Pierbattista Pizzaballa will really truly appreciate as a Franciscan friar. Obviously December 4th through 7th is soon, so act now via the link in the show notes if you'd like to contribute to what is already my most successful fundraiser to date. And don't worry if you miss the deadline, I still intend to forward funds to him and his cause as appropriate, whatever way I can. Full disclosure: I'm setting aside $200 of the funds for travel expenses for me getting there, and giant check. Thank you in advance and remember: prayer support is just as welcome and is even more important than financial support. Alright, that's all for tonight! November's Habemus Pointsam is coming out soon, I just need to edit it! Of course, you already knew that, because you saw it on the database, right? Thank you for listening, God bless you all! Thanks, Joe! LINKS: Early reporting on upcoming extraordinary consistory: https://www.americamagazine.org/vatican-dispatch/2025/11/08/pope-leo-to-call-college-of-cardinals-to-rome-for-a-two-day-january-meeting/ https://thecatholicherald.com/article/pope-leo-to-call-cardinals-to-rome-for-extraordinary-consistory-amid-speculation-of-first-encyclical https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-leo-xiv-to-convene-extraordinary-consistory-of-cardinals-in-january-report/?utm_source=lsncathfb&fbclid=IwY2xjawN_jjJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR7SwHBdI9sPFNkrmLzutgXvu6eUyuUQPNbHpBxEEej8S63RLNA83qCYOPDyqQ_aem_kfnzrdO3vyL7EE2rqlgcWg https://www.ncregister.com/news/pope-leo-calls-january-2026-consistory Gcatholic.org consistory notes: https://gcatholic.org/documents/tag/consistory CNA Reporting on 2015 consistory: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/31501/a-reform-to-promote-harmony-%E2%80%93-pope-francis-opens-a-much-debated-consistory Bishop Strickland at the USCCB: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OU0i97XFTlw USCCB Special Message: https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/us-bishops-issue-special-message-immigration-plenary-assembly-baltimore Popeular History Episode Spreadsheet link (feel free to share, this should give public access) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17NFWcln6CA8yjH96-bORP2G3HA2ct331E6Zi880BewU/edit?usp=sharing Pizzaballa Trip Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-gregg-bring-pierbattista-pizzaballa-a-giant-check?fbclid=IwY2xjawOKzAVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR4IokJTnLt5tbazv1IuHqeQowX8-horhHZ0HRkHo5beXwCliQi3avOZ4LXDaA_aem_Lsc6fiO4LRUoTq6WizJ3fQ

Catholic men, we're at war—and this episode is a rallying cry. Fr. Dominic joins me as we dive deep into the election of Pope Leo XIV, what his papacy means for the Church, and how men must rise as warriors in the spiritual battle of our time.We discuss the symbolism of Pope Leo taking his name in continuity with the great Leo XIII, the Rosary Pope who gave us the St. Michael Prayer. We look at the promise of strong leadership, the dangers of confusion in the Church, and what it means for men who want to fight for holiness in their homes.This isn't just about papal history—it's about how you as a husband, father, or single man must embrace discipline, prayer, fasting, and leadership in your vocation. Fr. Dom challenges every man listening: if you want to be a warrior for Christ, it starts in the daily grind of loving your wife, leading your family in prayer, working with integrity, and refusing to let Satan through the front door of your home.We also go into the liturgical battles surrounding the Mass—Novus Ordo vs. the Extraordinary Form, the loss of silence, the confusion over extraordinary ministers, and how Pope Leo XIV might restore clarity. Men, this is not a passive conversation. It's a call to arms.Challenge from this episode:Stop chasing spiritual “special forces” experiences and embrace the ordinary duties of your vocation with the heart of a warrior. Pray with your wife. Lead your children. Guard your home. That is the frontline of the battle.Products/References Mentioned:EWTN (coverage of the conclave)【6:Jimmy】Harmel Academy of the Trades (founded on Leo XIII's Catholic social teaching)Mass of the Ages (documentary series on the Latin Mass)Books/Encyclicals referenced: Rerum Novarum (Leo XIII), Amoris Laetitia, Fiducia Supplicans3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:“It's ingrained in our DNA as men to guard, defend, and protect. Satan doesn't want you to know that. He wants you effeminate.” – Fr. Dom“The warrior in you is going to have to embrace the things you don't want to do—loving your wife the way she desires to be loved, disciplining your children, staying cool under pressure.” – Fr. Dom“Don't be afraid to fail. As long as you're grounded in your faith, every failure becomes an opportunity for growth.” – JamesKey Takeaway for Men:Being a warrior for Christ doesn't begin with grand gestures—it begins with the daily, often hidden, acts of faithfulness in your vocation.Do you want me to also condense this into a shorter YouTube description version (SEO-friendly but tighter), like we did for past episodes?Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

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VIDEO: Il matrimonio secondo Leone XIV ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDC5MlhOm_oTESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8189LEONE XIV DEMOLISCE AMORIS LAETITIA: IL MATRIMONIO NON E' UN IDEALE di Roberto de Mattei "Il matrimonio non è un ideale, ma il canone del vero amore tra l'uomo e la donna: amore totale, fedele, fecondo". Così ha detto Leone XIV il 31 maggio 2025, nell'omelia della Messa del Giubileo delle famiglie, sottolineando che questo amore "rende capaci, a immagine di Dio, di donare la vita".Il significato di questa frase non deve sfuggire, perché oggi troppo spesso la legge morale viene ridotta a un ideale che può essere difficilmente raggiunto. La parola "canone", nel linguaggio religioso, indica una regola ufficiale della Chiesa, una norma giuridica e morale, una legge oggettiva, che tutti i cristiani sono tenuti ad osservare.Il matrimonio, uno e indissolubile, formato da un uomo e da una donna, è un'istituzione divina e naturale, voluta da Dio stesso ed elevata da Gesù Cristo alla dignità di Sacramento. La famiglia, fondata sul matrimonio, è perciò una vera società con un'unità spirituale, morale e giuridica, di cui Dio ha fissato la costituzione e i diritti. Chi osserva questa legge riceve da Dio tutte le grazie necessarie ad osservarla. Presentare il matrimonio come un ideale, e non come una legge a cui è legata una grazia, equivale ad affermare che questo modello non appartiene al mondo della realtà, ma a quello dei desideri, talvolta irraggiungibili. Significa dunque cadere nel relativismo morale. Gli uomini, per vivere, hanno bisogno di princìpi che possono e debbono essere vissuti: uno di questi è il matrimonio. L'idea, invece, che "il matrimonio è un ideale" percorre l'Esortazione apostolica Amoris Laetitia, del 2016, nella quale Papa Francesco ha insistito sul fatto che questo ideale va proposto gradualmente, accompagnando le persone nel loro cammino. Ma la morale cattolica non è graduale e non ammette eccezioni: o è assoluta o non è. La possibilità di "eccezioni" alla legge nasce proprio dall'idea di un ideale impraticabile. Era la tesi di Lutero, il quale sosteneva che Dio ha dato all'uomo una legge impossibile da seguire. Lutero elaborò perciò il concetto di un "fede fiduciale", che salva senza le opere, proprio perché i comandamenti non possono essere osservati. Alla concezione luterana dell'impraticabilità della legge, il Concilio di Trento replicò che ci si salva attraverso la fede e le opere. Il Concilio colpisce di anatema chi dice che "per l'uomo giustificato e costituito in grazia, i comandamenti di Dio sono impossibili da osservare" (Denz.H, n. 1568) e afferma: "Dio infatti non comanda l'impossibile; ma quando comanda ci ammonisce di fare quello che puoi, di chiedere quello che non puoi, e ti aiuta perché Tu possa" (Denz.H, n. 1356).L'AIUTO NON MANCHERÀCi si può trovare di fronte a problemi apparentemente insormontabili, ma in questi casi bisogna fare di tutto, con le proprie forze, per osservare la legge naturale e divina e chiedere a Dio l'aiuto per superare il problema. È di fede cattolica che questo aiuto non mancherà e che ogni problema sarà risolto. Nei casi eccezionali Dio ci offrirà un aiuto straordinario della grazia, proprio perché non ci ha dato una legge impraticabile. La dottrina non è un ideale astratto e la vita del cristiano non è altro che la pratica dei comandamenti, secondo l'insegnamento di Gesù: "Chi accoglie i miei comandamenti e li osserva, questi mi ama" (Gv 14, 21). Per questo, in un'intervista del 2019 riportata da Corrispondenza Romana, il cardinal Burke spiegava: "Qualcuno ha detto che in fin dei conti dobbiamo renderci conto che il matrimonio è un ideale che non tutti possono raggiungere e quindi dobbiamo adattare l'insegnamento della Chiesa alle persone che non riescono a mantenere le promesse matrimoniali. Ma il matrimonio non è un "ideale". Il matrimonio è una grazia e quando una coppia si scambia i voti, entrambi ricevono la grazia di vivere un legame fecondo e fedele per tutta la vita. Anche la persona più debole, la persona meno formata, riceve la grazia per vivere fedelmente l'alleanza matrimoniale".AMORE TOTALE, FEDELE, FECONDOMa leggiamo con attenzione le parole di Leone XIV: "Negli ultimi decenni abbiamo ricevuto un segno che dà gioia e al tempo stesso fa riflettere: mi riferisco al fatto che sono stati proclamati Beati e Santi dei coniugi, e non separatamente, ma insieme, in quanto coppie di sposi. Penso a Louis e Zélie Martin, i genitori di Santa Teresa di Gesù Bambino; come pure i Beati Luigi e Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi, la cui vita familiare si è svolta a Roma nel secolo scorso. E non dimentichiamo la famiglia polacca Ulma: genitori e bambini uniti nell'amore e nel martirio. Dicevo che si tratta di un segno che fa pensare. Sì, additando come testimoni esemplari degli sposi, la Chiesa ci dice che il mondo di oggi ha bisogno dell'alleanza coniugale per conoscere e accogliere l'amore di Dio e superare, con la sua forza che unifica e riconcilia, le forze che disgregano le relazioni e le società"."Per questo, col cuore pieno di riconoscenza e di speranza, a voi sposi dico: il matrimonio non è un ideale, ma il canone del vero amore tra l'uomo e la donna: amore totale, fedele, fecondo (cfr S. Paolo VI, Lett. Enc. Humanae vitae, 9). Mentre vi trasforma in una carne sola, questo stesso amore vi rende capaci, a immagine di Dio, di donare la vita"."Perciò vi incoraggio ad essere, per i vostri figli, esempi di coerenza, comportandovi come volete che loro si comportino, educandoli alla libertà mediante l'obbedienza, cercando sempre in essi il bene e i mezzi per accrescerlo. E voi, figli, siate grati ai vostri genitori: dire "grazie", per il dono della vita e per tutto ciò che con esso ci viene donato ogni giorno, è il primo modo di onorare il padre e la madre (cfr Es 20,12)".All'inizio e alla fine della sua omelia il Papa è tornato su un tema che gli è caro: la preghiera di Gesù al Padre, tratta dal Vangelo di Giovanni: "Che tutti siano una sola cosa" (Gv, 17, 20). Non un'uniformità indistinta, ma una comunione profonda, fondata sull'amore stesso di Dio; "uno unum", come dice sant'Agostino (Sermo super Ps. 127): una cosa sola nell'unico Salvatore, abbracciati dall'amore eterno di Dio. "Carissimi, se ci amiamo così, sul fondamento di Cristo, che è «l'alfa e l'omega», «il principio e la fine» (cfr Ap 22,13), saremo segno di pace per tutti, nella società e nel mondo. E non dimentichiamo: dalle famiglie viene generato il futuro dei popoli"

Pope Leo XIV both contradicts Amoris Laetitia as well as quoting the infamous document of Pope Francis positively, while James Martin issues a heretical call to action.Sponsored by Charity Mobilehttps://www.charitymobile.com/rtt.phpSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgContact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+

Pope Leo XIV both contradicts Amoris Laetitia as well as quoting the infamous document of Pope Francis positively, while James Martin issues a heretical call to action.Sponsored by Charity Mobilehttps://www.charitymobile.com/rtt.phpSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgContact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!The Catholic world has been thrown into a whirlwind of emotions following the unexpected election of Pope Leo XIV. This episode captures the raw, unfiltered reactions of faithful Catholics as they process what this papacy might mean for the Church.When white smoke appeared during the fourth scrutiny—much earlier than anticipated—Catholics everywhere experienced a complex mixture of surprise, concern, and hope. We delve into the fascinating psychological and spiritual journey many traditional Catholics experienced: from initial apprehension about Cardinal Prevost's connections to progressive figures in the Church, to a growing desire to embrace and support the new Holy Father.The conversation explores profound questions about Catholic identity in turbulent times. What does proper loyalty to the Pope look like when concerns about doctrine exist? How do we balance filial devotion with fidelity to established Church teaching? When does legitimate concern become detraction, and when does silence become complicity?At the heart of the discussion is a touchingly honest admission: "I want to love the Holy Father, dude. I think we all just miss being Catholic and loving the Pope." This sentiment captures the yearning many Catholics feel after years of tension and division within the Church.The episode also examines potential "litmus tests" for Pope Leo XIV's pontificate, particularly regarding controversial aspects of his predecessor's teaching like Amoris Laetitia. While some focus on doctrinal clarity as paramount, others highlight the cultural importance of liturgical traditions like the Latin Mass in forming future generations of faithful Catholics.Throughout the conversation runs a thread of cautious hope—not naive optimism, but a genuine desire to see healing and restoration in the Church under this new shepherd. Whether you're feeling confusion, concern, or excitement about this new chapter in Catholic history, this discussion offers thoughtful perspectives to help navigate these uncharted waters.Sponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/Support the showSponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: By Pufui Pc Pifpef I - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31309211 via Wikipedia LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Raymond Leo BURKE https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_burke_rl.html        Raymond Leo BURKE on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2010.htm#Burke                             Cardinal Raymond Leo BURKE on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/p/2334                                                Cardinal Raymond Leo BURKE on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bburke.html                            Apostolic Signatura on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/dioceses/romancuria/d13.htm   Apostolic Signatura on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dbgch.html 2003 Catholic News Agency bio of Archbishop Burke: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/286/pope-appoints-bishop-raymond-burke-as-new-archbishop-of-st-louis  Merriam-Webster, “Defender of the Bond”: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defender%20of%20the%20bond#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20DEFENDER%20OF%20THE%20BOND,the%20marriage%20bond%20in%20suits%20for%20annulment Dead Theologians Society: https://deadtheologianssociety.com/about/  Catholic Herald analysis of Cardinal Burke's 2014 reassignment: https://web.archive.org/web/20160701214308/http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2014/11/10/thousands-sign-petition-thanking-cardinal-burke/  2013 National Catholic Reporter commentary- “I want a mess” -Pope Francis: https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/distinctly-catholic/pope-i-want-mess  2014 CruxNow “Soap Opera” Synod on the Family coverage: https://web.archive.org/web/20141017055135/http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2014/10/16/synod-is-more-and-more-like-a-soap-opera/ Amoris Laetitia: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia.html  2017 Knights of Malta reshuffle: https://catholicherald.co.uk/pope-names-archbishop-becciu-as-personal-delegate-to-order-of-malta/  2018 National Catholic Register editorial Reflection on Amoris Laetitia controversy https://www.ncregister.com/news/francis-fifth-a-pontificate-of-footnotes  2016 National Catholic Register coverage of the Dubia: https://www.ncregister.com/news/four-cardinals-formally-ask-pope-for-clarity-on-amoris-laetitia Traditionis custodes: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/motu_proprio/documents/20210716-motu-proprio-traditionis-custodes.html  Cardinal Burke's Statement on Traditionis Custodes: https://www.cardinalburke.com/presentations/traditionis-custodes The 2023 Dubia (w/Pope Francis' responses): https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-10/pope-francis-responds-to-dubia-of-five-cardinals.html  National Catholic Reporter coverage of removal of Cardinal Burke's Vatican apartment and salary: https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/pope-francis-remove-cardinal-burkes-vatican-apartment-and-salary-sources-say Anonymous “Cardinal Burke is my enemy” report: https://catholicherald.co.uk/pope-calls-cardinal-burke-his-enemy-and-threatens-to-strip-him-of-privileges-reports-claim/  Where Peter Is coverage of Cardinal Burke's 2024 private meeting with Pope Francis https://wherepeteris.com/cardinal-burkes-meeting-withĥhh-pope-francis/    Thank you for listening, and thank my family and friends for putting up with the time investment and for helping me out as needed. As always, feel free to email the show at Popeularhistory@gmail.com  If you would like to financially support Popeular history, go to www.patreon.com/Popeular. If you don't have any money to spare but still want to give back, pray and tell others– prayers and listeners are worth more than gold!   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History, a library of Catholic knowledge and insights.   Check out the show notes for sources, further reading, and a transcript.   Today we're discussing another current Cardinal of the Catholic Church, one of the 120 or so people who will choose the next Pope when the time comes. The youngest of six, Raymond Leo Burke was born on June 30, 1948, in Richland Center, a small town in sparsely populated Richland County, Wisconsin.   Not too much later, the family moved north to tiny Stratford, Wisconsin, where he grew up.   We've had a *lot*, of midwestern Cardinals, in fact all but one of our 8 American Cardinals so far has been born in the midwest, a percentage I would probably consider shocking if I didn't identify as a midwesterner myself, though technically I'm about as much of a northern southerner as you can get, considering my parents basically moved to Virginia to have their kids and immediately moved back to Ohio once that was accomplished. But enough about me, this is about Raymond Leo Burke, who signed up for Holy Cross Seminary in La Crosse in 1962. Later he went to The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, where he wound up with a masters in philosophy in 1971. After that he was sent to Rome for his theology studies, getting a second masters, this time from the Gregorian. He was ordained by Pope Paul VI–yes, *before* JPII, crazy I know, in 1975 on June 29th, which longtime listeners will probably clock as the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul and more importantly the Popeular History podcasts' official anniversary date.   Returning to Wisconsin as a priest for the Diocese of La Crosse, Father Burke served as an associate rector for the cathedral, then as a religion teacher at Aquinas High School in town.   Making his way back to Rome, Father Burke returned to the Gregorian to study Canon Law, by 1984 he had a doctorate in the topic with a specialization in jurisprudence.   He came back stateside long enough to pick up a couple diocesan roles back in La Crosse, but soon enough he went back to the Gregorian for a third time, this time not as a student but as a teacher, namely as a Visiting professor of Canonical Jurisprudence, a post which he held for nearly a decade from ‘85 to ‘94.   He wound up becoming the first American to hold the position of Defender of the Bond of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature, as a reminder that's basically the Vatican's Supreme Court.   As for what being a Defender of the Bond entails, it's basically the guy in charge of proving the validity of a disputed marriage, typically–I'd imagine--oversomeone's objections, or else, you know, the case wouldn't have wound up in court.   In 1994, his white phone rang, and it was Pope John Paul II, calling to make him bishop of his home Diocese of La Crosse. Father Burke was personally consecrated by His Holiness in the Vatican.   In ‘97, Bishop Burke became a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, ranking as a Knight Commander with Star automatically by virtue of his being a bishop. The Order traces its origins to the First Crusade, making it one of the oldest chivalric Orders in the world–and it's not the only such order Bishop Burke will get involved in.   In 2000, bishop Burke became National Director of the Marian Catechist Apostolate, something which certainly seems near to his heart considering he's still in the role. Well, international director now, as things have grown.   In 2002, Bishop Burke invited a fairly new apostolate named the Dead Theologians Society to the diocese, which isn't something I'd normally include, but I wanted to make sure it got a shoutout because it started at my parish. Oriented towards high school and college students, they study the lives of the saints, and Cardinal Burke is a fan, saying: “I am happy to commend the Dead Theologians Society to individual families and to parishes, as a most effective form of Catholic youth ministry.”   In 2003, Bishop Burke became Archbishop Burke when he was transferred to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Saint Louis, where he served until 2008, when he was called up to Rome, to serve as prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature, there's that Vatican Supreme Court again, and this time he's running it. And if you're making assumptions based on that appointment, yes, he's absolutely considered one of the foremost experts on canon law worldwide, having published numerous books and articles.   In 2010, Pope Benedict raised Archbishop Burke to the rank of Cardinal Deacon and assigned him the deaconry of S. Agata de 'Goti. Naturally he participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, where I am prepared to guess he was in the minority given subsequent events.   The next year, so 2014, Cardinal Burke was transferred from his top judicial spot to serve as the patron of the Sovereign Order of Malta, aka the Knights of Malta, a reassignment that was generally interpreted as a demotion, given he was going from his dream job for canon law geek that made him the highest ranking American in the Vatican at the time to a largely ceremonial post that was, well, not that.   [All that is nothing against the Knights of Malta, which these days are a solid humanitarian resource and quasi-state trivia machine I'll give their own episode at some point.]   The tension between Cardinal Burke and Pope Francis has been fairly clear from the start. They have fundamentally different approaches and styles, and frankly different goals. Cardinal Burke is dedicated to maintaining tradition as the safest route, while Pope Francis has famously called for shaking things up, for example saying:   “What is it that I expect as a consequence of World Youth Day? I want a mess. We knew that in Rio there would be great disorder, but I want trouble in the dioceses!”   That's Pope Francis, of course. Just before his transfer out of his top spot at the Vatican's court, Cardinal Burke noted that many Catholics, quote:   “feel a bit of seasickness, because it seems to them that the ship of the Church has lost its compass.”   End quote.   To his credit, Cardinal Burke took the move in stride, which matches up well with his general view that authority should be respected and that, as a canonist, the Pope is the ultimate authority.   Deference to such authority in the context of the Catholic Church is known as Clericalism, and being pro or anti Clericalism is another point of disagreement between Cardinal Burke and Pope Francis, who said “I want to get rid of clericalism” in the same early interview I mentioned before.   Part of what Cardinal Burke was responding to with his “lost compass” quote was the first stages of the Synod on the Family, which veteran Vatican reporter John Allen Jr described as like a “soap opera”, with working notes that were released to the public speaking positively about things like same-sex unions and other relationships the Vatican tends to describe as “irregular”. After the Synod on the Family wrapped up, in 2016 Pope Francis produced a post-synodal apostolic exhortation called Amoris Laetitia, or “The Joy of Love”, which I saw one of my sources described the longest document in the history of the Papacy, a hell of a claim I am not immediately able to refute because it sure *is* a long one, which is primarily known for the controversy of just one of its footnotes, footnote 351.   I'm still making *some* effort to make these first round episodes be brief, but it's important to keep things in context, so let's go ahead and look at the sentence the footnote is attached to, which is in paragraph 305, and Then the footnote itself. If you want even more context, the entirety of Amoris Laetitia is, of course, linked in the show notes.   Here we go:   “Because of forms of conditioning and mitigating factors, it is possible that in an objective situation of sin – which may not be subjectively culpable, or fully such – a person can be living in God's grace, can love and can also grow in the life of grace and charity, while receiving the Church's help to this end.”   And yes, that is one sentence. Popes are almost as bad about sentence length as I am.   Without the footnote, this probably would have gone relatively unnoticed, the Church accompanying sinners is not a fundamentally revolutionary idea. But the footnote in question gets specific and brings in the Sacraments, which is where things get touchy:   “In certain cases, this can include the help of the sacraments. Hence, “I want to remind priests that the confessional must not be a torture chamber, but rather an encounter with the Lord's mercy” I would also point out that the Eucharist “is not a prize for the perfect, but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak”.   For one thing, just to get this out of the way, some of that is in quotation marks with citations. In a document like this that's pretty normal, showing how your argument is based on precedent and authority. Except in this case the precedent and the authority being cited is literally Pope Francis himself. To be clear, this is a normal Pope thing, I found multiple examples of JPII and Pope Benedict doing the same thing, it just amuses me.   Anyways, the idea of people in objectively sinful states receiving communion is hyper-controversial. After all, even as far back as Saint Paul, receiving Communion “unworthily” is an awful thing. Of course, questions have long followed about how anyone can be truly worthy of the Eucharist, with the basic answer there being “with God's help”, but yeah, it's tricky.   We can have an educated guess how Cardinal Burke felt about all this, because he and three other Cardinals--it'll be a while before we get to any of the others–anyways Cardinal Burke and three other Cardinals asked Pope Francis some fairly pointed questions about this in a format called a dubia, traditionally a yes/no format where the Holy Father affirms or denies potential implications drawn from one of their teachings to clarify areas of doubt. In this case, there were five questions submitted, with the first and I daresay the most sincerely debated being the question of whether footnote 351 means divorced and subsequently remarried Catholics can receive communion. There's lots of subtext here, but as a reminder this is actually the *short* version of this episode, so pardon the abbreviation. The next four questions are, to put it snarkily, variations on the obviously very sincere question of “does the truth matter anymore?”   Pope Francis decided not to answer these dubia, which the Cardinals took as an invitation to make them–and his lack of a response–public. Not as a way of outing him after his refusal to answer gotcha questions with a yes/no, not by any means, but because clearly that's what not getting an answer meant Pope Francis wanted them to do.   Now, there's something of an issue here, because we're nearing record word count for Cardinal Numbers, and that's without any real long diversions about the history of Catholicism in Cardinal Burke's area or his interactions with the local secular ruler. It's all been Church stuff. And we're nowhere near the end.   The reality is that I'm painfully aware my own discipline is the only thing that keeps me from going longer on these episodes when appropriate, and the major driving force for keeping them short was to keep things manageable. But now that I'm no longer committed to a daily format, “manageable” has very different implications. And even my secondary driver, a general sense of fairness, not making one Cardinal's episode too much longer than the others, well, the other Cardinals in this batch have had longer episodes too, so it's not as much of a lopsided battle for the First Judgment, and it's not like longer automatically means more interesting.   In the end, with those inhibitions gone, and a sense that this stuff is important and it would be a shame to skip big chunks of it if Cardinal Burke *doesn't* make it to the next round, I'm going to go ahead and keep walking through this so it gets said, and let it take what time it takes. My best guess is we're about halfway through. That way there's no special pressure to make Cardinal Burke advance just to cover anything I felt was too rushed. Don't worry, there's still plenty being left out. Fair?   Fair or not, Let's resume.   In 2015, so after his relegation to the Knights of Malta but before Amoris Laetitia and the Dubia, Cardinal Burke was added to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, which is still one of his roles though like other Vatican offices it has since been rebranded as a Dicastery.   In 2017, Burke's posting as Patron of the Knights of Malta, the one I described as largely ceremonial, threatened to become interesting when Pope Francis forced the head of the order to resign over, well, condoms, basically. But as soon as things started looking interesting Pope Francis helicoptered in an archbishop to serve as his “special delegate” and more importantly his “exclusive spokesman” to the Order, which effectively sidelined Burke from a gig he had been sidelined *to* a few years earlier.   Nevertheless, 2017 also actually saw Burke start to bounce back some. I want to re emphasize this is notably *after* the Dubia, when later in the year Pope Francis picked Cardinal Burke as the judge in the case of an Archbishop who had been accused of sexully abusing his altar servers. The Archbishop was found guilty and deposed, and by the end of the year, having gotten his feet wet again, Cardinal Burke was back on as a member of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature, though, notably, not as its head anymore.   The next major flashpoint came In 2021, when Pope Francis published Traditionis Custodes, a document that severely restricted the celebration of the old Latin Mass.    Long story short, what's colloquially called Latin Mass is the version of Mass that was the main liturgy for Latin rite Catholics for hundreds of years until the Second Vatican Council kicked off serious updates in the 1960s, the most obvious of which is the general shift from Latin to the use of local aka vernacular languages, and the second most obvious is the direction the priest is facing for the majority of the liturgy. There's obviously more detail available on everything I just said, and people have *opinions*, I'll tell you that for sure.   Cardinal Burke's fundamental opinion was and is that the Latin Mass is great and should be maintained and that, in short, Pope Francis may even be overstepping his bounds in restricting it as much as he is with Traditionis Custodes, which is a strong claim given the whole, you know, general idea of the Papacy.   A few weeks after the Traditionis Custodes stuff went down, Cardinal Burke was on a ventilator fighting for his life. We're only doing living Cardinals at this time, so no suspense there for us, but his bout with COVID was touch-and-go for a while there.   In June 2023, notably a few weeks before his 75th birthday and that customary retirement age, Pope Francis replaced Cardinal Burke as the Patron of the Knights of Malta with an 80 year old Jesuit Cardinal. If you're noticing that Burke was relaced by someone who was themselves a fair bit older and also well past retirement age, yeah, you're not alone in noticing that, and you wouldn't be alone in thinking that some kind of point was being made here.   Just a few weeks after that retirement, Cardinal Burke attached his name to another dubia document, this one covering a larger variety of topics and appearing and in the context of the ongoing Synod on Synodality.   Cardinal Burke was again joined by one of his fellow signers of the first dubia, the other two having passed away in 2017, may they rest in peace. They were also joined by three Cardinals who had not cosigned the previous Dubia, though all of those are over 80 and so we won't be covering them for a while.   In any event, this second set of dubia covered a wider range of topics in its five questions, including two particularly hot-button issues, namely the question of blessings for same sex unions, which is something I will refer you to my Fiducia Supplicans anniversary coverage (oops, didn't get that out yet) on for fuller detail, and notion of women serving as deacons, which is still an open question at the time of this writing: as we've discussed previously, ordination has been pretty firmly ruled out, but there may be room for an unordained diaconate. After all, Saint Paul entrusted the letter to the Romans to a woman he described as a deacon.   Pope Francis actually responded to this second dubia the day after the dubious Cardinals submitted it, giving lengthy and detailed answers to all of their questions. Naturally this seems to have annoyed Cardinal Burke and his compatriots, because remember, traditionally answers to Dubia have been yes or no, and so they reframed their questions and asked Pope Francis to respond just with “yes” or “no”. When it was evident His Holiness was not going to reply further, the Cardinals once again took the lack of an answer- or rather the lack of yes/no format answers- as encouragement to publish everything, which was an interesting move since that seems to have essentially set Fiducia Supplicans in motion, as Pope Francis indicated an openness to informal blessings for homosexuals in one of his dubia responses. All of that is in the show notes.   Later in 2023, Pope Francis stripped Cardinal Burke of his Vatican apartment and retirement salary, which I have been tempted to call a pension but everyone I've seen calls it a retirement salary so it's probably safest to follow suit. Officially no reason was given, but I mean, you've listened to this episode, take your pick of tension points and believe it or not I've skipped several chapters of drama real or alleged. Speaking of alleged, this is the Vatican, so anonymous sources are happy to weigh in, including alleging that Pope Francis straight up said “Cardinal Burke is my enemy”. I don't think I buy that he was so plain about it, but I also don't expect Cardinal Burke is Pope Francis' favorite guy.   On December 29, 2023, Cardinal Burke had a private audience with Pope Francis for the first time in over seven years. Cardinal Burke's last private audience with Pope Francis had been back in 2016, four days before the first dubia was made public.   The idea of the two having a little chat grabbed media attention more than any other meeting between a Cardinal and a Pope that I can recall. As is typical for such one-on-ones, no official reason or agenda was given, and it's not likely we'll ever know what exactly was said, but I've got to hand it to Cardinal Burke for his response when Reuters asked him about it:   ‘Well, I'm still alive.'”   Raymond Leo Cardinal BURKE is eligible to participate in future conclaves until he turns 80 in 2028. “AM I THE DRAMA”? Today's episode is part of Cardinal Numbers,  and there will be more Cardinal Numbers next week. Thank you for listening; God bless you all!

Meditación en el viernes de la VII semana del Tiempo Ordinario. El Evangelio de hoy nos propone estas palabras de Jesús en su diálogo con los fariseos: «Por eso dejará el hombre a su padre y a su madre, se unirá a su mujer y serán los dos una sola carne». Meditamos sobre el matrimonio, siguiendo las palabras del Papa Francisco en la Amoris Laetitia. El matrimonio es signo del amor de Cristo a su Iglesia. Es un amor totalizante, que incluye la sexualidad. Requiere de gestos cotidianos, ternura, diálogo. Y así puede convertirse en fuente de alegría y belleza.

Acompaña al Padre Román Flecha a Meditar sobre la exhortación Amoris Laetitia, publicada por del Papa Francisco, con el tema; ¿cómo se puede alimentar el amor? Y conozcamos más sobre este maravilloso tema.

Acompaña al Padre Román Flecha a Meditar sobre la exhortación Amoris Laetitia, publicada por del Papa Francisco, con el tema; la alegría matrimonial y conozcamos más sobre este maravilloso tema.

Acompaña al Padre Román Flecha a Meditar sobre la exhortación Amoris Laetitia, publicada por del Papa Francisco, respondiendo a la pregunta ¿qué aporta el matrimonio al amor humano? Y conozcamos más sobre este maravilloso tema.

Acompaña al Padre Román Flecha a Meditar sobre la exhortación Amoris Laetitia, publicada por del Papa Francisco, respondiendo a la pregunta ¿el amor exige una lucha? Y conozcamos más sobre este maravilloso tema.

Acompaña al Padre Román Flecha a Meditar sobre la exhortación Amoris Laetitia, publicada por del Papa Francisco, respondiendo a la pregunta ¿se puede alimentar el amor? Y conozcamos más sobre este maravilloso tema.

IMAGE CREDIT: Diocese of Gozo, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Grech: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_grech_m.html      Mario Grech on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvadore Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2020.htm#Grech   Cardinal Grech on Gcatholic.org: http://www.gcatholic.org/p/3529         Cardinal Grech on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bgrechm.html           Diocese of Gozo on Gcatholic.org: http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/gozo0.htm?tab=info  Diocese of Gozo on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dgozo.html 2023 English-language interview with Cardinal Mario Grech (via EWTN): https://youtu.be/5RCy0fNOyUE?si=6ZuVOX4XY_8D507q      Thank you for listening, and thank my family and friends for putting up with the time investment and for helping me out as needed. As always, feel free to email the show at Popeularhistory@gmail.com  If you would like to financially support Popeular history, go to www.patreon.com/Popeular. If you don't have any money to spare but still want to give back, pray and tell others– prayers and listeners are worth more than gold!   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History, a library of Catholic knowledge and insights.   Check out the show notes for sources, further reading, and a transcript.   Today we're discussing another current Cardinal of the Catholic Church, one of the 120 or so people who will choose the next Pope when the time comes.   Mario Grech was born on February 20, 1957, in Qala, Malta, Qala being a small community on the eastern edge of the island of Gozo, Gozo being the *second* largest island in Malta after, well, the Island of Malta, with Malta itself being a small island nation a bit south of Sicily. At a young age, the family moved to Ta' Kerċem, another small community on the same island.   Malta is an outsize name in the history of the Catholic Church, thanks to its hosting of the military order of Saint John of Jerusalem, aka the Hospitallers or more simply the Knights of Malta in the early modern period. Their holding out against Suleiman the Magnificent's Ottoman Empire–who, in fairness, had *successfully* kicked the Hospitallers out of the Greek Island of Rhodes earlier in his career–that success at the Great Siege of Malta was so famous that noted enemy of the Church Voltaire once said “Nothing is better known than the siege of Malta” (Annals of the Empire, 1753)   Also, to get this out of the way, there was recently a Maltese Cardinal by the name of Prosper Grech. I haven't seen it explicitly confirmed that the two Cardinals *aren't* related, but I haven't seen anyone suggest that they are either. So… maybe, but probably not? Grech *is* a common Maltese surname, to the extent that a random third party commenting on the passing of the older Cardinal also had the last name of Grech.   Anyways, let's actually talk about today's cardinal some, shall we? The island of Gozo has fewer than 40,000 people altogether, but in heavily Catholic Malta, that's enough to support a local seminary, which is where Mario went when he decided to start his priestly studies. Unusually, he did both his philosophy and theology studies at that same institution. It wasn't until after his 1984 ordination that he went further afield, being sent to Rome to study both canon and civil law at the Pontifical Lateran University. Following the pattern of some of our more bookish Cardinals, Father Grech then obtained a doctorate in canon law from the Angelicum.   While studying his doctorate and for a span after, Father Grech ministered at the cathedral, at the National Shrine of Tá-Pinu, and also served as a parish priest at the parish of Kercem. You're not going to be too surprised that he also taught canon law at the local seminary and held a number of roles within the Diocese of Gozo during this period as well.   In 2005 his white phone rang and Pope Benedict made him Bishop of Gozo. He was consecrated on January 22nd 2006, with his predecessor, Bishop Cauchi, serving as his principal consecrator. I got curious because by longstanding custom–and, well, canon law–new bishops are consecrated by three existing bishops to ensure apostolic succession, and there's only two dioceses in Malta. It turns out the retiring bishop Cauchi- who had ordained Mario Grech as a priest too, by the way– it turns out he was joined not only by the Archbishop of Malta but also by Malta's Apostolic Nuncio, which makes sense and eventually I'll come to expect that.   Bishop Grech has traveled a fair bit during his tenure, visiting emigrants from Malta living in the USA twice, and Australia once, along with a couple trips to South America.   From 2013 to 2016, Bishop Grech was President of the Episcopal Conference of Malta, which l, I mean, part of me says with just the two dioceses they would have had a hard time getting a euchre game going at their meetings, another part of me says there's probably a few more folks than I'm imagining if you count retired bishops and auxiliaries, and I don't know if they invite senior priests to take notes or what. Someone's got to bring the snacks, is all I'm saying.   Anyways, in 2016, Pope Francis published Amoris Laetitia, a post-synodal apostolic exhortation, in other words a Papal follow-up letter recapping the goings on of a synod, a gathering of bishops. In this case, the synod in question was the Synod on Family and the reason we're talking about Amoris Laetitia is because it seemed to open the door to communion for Catholics who had been divorced and then gotten civilly remarried, at least in certain cases and with careful discernment. That's getting into a theological issue, the finer points of which you could definitely spend a lot more time going into than I will here, but in short most Catholic bishops were and I think it's fair to say still are wary of allowing such an accommodation. I mean, I'm here for it, but I make no secret of being a big old softy when it comes to accommodations in general–and honestly I think it's fair to say Pope Francis has a similar mindset. But again, most bishops are of a more conservative bent. Except for our friend Bishop Grech, who was instrumental in helping implement exactly that sort of accommodation for divorced and civilly remarried Catholics–in certain cases, as specified– in Malta–though it's worth noting he's also on the record as being against divorce generally, which is pretty well expected of Catholic bishops. Just, you know, to be clear.   Anyways, Bishop Grech's time in Malta's surprisingly existent Bishops' Conference did not go to waste, because he also served on the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Commission of Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE). In 2019, he made the big time, being named the Pro-Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops–not for the Malta, not for the EU, but for the whole Catholic Church: a sufficiently big enough job that he stepped down as Bishop of Gozo in order to take it on.   The next year, he was named member of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity and in that same year–2020, if you lost count– he was named full on Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, so the top dog post. A couple months later, Pope Francis gave him his red hat, making him a Cardinal deacon with Santi Cosma e Damiano as his deaconry.   The next year, Mario was also added to the The Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, the highest judicial authority in the Catholic Church apart from the Pope himself, should he choose to intervene, which he usually doesn't, but, you know, he could.   As a dedicated Curial Cardinal, Cardinal Grech also serves on the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, as well as the Dicastery for Bishops.   Mario Cardinal Grech is eligible to participate in future conclaves until he turns 80 in 2037.   Today's episode is part of Cardinal Numbers,  and there will be more Cardinal Numbers tomorrow. Thank you for listening; God bless you all! Thanks, Joe!

Acompaña al Padre Román Flecha a Meditar sobre el amor en la familia y conozcamos más sobre el tema.

Acompaña al Padre Román Flecha a Meditar sobre el sacramento del matrimonio y conozcamos más sobre el tema.

Michael Lofton tackles the question of whether Pope Francis’ position on divorced and remarried people in Amoris Laetitia makes him a formal heretic.

Acompaña al Padre Román Flecha a Meditar sobre la exhortación Amoris Laetitia, publicada por del Papa Francisco, ¿qué papel juega la fe en el noviazgo?

Acompaña el día de hoy al Padre Román Flecha a reflexionar sobre la exhortación Amoris Laetitia, exhortación apostólica publicada por del Papa Francisco sobre el amor, la conyugalidad y la familia.

Todos estamos llamados a mantener viva la tensión hacia un más allá de nosotros mismos y de nuestros límites, y cada familia debe vivir en ese estímulo constante. Caminemos familias, sigamos caminando. Lo que se nos promete es siempre más. L'articolo Cierre de Amoris Laetitia – Jueves 18 jul 2024 proviene da Radio Maria.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Can Michael Lofton's criticisms hold water against the venerable Cardinal Zen? This episode promises to unravel the web of controversy surrounding their recent public clash, marked by technical glitches in Rob's absence and a wave of audience-generated memes and messages. We'll dissect the uproar sparked by Lofton's critical stance on Cardinal Zen's comments about "Fiducia Suplicans" and church leadership, alongside Steve Ray's supportive tweet that drew Lofton's ire. Buckle up for an engaging exploration of the finer points of respectful theological debate and the broader implications for the Catholic community.What future does the papacy hold amidst the growing schisms and resistance within the Church? Our discussion extends beyond the Zen-Lofton drama to the ongoing confusion triggered by recent papal documents and statements, especially since the release of Amoris Laetitia. With hopes pinned on a more conservative successor, we delve into historical precedents and the potential for a traditionalist resurgence. Contemplate the prospects of a return to traditional theology and the ensuing challenges, all while we humorously compare Michael Lofton's provocations to Buddy Pine from The Incredibles.Join us for an insightful journey through the tumultuous landscape of modern Catholicism. From the tension between ecumenism and traditional doctrine to the impact of globalism on Christian nations, we tackle the essential debates shaping today's Church. Engaging with diverse viewpoints, including those of Kennedy Hall, Tim Gordon, and others, we underscore the importance of charity and understanding amidst doctrinal crises. With an eye on the societal consequences of losing a unified Christian framework, this episode promises to be both thought-provoking and entertaining.TREASON: Claus von Stauffenberg and the Plot to kill HitlerIn ten episodes, Treason tells the remarkable and true story of Claus von...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.********************************************************https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://shop.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonOdysee: https://odysee.com/@AvoidingBabylon

Meditación en el viernes de la VII semana del Tiempo Ordinario. El Evangelio de hoy nos propone estas palabras de Jesús en su diálogo con los fariseos: «Por eso dejará el hombre a su padre y a su madre, se unirá a su mujer y serán los dos una sola carne». Meditamos sobre el matrimonio, siguiendo las palabras del Papa Francisco en la Amoris Laetitia. El matrimonio es signo del amor de Cristo a su Iglesia. Es un amor totalizante, que incluye la sexualidad. Requiere de gestos cotidianos, ternura, diálogo. Y así puede convertirse en fuente de alegría y belleza.

The Apostles, Passing On What They Received *Fatima, Marriage, & Amoris Laetitia *Saints Philip and James

This week, Paul and Dominic dive into a specific type of spiritual abuse, the abuse of conscience. An individual's conscience is their innermost sanctuary where they are alone with God. However, that sanctuary can be invaded and violated by the malicious and the careless. Paul and Dominic give examples of what this kind of abuse looks like and how common it is. So common that, at times, the abuse of conscience is presumed to be the orthodox way of practicing the faith.  “We also find it hard to make room for the consciences of the faithful, who very often respond as best they can to the Gospel amid their limitations, and are capable of carrying out their own discernment in complex situations. We have been called to form consciences, not to replace them.” (Amoris Laetitia 37) LINKS PFG episode about conscience: https://www.popefrancisgeneration.com/p/conscience-and-disagreeing-with-the The Place Where You Stand is Holy Ground: Recognizing and Preventing Spiritual Abuse in the Catholic Church: https://wherepeteris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Place-Where-You-Stand-is-Holy-Ground.pdf Paid subscribers get to watch each episode early! All of your contributions directly supports my family and allows me to continue this podcast and all the resources I've shared here! https://www.popefrancisgeneration.com/subscribe ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION Pope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church's teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we're taking our own look at the Catholic Church– her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we're the Pope Francis Generation. SUPPORT THIS SHOW: This show is brought to you by Pope Francis Generation, a project to explore Catholicism inspired by Pope Francis. Founded by Paul Fahey, you can follow the newsletter, join the group, and become a supporting member. Your donations allow us to create the resource you're enjoying now as well as much more. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else and receive subscriber only posts. Check out: popefrancisgeneration.com ABOUT PAUL FAHEY Paul lives in Michigan with his wife, Kristina, and five kids. He's a retreat leader and counseling student. ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA SmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism – inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the ‘bystander effect', and be first responders. “We don't have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. Christ does the rest.” Today he hosts the SmartCatholics community. smartcatholics.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popefrancisgeneration/message

This episode concludes a three-part mini-series in which we put some of you, our listeners, behind the mic. The episode was inspired by our gratitude for the rich friendship and Christian witness that the podcast has brought into our lives. Today's guest is Kathryn Sheffield, a mother and lawyer based in Virginia. Kathryn shares about her conversion to the Catholic faith and the path of mission that she has walked since, in response to the Lord's invitation to care for vulnerable children. // Other resources we mention: The USCCB Domestic Policy Office www.usccb.org Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, paragraph 180 The Saint Joseph Ministry www.txcatholic.org/stjosephministry/ // Our theme music is Nich Lampson's “Dolphin Kicks.” We are part of the Spoke Street media network: check it out at www.spokestreet.com.

Michael Lofton covers Cardinal Mueller’s admission to dissenting from church teaching. He also addresses his erroneous interpretation of Pope Francis’ dubia response to Cardinal Duka on Amoris Laetitia.

El Cardenal Müller refuta al Cardenal Fernández sobre la interpretación de la Exhortación Apostólica Amoris Laetitia.Únete a nuestro canal de Telegram para recibir información (videos, audios, fotografías, etc.) que no compartimos en YouTube. Escucha breves archivos de audio que envía el Padre Juan Razo sobre lo que ocurre en la Iglesia. Para unirte al canal usa el siguiente link: https://t.me/conservandolafeAyuda a sostener este apostolado donando a través de Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ConservandolaFeAyuda a sostener este apostolado donando a través de PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/conservandolafePara leer los documentos mencionados en el video, usar los siguientes links:https://www.aciprensa.com/noticias/101392/vaticano-responde-a-las-dubia-del-cardenal-duka-sobre-los-divorciados-vueltos-a-casarhttps://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/es/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia.html#_ftnref351https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/es/letters/2016/documents/papa-francesco_20160905_regione-pastorale-buenos-aires.htmlhttps://infocatolica.com/?t=opinion&cod=47702

El Papa Francisco y el cardenal Víctor Fernández respondieron a otra serie de preguntas dubia , esta vez del cardenal Dominik Duka, OP, afirmando que Amoris Laetitia permite que personas divorciadas y “vueltas a casar” reciban la Sagrada Comunión.Los cardenales Raymond Burke y Gerhard Müller tambien denunciaron el aparente respaldo del Papa Francisco a las “bendiciones” entre personas del mismo sexo y su apoyo a permitir que los divorciados y “nuevos casados” reciban la Eucaristía mientras viven en adulterio. Pulsa Aqui para ver el video del programa¡Convierte en Miembro Cristero de Nuestro Canal Hoy!! Pulsa aquíSupport the show YouTube Facebook Telegram Instagram Tik Tok Twitter

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 179 Topics covered: A flood of news. The Vatican's Dubia circus. Adultery as a venial sin? Bergoglio seems to permit blessings of homosexual couples through the backdoor. The Holy Spirit and the Synod on Synodality. Francis says St. John the Baptist doubted that Jesus was truly the Messiah. Links: New Dubia Drama: Five Conservative ‘Cardinals' challenge Francis Antipope Francis: Apostolic Exhortation ‘Laudate Deum' on the Climate Crisis (Oct. 4, 2023) Athanasius Schneider's explosive Prayer for the Synod 2023: An incisive Sedevacantist Analysis Book: CREDO: Compendium of the Catholic Faith by Athanasius Schneider Four “Cardinals”: Francis Refuses to Answer Direct Questions on “Amoris Laetitia” (2016) Vatican Doctrine Office explains Amoris Laetitia: Adultery can be a Venial Sin only! Adultery as a Venial Sin? Amoris Laetitia and Mitigating Circumstances (2019) Luisella Scrosati, "Yes, yes, or perhaps not: Francis raises more doubts than the Dubia", Daily Compass (Oct. 5, 2023) Michael Haynes, "Vatican and Cardinal Fernández fire back at cardinals' new dubia about the Synod on Synodality", Life Site (Oct. 2, 2023) 'Cardinal' Pietro Parolin on the Synod and the Holy Ghost Journalist at Synod Press Conference: How do we know it's the HOLY Spirit acting at the Synod? Francis kicks off Synod with Blasphemous Lie: St. John the Baptist doubted Jesus was really the Messiah! Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Michael Lofton covers the response of the Vatican to Cardinal Duka’s Dubia on Amoris Laetitia. This is a monumental event as it is a response to the 2016 Dubia on Amoris Laetitia and puts to rest all of the false claims made about Amoris and Pope Francis on communion for divorced and remarried couples.

En respuesta a las dudas de un lector, el periódico de los obispos falsifica los pronunciamientos definitivos de la Iglesia sobre el tema de la homosexualidad e incluso Amoris Laetitia. Objetivo: legitimar la homosexualidad y la transexualidad con el pretexto de acoger a las personas. Tommaso Scandroglio lo explica en La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana.Pulsa Aqui para ver el programa¡Convierte en Miembro Cristero de Nuestro Canal Hoy!! Pulsa aquíSupport the show YouTube Facebook Telegram Instagram Tik Tok Twitter

Strickland Schism? - Persecution in Nicaragua - Runaway Alabama Priest Mike Lewis and Dominic de Souza return to The Debrief after a short hiatus to catch up on the big stories in the Church, including: 1. Bishop Strickland on Pope Francis and schism 2. Persecution of Catholics in Nicaragua 3. Alabama priest abandons his post 4. World Youth Day and the Death Penalty Topics and Links: 1. Bishop Strickland reverses his prior support for Pope Francis's exhortation Amoris Laetitia, and gives an odd definition of schism on on his radio show. Link: "Is Strickland slouching toward schism?" - Where Peter Is, by Mike Lewis https://wherepeteris.com/is-strickland-slouching-toward-schism/ 2. Religious persecution in Nicaragua is increasing. In addition to the imprisoned Bishop Alvarez, the Ortega regime has closed down a Jesuit university. Link: "Hellhole: The Martyrdom of the Church in Nicaragua" - Where Peter Is, by Carmelita https://wherepeteris.com/hellhole-the-martyrdom-of-the-church-in-nicaragua/ 3. Discussion about the unfolding story of Fr. Alex Crow, a priest from Mobile, Alabama has left his ministry and brought an 18-year-old woman (a recent high school graduate) with him to Italy. Troubling information has come out as this story has unfolded. Link: "Disgraced Alabama priest believes he is married to 18-year-old and their running away to Italy is ‘Jesus' will' | America Magazine" https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/17/alabama-priest-married-high-school-student-245885 4. On the death penalty: "Capital Punishment and Magisterial Authority" - Where Peter Is, by Dr. Robert Fastiggi https://wherepeteris.com/capital-punishment-and-magisterial-authority-part-1/ See Also: "Is the death penalty ever 'legitimate defense'?" by Mike Lewis (Substack) https://mikelewis.substack.com/p/is-the-death-penalty-ever-legitimate On WYD Lisbon: "Claire and Pedro's WYD Experience" - Where Peter Is (Podcast and Links) https://wherepeteris.com/claire-and-pedros-wyd-experience/ ABOUT THE DEBRIEF Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you're a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged. WHERE PETER IS Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com SMARTCATHOLICS The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com DONATE Consider becoming a Patreon sponsor for Where Peter Is. Your generosity will help us continue to bring valuable content to you and enhance the quality of this show. https://www.patreon.com/where_peter_is

Today's Topics: 1) Reflections for the Feast of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux 2) Matthew 5.13-19: The Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World, and The Fulfillment of the Law 3) Veritatis Splendor vs Amoris Laetitia  https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/veritatis-splendor-vs-amoris-laetitia 4) More on Monsignor Charles Pope's article 8 Errors Catholics Should Know and Avoid  https://www.ncregister.com/blog/8-modern-errors-every-catholic-should-know-and-avoid

We discuss an upcoming document from the Vatican that will address divorced and remarried couples.  We will also discuss the relationship between the SSPX and St Ignatius of Loyola.********************************************************Avoiding Babylon was started during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. During these difficult and dark days, when most of us were isolated from family, friends, our parishes, and even the Sacraments themselves, this channel was started as a statement of standing against the tyrannical mandates that many of us were living under. Since those early days, this channel has morphed into an amazing community of friends…no…more than friends…Christian brothers and sisters…who have grown in joy and charity.Avoiding Babylon does not criticize the hierarchy or institutional Church, especially Pope Francis. We recognize there is an unprecedented crisis in the Church, but we feel that there are other shows that address these issues that are more qualified than us. Instead, we try to remind ourselves and those who enjoy the channel that being Catholic is a joyful and exciting experience. We seek true Catholic fraternity and eutrapelia with other Catholics who, like us, are doing their best to live out their vocation with the help of God's Grace. Above all, we try to bring humor and joy to the craziness of this fallen world, for as Hillaire Belloc has famously said:“Wherever the Catholic sun doth shine,There's always laughter and good red wine.At least I've always found it so.Benedicamus Domino!”https://www.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community:  https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comStore:  https://avoiding-babylon.sellfy.store/RSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV:  https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1626455Odysee:  https://odysee.com/@AvoidingBabylon Support the showCheck out our new store!

Is There Anything We Can Do About It? This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss the rash of 'white beatings' that have become a phenomenon over the past 5 years. In the 90s, most of us thought racism was a thing of the past… but the left has revived it in a way that's hardly believable. But it is really that bad? In the news, Anglicans reject their latest leader. UK launches warning system and fails. Goodbye Tucker Carlson… what's next? Northern lights in southern America. Japan loses contact with lunar lander. MMA fighter challenges women. Father fighting to save his son's gender. 'Pro-lifers' against Trump. Supreme Court rejects case against abortion pill. Pride parade canceled in Florida. Bud Light still sinking. ABP Pagila defends suicide. Missouri diocese says no religious exemptions for vaccines--Mississippi backs exemptions. Backpay for employees fired for not accepting vaccine. Josh Alexander gets backing. Pope Francis selecting lay bishops. Denmark makes funny she-man statue. In the world of nonsense, Germans must see nudity and pay full price. TSA looking for vampires. Nudists don't want to be filmed. Show Notes: Dan's: Some naked newshttps://apnews.com/article/frankfurt-landlord-naked-naturism-germany-c22c131d68684426da908f82ec040c65TSA is on the lookout for vampireshttps://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-man-carrying-vampire-straw-arrested-boston-airport/3127588/And yet more naked newshttps://www.wral.com/story/vienna-nudists-oppose-plans-for-cable-car-over-their-beach/20822852/ Eric's Notes: MMA fighter challenges gender-confused women to a match. Guess how many have accepted https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/mma-fighter-challenges-gender-confused-women-to-a-match-guess-how-many-have-accepted/ Jake Shields is making a real point. Since trans men are real men I would like to challenge the 10 toughest trans men in the world to a fight. I fight them with no training camp and no rest between each fight. Let's go, alphabet people get your 10 best and prove me wrong. My offer has been updated, I will fight Mike Jackson and 10 trans men. This is a serious offer so get your team ready A million views and not a single trans Man has stepped up to accept my challenge. I'm starting to think they don't have the b[****] to fight me. Young father in custody battle to protect 3-year-old son from gender-confused mother https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/young-father-in-custody-battle-to-protect-3-year-old-son-from-gender-confused-mother/ 'Sawyer says his mother tells him he is both a boy and a girl, but Sawyer is fully aware he is a boy,' father Harrison Tinsley explained in a fundraiser for his legal expenses. ‘Morally indefensible': Pro-life leaders rebuke Trump camp for saying abortion should be left to states https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/morally-indefensible-pro-life-leaders-rebuke-trump-camp-for-saying-abortion-should-be-left-to-states/ The answer drew reactions from various pro-life leaders, groups, and figures. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president Marjorie Dannenfelser called Trump's “states-only” position “morally indefensible” and vowed to “oppose any presidential candidate who refuses to embrace at a minimum a 15-week national standard.” Americans United for Life, without mentioning Trump, advocated “hold[ing] presidential hopefuls to the standard of supporting a national Pain Capable Abortion Ban.” Live Action president Lila Rose declared that Trump “has DISQUALIFIED himself from the nomination of our nation's pro-life political party.” What is behind Trump's sudden move to the left? https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/what-is-behind-trumps-sudden-move-to-the-left/ U.S. Supreme Court protects access to abortion pill mifepristone https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-u-s-supreme-court-protects-access-to-abortion-pill-mifepristone/ The pro-abortion ruling, which was not explained, was decided in a 7-2 vote, with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito being the dissenting voices. After pushing back its decision earlier in the week, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled Friday to, at least temporarily, preserve access to abortion-inducing pill mifepristone as a lawsuit against the drug works its way through the federal court system. LGBT group cancels Florida ‘pride' parade as DeSantis prepares to ban drag shows for kids https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lgbt-group-cancels-florida-pride-parade-as-desantis-prepares-to-ban-drag-shows-for-kids/ The group opted to cancel its parade and institute a minimum age limit for its ‘Pridefest' out of concern over the impacts of a Florida law that would ban indecent shows for kids. Project Veritas reveals gender clinics helping children ‘transition' as young as 8 years old https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/project-veritas-reveals-gender-clinics-helping-children-transition-as-young-as-8-years-old/ A social worker with a Texas medical center told an undercover reporter that some kids are getting started on transitioning ‘as young as eight, nine.' A New York adolescent medicine doctor said the gender center would prescribe puberty-blocking drugs to a 10-year-old. Bud Light marketing VP takes leave of absence amid Dylan Mulvaney trans controversy https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bud-light-marketing-vp-takes-leave-of-absence-amid-dylan-mulvaney-trans-controversy/ Bud Light sales drop 17%, second marketing exec takes leave amid Dylan Mulvaney backlash https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bud-light-sales-drop-17-second-marketing-exec-takes-leave-amid-dylan-mulvaney-backlash/ Abp. Paglia defends assisted suicide as ‘greatest common good possible' for dying people https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abp-paglia-defends-assisted-suicide-as-possible-greatest-common-good-for-people-dying/ The president of the regularly scandalous Pontifical Academy for Life has “Personally, I would not practice suicide assistance,” he said “but I understand that legal mediation may be the greatest common good concretely possible under the conditions we find ourselves in.” Vincenzo Paglia (born 20 April 1945) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church. He is the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life and grand chancellor of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences. Pontifical Academy for Life tries to clarify Abp. Paglia's troubling assisted suicide comments https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pontifical-academy-for-life-tries-to-clarify-abp-paglias-troubling-assisted-suicide-comments/ Canadian pro-life leader calls upon Abp. Paglia to resign over assisted suicide comments https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/euthanasia-prevention-coalition-chief-calls-upon-abp-paglia-to-resign-from-pontifical-academy-for-life/ Alex Schadenberg has always stayed out of Church politics but now feels strongly that the Pontifical Academy for Life chief must step down as president. Missouri diocese refuses religious exemptions for vaccines, citing ‘moral responsibility' https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/missouri-diocese-refuses-religious-exemptions-for-vaccines-citing-moral-responsibility/ The Diocese of Jefferson City's refusal to grant vaccination religious exemptions to Catholics, while giving them to non-Catholics, is driving Catholic families to seek other schooling options. The Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City is refusing to grant religious exemptions from vaccination to Catholics, citing a “moral responsibility” to receive vaccines even when they are produced using fetal cell lines derived from aborted babies. Federal judge rules Mississippi must allow religious exemptions for school vaccines District Judge Halil "Sul" Ozerden's ruling leaves only five states that mandate shots without religious exemptions on kids Judge orders Chicago to reinstate, give back pay to city employees fired for refusing COVID shots https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/judge-orders-chicago-to-reinstate-give-back-pay-to-city-employees-fired-for-refusing-covid-shots/ Pope Francis said SSPX priests ‘are not schismatics': retired Swiss bishop In a new video, Bishop Vitus Huonder calls the 1988 excommunication of SSPX bishops 'unjust,' while also saying Pope Francis personally told him the priests of the Society are 'not schismatics.' ‘I Stand with Josh Alexander' international walkout protest planned for May 17 https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/i-stand-with-josh-alexander-international-walkout-protest-planned-for-may-17/ Liberty Coalition Canada is encouraging supporters around the globe to offer a peaceful witness in solidarity with the student who was banned from his Catholic high school for saying there are only two genders. Media pays no attention when drag queen ‘mom' is convicted of 11 child sex abuse crimes https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/media-pays-no-attention-when-drag-queen-mom-is-convicted-of-11-child-sex-abuse-crimes/ Kelsey Boren, the mentor to an 11-year-old drag queen whose scheduled appearance last fall at an Oregon pub drew protests, pleaded guilty to 'encouraging sexual abuse.' Eugene, Oregon. Parents were protesting an event featuring an 11-year-old drag queen whose mentor, a “drag mom” named Kelsey Boren who also moonlights as a drag queen called “Alwaiz Craving,” had recently been arrested for child sex abuse crimes Vatican preparing document for couples living in ‘new unions' after ‘marriage failure' https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/vatican-preparing-document-for-couples-living-in-new-unions-after-marriage-failure/ Cdl. Kevin Farrell, a notable promoter of Pope Francis' 2016 apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, revealed that his dicastery was preparing a document in line with the Pope's wishes on people who ‘live in new unions' after ‘marriage failure.' Pope Francis to personally select lay men, women to form up to 25% of Synodal vote https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-allows-lay-men-and-women-to-vote-in-synod-on-synodality/ Georgia school district to reinstate, pay $181k to teacher fired for opposing LGBT children's book https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/georgia-school-district-to-reinstate-pay-181k-to-teacher-fired-for-opposing-lgbt-childrens-book/ Alliance Defending Freedom says the case illustrates the need for Georgia's Parents Bill of Rights. A Georgia school district has come to a settlement with a substitute teacher it fired for taking issue with an LGBT children's book, agreeing to reinstate Lindsey Barr and pay her $181,000 in legal fees and damages. 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In this episode, Dominic and Paul talk about what the universal call to holiness can look like in the married vocation. Both of us grew up being taught that the celibate vocations are better than the married vocation. This idea can give the impression that holiness is for the “professionals” and lay people are exempted from living the radical life Jesus invites all of us to. However, since Vatican II, the Church has developed her teaching in this area.  “Those who have deep spiritual aspirations should not feel that the family detracts from their growth in the life of the Spirit, but rather see it as a path which the Lord is using to lead them to the heights of mystical union” (Amoris Laetitia 316). ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION Pope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church's teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we're taking our own look at the Catholic Church– her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we're the Pope Francis Generation. SUPPORT THIS SHOW: This show is brought to you by Pope Francis Generation, a project to explore Catholicism inspired by Pope Francis. Founded by Paul Fahey, you can follow the newsletter, join the group, and become a supporting member. Your donations allow us to create the resource you're enjoying now as well as much more. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else and receive subscriber only posts. Check out: popefrancisgeneration.com ABOUT PAUL FAHEY Paul lives in Michigan with my wife, Kristina, and five kids. He's a catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA SmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism – inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the ‘bystander effect', and be firstresponders. “We don't have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. Christ does the rest.” Today he hosts the SmartCatholics community. smartcatholics.com JOIN FATHERS HEART ACADEMY Discover the truth and hope of Church teachings through a study of magisterial documents, access to Paul Fahey's podcasts and articles, and a supportive community of learners. Join here: http://www.fathersheartacademy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popefrancisgeneration/message

Is the Pope worth defending? What should we think of his controversial statement, "Who am I to judge?" What about the proper understanding of Amoris Laetitia? Is the "Pachamama incident" a black mark on the Francis Pontificate? Dr. Robert Fastiggi joins the show to discuss these issues.  The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support

"Thou shalt not commit adultery."What is the point of marriage? Is divorce a sin? What about contraception, or IVF? In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of the sixth Commandment.This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Six of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2337-2359).Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/.....References and further reading/listening/viewing:Matthew 5:27Christopher West, "Contraception vs. Natural Family Planning: What's the difference?"Christopher West, Good New About Sex and MarriageFr Mike Schmitz "Catholic Teaching on IVF and Contraception Explained"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Adultery"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Divorce"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Incest"Catholic Answers, "The Hardest Teaching of Them All"  Catholic Answers, "What does adultery encompass?"Catholic Answers, "Birth Control"Catholic Answers, "What are the grounds for annulment?"Jason Evert, "Contraceptive Mentality vs NFP"Jason Evert, "Debunking Myths about NFP"EWTN, "Church Teaching on Birth Control"Pope Francis, "Amoris Laetitia"Life Teen, "You Don't Need to Test Drive Sex to Know if it's True Love"Emily Wilson, "50 MUST-ASK Questions Before Marriage"Peter Kreeft, "Catholic Christianity"Pope John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio.Pope John Paul II,  homily at Mass on the Washington Mall October 7, 1979.J.R.R. Tolkien, "On marriage and relations between the sexes"

The Orthodoxy of Amoris Laetitia w/ Pedro Gabriel

Welcome to Episode 96 of the Being Human Podcast:  Yes, I Was Wrong (Dialectic w/ Brian Butler) In Episode 76 of the podcast, while exploring a Catholic vision of complementarity between men and women, Dr. Greg proposed that a gift of self must be received in order for it to have been fully given. In this week's episode, find out why he was wrong!  In it, Dr. Greg is joined by Brian Butler, friend and founder of DumbOx Ministries/ECHO Communities, to break open what it means to become a gift to others and why we can find consolation even when our gift of self is met with rejection.  Discussed in this episode:   Introducing Brian Butler and DumbOx Ministries/Echo Community The difficulty and risk involved with authentic evangelization and giving of ourselves to others;  The way that sin and past rejection can cause us to either self-protect or develop an unhealthy dependence upon human relationships;  Why our gift of self is not diminished despite the rejection we may encounter;  All gift as finding its source, origin, and summit in the Trinity and Christ as our model of perfect self-gift; Recognizing others as an icon or a window into the infinite love of God and the importance of treating them as such;  Brian's story of rejection, and how his experience of femininity helped to heal him;  Healthy friendship and how it helps to call out the greatness in one another;  The challenges and joys of the “apprenticeship of marriage” and the importance of trusting that God is working in and through any mistakes made.  Resources mentioned or relevant: Learn more about DumbOx Ministries/ECHO Community;  Find out when the next ECHO Retreat will be;  Get to know more about Brian Butler and his staff;  For reference: Episode #76: Gender Fluidity or Complementarity (Part Two), in which Dr. Greg states “Gifts must be received in order for them to have been fully given.” A Meditation on Givenness by Pope John Paul II; Amoris Laetitia - an Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis; Mulieris Dignitatem - an Apostolic Letter by Pope John Paul II For an overview of our new Certification, check out Episode #82: Creating a Catholic Standard for Mental Health; Learn about IDDM (Mentorship) and how it can help you; Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call with our staff to discuss your situation and how we can support you! Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more; Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available.   Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you! Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose “write a review.” Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

Michael Lofton goes over Amoris Laetitia, the Buenos Aires Bishops’ Guidelines, the Dubia and the Council of Trent on Marriage. He demonstrates Amoris Laetitia is not a substantial change to church teaching or discipline on the divorce and remarried. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Outline 03:00 Introductory remarks 09:22 An overview of Amoris Laetitia 57:31 The Buenos […]

Michael reviews clips of Dr. Robert Fastiggi calling out the industry of papal slanderers on various topics like Pachamama, Amoris Laetitia, the Abu Dhabi agreement, and the writings of Archbishop Vigano. The clips reviewed come from here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Tk3MWfRAU&t=902s

Since its publication six years ago, the papal encyclical Amoris Laetitia has been a source of controversy. The most disputed chapter is the infamous Chapter 8 which talks of “accompanying, discerning and integrating weakness.” Is this chapter consistent with Catholic teaching, or does is stray from orthodoxy?Link:• "Pope Francis: The Legacy of Vatican II" by Eduardo J. EcheverriaThe Kingdom Investor | PodcastTake your generosity to the next level, impact more lives and build a godly legacy! Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Questions Covered: 06:37 – Has the Church ever taught geo-centrism as a definitive teaching?  15:20 – I debated Patrick back in 1992 when I was an evangelical and I am Catholic now! I wanted to say hello!  19:09 – My problem with Catholicism is the teaching in Amoris Laetitia on divorced people being able to receive communion. What about the other spouse?  22:44 – How are we not going to sin in heaven?  30:47 – How do I go about converting my friend to Catholicism?  37:24 – Why is it that Jesus had to return to heaven as opposed to staying here on earth?  42:50 – Why would my current wife have to fill out paperwork if I want to file for an annulment from a previous marriage?  45:52 – Is it a sin to not stop someone from gossiping?  47:55 – If Jesus called Judas a devil, does that mean he condemned him?  50:44 – What are your thoughts on burying a statue of St. Joseph upside down to sell your house?  …

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