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Almost as exciting as Fr. Jacob's attempt at blond hair which turned out leprechaun orange, Fr. Jacob welcomes guest host Fr. CJ Mast for a Catholic Stuff You Should Know Announcement!

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ isTUVU CommunitiesCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.What happens when life does not unfold as you expected—and you reach the end of your own strength?In this powerful episode of the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright welcomes disability advocate, speaker, and author John Fela. John shares how his journey with his nonverbal son, who has profound autism, ultimately brought him to faith in Jesus Christ.Raised in a culturally Catholic home, John later explored other spiritual paths but remained disconnected from biblical Christianity. When disability-related challenges affected his marriage, finances, career, and family life, John realized that he needed more than reassuring words—he needed genuine community, practical support, and lasting hope.That search led him to a Christian men's group, where believers welcomed him, listened to his struggles, and prayed for him. On one unforgettable stormy night in 2012, John surrendered his life to Jesus.John also discusses his memoir, Faith Like My Father, and the surprising significance of two words repeatedly spoken by his earthly father: “Don't panic.” Years later, while hearing a message based on Jesus' teaching about worry in the Sermon on the Mount, John finally understood those words. That revelation helped him release years of anger and forgive his father.In this conversation, you will hear about:• Raising a child with profound autism and significant support needs• Finding Christ during the lowest season of John's life• Why Christian community must offer more than comforting words• The Church's responsibility to welcome and support people with disabilities• John's work in disability advocacy and disability ministry• Trusting God when faith does not immediately remove life's problems• Remaining obedient through divorce, single parenthood, and uncertainty• Overcoming anger before it becomes deeply rooted bitterness• Forgiving those who have wounded us• Recognizing God's providence in painful circumstances• The message behind John's memoir, Faith Like My FatherJohn's testimony reminds us that following Jesus does not mean every problem disappears. It means we no longer face our problems alone. God remains present, orders our steps, and can use even our most painful experiences for His redemptive purposes.If you are walking through a valley, caring for someone with a disability, struggling with anger, or wondering where God is in your circumstances, John's story will encourage you to keep seeking Christ and refuse to panic.Connect with John Fela and learn more about Faith Like My Father:https://johnfela.comKeywordsJohn Fela, Faith Like My Father, TS Wright, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, disability ministry, disability advocacy, autism ministry, profound autism, severe autism, nonverbal autism, special needs parenting, Christian parenting, fathers of children with disabilities, Christian testimony, finding faith in Jesus, faith during trials, trusting God in crisis, Christian forgiveness, overcoming anger, healing from bitterness, God's providence, Christian obedience, spiritual perseverance, Christian community, inclusive church, special needs ministry, Joni and Friends, Key Ministry, Sermon on the Mount, don't panic, hope in Jesus, faith through suffering

Today in The Catechism Series, we continue through the opening article of the Creed: “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” Fr. David Sherry explains what Catholics mean when they profess belief in God, not merely as a conclusion of reason, but as our first beginning and last end. We'll also look at how God's existence can be known, why we call Him Father, what it means that He is almighty, and how creation itself points us back to Him. See all the episodes: https://sspxpodcast.com/catechism Buy the Catechism at Angelus Press >> We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tvJSlGrBNJI  – – – – – – – The Society of Saint Pius X offers this series and all of its content free of charge. If you are able to offer a one time or a small monthly recurring donation, it will assist us greatly in continuing to provide these videos for the good of the Church and Catholic Tradition. Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> – – – – – – – Explore more: Subscribe to this Podcastto receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website:https://sspx.org/ – – – – – What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. – – – – – – What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

Chaplet of Divine Mercy for August 13.We come to gather every day to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy here on Rosary Minded, honoring Jesus' message of mercy and love. Let's all pray together the Chaplet of Divine Mercy -- making the Light of Christ burn so brightly that it continues to conquer the kingdom of darkness. Experience the divine power of this beautiful traditional Catholic prayer and celebrate God's love for us! #divinemercychaplet #Rosary #DivineMercy Discover a uniquely-designed collection of clothing & accessories crafted to express & celebrate your Catholic faith. https://www.rosaryminded.com/shop

Holy Rosary for Thursday, August 13 -- Luminous Mysteries from RosaryMinded, featuring peaceful guitar backdrop.This version includes the St. Michael and Memorare prayers.Discover a uniquely-designed collection of clothing & accessories crafted to express & celebrate your Catholic faith.https://www.OremusCo.comFull Archive of Rosary videos on RosaryMinded.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rosaryminded.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RosaryMinded email address: rosaryminded@gmail.comTwitter & Instagram: @rosarymindedMusic (royalty free) and art provided by Pixabay

Does the thief on the cross prove that Confession and the entire sacramental system are optional? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists respond to major objections to the Sacrament of Confession, including whether private confession is a medieval invention and whether the seal of confession dangerously protects criminals. The discussion examines whether penance amounts to works-righteousness, whether Confession encourages a cycle of “sin, confess, repeat,” and why receiving absolution is not an attempt to earn forgiveness. They also address concerns about women confessing sexual sins to celibate male priests, explain why Confession should be understood as good news rather than a burden, and explore what Catholics receive in the confessional that they would miss by simply asking God for forgiveness privately. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:20 – Doesn't the thief on the cross prove the whole sacramental system is optional? So why should any of us bother with the sacrament? 06:16 – Isn't private confession a medieval invention, not something apostolic? (Doesn't history show the confessional isn't apostolic at all?) 15:01 – Isn't the seal of confession a dangerous rule that shields criminals? (How is that not dangerous — protecting criminals and endangering the public?) 22:37 – Isn't assigning penance works-righteousness that denies ‘Christ paid it all'? (Isn't penance just topping up a payment Jesus already made in full?) 41:51 – But confession, penance, absolution sounds like works you perform to earn your way back. Isn't that the opposite of the gospel? 34:05 – Doesn't confession give a license to sin — sin, confess, repeat? (If it's that easy to reset, why would anyone take sin seriously?) 44:49 – Is it appropriate for a woman to confess sexual sins to a celibate man? (Is it even against God's design to have a woman confess her sexual sins to a man — and a celibate one at that? Doesn't that put her in a humiliating position?) 47:00 – Why is confession good news, not a burden? 50:20 – For the person who says ‘I can just tell God I'm sorry from my kitchen table' — what does the Catholic receive in that confessional that they'd otherwise miss?

On this episode of Walk Humbly, Bishop Burbidge recaps the recent earthquake in Colombia and invites the faithful to pray for all those affected.  Bishop Burbidge highlights the upcoming Mental Health Day of Prayer on August 22nd, and the importance of integrating faith, physical health and mental wellness  The celebration of the Diocese's multicultural communities Mass + Fair will return this year on August 30th, showcasing the unity found in one faith across many cultures;  Bishop discusses the Catholics Vote No campaign and the Church's responsibility to speak clearly on fundamental matters of human life and marriage. Pledge to vote no on two critical ballot initiatives threatening Virginia's state constitution at catholicsvoteno.com.    Lastly, Bishop reflects on the start of a new academic year and the vital partnership between parents and Catholic educators in forming young people. He encourages students, families and all the faithful to embrace the back-to-school season as an opportunity for spiritual growth and a hopeful new beginning;   Walk Humbly welcomes listener questions for Bishop Burbidge. Call or text (703) 778-9100 anytime with your question. Connect with Walk Humbly and Bishop Burbidge by texting WALKHUMBLY to 84576 for occasional alerts and updates. 

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The goal of the Christian life and going to a Catholic School is to become transformed by Jesus into the men and women, the saints, He created us to be!Homily for the first day of schoolAugust 13, 2026

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Episode 525 debuts on Wednesday, August 12, at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time). Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule. Our topic is Loving Our Enemies in Deed and in Truth. My guest is Sister Mary Joseph, M.I.C.M. Whether charity requires that we should love our enemies? — from Saint Thomas’ Summa Theologiae, at newadvent.org Whether it is necessary for salvation that we should show our enemies the signs and effects of love? — from Saint Thomas’ Summa Theologiae, at newadvent.org The Object of Charity — overview of the larger question in the Summa by Father Paul Glenn, from his Tour of the Summa at catholictheology.info Reconquest is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center.

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Episode 525 debuts on Wednesday, August 12, at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time). Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule. Our topic is Loving Our Enemies in Deed and in Truth. My guest is Sister Mary Joseph, M.I.C.M. Whether charity requires that we should love our enemies? — from Saint Thomas’ Summa Theologiae, at newadvent.org Whether it is necessary for salvation that we should show our enemies the signs and effects of love? — from Saint Thomas’ Summa Theologiae, at newadvent.org The Object of Charity — overview of the larger question in the Summa by Father Paul Glenn, from his Tour of the Summa at catholictheology.info Reconquest is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center.

Tanya Rybarczyk preaches for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, offering a reflection on how the Canaanite woman's fierce compassion is what Jesus praises as 'great faith':"To keep our eyes fixed on the least of these IS to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. In them is where he is found."Tanya Rybarczyk is a preacher, writer, minister, and retreat leader specializing in adult faith formation, Catholic contemplative prayer practices, and spiritual caregiving. She has ministered as a Pastoral Associate at Saint Cecilia Parish in Boston and as Director of Spiritual Care at Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley, MA, and is part of the inaugural cohort of PROCLAIM, a preaching formation program for women. She holds Masters degrees in Pastoral Ministry and English, and lives in the Pacific Northwest outside Portland, Oregon.Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08162026 to learn more about Tanya, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Send us Fan MailTwo men help lead the early Church through one of Rome's most dangerous eras, and they cannot stand each other. Pope Pontian carries the burden of shepherding persecuted Christians, while Hippolytus, a fierce and gifted theologian, believes the Church has gone soft and lets his zeal harden into a schism. The result is public scandal, confused believers, and a fracture that seems too deep to mend.Then history takes a brutal turn. Under Emperor Maximinus Thrax, persecution sweeps them both into the same sentence: exile to the mines of Sardinia, a place infamous for suffering and death. Stripped of titles and power, these former enemies share chains and labor, and the debate that once fueled their rivalry gives way to something far more personal: the fight against pride, the need for mercy, and the choice to forgive.We walk through what their story reveals about Catholic faith and practice, including the real-world power of sacramental grace. The Eucharist becomes more than a theme; it becomes a lifeline. Confession and the sacrament of reconciliation move from theory to a concrete doorway back to communion. And the steady presence of prayer, Our Lady's intercession, and the communion of saints reframes suffering as a crucible where God can build unity where we least expect it.If you've ever felt stuck in a divided relationship, a wounded parish, or a conflict where “being right” has become the point, Saints Pontian and Hippolytus offer a hard and hopeful path forward. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...

Dr. Robyn McKay talks with psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Lindsay Emmerson about a common frustration for credentialed professionals: having deep expertise but struggling to be seen online, in a landscape that often favors persona over credentials.They cover:Why expertise doesn't automatically equal visibilityBuilding a social media presence without compromising integrityPivoting your expertise across career stagesBeing research-forward as a positioning strategyNavigating the comparison trap with influencers in your nicheAudience vs. community — and who you're actually meant to servePersistence, timing, and support systems in building visibility Love what you're hearing? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!Dr. Lindsay Emmerson is a licensed psychologist who coaches parents of kids ages 0–18 using research-backed strategies. She holds a PhD from the University of Maryland with postdoctoral training in CBT for schizophrenia, and grounds her work in child development research through coaching, courses, and her podcast/Substack, Parenting With Psychology.Connect with Dr. Lindsay Emmerson:Website: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlindsayemmerson/?_rdr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drlindsayemmerson Subscribe to Parenting With Psychology with Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, on Substack: https://parentingwithpsychology.substack.com/subscribe  About Dr. Robyn McKayDr. Robyn McKay is an award-winning psychologist and authority on spiritual intelligence, informed by Catholic mysticism and counseling psychology. Her work bridges clinical rigor, personality research, and identity-level transformation. With more than 20 years of practice and study, Robyn helps gifted, high-functioning women read burnout as information rather than failure, accurately name moral injury, reclaim original identity, and return to work as calling—the co-creative contribution they were made for.A PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas, Robyn's academic formation is rooted in vocational psychology and the psychology of gifted and talented people across the lifespan—a body of work she contributed to as co-author of Smart Girls in the 21st Century: Understanding Talented Girls and Women (2014). That foundation extends into positive psychology, creativity research, and optimal human development, and culminates in the study of spiritual intelligence, drawing from the Catholic intellectual and mystical tradition.Robyn advises high-EQ executives and leaders at Fortune 500 companies, as well as elite performers in entrepreneurship, sports, and entertainment.Her work is delivered through private retainers, intensives, keynote addresses, corporate trainings, and small group labs. Outside of her practice, she is an advocate and steward for wild horses, and can most often be found hiking the red rocks of Sedona with her husband and their goldendoodle, Cooper Mack. Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay:LinkedIn: Robyn McKay, PhDFacebook: Dr. Robyn McKayInstagram: Robyn McKayTiktok: dr.robynmckay Book your 90-Minute KNOWN Intensivehttps://robyn-mckay.myflodesk.com/known 

This episode of Focus, the podcast of Catholic Answers, features host Edgar Lujano interviewing Catholic apologist William Albrect.  They talk with non-Catholics about why they are not Catholic, and includes a discussion of St. Peter as the Rock on which the Church is built. Support the show

Angela Sealana and Dr. Jason King discuss the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and how St. Mary's University's Wayfinders program encourages young people to engage with philosophy, service, and community. In this episode, you will: Learn about the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and how education helps us grow in hope Hear about what research has discovered about graduates from Catholic institutions of higher learning Discover programs and events for the greater San Antonio community to apply the Catholic Intellectual Tradition into our daily lives Continue Your Journey: Visit the official episode page and explore guest information and resources mentioned in this conversation. Jewel for the Journey: "Education is a participation in the work of Mary. She is the great teacher of (all people). Her mission has been, and still is, to give birth to Jesus Christ." - Fr. Emile Neubert, S.M. Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started.  Learn more at https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/media-and-resources/all-media-series/journeys-of-hope.html Help us spread hope! https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/support

Start the day by joining us in this Morning Offering Prayer. We guide you through a brief morning prayer to dedicate your day's works, joys, and struggles to God. Set against a backdrop of soothing music, this prayerful moment is your opportunity to connect with Jesus and align your day with purpose and gratitude. Let's begin our day together in prayerful reflection.Discover a uniquely-designed collection of clothing & accessories crafted to express & celebrate your Catholic faith. https://www.rosaryminded.com/shop 

The expedition aimed to find if there was a connection between the Congo and Niger basins of western and central Africa. Tuckey sailed up the river from its mouth but found that the lower river is not navigable due to rapids (later called the Yellala Falls) above Matadi. He only found ruins of the Portuguese colony and moribund Catholic missions. He suggested sending Protestant missionaries to the Congo. He explored the river up to Isangila. Most of the officers and crew died of fever and Tuckey himself died on 14 October 1816, aged 40, in Moanda, on the coast of today's DR Congo. The expedition was a failure but raised interest in the exploration of Africa.

As Christian nationalism tightens its grip on the nation's politics, a new crop of progressive candidates is putting faith front and center. From James Talarico to Abdul El-Sayed, the religious left is making a more explicit play for political power (and challenging the idea that Republicans get to own God). Can religious progressives provide an effective counterweight to Christian nationalism, or are we just inviting more religion into a political system that could use a lot less of it? Also on the show: Christians find God on both sides of the fight over massive AI data centers; Florida's attorney general picks a fight with Catholic schools over vaccine exemptions; the Arizona Supreme Court hands the Mormon Church a win in a horrific child-abuse case; anti-Muslim opposition to a proposed mosque lands an Oklahoma city in court; new data reveals just how differently Mormons practice their religion around the world; and Texas' mandatory Ten Commandments displays face a new legal challenge.

What is the purpose of medicine? And what does healthcare look like when we remember the dignity and eternal destiny of the person being cared for? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle explore what it means to care for the whole person, prepare for death, and recover the true purpose of healthcare. Along the way, they share powerful stories of faith, suffering, hospice care, and conversion. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

My friend Michael Young (active LDS, lives in Florida, Senior Service Missionary) joins us to share his outstanding story navigate being gay for 7+ decades: Part of the gay New York underworld in the 60s—including visiting Stonewall—but deeply closeted Career in health care Helpful therapist to get him through anger and distrust and overcome childhood trauma Believed in God—and upset with God Powerful spiritual experience in small Catholic chapel—sins forgiven and a great weight lifted Getting married to a woman—told her about being gay—good married for 39 years—but ended Along with his wife, joined the Church in 1983 (living in Ohio) after investigating Church for 18 months Navigating President Kimball's teachings about homosexuality (stuff we don't teach anymore) Extensive church service (Bishoprics, Temple, etc) Moving to Florida after his divorce Coming out to his Ward (positive experience) Great ward/stake support for LGBTQ members Wearing a pride pin to Church because “shows God loves all his creations” Powerful person revelation that God made him Gay and God loves him—he is not broken and doesn't need fixing Why he stays in the Church No one should feel shame for who they are At age 82, Michael is our oldest queer podcast guest. He takes us back to an era where being gay was much more difficult (gay bashing, fear of losing job). Yet, his story is so similar to other queer Latter-day Saints in the personal revelation they are receiving and the complexity of their journey. Michael is bright, articulate, super insightful, and has a powerful story. If you are queer or an ally, please listen and share Michael's powerful podcast—it will help all of us. You are a good man Michael—one of my new heroes. Thank you for being on the podcast. Thanks for all you have done to bless so many during your life. Links: Michael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.young.304565

Patrick brings forward heartfelt Catholic parenting struggles and the friction that comes when faith meets indifference within families, then moves without pause to the weight of new abortion laws, exposing inconsistencies and pressing for the dignity of life with no hesitation. He weaves in humor as pronoun debates and denominational questions arise, tossing lightness and sharp inquiry in equal measure and never letting heavy topics linger unchallenged. Anna (email) - At what point should we decide to limit exposure to these family members so as not to scandalize our kids to believe that it's okay to be lukewarm Catholics and to even live a lifestyle that is contrary to Catholic beliefs? (01:40) George - The bill signed in MA yesterday allowing abortion up till birth. Horrendous and barbaric. Massachusetts House Passes Bill to Strengthen Abortion Care - https://malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=1450 (14:32) Donna - When pregnant woman is killed in Maine, considered two people dead. Now, is the death of pregnant woman not two counts for murder? (18:55) Audio: Dr Levatino - Abortions are never for the health of the woman (21:42) Connie (email) - Last night while finishing up cleaning tasks at the dog shelter where I volunteer, another volunteer asked me my pronouns. Audio: Stephen A. Smith on WNBA not knowing what a woman is - https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/2086914175163330666/video/1?s=46 (35:46) Stephanie (email) - Genetic testing showed that my baby carried a genetic mutation, and I was told there could be a deformity, developmental delays, or even early childhood death due to underdevelopment. Abortion was discussed as an option. Today, I have an almost two-year-old, perfectly healthy baby girl. (38:30) Richard (email) – 15-week abortion ban- covering 95% of abortions- are not pro-life by any definition (42:42) Camille (email) - I hope we're not going to take a bunch of calls about hideous the abortion law in Massachusetts. Jennifer - Protestant friend claims denomination doesn't matter; Holy Spirit can never steer you wrong, so just listen to him. (46:59)

Patrick answers a wide range of questions from naming children after saints and the nuances of choosing Old Testament versus New Testament names to the subtle reverence Catholics bring to sacred images and Eucharistic practices, even when these collide with interfaith customs in hospital chapels. The discussion winds through what truly fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation post-COVID, explores Catholic marriage validity for non-Catholics and atheists, and lands on the thorny art of sharing moral beliefs without sounding judgmental. Denise (email) - Is it preferable to name a baby after a New Testament person rather than an Old Testament person? I understand that there is nothing wrong with using an Old Testament name, but is it better to use a New Testament one? And is using a saint's name the best of all? (01:00) Mark (email) - I recently received a Divine Mercy visor clip for my truck. When I’m not using the visor to block the sun, Jesus is upright and watching over me. However, when I need to block the sun with the visor in order to see better while driving, the image is upside down. I worry that having The Divine Mercy image upside down while using my visor is somehow disrespectful. What is your opinion? (05:00) Emily (email) - According to Redemptoris Sacramentum (paragraphs 183–184), every Catholic has a serious duty to protect the Eucharist from any irreverence or abuse. What can I do when a hospital chapel has a tabernacle (but no crucifix), the tabernacle is pushed to the side next to Muslim prayer rugs and Qurans, an electric sanctuary lamp, and a multi-religion pillar on the main altar? (06:35) Theresa - Is it okay to watch Mass online instead of physically going to Mass when it doesn't work out with things going on in your life? (11:25) Sebastian - What authority governs non-Catholic marriages that they must have children? How can we live an upright life voicing concerns but not be a morality cop (14:43) Anne - I'm a Roman Catholic Chaplain for a hospital. We have electric light in our chapel where Jesus is, but it’s also interdenominational chapel. (27:25) Sean - How would you help a close parish friend who is suddenly consuming marijuana? (35:56) Cyra – If someone is baptized Catholic marrying baptized Christian, and not married in faith or not wanting kids, is that a valid marriage? (38:36) Lisa - Priest asked a family to bring home the blessed sacrament for the weekend. Is that okay to do? (45:40)

Patrick explores questions about authority, suffering, and family tensions through personal stories and faith challenges, offering Catholic perspectives on naming guardian angels, choosing life in difficult pregnancies, and the risks of spiritual warfare without proper authority. He listens to intense calls about refusing to attend a same-sex wedding, dealing with estranged parents, and encouraging loved ones back to confession and faith practice, framing each issue within Scripture and Church teaching. As unexpected stories surface, Patrick connects callers’ struggles with hope, reflection, and the radical call to do the right thing even under pressure. John (email) - Naming or hearing the name of your Guardian Angel (01:19) Jim in MN - 30 yrs ago, my wife and I were told by our doctor to abort. We didn’t, and now my daughter is very beautiful and healthy. It was a very difficult time. (03:45) Jim in FL - My niece is getting married to a woman. I refuse to go to the wedding and it is causing friction. Am I doing the right thing? (07:05) Bob - Are there exorcists in the Protestant faith, and are they legitimate? (10:27) Jim - When God created mankind, he breathed into Adam his spirit. God did not breath into the animals or Eve. Was this spirit passed to Eve? (22:06) Sarah - My mom is a Catholic Eucharistic minister. How can I help her realize she shouldn’t participate in Protestant Eucharists. (27:42) Mary - My sister was born with cerebral palsy. (37:01) Rachel – My doctors wanting me to abort my child. They told me I had cervical cancer spreading widely, and I needed to abort to start the treatment right away. I said no. (43:02) Lisa - My mother is in denial that you have to go to confession. She doesn't think you have to confess to a priest, just tell Jesus directly at night. (47:23)

f the SSPX had consecrated 30 to 50 bishops, Rome would have been forced to negotiate. That is the assessment of Professor William Thomas, a Vatican theologian and classmate of Pope Leo XIV, who argues that the Society's recent consecrations, while historic, did not go far enough to compel the Vatican to take the traditionalist movement seriously.Thomas praises the traditional liturgy and warns that suppressing the Latin Mass will not resolve the underlying doctrinal disputes. The crisis is not liturgical; it is doctrinal. And the Vatican's response to the SSPX reveals a hierarchy more interested in punishment than dialogue.The conversation turns to the synodal project, which Thomas sharply criticizes for its plans to involve non-Christian religions in its implementation. Synodality, he argues, is fundamentally incompatible with the Church's divine mandate to evangelize. It replaces apostolic tradition with ambiguity, a new religion of process rather than truth.Make the switch today to iCatholicMobile today!iCatholic Mobile—supporting the Catholic faith with every connection.https://www.facebook.com/icatholicmobile https://www.icatholicmobile.com/ HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What St. Peter Canisius and St. Lawrence of Brindisi did for Germany, St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) did for Switzerland. Born just three years after John Calvin died, St. Francis de Sales found the Catholics of Geneva a persecuted minority, but by the time he was finished there, the region was mostly Catholic again. Links AUDIOBOOK - An Introduction to the Devout Life - https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/st-francis-de-sales-introduction-to-devout-life-full/?repos=6&subrepos=0&searchid=2667242 Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on St. Francis de Sales: Rerum Omnium Perturbationem (1923) - https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=4950&repos=1&subrepos=0&searchid=2667245 Article on the teaching of St. Francis de Sales on predestination - https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/most/getchap.cfm?worknum=214&chapnum=22&id=2078&repos=7&subrepos=0&searchid=2667248 SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's Newsletter:  https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters/ DONATE at:  http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Dr. Papandrea's Homepage:  https://jimpapandrea.wordpress.com/ Dr. Papandrea's latest book - Praying the Wisdom: Inspired Prayers for Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-the-wisdom/ Dr. Papandrea's YouTube channel, The Original Church: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginalChurch Theme Music: Gaudeamus (Introit for the Feast of All Saints), sung by Jeff Ostrowski. Courtesy of Corpus Christi Watershed:  https://www.ccwatershed.org/  

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Joel Robertson, The Accidental Catholic on Instagram, to share his incredible journey from an anti-Catholic Reformed Baptist to full communion with the Catholic Church. It's a wild ride, buckle up. We tackle Joel's experience as a Christian musician, touring Protestant churches and recognizing a problem in their different and conflicting beliefs, we dig into the Early Church Fathers, issues of interpretation of Scripture, and some of the biggest barriers to becoming Catholic – plus so much more! Please find and follow Joel on Instagram. A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

“So that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.” John 17:21    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Podcasts by Series  Level One Book Study  Level Two Book Study  Joann joins us on the podcast again to explore the characteristics of an environment that allows for cosmic education to flourish.    Joann Terranova: In the past Joann has served as a Pastoral Assistant for Children's Ministry in Catholic parishes, and began her involvement with CGS in 1998.  She helped to begin the atrium at St. Michael Olympia WA, and currently serves as a Toddler Catechist.  Her ministry as a formation leader began in 2007, and she is recognized to serve Levels 1, 2, &3.   She holds a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and Psychology, a Master's in Adult Christian Community Development and Master's in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.      Podcasts Episodes You May Be Interested In:  55: Cosmic Education   Welcoming the Child (Level 1) 122. Welcoming the Level 2 and 3 Child Part ONE Welcoming the Level 2 and 3 Child Part TWO RPC2 – Introduction and Chapter 1 with Joann Terranova Cosmic Education and Peace with Laura Accettullo   Books you might be interested in:  The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Year Olds  History of the Kingdom of God Part 1: Creation to Parouisa  History of the Kingdom of God Part 2: Liturgy and the Building of the Kingdom  Life in the Vine: The Joyful Journey Continues      BECOME A CGSUSA MEMBER    CGS 7 Minute Video      CGS Atrium Locator - Please check if your church atrium in in our atrium locator.  If not, please send this link to the COORDINATOR of your CGS program to add your atrium to the locator. THANK YOU! If you have any questions please email contact@cgsusa.org    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

It's Wednesday, August 12th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus British driver lost car insurance over Christian bumper sticker A British driver lost his car insurance for displaying a Christian message on his vehicle.  Simeon Chandra put handmade “Jesus Loves You” stickers on his car. However, his GoSkippy Insurance broker said he must remove the stickers to retain coverage. The Christian Legal Centre is now supporting him in his ordeal. Andrea Williams, chief executive of the group, said, “Having experienced profound transformation through Jesus, from despair to hope, and from brokenness to purpose, [Simeon] is not ashamed to share what he believes. … If insurers can refuse [coverage] because a customer displays a Christian message, that should alarm everyone who cares about freedom of religion and freedom of expression.” 1 Peter 3:15-16 says, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.” To register a polite, on-line complaint with GoSkippy, visit our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. European household pets outnumber children Evangelical Focus reports that household pets outnumber children in Europe.  As of 2024, 49 percent of European households owned a pet. Of the 306 million pets in Europe, most were cats followed by dogs and ornamental birds.  By comparison, there are 1.4 million children under the age of 15 in Europe. That means the continent has an average 0.4 children for every pet. In fact, pet dogs now outnumber children in 15 European countries.   Massachusetts legalized killing babies on their birthdays Here in the United States, Massachusetts legalized the killing of unborn babies up to the point of birth on August 10th. Democrat Governor Maura Healey, a lesbian who is faux married to a woman and identifies as a Catholic, signed the abortion bill into law on Monday. The measure allows late-term abortions for any reason. Listen to how Governor Healy asserts that killing a baby is “healthcare” at her press conference. HEALY: “I promise that no matter what Donald Trump or Republicans in Congress, or the Supreme Court does, we're going to continue to make sure that women and families have access to the healthcare that they need right here in Massachusetts. “We know that protecting abortion access and reproductive healthcare has been under fire. We saw it when the Supreme Court overturned Roe in the Dobbs decision back in 2022, the first time a court has ever taken away a right that was given. “We've seen it as Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress continue to pass anti-abortion legislation, including extreme abortion bans. Today, one in three women in America live in a state with an abortion ban. “President Trump's new attorney general, Todd Blanche, over the weekend, said that overturning Roe v. Wade should be made ‘permanent' in every state. That's what we're up against.” Massachusetts is now the 11th state, plus the District of Columbia, to allow abortions up to birth. (Massachusetts joins Alaska, Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon and Vermont, according to FoxNews.com). Isaiah 59:7 says, “Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood; their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths.” ​Trump recommends fewer child vaccines & greater parental authority On August 10th, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccines, recommending fewer ones and that they be spread out over time instead of injecting multiple vaccines in one sitting. Listen to comments from Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. MILLER: “Because of your courage and leadership, Mr. President, millions of parents all over America today are breathing an enormous sigh of relief. I say this as the parent of young children myself. “Millions and millions of parents feel they've been pressured when their children are just weeks out of the hospital to take five shots, six shots, seven shots -- all at once. They're told it'll be normal. Your kid will have a fever of 103 [degrees] for three or four days. Your kid will stop eating for a week. Your kid's going to change all their sleeping. Don't worry; it's totally fine. It's totally normal. Nobody has studied it. Nobody's looked at it. Nobody's thought about it. “The pressure from the pharmaceutical industry and from aspects of the medical industry to pump your kids full of shots days after birth, with no understanding of the long-term consequences, has been a medical travesty.” In addition, the order recommends 11 immunizations for children, down from 18. The order also calls on states to protect parental authority and religious freedom in vaccine decisions.   Specifically, President Trump said in the order, “It is the policy of my administration that federal programs and funding should support maximal parental choice over childhood vaccines.” America's oil reserves dropped to half capacity America's oil reserves have fallen to the lowest level in over 40 years. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve dropped below 300 million barrels last week. That's less than half of its total capacity and the lowest level since 1983.  In March, President Donald Trump authorized the release of up to 172 million barrels from the reserve in response to the war with Iran.  Churchgoers who attend Bible studies have highest discipleship scores And finally, Lifeway Research reports churchgoers who attend Bible studies have the highest discipleship scores. The discipleship scores highlight characteristics consistently present in the lives of believers who are progressing in their spiritual maturity. U.S Protestant churchgoers who attend a small group Bible study five times or more each month had the highest discipleship scores.  Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, said, “The value of small groups is seen in higher levels of evangelism, service, giving, disciplines and relationships among those who regularly participate in small groups of adults from church compared to those who do not.” Acts 2:42 describes the early church: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, August 10th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Growing from a life threatening challenge? Spiritual warfare real? The Catholic take on predestination? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders. (Originally aired on 9/25/25)

Hour 1 for 8/12/26 Drew and Dr. Kenneth Craycraft discuss the true meaning of the common good in light of Catholic teaching (1:00) and the former NBC players declaring for the WNBA draft (16:56). Then, Ed Morrissey covers the recent primary election results -- including in Wisconsin and Minnesota (29:24) and if we've reached peak socialism (42:22). Links: https://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.php?ID=203080 The WNBA is the Reductio ad Absurdum of Trans Ideology https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/08/12/hasan-piker-takes-wi-results-as-well-as-youd-expect-n3817909 https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/08/12/wsj-dont-look-now-but-the-dsas-not-too-popular-in-the-red-apple-either-n3817911 https://hotair.com/david-strom/2026/08/12/wisconsin-progressive-cry-fraud-n3817912

Catholic Positive Energy by George Goodsaid M.A https://www.amazon.com/dp/1968403868 In a world where negativity and criticism often dominate, Catholic Positive Energy offers a refreshing perspective on living a fulfilling and balanced life. Author George Goodsaid, M.A., opens up about his personal experiences of overcoming pain, ridicule, and emotional struggles. Through his journey, he demonstrates how choosing positivity, self-respect, and forgiveness can lead to lasting inner peace and happiness. With heartfelt reflections and uplifting insights, George encourages readers to focus on personal healing, compassion, and gratitude. His message reminds us that every person, no matter their past, has the power to rise above challenges and live with purpose and joy. Featuring a foreword by Cy Kellett, this inspiring book is ideal for anyone seeking motivation, emotional clarity, and a more positive approach to everyday life. Catholic Positive Energy invites readers to embrace hope, nurture kindness, and live life to the fullest — with confidence, optimism, and a renewed sense of self-worth.

Matt Swaim, Ken Hensley, and Kenny Burchard each came from parts of the Evangelical world where faith in Jesus was strong, and love of the Bible ran deep, but knowledge of Church history wasn't particularly robust. And none of them gave much thought at all to Clement of Rome, who would have known the apostles and had a Christian leadership role in Rome in the era immediately following the martyrdoms of Peter and Paul. So who was he? Matt, Ken, and Kenny share their experience of discovering the witness of Clement of Rome, and discuss how his story led each of them to want to learn more about the early Church. The Coming Home Network was established in 1993 to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass

Maria Morerea Johnson and Stephanie Quesnelle discuss Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Imago Dei. Stephanie Quesnelle is a Catholic mother of five and a data analyst with over a decade of experience. She is the author of the forthcoming children's book Created, Not Coded: A Catholic Family's Guide to Artificial Intelligence, written to bring Catholic families frameworks to raise children in an age of digital transformation. She translates complex technology into accessible, theologically grounded resources for educators, parishes, and parents and is an advocate for equitable access to open-source data and AI as a Catholic justice issue. Her husband is the founder of Nous Research, a frontier AI lab, giving her a firsthand perspective on how these tools are built. Links: CreatedNotCoded.org Instagram @creatednotcoded Facebook Created Not Coded

Full Text of Readings Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 416 The Saint of the day is Blessed Michael J. McGivney Blessed Michael McGivney's Story The eldest son of an immigrant Irish family in Connecticut, young Michael left school at 13 to work in a brass factory making spoons. At 16 Michael J. McGivney began studies for the priesthood in Quebec, but was obliged to leave to help support the family when his father died. Michael completed his education in Baltimore, Maryland, and was ordained for the diocese of Hartford in 1877. Assigned to St. Mary's Parish in New Haven, Michael J. McGivney was very active in parish and civic affairs, serving as director of public plays and fairs. He volunteered to become the guardian of Alfred Downes, a minor whose father had died leaving a large family in poverty. This situation as well as his own family's circumstances and that of other immigrants impressed on Fr. McGivney the need for lay Catholic men to establish a mutual aid society to provide financial assistance for their families if the primary wage earner died. Protestant fraternal groups already provided this type of life insurance protection for their members. In 1882, Michael J. McGivney formed the Knights of Columbus among a small group of St. Mary's parishioners to promote charity, unity, and fraternity, assisting widows and orphans. Because of the Knights' emphasis on serving Church, community and family, the organization grew and did not remain strictly parish-based. Patriotism was added as a founding principle in 1900. Michael J. McGivney died from pneumonia in 1890 and was buried in Waterbury, Connecticut. Later his body was moved back to St. Mary's in New Haven where it remains today. He was beatified in 2020. Reflection Michael Joseph McGivney was a genuine pastor who, in the words of Pope Francis, was unafraid to share “the smell of his sheep.” He promoted families whose members were strong in their faith expressed through generous following of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. In a decree read at the beatification Mass, Pope Francis praised Fr. McGivney's “zeal and the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for his brothers and sisters.” These “made him an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.”Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Fr. William Rock, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. Fr. Rock is also currently contributing to TAN Books “Year of the Latin Mass.”  Fr. Rock's video contributions can be found on TAN Books YouTube page. In Today's Show: Can I stay Catholic if I have historical objections to the papacy? When the server lifts the chasuble during the Latin Mass, is that for practical reasons or is there a liturgical reason for it? Why are the books that were excluded from the Bible left out?   What are your thoughts on the Orthodox Miracle of the Holy Fire? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Mother continues to read from The Christian Mother and The Christian Father, and answers questions from: Gene, who is concerned about praying Fr. Ripperger's "deliverance prayers" for the laity;  Caller Kara, who needs prayers and advice for dealing with her mother's death and family drama;  Azannette, who has a daughter who's "come out";  and Karen, who wants to know why Catholic clergy seem to dress in fancy clothes.

Mother continues to read from The Christian Mother and The Christian Father, and answers questions from: Rich, who wants to know what the Church teaches about "animal rights";  Dorothy, who's curious about the Holy Maccabees;  Jacqueline, who struggles with whether to give money to panhandlers;  Selena, who is disturbed by people who dislike the Divine Mercy Chaplet;  Ronaldo, who has difficulty with married Catholic priests who were once Anglican ministers;  and Doug, who has a follow-up point to make about Selena and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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!A neighborhood isn't just a place to sleep. It's a memory machine, a network of elders, a parish rhythm, and a shared story that tells your kids who they are. When that breaks, everything else gets easier to break too.We start with a clip-driven conversation that spirals into a bigger question: how do narratives and propaganda reshape what a nation believes it is? Using the Darryl Cooper conversation as a jumping-off point, we talk about “myth” not as fantasy, but as the framing stories that decide what you're allowed to say, what you're allowed to defend, and what you're trained to fear. From there we connect identity to faith, especially the Catholic instinct to see ourselves in a long historical line of saints, martyrs, and Christendom.Then we get concrete about urban planning and social engineering. We discuss how suburbanization and mid-century “renewal” projects, including the Robert Moses era in New York, fractured ethnic Catholic neighborhoods and dispersed parish communities into isolated households. Once people are cut off from community, mass media and institutional pressure work far better. We also wrestle with the internet as a double-edged sword: it can reveal truth and help believers find each other, but it can also turn Christianity into content instead of lived community.We close by talking about fear and preparedness: why “collapse” may look less like a movie and more like financial leverage, digital currency, and normalized control. Along the way we touch on civil conflict, division, martyrdom, and a listener question on millennials going no contact with parents, including the difference between boundaries and unnecessary rupture. If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showGet 10% off an amazing Black Monk Rosary by going to https://www.blackmonkrosaries.com/?ref=AVOIDINGBABYLON and using code AVOIDINGBABYLON at checkout!Check out our sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today's readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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“Why Does It Take So Long to Become Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the intricacies of the Catholic initiation process. Other topics include the concerns of a Jewish individual raised atheist who loves Jesus but hesitates to join the Church, and how Catholics can defend their faith without being apologists. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:29 – Why is the process to become Catholic so long? 14:13 – I'm Jewish but I was raised atheist. I love Jesus but I'm afraid to go to the Church. 29:14 – I struggle with defending the faith. How should a Catholic defend the faith without needing to be an apologist? 42:01 – Regarding Papal Infallibility in Vatican 1. What historical documents affirm this doctrine? 47:45 – I'm joining OCIA because of the Church fathers and apostolic succession. Do Episcopalian have apostolic succession? 49:58 – I'm reading the Early Church Father and I'm not Catholic because I'm trying to figure what my next step is.

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today's readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.