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The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you're listening to this podcast and you're not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today's readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Malachi Tresler. Revelation 21:1-27. "Crave the coming kingdom to conquer with Christ."

Pastor Michael's message from Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Naupaai te Theih Huai Thu Tawh Kisai // Health talk.Kawikawi + Lungdam Sing Topa // Chin Gospel Songs.

The celebration of All Saints' Day encourages the Christian in the midst of battle. The Church Militant is reassured of the gospel by reflecting on God's goodness toward the Church Triumphant. In this sermon I draw our attention to the blessings God gives to the martyred, persecuted, and all His people who are ridiculed. When the world says all kinds of evil against us falsely on account of Jesus, we are blessed! Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where I gathered my initial thoughts for this sermon: https://youtube.com/live/AbBWCuI5TBk

What are my loved ones who have passed away in the Faith doing right now?How are we joined with them in Heavenly Worship?How do I make sure I remain in the Church so that one day I will join my loved ones in the Church Triumphant?All Saints Day.Other Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-greg/support

All Saints' Day; Is the Church shrinking?

All Saints' Day; Is the Church shrinking?

Join Bob Johnston and his wife, Lynn, on this episode of "Being Catholic" on Catholic Spirit Radio as they delve into the significance of November in the Catholic Church. The discussion highlights the importance of praying for the deceased, exploring the concept of plenary indulgences, and the interconnectedness within the Communion of Saints. Learn about the roles of the Church Militant, the Church Suffering, and the Church Triumphant in Catholic belief. The episode also touches upon the recent Fall Appeal success, thanking listeners for their generous support. Bob and Lynn encourage continued donations to keep Catholic Spirit Radio thriving. In the second half of the show, Bob Johnston addresses the ongoing war in Ukraine, offering insights from an article by retired Lieutenant Colonel David L. Sonier. The conversation examines the principles of the just war theory established by St. Thomas Aquinas, questioning the moral justification of proxy wars and emphasizing the need for peaceful resolutions. Listen in for a thought-provoking discussion on faith, community, and global issues, enriched by Catholic teachings and traditions.

Friends of the Rosary, Today, October 31, is the Eve of All Saints, also known as All Hallows' Eve or Hallowe' en, and commonly known as Halloween. In England, saints or holy people are called “hallowed,” meaning “All Hallows' Day.”Halloween or All Hallows' Eve is not a liturgical feast on the Catholic calendar. However, the celebration has deep Catholic meaning. The three consecutive days — Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day — illustrate the Communion of Saints. In other words, Halloween is the preparation and combination of the two upcoming feasts. We, the Church Militant (those on earth striving to get to heaven), pray for the Church Suffering (those souls in Purgatory), especially on All Souls Day and November. We rejoice and honor the Church Triumphant (the saints, canonized and uncanonized) in heaven. We also ask the Saints' intercession for us. The demonic, witchcraft, and macabre practices have no place in a Catholic celebration. Do you need to dress in any costume? Tied to the theme of the saints, as shown below. Let's imitate them and what they did to reach heaven by preparing our souls for death. [To learn more, please check these interesting links at our website]. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 31, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

This week we study the hymn "The Church's One Foundation" (Hymn 473 in The Lutheran Hymnal), written by English hymn writer Samuel Stone who wrote this hymn in the late 1800's. This hymn is found in the Communion of Saints section of our hymnal, but it is also appropriate for Reformation, which we will be celebrating this weekend. It wonderfully describes what the Church is, as well as how it is established and maintained.  Stone masterfully weaves passages from the Old and New Testaments together, using pictures from Jesus, Paul, Peter, John and even the Psalms to describe the Holy Christian Church and the enemies that it faces in this fallen world. It also comforts the Christian who fights in this battle of the Church Militant with the assurance that Christ has won, and that Christ's Church will be preserved no matter what challenge it faces. It will become the Church Triumphant!  Study this hymn with us, as we are reminded Jesus is the Church's One Foundation and that the "gates Hades will not prevail against it"! (Matthew 16:18). Thanks be to God! The LORD bless your worship and proclamation of this truth, both this weekend, and always!

Naupaai te Theih Huai Thu Tawh Kisai // Health talk.Kawikawi + Lungdam Sing Topa // Chin Gospel Songs.

This morning Pastor Robert tells us how the church will make it through the tribulation victoriously. Support Renaissance Christian Church and help spread the gospel by going to https://www.ren.church/give To get updates on events and opportunities, visit us at https://www.ren.church

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Questions Covered: 03:36 – What did ancient people (by that I mean anyone born before the modern period with phones and movies) do for fun?   10:58 – How do we know if it is God or a coincidence, when a prayer is “answered”?  15:30 – If a third of the angels fell along with Lucifer, and these were the angels created to adore Jesus, do you suppose in some way that all of our guardian angels will fill this void when we enter the Church Triumphant? And sorry if this has been asked before but what about the guardian angels assigned to the souls that go to hell? I’m assuming they don’t get dragged along with poor souls that reject God’s mercy.  20:18 – My daughter missed confirmation because of COVID then leukemia. She still doesn’t have confirmation, does she need confirmation to still receive the Eucharist?  22:10 – Can you explain why some priests say the charismatic movement is not real and the talking in tongues in that movement is diabolical or that Baptism in the Spirit is not real, and then other priests say they have the gift of tongues and run charismatic renewal centers? I am conflicted by the different messages that seem contradictory.  28:54 – Christ said he had to go to the Father or the Holy Spirit would not come. Did Divine Procession effectively change due to the hypostatic union?  30:17 – Was the Blessed Mother’s “appearance” to James in Spain an “apparition” or ” biolocation”?  34:55 – Will we eat food in Heaven? Jesus in His resurrected and glorified body asked the apostles if they had something to eat.  40:25 – Can one who obeys the Natural Law be saved even if he doesn’t explicitly affirm Christ and his Church?  41:35 – Does the Holy Spirit prevent Popes from making prudential/pastoral decisions that can harm the Church, including undermining our understanding of the doctrines of the Church?  44:07 – We have consecrated virgins. My understanding is in the Latin rite we don’t have consecrated widows. Is it just the Latin rite, or all Catholic Rites?  45:27 – Was it a condition of the rich young man’s salvation to sell all he had and follow Christ? Was it an invitation he could morally decline? What about Mary when she was asked to be the mother of Jesus? More broadly, is choosing to not live the vocation God has invited you to a sin- the kind that can jeopardize your salvation? Are we free to choose “vocation B” even though God has asked us to choose “vocation A”?  51:01 – Why is Boethius not viewed as a Saint and Martyr?  53:10 – “1 Peter 3:21 says that baptism is ‘an appeal to God for a clear conscience.' Therefore, babies cannot get baptized because they cannot make appeals.” How would you answer that objection to infant baptism?  …

Dr. Scott Hahn and Rob Corzine pickup their conversation about the three parts of the Church and how it should affect your life.

Chapter 5 of The Sacred Heart of Jesus by Saint John Eudes

Dr. Scott Hahn and Rob Corzine sit down to discuss the Heavenly Church and how it makes up the majority of the Catholic Church.

A @Christadelphians Video: Talk 1 - The symbols in Revelation 12 tell how the Christians cooperated with their champion, Emperor Constantine, who defeated all of his pagan rivals and became the sole emperor. He favoured the Christians and their doctrines, which were contrary to the teaching of Jesus and his apostles. Summary The content discusses the development of Roman Catholicism in the Book of Revelation, focusing on the Church Triumphant and the rise of the papacy under Constantine. It covers the corruption of the church, the conflict with paganism, and the persecution of those who opposed the Catholic Church. Highlights

The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you're listening to this podcast and you're not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today's readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Pr. Andrew Packer of Good Shepherd Lutheran, Collinsville, IL The post 0584. Worshipping with the Church Triumphant – Pr. Andrew Packer, 2/27/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Matthew 16:13-20 Rev. Justin Nash

Tonight, my special guest is Father Michael Maginot, who sits down to discuss the genuinely frightening demonic possession of a mother and her children. Witnesses said the children walked up a wall right in front of hospital staff, which prompted the call to Father Maginot. The case occurred in Illinois and made worldwide headlines.   In Catholicism, exorcisms are performed in the name of Jesus Christ.[9] A similar practice is deliverance ministry. The distinction between deliverance ministry and exorcism is that exorcism is conducted by priests given special permission from the Catholic church. In contrast, deliverance ministry is a prayer for people who are distressed and wish to heal emotional wounds, including those purportedly caused by evil spirits.[10] The statue of Saint Philip of Agirawith the Gospel in his left hand, the symbol of the exorcists, in the May celebrations in his honor at Limina, Sicily. The Catholic rite for a formal exorcism, called a "Major Exorcism," is given in Section 11 of the Rituale Romanum.[11][12] The Ritual lists guidelines for conducting an exorcism and determining when a formal exorcism is required.[13] Priests are instructed to carefully determine that the nature of the condition is not a psychological or physical illness before proceeding.[9] In Catholic practice, the person performing the exorcism, known as an exorcist, is an ordained priest. The exorcist recites prayers according to the rite's rubrics and may use religious materials such as icons, sacramentals, and relics. The exorcist invokes God—specifically, the Name of Jesus Christ—and members of the Church Triumphant and the Archangel Michael to intervene with the exorcism. According to Catholic understanding, several weekly exorcisms over many years are sometimes required to expel a deeply entrenched demon.[13][14] Saint Michael's Prayer against Satan and the Rebellious Angels, attributed to Pope Leo XIII, is considered the most potent prayer of the Catholic Church against cases of diabolic possession.[15] The Holy Rosary also has an exorcistic and intercessory power.[citation needed] Holy water is a common Aid for exorcisms. Its use belongs to the Prayer to St. Michael. It's super easy to access our archives! Here's how: iPhone Users:Access Mysterious Radio from Apple Podcasts and become a subscriber there, or if you want access to even more exclusive content, join us on Patreon. Android Users:Enjoy over 800 exclusive member-only posts to include ad-free episodes, case files, and more when you join us on Patreon.  Please copy and Paste our link in a text message to all your family members and friends! We'll love you forever! (Check out Mysterious Radio!)

Fr. Daniel Alloy, FSSP has served as Parochial Vicar at Regina Caeli Parish in Houston, Texas since July of 2022. He was ordained in June of 2020.     In Today's Show What Bible passages/stories would you recommend a First Holy Communion catechist strive to incorporate as a must to present in class? Can you please speak about finding time to pray and attend daily mass for stay at home moms with small kids? When is it generally allowed for spouses to separate temporarily in hopes of healing and reconciliation? Who is the patron saint of hunters/hunting? What are the rules for blessed food items? If a priest blessed your Thanksgiving turkey, can you throw away the wishbone after dinner or does it need to be burned/buried? Do you have any particular devotions that you find most spiritually edifying? Is it proper to put things in the church bulletin about contacting local government officials supporting things like climate control and other political issues? Do you have tips for Bible studying? Any resources or recommendations? Are the souls of the Saints in heaven, the Church Triumphant, aware of the sins of the Church Militant still on earth? Would the Church suffering, the Poor Souls in Purgatory, be aware of our sins, and could this be part of their purification? Does the Church still teach the possibility of limbo, a state of natural happiness without suffering, but also without the Beatific Vision? What is your understanding of the role of a choir and how does the choir's music relate to active participation in the liturgy? Do you know if Gregorian chant or Eastern/Greek chant is older? Do you have a preference between them, and if so, why?   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!

Taking a peek at the glorious Thanksgiving of the "Church Triumphant".

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All Saints’ Day is a day to remember with thankfulness the lives of those who have gone before us in the faith, to share the loss of those whose loved ones have passed away, and to remember that we, too, are living saints because "Salvation belongs to our God." As surviving Saints, we live in God's forgiveness. We flee temptation. We worship together in God’s house. We find our comfort and hope in God’s Word. We interact with each other as Christ Jesus interacts with us.

Friends of the Rosary: Today is Halloween which simply is the eve of All Saints Day. In other words, it's a feast day of Catholic origin, which means All Hallow's Eve, that is, All Saints Eve, or Vigil of All Saints. Hallows is the Old English term for saints. It is the evening before one of the major feasts of the year, All Saints Day, celebrated on November 1st. It's the day when the living (the Church Militant) honor all the dead in Christ: the saints in heaven (the Church Triumphant) as well as all the holy souls detained in purgatory on their way to heaven (the Church Suffering). Halloween has been twisted by our secular society, associating it with the likes of witches, goblins, and gremlins. But Halloween and its association with the dead does find its roots in Catholicism. In the seventh century, Pope Boniface IV consecrated the ancient Roman Pantheon to the saints of the Church, especially to all the martyrs. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III transferred the feast to November 1st and has been celebrated as such ever since. So we Catholics can celebrate Halloween as a holy party that culminates in worship in Mass, regardless if we see this feast quite different from the original. This week, after All Saints Day — a holy day of obligation, we will observe November 2nd the commemoration of the Faithful Departed (or All Souls Day), in Spanish la conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos. We will remember those who are in purgatory and pray for them. All the souls in purgatory will go to heaven after their final purification and preparation. Our prayers can assist them in this transitory state. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠October 31, 2023, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

10/26/23 - Fr. Jeff Fasching talks to us about the glory of God's Church and how the Heavenly side of it factors into our daily life.   To support Fr. Fasching in his day to day needs as a "canceled" priest, please consider donating at givesendgo.com/veritas  

The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI Preacher: Bruce Wilson Youth Minister: Brady Jester Children's Minister: Wade Harrier Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/ Songs: CCLI #2228009 Sermon: Back To Church Sunday The Church Triumphant Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17; Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32-33 Notes: The Saving Confession Of The Church. You must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. It was a personal conviction about Christ. It was a personal confession of Christ. It was a personal conversion.

The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI Preacher: Bruce Wilson Youth Minister: Brady Jester Children's Minister: Wade Harrier Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/ Songs: CCLI #2228009 Sermon: Back To Church Sunday The Church Triumphant Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17; Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32-33 Notes: The Saving Confession Of The Church. You must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. It was a personal conviction about Christ. It was a personal confession of Christ. It was a personal conversion.

A message from Pastor Dav from the book of Revelation

Episode 377 debuts on June 7, at 8:00 PM Eastern. Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule (note: all times listed are Central time). The topic is What Does It Mean to Have a Catholic Worldview? Pope Francis, Dom Guéranger and the Christian sense of history — by Prof. Roberto de Mattei, at voiceofthefamily.com The Christian Sense of History — book by Dom Prosper Guéranger, at voiceofthefamily.com Chapter 1 - The Supernatural in History — video setting of the first chapter from Dom Guéranger's The Christian Sense of History, at 3mi.org Andrea di Bonaiuto, The Church Militant and Church Triumphant, public domain via Wikimedia Commons “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. Each weekly, one-hour episode of Reconquest will debut RIGHT HERE on Wednesday night at 8:00 PM Eastern (7:00 PM Central). It will then be rebroadcast according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule (note: all times listed are Central time).

Episode 377 debuts on June 7, at 8:00 PM Eastern. Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule (note: all times listed are Central time). The topic is What Does It Mean to Have a Catholic Worldview? Pope Francis, Dom Guéranger and the Christian sense of history — by Prof. Roberto de Mattei, at voiceofthefamily.com The Christian Sense of History — book by Dom Prosper Guéranger, at voiceofthefamily.com Chapter 1 - The Supernatural in History — video setting of the first chapter from Dom Guéranger's The Christian Sense of History, at 3mi.org Andrea di Bonaiuto, The Church Militant and Church Triumphant, public domain via Wikimedia Commons “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. Each weekly, one-hour episode of Reconquest will debut RIGHT HERE on Wednesday night at 8:00 PM Eastern (7:00 PM Central). It will then be rebroadcast according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule (note: all times listed are Central time).

The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you're listening to this podcast and you're not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today's readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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In this episode we continue discussing the ninth article of the Creed I believe in the Holy Catholic Church. In particular we discuss the division of the Church into the "Church Triumphant" and the "Church Militant." We see the divisions in the Church Militant between the good and the bad. We also read a small section from the Summa Theologica of St Thomas Aquinas where he discusses whether Christ is the head of all men. (IIIa Q. 8 a.3)

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Today, we read CCC, 934 - 962 and discuss the line from the Apostles' Creed - "the communion of saints." This term simply refers to the Church and includes those on Earth, those in Purgatory, and those in Heaven. Sometimes referred to as the Church Militant, the Church Suffering, and the Church Triumphant, we work together so that we may all - by the grace of God - be victorious in Heaven one day!

Today we honor those holy men and women who have gone before us in faith and have done so in a glorious way.  As we honor these great champions of faith, let's reflect upon who they are and what role they continue to play in the life of the Church.  The following excerpt is from Chapter 8 of My Catholic Faith!:  The Church Triumphant:  Those who have gone before us and now share in the glories of Heaven, in the Beatific Vision, are not gone.  Sure, we do not see them and we cannot necessarily hear them speak to us in the physical way they did while on Earth.  But they are not gone at all.  St. Thérèse of Lisieux said it best when she said, “I want to spend my Heaven doing good on Earth.”  The saints in Heaven are in full union with God and make up the Communion of Saints in Heaven, the Church Triumphant!  What's important to note, however, is that even though they are enjoying their eternal reward, they are still very much concerned about us. The saints in Heaven are entrusted with the important task of intercession.  Sure, God already knows all our needs and He could ask us to go directly to Him in our prayers.  But the truth is that God wants to use the intercession, and therefore, the mediation of the saints in our lives.  He uses them to bring our prayers to Him and, in return, to bring His grace to us.  They become powerful intercessors for us and participators in God's divine action in the world.  Why is this the case?  Again, why doesn't God just choose to deal with us directly rather than go through intermediaries?  Because God wants all of us to share in His good work and to participate in His divine plan.  It would be like a dad who buys a nice necklace for his wife.  He shows it to his young children and they are excited about this gift.  The mom comes in and the dad asks the children to bring the gift to her.  Now the gift is from her husband but she will most likely thank her children first for their participation in giving this gift to her.  The father wanted the children to be part of this giving and the mother wanted to make the children a part of her receiving and gratitude.  So it is with God!  God wants the saints to share in the distribution of His manifold gifts.  And this act fills His heart with joy!The saints also give us a model of holiness.  The charity they lived on Earth lives on.  The witness of their love and sacrifice was not just a one time act in history.  Rather, charity is living and continues to have an effect for the good.  Therefore, the charity and witness of the saints lives on and affects our lives.  This charity in their lives creates a bond with us, a communion.  It enables us to love them, admire them and want to follow their example.  It is this, coupled with their continuing intercession, that establishes a powerful bond of love and union with us.Lord, as the saints in Heaven adore You for eternity, I beg for their intercession.  Saints of God, please come to my aide.  Pray for me and bring to me the grace I need to live a holy life in imitation of your own lives.  All saints of God, pray for us.  Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2022 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John is joined by Jordan Watwood, friend, and director at Everything Catholic to discuss 5 incredible sacramentals of Holy Mother Church and the devotions that go along with them. We go into how beneficial they are for us in the battle against Satan and sins of the flesh, and why every man hoping to become a part of the Church Triumphant is encouraged to pick up these weapons of the Church.  We experienced some spiritual attacks in preparing this episode with a camera breaking 3 times consecutively and a monitor screen going out next, each just minutes after beginning the section. Might God's will be done through Our Lady on this Feast of The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Everything Catholic - Click Here 15% OFF Coupon Code: GENTLEMAN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices