Podcast appearances and mentions of George Weigel

July 5th, 2025 - Do you care that education has become so eroded? Do you want to know how to experience real education? Listen to this episode. George Weigel is a Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington's Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is the New York Times bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including the two volumes of his internationally acclaimed biography of Saint John Paul II, Witness to Hope and The End and the Beginning. Other works by Weigel include The Fragility of Order, The Next Pope, Evangelical Catholicism, and Not Forgotten. His latest book is Pomp, Circumstance, and Unsolicited Advice: Commencement Addresses and University Lectures.

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by renowned Catholic intellectual and St. John Paul II's biographer George Weigel. Dr. Weigel's latest book offers a positive response to the crisis of higher education and is called, “Pomp, Circumstance, and Unsolicited Advice”. It's a call to Catholic educators to return to the pursuit of truth and holiness as the antidote to the intellectual chaos and cultural confusion that touches too many college campuses today.Support the show

6/30/25 - Catholic scholar and theologian George Weigel explores why Catholic universities - with their roots in free, rigorous debate - are uniquely positioned to renew higher education amid today's cultural crisis. Dive into excerpts from his addresses, where he challenges graduates to embrace their degrees as a “summons to become trustees of a great tradition,” and reflects on the vital interplay between faith, reason, and culture. Discover how Pope St. John Paul II's vision of education influences his call to cultivate the “diakonia of the truth” on campus, and why his advice - part encouragement, part challenge - is so timely. Get the book at https://ignatius.com/pomp-circumstance-and-unsolicited-advice-pcap/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with George Weigel — Catholic theologian, longtime papal biographer, and one of today's most respected voices on faith, culture, and public life.George joins me to discuss his newest book, Pomp, Circumstance, and Unsolicited Advice, a collection of commencement speeches and university lectures he's given over the years. But this conversation isn't just about academia — it's a wide-ranging reflection on wisdom, holiness, mentorship, and what it means to live the faith boldly in today's world.Drawing from his years of experience, including his close friendship with Pope St. John Paul II, George offers both timeless advice and personal stories that challenge and inspire.This episode offers engaging insights for anyone seeking to grow in holiness, embrace their Catholic identity, and navigate the world with clarity, courage, and conviction.Topics Covered:How Pomp, Circumstance, and Unsolicited Advice came to beWhat makes a great commencement address — and why they still matterThe best advice George ever received — and how it shaped his lifePersonal stories from his friendship with Pope St. John Paul IIThe role of humor, humility, and faith in offering guidanceWhat young Catholics need to hear today as they step into an increasingly secular worldHow all of us, regardless of vocation, are called to holiness in ordinary lifeWhy truth, reason, and faith remain inseparable in Catholic witness

Lt. Gov. of Texas, Dan Patrick, chair of the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission on the first meeting of the newly created group. George Weigel discusses his new book. John Rossomando talks about the current state of the Israel-Iran conflict. 

George Weigel on his book "Pomp, Cirmcumstance, and Unsolicited Advice," Joseph Pearce on Faith and Literature, and Andrew Cash covers Kolbe Prison Ministries.

We talk with George Weigel about the Catholic fix for higher education and firefighter Benjamin O'Brien shares his faith journey.

We talk with George Weigel about the Catholic fix for higher education and firefighter Benjamin O'Brien shares his faith journey.

We're live with Matt Estrade with Catholic Aging, Dr. Tina Holland, President of Fran U in Baton Rouge and George Weigel, author, "The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission" talks Pope Leo XIV.

The university is uniquely Catholic in its origin, and yet currently, higher level education on elite campuses is a “red-hot mess,” according to George Weigel. In this episode, Andrew Petiprin sits down with George Weigel to discuss academia and the intellectual life, not simply as a theoretical enterprise left for those who dwell in an ivory tower, but as driver of culture and social life. They discuss the role of the Church in academia, the scholarly legacy of Pope St. John Paul II, the importance fighting the culture war, and the troubles facing the Western civilization. These topics are also the focus of Weigel's most recent book “Pomp, Circumstance, and Unsolicited Advice: Commencement Addresses and University Lectures,” where he tells students that true academic learning is carrying on the great Catholic tradition.   Get Your Copy of “Pomp, Circumstance, and Unsolicited Advice”: https://ignatius.com/pomp-circumstance-and-unsolicited-advice-pcap/?searchid=2246581&search_query=pomp+circumstance   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/

The conclave of Cardinals to choose the 267th pope, bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church opened Wednesday at the Vatican. Whoever is chosen by the 133 voting Cardinals from all over the world will follow Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope who died last month. What kind of leader are the cardinals looking for and where is the church headed? On this episode of Free Expression, theologian, author and commentator George Weigel talks to Gerry Baker about what goes on in the conclave, why he thinks the Cardinals will choose a different character than the autocratic Francis, and how the growth of the Catholic faithful outside its traditional heartland of Europe could be changing the church.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zapraszamy na ostatni odcinek serii „Jan Paweł II – Kwintesencja”. W piątym wykładzie zatytułowanym „Jan Paweł II: Świadek świętości” Profesor George Weigel opowie o końcowych latach życia i pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II, podczas których Kościół wkroczył w trzecie tysiąclecie. Były to lata znaczących papieskich inicjatyw związanych z przygotowaniami do oraz obchodami Wielkiego Jubileuszu Roku 2000, a także czas dawania głębokiego świadectwa przez Jana Pawła II i służby Kościołowi mimo doświadczanych trudności i cierpienia.-- Producentami serii wykładów są: Teologia Polityczna, Fundacja Świętego Mikołaja oraz Instytut Kultury św. Jana Pawła II z Papieskiego Uniwersytetu św. Tomasza z Akwinu (Angelicum) w Rzymie, przy udziale indywidualnych darczyńców.

0:00 - Bondi on Judge Dugan in WI 11:00 - Pritzker in NH calls for mass protests 29:33 - Trump 47 54:37 - George Weigel, author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of John Paul II and a distinguished senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, shares what he saw at Pope Francis' funeral and breaks down The High Stakes in Choosing the Next Pope 01:07:49 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies: If Zelinsky accepts the proposed cease fire, the Russians will violate it 01:28:09 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:44:38 - President of the Crime Prevention Research Center & former senior advisor for research and statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy, John Lott, points to what the media has completely ignored regarding a recently declassified document. John is also the author of Gun Control Myths and More Guns, Less Crime 02:03:27 - Sports & PoliticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageAt this pivotal moment in Catholic history, the Church prepares for a conclave that differs dramatically from its predecessors. Following Pope Francis's passing, 133 cardinal electors from over 70 countries will gather in Rome to select the 267th successor to St. Peter – a process shrouded in tradition yet facing unprecedented modern challenges.What makes this conclave unique? Unlike previous papal elections where cardinals shared cultural backgrounds and regular interactions, today's globally diverse College of Cardinals features many electors who barely know each other. Pope Francis deliberately appointed cardinals from historically underrepresented regions like Haiti, Mongolia, and Rwanda, creating what David Kaiser calls "the wild card" of this conclave – unfamiliarity among the very men tasked with this monumental decision.George Weigel's book "The Next Pope" provides crucial context, positioning this election at a "critical breakpoint" in the Church's fifth epochal transition – the ongoing shift from Counter-Reformation Catholicism to the Church of the New Evangelization. The evidence is clear: where Catholicism boldly proclaims unchanging truths without cultural accommodation, it flourishes spectacularly. Look to sub-Saharan Africa, where despite centuries of Islamic dominance, Catholic communities now thrive with 236 million faithful – representing nearly 19% of global Catholicism.Key Points from the Episode:• 133 cardinal electors from over 70 countries will participate in the conclave, likely beginning May 6-7• Many cardinals do not know each other well due to unprecedented geographic diversity• Hollywood's portrayal of conclaves (like the recent film) misrepresents Church realities• The Catholic Church has undergone five major transitions throughout its 2000-year history• George Weigel identifies key qualities needed in the next pope in his book "The Next Pope"• Churches teaching the full truth of Revelation without cultural accommodation are thriving globally• Sub-Saharan Africa represents extraordinary Catholic growth with 236 million Catholics (19% of global Catholic population)• The next pope must emphasize the universal call to holiness for all baptized Christians• Both lay Catholics and clergy need better understanding of their baptismal responsibility to evangelizeLet us pray for these cardinal electors, that they may have wisdom in their next election of the successor to the apostle Peter, and as always, let's keep fighting the good fight.Join us in our next episode as we examine the potential papal candidates who might soon guide the Barque of Peter through these challenging waters of faith.Other resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!

As we continue to pray for Pope Francis, we also begin to look forward to the upcoming conclave, and who better to join Mark Brumley than George Weigel, author of The Next Pope. In this episode, Mark and George reflect on the current state of the Church both in the United States and around the world. They discuss the continued needs of the New Evangelization and missionary discipleship as well as a list of issues the next pope needs to address in his upcoming papacy.   George Weigel's “The Next Pope”: https://ignatius.com/the-next-pope-nph/?searchid=2143206 Pope Francis Memoriam Page: https://ignatius.com/pope-francis/   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/

George Weigel and Matthew Bunson report from Rome as thousands of pilgrims arrive for Pope Francis's funeral.

George Weigel and Matthew Bunson report from Rome as thousands of pilgrims arrive for Pope Francis's funeral.

Zapraszamy na drugi wykład w serii „Jan Paweł II – Kwintesencja”, pod tytułem „Karol Wojtyła: Chrześcijański humanizm w obronie godności człowieka”. W drugim odcinku naszej serii profesor George Weigel opowie o wydarzeniach, wyzwaniach i zagadnieniach mających szczególne znaczenie w życiu Karola Wojtyły jako kapłana i pasterza młodych, jako filozofa i profesora uniwersyteckiego, jako biskupa, a wreszcie – jako kardynała. Kluczem do tego okresu jego życia i pracy będzie kwestia niezbywalnej godności osoby i odnajdywanie najgłębszej prawdy o człowieku w Chrystusie. -- Producentami serii wykładów są: Teologia Polityczna, Fundacja Świętego Mikołaja oraz Instytut Kultury św. Jana Pawła II z Papieskiego Uniwersytetu św. Tomasza z Akwinu (Angelicum) w Rzymie, przy udziale indywidualnych darczyńców.

Zapraszamy na trzeci wykład w serii „Jan Paweł II – Kwintesencja”. Odcinek zatytułowany „Jan Paweł II: Przebudzone sumienia zmieniające historię” otwiera opowieść o kluczowym rozdziale w życiu Karola Wojtyły, który rozpoczął się w dniu jego wyboru na papieża, 16 października 1978 roku, a następnie trwał blisko 10 000 dni. W tym wykładzie profesor George Weigel stara się uchwycić kluczowe aspekty pierwszej dekady pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II, w tym jego roli jako duchowego przywódcy oraz wkładu w bieg współczesnej historii. -- Producentami serii wykładów są: Teologia Polityczna, Fundacja Świętego Mikołaja oraz Instytut Kultury św. Jana Pawła II z Papieskiego Uniwersytetu św. Tomasza z Akwinu (Angelicum) w Rzymie, przy udziale indywidualnych darczyńców.

Zapraszamy na czwarty wykład w serii „Jan Paweł II – Kwintesencja”. W odcinku pod tytułem „Jan Paweł II: Kościół misyjny” Profesor George Weigel przedstawi aspekty działalności i nauczania Jana Pawła II szczególnie widoczne w drugiej dekadzie jego pontyfikatu. Uwagę zwrócimy m.in. na wysiłki i inicjatywy Papieża, których celem była właściwa interpretacja i wdrażanie postanowień Soboru Watykańskiego II oraz odzyskanie inicjatywy przez Kościół we współczesnym świecie. -- Producentami serii wykładów są: Teologia Polityczna, Fundacja Świętego Mikołaja oraz Instytut Kultury św. Jana Pawła II z Papieskiego Uniwersytetu św. Tomasza z Akwinu (Angelicum) w Rzymie, przy udziale indywidualnych darczyńców.

Fr. Ben, Silvia and Khira continue their conversation with author and journalist George Weigel.   Mr. Weigel is most well-known for his two-part biography on St. John Paul II. While working on this biography, he developed a close friendship with the great saint. April 2, 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of St. John Paul II's death, so we wanted to discuss with Mr. Weigel what St. John Paul II meant to him, the Church, and the rest of the world. We hope you enjoy our conversation.   To learn more about George Weigel and his writings, visit his website at www.georgeweigel.com.   Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube!

Zapraszamy na pierwszy wykład profesora George'a Weigla w serii „Jan Paweł II – Kwintesencja”, zatytułowany „Karol Wojtyła: Uczeń Chrystusa, wykuwany w ogniu” o wczesnych latach życia, najważniejszych osobach i doświadczeniach, które kształtowały przyszłego Papieża Jana Pawła II. -- Producentami serii wykładów są: Teologia Polityczna, Fundacja Świętego Mikołaja oraz Instytut Kultury św. Jana Pawła II z Papieskiego Uniwersytetu św. Tomasza z Akwinu (Angelicum) w Rzymie, przy udziale indywidualnych darczyńców.--Autor zdjęcia Jana Pawła II: Grzegorz Gałązka

Fr. Ben, Silvia and Khira had the incredible honor of sitting with author and journalist George Weigel. Mr. Weigel is most well-known for his two-part biography on St. John Paul II. While working on this biography, he developed a close friendship with the great saint. April 2, 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of St. John Paul II's death, so we wanted to discuss with Mr. Weigel what St. John Paul II meant to him, the Church, and the rest of the world. We hope you enjoy our conversation.   To learn more about George Weigel and his writings, visit his website at www.georgeweigel.com.   Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube!

Leading Catholic intellectual George Weigel sits down to discuss the impact St. John Paul II continues to have on seminary formation -- and what this means for the future of the Church.

George Weigel joins Steve and Becky to discuss faith and culture as we begin a new year.

Is Concilliar Catholicism in America at an end? George Weigel joins us and we look back on the final segments of Kresta in the Afternoon, speaking with Al's wife, Sally, and son James.

Is Concilliar Catholicism in America at an end? George Weigel joins us and we look back on the final segments of Kresta in the Afternoon, speaking with Al's wife, Sally, and son James.

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discusses what the next administration's policies could mean for religious liberty and Victoria Coates discusses foreign policy. Also, George Weigel discusses the issue at the root of our political divisions and Marcus shares what it meant to him to vote for the first time as a US Citizen.

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discusses what the next administration's policies could mean for religious liberty and Victoria Coates discusses foreign policy. Also, George Weigel discusses the issue at the root of our political divisions and Marcus shares what it meant to him to vote for the first time as a US Citizen.

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageCelebrating the rich legacy of St. John Paul II on his feast day, we journey through his monumental impact on the Catholic Church and global history. From his role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe to his visionary teachings on human dignity and religious freedom, this episode captures the essence of his influence. Drawing from George Weigel's authoritative biography, "Witness to Hope," we reflect on how John Paul II reshaped the papacy, introduced a universal call to holiness, and championed the transformative power of Vatican II. Join us as we explore the profound wisdom of a leader who transcended political boundaries to inspire hope and unity across nations. Listen in for an enriching insight into a life that continues to offer inspiration and guidance to believers and non-believers alike.Key Points from the Episode:As we honor the 25th anniversary of Weigel's biography, personal anecdotes reveal a deep connection to John Paul II's message of hope and faith. His unforgettable address at the United Nations in 1995 underscores his plea for global unity and theological hope, challenging us to build a future on the secure foundation of our faith.We, also, draw from inspiration from Fr. John O'Malley's "the history of the popes" Through discussions on his extensive travels, canonizations, and his radical Christian example, we celebrate his lasting influence on Catholic thought and the world.Other resources: George Weigel in First Things on "Witness to Hope- 25 years later"Weigel in 1997 on Carl Berstein in First Things, "Pope 007?"Weigel in the 2024 tribute to Pope Saint John Paul II for the Polish DominicansWant to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com, 

From the beginning of his papacy, Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to speak boldly and to air their criticisms openly. Since, the pope initiated the three-year Synod on Synodality, critics of the process have done just that. One such critic is George Weigel, a distinguished senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and the author of numerous books including his latest, To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II. To better understand the concerns of those who are skeptical of the synod, Zac and Ashley spoke with George, who is in Rome contributing to First Thing's “Letters from the Synod” series. They discuss: - The confusion around what synodality really means and whether the synod is a good use of the church's “evangelical energy” - Whether George sees the synodal process as inherently problematic or if he's more concerned about who is, and isn't, in the synod hall - Whether the synod is in accordance with the vision of church articulated at the Second Vatican Council In Signs of the Times, Zac discusses where we are in the synod process and looks ahead to the drafting of the assembly's final document. Links from the show: The Synod on Synodality at the halfway point Letters from the Synod Jesuitical's synod coverage is sponsored in part by the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what podcasting pundits would have discussed during the Great Schism? Today's Remnant episode might give you a good idea.Jonah is joined by George Weigel, distinguished senior fellow at the Ethics and Policy Center, to talk all things Vatican City. George and Jonah evaluate Pope Francis, dig into the historical relationship between the Catholic Church and state actors, and discuss just war theory as it relates to ongoing conflict in the Middle East and criticism of Israel. Setting their sights on the United States, they then turn to the wacky world of Catholic integralism and the anxiety reflected by the online ‘trad-cath' movement. Further lines of inquiry include: How do we remedy contemporary cultural decay? How does one strike a balance between free expression and harmful hedonism? And what on God's green earth is going to happen with the Catholic voting bloc? Show Notes: —George's biography of Pope John Paul II —Tom Holland, Dominion —Irving Kristol: “Pornography, Obscenity, and the Case For Censorship” —The Dispatch crew on Pope Francis —Peggy Noonan on the choice between awful and empty —George on the new Great Awakening The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including Jonah's G-File newsletter, weekly livestreams, and other members-only content—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Corzine previews the Sunday Gospel and George Weigel reflects on the 25th anniversary of his book Witness to Hope.

Rob Corzine previews the Sunday Gospel and George Weigel reflects on the 25th anniversary of his book Witness to Hope.

Rob Corzine previews this weekend's Gospel, Patrick O'Hearn celebrates the Feast of St Anne, and George Weigel responds to a claim that “post-conciliar Catholicism” in America is going to end.

Rob Corzine previews this weekend's Gospel, Patrick O'Hearn celebrates the Feast of St Anne, and George Weigel responds to a claim that “post-conciliar Catholicism” in America is going to end.

On this episode of The Open Door (July 24), panelists Jim Hanink, Valerie Niemeyer, and Christopher Zehnder discuss the Catholic traditionalist movement. Our special focus will be “independent” traditionalists. How do they differ from other traditionalists? What leads them to “LeFebvreism”? What can we learn from the ongoing debate about the movement's role in the Church? Our welcome guest is Andrew Mioni. He is a graduate of Kansas State University, with a B.A. in English. As a contributor to Faith in Crisis (Wipf and Stock, 2024), he explores the roots of what some see as a crisis of faith in Catholicism. Mioni is the author of Altar Against Altar: An Analysis of Catholic Traditionalism (En Route Books, 2024).For clarification: What is the difference between the SSPX, the Society of St. Pius X initiated by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, and the FSSP, the Fraternal Society of Saint Peter?How do you understand the word “ideology”?Who are the sedevacantists?How has George Weigel, a St. John Paul II scholar and frequent contributor to First Things, helped you to put the traditionalist movement in a broader context?Richard John Neuhaus, once a Lutheran, thought that the chief complaints of the Reformation had been answered. You ask the “independents” what would count as the crisis in Catholicism being resolved. What sort of an answer should we expect?Why do you think that “To be deep in history is to cease to be traditionalist”?Just what is modernism? How is it linked to a certain view of reason?To what do you attribute a crisis of faith dating back well before Vatican II?What is the authority of the ordinary magisterium of the Church? Does Vatican II express that authority?Could you explain the “functionalist” approach to spirituality and the liturgy?How have the lessons you learned in authoring your book carried over into your own parish life?What's your next book project?Altar Against Altar: An Analysis of Catholic Traditionalism by Andrew Mioni | En Route Books and Media

Saint John Paul II's biographer is on the show. We sit down with George Weigel – a well-known writer and commentator on life in the Catholic Church – to hear about his upcoming talk here in the Archdiocese on “The Continuing Importance of Vatican II.”

Today's guest is Catholic theologian and author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of John Paul II, George Weigel. Brett & George discuss George's thoughts and critiques on the Synod of Synodality & his writing process of his over 30 books. They also dive into the importance of leaders to be precise in the words they use, Catholic institutions being missionaries of the Church, the presence of “Catholic lite” (a term he coined in his book “Evangelical Catholic”) in the Church today, and a young Karol Wojtyla's role in Vatican II. It's an intriguing and well-rounded conversation with one of the most highly respected Catholics of our time. Connect with George: Website: https://www.georgeweigel.com/ EPPC Page: https://eppc.org/author/george_weigel/ First Things Page: https://www.firstthings.com/featured-author/george-weigel  Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Connect with Brett: Website: https://brettpowell.org Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg   Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Editing by ForteCatholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

This bonus episode is a class that Fr. Kowalczyk taught at the parish for an Advent teaching series on Vatican II. Part 1a gives an overview of Church Councils in general and the setting of the Second Vatican Council in particular. Part 1b continues into some specifics of the running of the council itself and why after over 50 years we are just now getting to its proper implementation. The books referenced in class is Reclaiming Vatican II by Fr. Blake Britton and To Sanctify the World by George Weigel. Council Documents can be found here: http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/index.htm And Council Limericks can be found here: http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/index.htm

This bonus episode is a class that Fr. Kowalczyk taught at the parish for an Advent teaching series on Vatican II. Part 1a gives an overview of Church Councils in general and the setting of the Second Vatican Council in particular. Part 1b continues into some specifics of the running of the council itself and why after over 50 years we are just now getting to its proper implementation.  The books referenced in class is Reclaiming Vatican II by Fr. Blake Britton and To Sanctify the World by George Weigel. Council Documents can be found here: ⁠http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/index.htm⁠ And Council Limericks can be found here: ⁠http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/index.htm⁠

Fr. Sirico is a prolific author, sought-after speaker and a good friend, and this week we talk about the late Cardinal George Pell and the synod on synodality as presented in Father's just-released book “Pell Contra Mundum.” Contra Mundum is an expression that describes a person with a steadfast commitment to one's values and the courage to go against the prevailing norms or majority consensus. An eye-opening conversation. The book is in 4 languages and eminently readable. In addition to what Fr. Sirico writes and the selected pieces by Cardinal Pell, there are contributions by Cardinal Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Mumbai, Danny Casey, who worked alongside Cardinal Pell as director of the Vatican's Secretariat for the Economy, and George Weigel.

George Weigel is one of America's leading political writers and social critics. His biography of John Paul II—“Witness to Hope”—is one of the great modern biographies. With Jay, Weigel talks about his growing up in Baltimore. The conversation moves to Ukraine, Israel, and some key questions of American politics today. George Weigel is both sagacious […]

George Weigel is one of America's leading political writers and social critics. His biography of John Paul II—“Witness to Hope”—is one of the great modern biographies. With Jay, Weigel talks about his growing up in Baltimore. The conversation moves to Ukraine, Israel, and some key questions of American politics today. George Weigel is both sagacious and blunt.

Kevin D. Williamson is joined by  author, political analyst, and social activist, George Weigel to discuss his job as an author of more than 30 books, and his career in public policy. 

For this week's Tuesday Book Review, we're looking at a giant of the 20th century and an equally massive biography: "Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II" by George Weigel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support

Dr. Carrie Gress joins Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse to discuss how feminism destroyed womanhood. She is also the author of "The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Destroyed Us." Dr. Gress has five children and a doctorate in philosophy from the Catholic University of America. She is the editor at the online women's magazine Theology of Home. Carrie has written for numerous publications, including Aleteia, Catholic Vote, Catholic World Report, National Review, The Catholic Thing, The Federalist, The National Catholic Register, The Stream, and The Washington Examiner. She is a frequent guest on Ave Maria Radio, Catholic Answers, EWTN Radio, and Relevant Radio, and has appeared on Fox, BBC, CBC, EWTN and Shalom World television. Dr. Gress is also the author of The Anti-Mary Exposed (TAN Books, 2019), and Theology of Home (2019), as well as Nudging Conversions (Dynamic Catholic 2015), Ultimate Makeover (Dynamic Catholic, 2016), The Marian Option (TAN Books, 2017), and Marian Consecration for Children (TAN Books, 2018). She co-authored City of Saints; A Pilgrim's Guide to John Paul II's Krakow with George Weigel. Carrie's website: http://www.carriegress.com/ Carrie Gress on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrie.gress/ Carrie's books: https://theologyofhome.com/products/the-end-of-woman Carrie's popular online magazine, "Theology of Home": https://theologyofhome.com/ Dr. Paul Kengor and Dr. Mary Nicholas talking about Bella Dodd & communism on the Dr J Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zeSEenLhEw Dr. Joel Brind on the ABC Link on The Dr J Show: https://rumble.com/vz5qlt-studies-prove-abc-link-they-dont-want-you-to-know-joel-brind-the-dr.-j-show.html This episode of The Dr J Show may also be seen on the following platforms: TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MXkWgTk4Brwr/ https://rumble.com/c/TheRuthInstitute https://odysee.com/@TheRuthInstitute:7?view=content&order=new Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: ruthinstitute.org/newsletter +

In this episode, the dogs discuss meekness (6:14) and the positive masculine virtues (2:45). Rob gives some historical context (6:14), Mike dodges deciding whether his dad is meek (9:11), and Connor shares a time when he's seen men misuse their masculinity to diminish others (13:45). Lastly, they look to the saints (17:36) to better understand what it means to be formed by the Father's love (26:50). Quotes: "Sir, my job is to hold back your testosterone." (Mike quoting Bliese, 1:50) “When there is a father present, it brings about the masculine virtues in a positive way." (Rob, 2:45) "JPII is like Batman." (Connor 18:45) “St. Francis swung the whole world around like a trinket at his wrist." (Connor on St. Francis, 19:37) "I would have caused World War III. 100%." (Mike, 23:00) “What John Paul II is grieving there is something so sublime. It's beyond anything you can put into words.” (Connor, 23:30) “His dad's hidden love (JPII's), has now played a part in this great revelation of God's love for the world.” (Mike, 25:00) “The holy spirit works in these totally hidden ways.” (Connor, 29:00) "You don't have to create an experience or manufacture it. It's this inexorable unfolding of the kingdom that's happening and we get to cooperate with it.” (Connor, 29:34) Media Mentions: S11 E8- All man, all priestFr. Jacques Philippe's Priestly FatherhoodJordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules for LifeMatthew 11:29 ("I am meek and humble of heart")Numbers 12:3 ("Now Moses was meek")The Simpsons (1989- present)The Simpsons' S8 E22 In Marge We Trust ("I could probably stand to be meeker.")Holy Family School of Faith1 Peter 5:8 ("Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion.")S11 E8- Descent to the kernMother Mary Francis' Blessed Are YouMatthew 5:5 ("Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.")George Weigel's Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul IIElizabeth Pardi's article on meekness References: Rule 1: Stand up straight with your shoulders back (from 12 Rules for Life)Bishop Robert BarronNed FlandersReverend LovejoyChatGPTAssumption of MaryAfghanistanTalibanChicagoPope John Paul IIHomily of His Holiness John Paul II (Victory Square, Warsaw, 2 June 1979)PolandKrakowWarsawArvada, COIdahoS.O.G. Michelle DuppongSouth DakotaDenverFr. John RiccardoCardinal Francis George Shout- Outs: Bliese (Mike's bodyguard)Fr. Nathan Goebel Glossary: pater familias: oldest living male in householdmeek: strength that is under control (Rob)alter Christus: another Christ Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com