Podcasts about Mortal sin

Many ask where the Bible clearly teaches Jesus’ divinity. We walk through the strongest scriptural arguments that show Christ isn't just a prophet or teacher—but truly God incarnate. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:  07:17 – Can the new pope make changes to Dignitatis Humanae?  13:09 – Why do we put value on the Pope Leo XIII instead of the original Pope Leo?  18:27 – What are some arguments to prove Jesus is God?  28:45 -Can I still experience the effects of a sin even after confession?   34:52 – Why don't Catholics put more attention to Divine Mercy Sunday?  39:41 – CCC 1371 states those who die in Christ are not yet wholly purified. Does this conflict with the Bible?   43:17 – Do you need to confess that you are divorced even if you don't get remarried?  46:33 – To what degree must we listen to the pope if the conclave can be corrupt?   52:11 – If I witness someone who I know is in Mortal Sin receive communion, am I complicit?

If a non-Catholic knowingly rejects Catholic teaching and commits a grave sin, are they just as culpable as a Catholic? We explore moral responsibility, Church teaching on invincible ignorance, and how conscience and knowledge affect culpability. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions covered: 06:53 – I read in the Catechism that you need to be in the state of grace to receive the sacrament of confirmation. What happens if you're not?  18:24 – If a Catholic and a non-Catholic both do something that's a mortal sin, and they both know what the Catholic Church teaches, is the non-Catholic also culpable for mortal sin?  28:45 – Was there anything Pope Francis actually did to change any teachings in the Catholic Church?  35:04 – Why did the Catholic Church need to dogmatize the Assumption of Mary?  43:31 – What is the practical effect that the pope has on the world when he makes a pronouncement or encourages the world, considering most of the world isn't Catholic and doesn't have reason to listen to him?  50:12 – How does the Pope's authority compare to the Bible's? 

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(2:36) Bible Study: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 –This passage is about God’s power to transform even our sinfulness. Go can take our sinfulness and use it to reform us. Matthew 23:1-12 – Jesus goes up the mountain, sat down and spoke. Rabbi’s sat to teach their disciples. Peter according to tradition had a teaching chair. This idea of a chair of Moses is seen as Moses our teacher. Fr. Simon also explains what a phylactery is and what it means to be a father. (20:06) Break 1 (22:33) Letters: What does it mean to be in a state of mortal sin and how do you know if you are in it? Father answers this question and others. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:41) Break 2 (33:23) Word of the Day: Finger (35:47) Phones: Ken - I'm 82 years-old, not in best of health, pastor doesn't purify his hands before distributing communion. Last time I got sick for 3 weeks. He doesn't take criticism well. What should I do? Steve - Can you explain the tradition in the Bible of tying a red thread around the baby to mark them as the firstborn? Like Jacob and Esau? George - What is the definition of covenant? Does covenant allow divorce? Patrick - How is cremation justified in the Bible when the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit?

 DownloadHey guys and gals, welcome to LOTC presents Black Glove Mysteries as well as Mortis Vision with the Mortis's. This week Ian and Greg are continuing with their look into the Vinegar Syndrome Forgotten Gialli series. The movies reviewed this week is the final film in the volume 1 set, Police Are Blundering In The Dark as well as the first movie in volume 2 The Girl In Room 2A. Are the movies with viewing? Listen and see what Ian and Greg have to say. Lastly, we have the Twisted Temptress Pearl and Greg looking at a 1992 made for TV movie called Mortal Sins. Greg and Pearl review this film in SPOILER fashion. Pearl and Greg also announce the winners of the goodie bags Poem contest. Everyone did an amazing job and we want to say Congratulations to the winners. We hope you enjoy the show this week.Grab your favorite snacks and beverages and journey with us through the Land Of the Creeps.HELP KEEP HORROR ALIVE!!MOVIE REVIEWS1975 POLICE ARE BLUNDERING IN THE DARKIAN : 8GREG : 71974 THE GIRL IN ROOM 2AIAN : 6GREG : 5.5LINKS FOR DOUBLE DOUBLEGregaMortisFacebookTwitterLand Of The Creeps Group PageLand Of The Creeps Fan PageJay Of  The Dead's New Horror Movie PodcastYoutubeInstagramEmailLetterboxdTwisted Temptress LinkLetterboxdIAN IRZA LINKSBLOG SITEFACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMLETTERBOXDLOTC Hotline Number1-804-569-56821-804-569-LOTCLOTC Intro is provided by Andy Ussery, Below are links to his social mediaEmail:FacebookTwitterOutro music provided by Greg Whitaker Below is Greg's Twitter accountTwitterFacebookLespecial FacebookLespecial Website

We have made a lot of sacrifices for our capital campaign. But what good is it if we do not save our souls? That is the whole point of everything that happens here.A priest wants every single person in his parish to save their souls.We want everyone here to be reunited in Heaven one day. We don't want anyone to be missing.Fr. McBride and I don't want to appear before Our Lord and hear from Him, “Yes, you were at St. Isidore's in Watkins. You saved many souls. But look at all of these other souls who went to hell.”One of the most important prayers of the priest is: “Lord, do not let any one of the souls that you have confided to me be lost forever!”Mortal sinIf there is one thing that a priest worries about more than anything else, it is the souls that have a habit of mortal sin.What do I mean by a habit of mortal sin?I mean that mortal sin happens regularly, in a predictable way.The soul commits a mortal sin every day, every week, every month, whatever. It is not something that happens occasionally; it happens according to a regular pattern.It is when a soul usually confesses mortal sin when he goes to confession.ImpurityIf this is happening, we all know the reason. 99% of the time, it is because of impurity.The soul has gotten into a pattern of indulging in illicit sexual pleasure and cannot give it upThere are teenagers who start off on a bad habit of self-abuse. Then, they find that, when they want to stop, they are unable.There are teenagers and adults who have formed bad habits with technological devices. They have the behavior of addicts. They are always telling themselves that they are going to stop and yet they never do stop.What are we exchanging Heaven for? What are we exchanging the love of God for?

Questions Covered: 04:48 – How is it fair that God imposes his will on us. 17:13 – Is cheating on college exams and quizzes immoral? 21:01 – Where in the Bible can I find Mary's perpetual virginity, and Assumption? 24:22 – What circumstances would it be OK to celebrate defunct rites of Mass? 36:09 – Did Mary have birth pains 40:34 – Why is missing Sunday Mass a Mortal Sin? 42:59 – How can I offer my physical suffering up to God? 33:01 – What happens to our free will when we go to Heaven? 45:17 – Daughter in law diagnosed with Diabetes and she is very afraid to get pregnant because she will have to stop taking her medication. Is there an alternative to birth control? Or is birth control permitted in this case? 48:49 – Why does God allow the devil to have power in the temporal world? 51:39 – Can the souls in hell ask for forgiveness? …

How could it be that the fundamental elements of mortal sin and good preaching would be the same? Let's take a closer look. Let's Take A Closer Look: Good Preaching is Like Mortal Sin

Second Part of the Second Part, Question 36, Articles 1-3; Article 1: Whether Envy is a Kind of Sorrow; Article 2: Whether Envy is a Sin; Article 3: Whether Envy is a Mortal Sin

Fr. K joins Cosden to discuss the question that no one wants to discuss: what are the parameters in which a couple can use Natural Family Planning? They may not solve all the problems or answer all the questions, but they bring up a lot of good food for thought.

Today is Tuesday, January 21, 2025, The Feast of St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr, a 3rd class feast, with the color of red. In this episode: The meditation: “Mortal Sin,” today's news from the Church: “The Vatican's Strategic Ambiguity,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: The Works of St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (Angelus Press) “The Vatican's Strategic Ambiguity” (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/vaticans-strategic-ambiguity-50052 The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit 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

Questions Covered: 05:24 – Isn’t it correct to say that some good works are necessary to retain our salvation? Isn’t Jesus listing grave sins of omission that imperil salvation at the end of Mt 25? Isn’t a grave sin of omission a failure to do an obligatory good work?  12:35 – What is the basis between mortal and venial sin in scripture and tradition. Is 1 John 5’s talk of sin that leads to death about mortal sin or the unforgivable sin? If it is about mortal sin, are we not to pray for the forgiveness of someone’s mortal sin (i.e., that they go to confession?  19:40 – In your book The Early Church was the Catholic Church, you cite how strong belief in baptismal regeneration was, to the point of people delaying baptism until the end of life to avoid sinning after baptism. This doesn't seem like behavior we would expect if the sacrament of confession was passed down from the apostles. What early evidence do we have of the sacrament of confession?  24:56 – I hope it is not too late! Who are the Apostolic Fathers? Who are the Church Fathers? What’s the difference among them?  29:18 – I know the usual line for “sin” committed in dreams is that they cannot be mortal sins since in a dream you do not have full consent of the will, but would that also apply to Lucid Dreams? Lucid Dreams are ones that you can control, and there are methods to get this to happen intentionally. Would this increase of conscious control over the dream allow it to become a Mortal Sin?  33:35 – Was Jesus Christ Himself actually the first pope?  Didn’t He actually established the Church through His ministry and the selection of His Apostles?  Or is this a really meaningless distinction?  37:19 – How can we understand when the words (direct speech) of God are quoted in the Old Testament? Was it, for example, some kind of inner hearing of God? Or a direct revelation of God? How did the characters know that this was what God was saying to them?  45:09 – Are Sacramentals (such as holy water in Anglican churches) blessed by either Priests not in communion with Rome or Non Apostolic priests Valid?  49:30 – Can you help me answer people who think that the pope arose in the early church because of politics? For example, I know someone who thinks that when Clement was telling the (Corinthians, I think?) to not dismiss their leaders in direct contradiction with Scripture in order to gain power.  52:36 – My question is…are you ready for Jesus?!  …

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Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only "one mediator" between God and man. Today's readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. 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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Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism's teachings about peace as the "work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. 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.

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God's presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. 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.

God does not just punish us for our our serious mistakes but He considers our capacity and circunstance. [Luke 12:39-48, Wednesday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

     This week Anna, who has been away far too long for anyone's liking, returns for a pair of films about men who are not what they appear too be while hiding in plain sight.     Christine Faber's husband is dead. He is dead and buried. So why is she hearing his voice call to her across the beach? Dashing out into the night the investigate, Christine runs into Alexis. Alexis claims to be a real psychic medium and able to help her put her ghosts to rest. Fearing she is being taken advantage of Christine's fiancé, Paul, and her sister, Janet, decide to uncover her new friend as a fraud. Will they be able to expose a charlatan preying on a still grieving widow? Can Alexis deliver on his promise of respite from the ghost haunting her? Will this web of deceit and psychological torture be untangled before Christine meets a ghastly ghoulish ending? A classic noir from a blacklisted director with one of the genre's favorite femme fatales, The Amazing Mr. X (aka The Spiritualist).     After being left by her lover, Jenny makes the mistake of going to see her old friend turned Catholic priest Bernard at his church. Tragically, the ear hearing her confession of jilted romance and coerced abortion is not that of her old friend but elderly Father Meldrum. Meldrum, a fervent believer in the concept of divine justice, decides to nurture and guide Jenny in a way he has done many times before. How far can Meldrum push before anyone will help Jenny? Who do you turn to when no one will believe your desperate pleas for help? An overlooked shocker from one of England's most beloved cult filmmakers, Pete Walker, is a cold-blooded film about how those in power can use their position to harm with impunity- House of Mortal Sin.All that and Dave unburdens himself to a terrifying degree (off mic), Kevin has flashbacks to his days harassing vicars in the Highlands, and Anna wonders why they agreed to be dragged back into this mess. Join us, won't you?   Episode 382- The Bloody Pulpit

Dec. 31, 1973, in the wilds of Australia, the legendary AC/DC played their very first gig. Effectively making 2024 their 50th (!!) anniversary.   So obviously this is a big f'n deal. So we decided to give Angus and the Boys some time in our "Spotlight" episode. We go over some of our fave songs and albums, how we discovered the band and the (non) controversies. And of course the age old question - Bon vs. Brian?   In our "News, Views and Tunes", we go over the recent discovery of a 235 yr old Mozart song. We tell a nazi punk to "Fvck Off!!" And we finally gave THAT Jethro Tull album a spin. Musically, we crank tunes from Hirax, Mortal Sin, Crystal Viper, Gruesome, Asexuals, Limp Wrist, ACXDC and the aforementioned Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (!!).   Horns up!!

313) House of Mortal Sin (1976)

An explanation of why those in mortal sin are not to go to communion.

episode #766. sometimes you go see a band play and then you’re like wow i want to make sounds like that.DOWNLOAD/STREAM RECORDING00:00 (intro by omar)00:20 Stay Cool Forever "(Ramp Locals)“ some other slime01:32 Sonny Bliss "Mortal Sin of Sloth" No Matter What Mood04:25 Squirrel Flower "So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings" Take It or Leave It / So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings07:52 Choir Boy "Complainer" Gathering Swans11:28 Pope "BBQ" The Lunchbox EP15:01 Ting Tang Tina "Hair" Honeybee17:56 Keith Ival "Had a Hunch" Keith Ival20:35 Danya "Came To" Syntactic Sugar24:48 Youbet "Endless" Compare and Despair27:41 Old table "No Ad Hominem Attacks" Coffee Colored Eyes29:40 Majetic "Paradise" As I Once Transformed Myself For You, So I Must Now Transform Myself For Heaven34:24 Steve Hartlett "If I Only Had A Brain" Solitude for Dummies36:48 Be Afraid "Some Silly Reason" Remember Fun39:30 Melenas "Primer tiempo" Dias Raros43:48 A Million Dollars "Comfy" The Cone45:57 Puffyshoes "Jelly Tots" I Might Be In Love47:49 The Teeth "Oh, Bessie!" Carry the Wood50:17 Snarls "Marbles" Burst52:43 Shrouded Amps "Pig in a Poke" Make Me Strange54:17 Beauty Pill "Pardon Our Dust" Please Advise

Heaven Or Hell: Checking in on AI Kurt Cobain spouting about his iPhone in heaven (yes, those are words), we try to figure out if suicide sends you directly to hell. MrBeast Canceled?: In light of the Ava Kris Tyson allegations, people are digging up old clips of MrBeast to try to get him canceled. The Boy Blue: We had to catch Mike up on The Boy Blue's AI girlfriend and then we relive the glory days of Blue's Milk Challenge. FUCK YOU WATCH THIS!, THE BEAR!, BIG DAWGS!, HANUMANKIND, OLYMPICS!, FRANCE!, F TO M!, GUY CODE!, KURT COBAIN!, DEEPFAKE!, AI!, TIKTOK!, IPHONE!, HEAVEN!, FROM THE DEAD!, LIP SYNC!, LIVE!, SUICIDE!, HELL!, HEAVEN!, CATHOLICS!, MENTAL HEALTH!, MORTAL SINS!, MENIAL SINS!, ORIGINAL SIN!, CATHOLIC!, PURGATORY!, LIMBO!, SELF DEFENSE!, ATHEIST!, AGNOSTIC!, QUORA!, MODERN CATHOLICS!, WOKE CATHOLICS!, CHURCH!, SHOOT YOURSELF IN HEAD WHILE SHOOTING SOMEONE ELSE!. IS IT MURDER?!, JA RULE!, CALL FROM THE OTHER SIDE!, OBAMNA!, COLUMBO!, SOLVE THE CASE!, REDDIT!, REPENT!, MORTAL SIN!, JIM ON THE PHONE!, JIM IN LIMBO!, DBDEATHLORD!, INSTANT KARMA!, STOLEN PHONE!, HIT BY A BUS!, GNARLY VIDEO!, OPPS!, CAUGHT LACKING!, CHICLETS!, STREAMERS!, ISHOWSPEED!, JUMPED OVER CAR!, SPEEDING!, FAKE!, KAI CENAT!, CHAINED TOGETHER!, MRBEAST!, FIREWORKS!, FAKE ROOM!, SETUP!, ATTENTION!, BOOGIE!, AVA!, CHRIS!, DISCORD!, UNDERAGE!, GORDON!, PEDO!, RACISM!, HISTORY!, VIDEOS!, PLATFORM!, TOO BIG TO FAIL!, SPRAGELS!, JAKE!, VETTED!, NOT LIKE US!, KENDRICK LAMAR!, HOT PEDO SUMMER!, N WORD!, F SLUR!, DONATION!, OLD CLIPS!, BHAD BHABIE!, ABUSE!, DENIAL!, FOOTAGE!, SODOM AND GAMORA!, PARIS!, OLYMPICS!, THE BOY BLUE!, AI GIRLFRIEND!, STREAM!, BORING!, PEAK!, BABE!, SAD!, AI!, DUI!, CANADA!, BANNED!, FOREVER EMBRACING THE LAZINESS!, WASTED!, K2!, FAKE WEED!, MILK CHALLENGE!, KRUSTY HAIR!, DONATIONS!, JUGGALOS!, NINJA!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Questions Covered: 06:45 – Are sins you forget in confession still forgiven?  13:07  – Why are there so many Eucharistic prayers and how does a priest pick the one to use?  20:20 – We all came from Adam and Eve, why do we have so many races?  31:40 – What is the proper order of Sacraments when received as an adult?    36:00 – How can we know what the unforgivable sin is?  41:54 – How can I discuss Catholic Baptism and rebaptism with my non-Catholic Wife?   47:51 – Why do Catholics say Christ is present “body, blood, soul and divinity”?  52:14 – Is it always a Mortal Sin to miss Mass, or can you be excused based on age?   …

As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist's role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike's analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we're not wearing a raincoat. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. 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.

Drusilla and Josh honor the late, great Donald Sutherland in The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). From wiki: “Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a 1978 American science-fiction horror film[1] directed by Philip Kaufman, and starring Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Goldblum, and Leonard Nimoy. Released on December 22, 1978, it is based on the 1955 novel The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney. The novel was previously adapted into the 1956 film of the same name. The plot involves a San Francisco health inspector and his colleague who over the course of a few days discover that humans are being replaced by alien duplicates; each is a perfect biological clone of the person replaced, but devoid of empathy and humanity.”But also: House of Mortal Sin, Night Watch, The Amityville Horror, House of Psychotic Women, Identikit, MASH, Pauline Kael, sequels, The Eyes of Laura Mars, Suspiria, and more!NEXT WEEK: The Uninvited (1944)  Follow them across the internet:Bloodhaus: https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodhttps://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/ Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/ 

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah's prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it's up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today's readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. 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.

The Roman Catechism of Trent (RCT) p.117-120. The Creed, Article X, Section A. -Donate: https://www.padreperegrino.org/donate/ -15 Mortal Sins to Confess: https://www.padreperegrino.org/2019/08/mortalsins/ -Telegram: https://t.me/padreperegrino -STV: https://spiritustv.com/@padreperegrino

Questions answered this episode: I'm dating a wonderful man. I'm very sensitive to physical touch and get aroused very easily. Even holding hands results in arousal. Do you have any advice? Is it okay to keep showing those displays of affection even though they are accompanied by arousal? Why is it a mortal sin to receive the Eucharist in a state of sin? Is the Lord not seeking for us to receive him even when we're separated from him? Do you have any advice for raising children to feel comfortable refraining from the Eucharist without fear of judgment from those around them? I hear so many religious people saying we should get married young. I'll be 32 soon but I long for marriage. Should I give up on what I so desperately want because of people who clearly know about this topic? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II's beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.

Is participating in transgender mutilation a mortal sin? Are those who help with the horrific act also in grave danger of hell?   Patrick Madrid gets into this tough topic, thanks to a great question from David in California.   Key Points:   Transitioning Reality Check: Patrick firmly states that true transitioning—changing one's sex—is impossible. What people call transitioning is actually body mutilation, which is a serious sin because it goes against how God made us.   Is It a Mortal Sin? Patrick doesn't claim to be the judge of mortal sins, but he warns that "transitioning" is a grave sin. This is because it denies God's authority as our Creator, violating natural law.   Who's Responsible? Those who help with "transitions"—doctors, counselors, family members—are also committing serious sins. They're seen as complicit in the act of mutilation, breaking the Fifth Commandment.   Individual Responsibility: Only God can truly judge how responsible someone is, considering factors like mental illness, emotional distress, and outside pressures. While the act is gravely sinful, the individual's guilt may vary.   Affirming God's Truth: Patrick and David stress that there are only two genders: male and female. Feelings of being the opposite sex (gender dysphoria) are seen as psychological issues rather than truths about one's identity.   Tragic Personal Stories: Imagine finding out that one of your family members went through this transgender mutilation, and you didn't even know! David shares that he found out his nephew, Thomas, now believes he's a woman. Patrick emphasizes that transitioning often leads to more mental health struggles instead of solving them.   Helpful Resources:   Books: "The Detransition Diaries," which tells the stories of people who regretted their "transition".   Websites: Sex Change Regret, where Walt Heyer shares his testimony and offers resources for those reconsidering their choice to have this surgery done.   Passionate Speech: Patrick shares a fiery speech by the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, who condemns the transgender movement as against God's creation and calls Christians to stand firm in their faith.   Takeaway: Let's have compassion for those struggling with gender dysphoria while we continue to call for a rejection of this ideological lie. 

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only "one mediator" between God and man. Today's readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. 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.

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series Mortal Sin. In Dateline's latest original podcast series, Josh Mankiewicz tells a twisted tale about a seemingly perfect couple, sex, lies, religion…and murder. If you like what you hear, you can listen to the first 2 episodes now for free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to get access to new episodes 1 week early. Subscribers can also listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdlw

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series Mortal Sin. In Dateline's latest original podcast series, Josh Mankiewicz tells a twisted tale about a seemingly perfect couple, sex, lies, religion…and murder. If you like what you hear, you can listen to the first 2 episodes now for free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to get access to new episodes 1 week early. Subscribers can also listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdlw

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series Mortal Sin. In Dateline's latest original podcast series, Josh Mankiewicz tells a twisted tale about a seemingly perfect couple, sex, lies, religion…and murder. If you like what you hear, you can listen to the first 2 episodes now for free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to get access to new episodes 1 week early. Subscribers can also listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdlw

As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Mortal Sin, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.Dawn and Nick Hacheney are the perfect couple: spiritual, loving, and devoted to the church where Nick is a pastor. When Dawn is killed in a house fire the day after Christmas, the pastor and his flock are devastated. What few knew at the time was the dark prophecy that foretold it. In Dateline's latest original podcast series, Josh Mankiewicz tells a twisted tale about sex, lies, religion…and murder.Listen to the first 2 episodes now for free or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to get access to new episodes 1 week early. Subscribers can also listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdlw

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series Mortal Sin. In Dateline's latest original podcast series, Josh Mankiewicz tells a twisted tale about a seemingly perfect couple, sex, lies, religion…and murder.If you like what you hear, you can listen to the first 2 episodes now for free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to get access to new episodes 1 week early. Subscribers can also listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdlw

As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Mortal Sin, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.Dawn and Nick Hacheney are the perfect couple: spiritual, loving, and devoted to the church where Nick is a pastor. When Dawn is killed in a house fire the day after Christmas, the pastor and his flock are devastated. What few knew at the time was the dark prophecy that foretold it. In Dateline's latest original podcast series, Josh Mankiewicz tells a twisted tale about sex, lies, religion…and murder.Listen to the first 2 episodes now for free or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to get access to new episodes 1 week early. Subscribers can also listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdlw

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series Mortal Sin. In Dateline's latest original podcast series, Josh Mankiewicz tells a twisted tale about a seemingly perfect couple, sex, lies, religion…and murder. If you like what you hear, you can listen to the first 2 episodes now for free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to get access to new episodes 1 week early. Subscribers can also listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdlw

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series Mortal Sin. In Dateline's latest original podcast series, Josh Mankiewicz tells a twisted tale about a seemingly perfect couple, sex, lies, religion…and murder.If you like what you hear, you can listen to the first 2 episodes now for free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to get access to new episodes 1 week early. Subscribers can also listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdlw

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series Mortal Sin. In Dateline's latest original podcast series, Josh Mankiewicz tells a twisted tale about a seemingly perfect couple, sex, lies, religion…and murder. If you like what you hear, you can listen to the first 2 episodes now for free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to get access to new episodes 1 week early. Subscribers can also listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdlw

As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Mortal Sin, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.  Dawn and Nick Hacheney are the perfect couple: spiritual, loving, and devoted to the church where Nick is a pastor. When Dawn is killed in a house fire the day after Christmas, the pastor and his flock are devastated. What few knew at the time was the dark prophecy that foretold it... Follow now to get the first two episodes on December 5th completely free, or you can subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to start listening now, ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdtw

As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Mortal Sin, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.  Dawn and Nick Hacheney are the perfect couple: spiritual, loving, and devoted to the church where Nick is a pastor. When Dawn is killed in a house fire the day after Christmas, the pastor and his flock are devastated. What few knew at the time was the dark prophecy that foretold it... Follow now to get the first two episodes on December 5th completely free, or you can subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to start listening now, ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdtw

As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Mortal Sin, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.  Dawn and Nick Hacheney are the perfect couple: spiritual, loving, and devoted to the church where Nick is a pastor. When Dawn is killed in a house fire the day after Christmas, the pastor and his flock are devastated. What few knew at the time was the dark prophecy that foretold it... Follow now to get the first two episodes on December 5th completely free, or you can subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to start listening now, ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdtw

As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Mortal Sin, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.  Dawn and Nick Hacheney are the perfect couple: spiritual, loving, and devoted to the church where Nick is a pastor. When Dawn is killed in a house fire the day after Christmas, the pastor and his flock are devastated. What few knew at the time was the dark prophecy that foretold it... Follow now to get the first two episodes on December 5th completely free, or you can subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to start listening now, ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/mtlsin_fdtw

Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism's teachings about peace as the "work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. 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.

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God's presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. 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.

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah's prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it's up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today's readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. 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.