Podcasts about Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI warned about the dictatorship of moral relativism. That problem was already in the Church when he gave that warning 20 years ago and now it is firmly in control of the human mechanisms of the Church.Sponsored by Nelson Insurance Advisorshttps://www.nelsonplan.comSources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

"Getting help and offering it up are not mutually exclusive." ~ Pat MilleaDoes "offering it up" mean you're not allowed to also go to the doctor, take medication, or see a therapist?Is it possible to chase suffering in a way that's actually about proving something to yourself instead of uniting yourself to Christ?Where's the line between the grit that gets you through a hard season and the grit that's quietly eroding you?In episode 108 of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna Millea take on a phrase most Catholics have heard their whole lives but rarely stop to unpack: offering it up. Rather than presenting a tidy answer, they treat this episode as a genuine exploration, working through scripture, papal writing, and their own uncertainty to figure out what this phrase actually means and where it can go wrong.They start with Colossians 1:24 and the concept of redemptive suffering, the idea that our suffering, when united to Christ's, takes on a meaning it wouldn't have on its own. From there they turn to Pope John Paul II's Salvifici Doloris and Pope Benedict XVI's Spe Salvi to wrestle with a harder question: is it ever unholy to try to reduce your own suffering, or is chasing pain itself, without love, its own kind of distortion?The conversation gets especially honest around the danger of over-suffering, the belief that if you're not in constant discomfort you're somehow failing spiritually, and the very real ways this thinking can keep people stuck in bad jobs, unhealthy relationships, or situations they have every reason to leave. They land on a distinction they return to throughout the episode: getting help and offering it up are not mutually exclusive.This episode is for anyone who has felt guilty for wanting relief, or anyone who has used the phrase "offer it up" without fully knowing what they meant by it.Chapters:(00:31) - Welcome, Summer Confessions Game, and Highs and Hards(22:31) - Defining Offering It Up: Redemptive Suffering and Colossians 1:24(31:19) - Salvifici Doloris: Does Suffering Have to Be Sought to Be Redemptive?(35:23) - Is Suffering Automatically Holy? The Line Between Grit and Denial(46:04) - The Danger of Over-Suffering and When It Becomes Unhealthy(50:30) - Getting Help and Offering It Up Are Not Mutually Exclusive(1:02:03) - Challenge by Choice and Closing PrayerLinks and Resources:Salvifici Doloris, Pope John Paul II - https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_11021984_salvifici-doloris.htmlSpe Salvi, Pope Benedict XVI - https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.htmlSupport the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters!Join our email list and never miss an episode or an eventVisit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

Pope Benedict XVI teaches us about the cross and gives us an appropriate understanding of the cross so that we may understand more what the cross means, not that the Father was vengeful on humanity, but loved us so incredibly, that He sent His Son for us to endure the cross.    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Friends of the Rosary,Today, August 15, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which honors the Christian belief that the Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life.Assumed into heaven, Mary reveals our own destiny.Pope Benedict XVI wrote, “Precisely because Mary is with God and in God, she is very close to each one of us. While she lived on Earth, she could be close to only a few people. Being in God, who is actually within all of us, Mary shares in this closeness of God.”She “knows our hearts, can hear our prayers, can help us with her motherly kindness. She always listens to us, and, being Mother of the Son, participates in the power of the Son and in his goodness. We can always entrust the whole of our lives to this Mother.” As Msgr. Ronald Knox said: “That transformation of our material bodies to which we look forward one day has been accomplished—we know it now for certain—in her.”On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII officially defined the dogma of the Assumption in his apostolic constitution, Munificentissimus Deus:“For which reason, after we have poured forth prayers of supplication again and again to God, and have invoked the light of the Spirit of Truth, for the glory of Almighty God who has lavished his special affection upon the Virgin Mary, for the honor of her Son, the immortal King of the Ages and the Victor over sin and death, for the increase of the glory of that same august Mother, and for the joy and exultation of the entire Church; by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and by our own authority, we pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.”Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠August 15, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

When Jesus in his grief over the death of John the Baptist meets a crowd of five thousand, he doesn't retreat. Matthew's gospel tells us that he has compassion on them. Where the disciples just see the impossible, he invites them into something greater. "You feed them." Drawing on N.T. Wright's sense of vocation and Pope Benedict XVI's writing on public faith, this sermon on Matthew's feeding of the five thousand asks what it means to bring what little we have — five loaves, two fish, our own exhaustion — into the hands of the One who blesses it, breaks it, and hands it back to a hungry world through ordinary people. For the disciples, "you feed them" was about bread. For Jesus, it was an invitation into communion and fellowship with him, the one who sees people and has compassion.Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-21Sunday Worship Service — August 2, 2026DreamHouse Church | Newport News, VirginiaSermon by Pastor Scott Crowder

“How do Catholics handle the Eucharist?” This question leads to a discussion on the accommodations for those with gluten allergies. The conversation also touches on the conditions for papal infallibility, including the implications of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, and offers insights on evangelizing those who feel the Church distorts the Gospel. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:50 – How do Catholics handle the eucharist who has a gluten allergy? 18:00 – When is the pope infallible? When Pope Benedict XVI resigned did he still have infallibility? How does it all work? 24:10 – How can Catholics better evangelize those who think we distort the gospel? 40:00 – How do I become a better Catholic? I just returned to Church about 4 months ago.

A brilliant author, Ida Friederike Görres went the majority of her life without the recognition her writings deserved. Daughter of a German Diplomat of the Habsburg Empire and of a Japanese woman who withheld motherly love, Ida Görres wrote on matters spanning from the beauty and fruits of marriage to the lives of Saints, and on deep challenges facing the Church in the 60s and 70s: challenges that persist, aggravated, to this day. Along the way, she developed a friendship with the man who later became Pope Benedict XVI. He gave the eulogy at her funeral in 1971.Dr. Jennifer Bryson spent years translating her works, including The Church in the Flesh (2023) and Bread Grows in Winter (2025), helping modern English-speaking audiences rediscover this long-lost author. Her latest translation, What Binds Marriage Forever (2026), brings to life Görres' writings on the importance of marriage in a time in which it is increasingly seen as something purely optional, not permanent, and solely a matter of feelings. In this episode, Dr. Orlandi leads a discussion on this latest book, today's misleading perception of marriage, and its effects on society and culture at large.Links & ResourcesDr. Jennifer Bryson: https://www.jenniferbryson.net/ Dr. Orlandi's Review of What Binds Marriage Forever: https://iwasnttold.substack.com/p/unbreakable-the-nature-of-marriage?r=4je44n Austin Institute: https://www.austin-institute.org/ What Binds Marriage Forever by Ida Görres, translated by Dr. Jennifer Bryson: https://www.cuapress.org/9780813240398/what-binds-marriage-forever/

Human trafficking violates the sanctity, dignity, and fundamental rights of the human person. Pope Benedict XVI called it “a crime against humanity.” Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains how it's the business of stealing someone's freedom for profit, and freedom is the most defining characteristic of the human person.Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! 

Was Vatican II a break from 2,000 years of Catholic teaching—or its authentic renewal? Why did the Church seem to reverse itself on the liturgy, religious liberty, ecumenism, and its relationship with the modern world? In this episode, we unpack Pope Benedict XVI's famous "hermeneutic of continuity," explore the historical context behind the Council, and separate what Vatican II actually taught from the myths that have fueled decades of confusion. Whether you love the Council, question it, or simply want to understand it, this conversation will challenge assumptions and reveal why Vatican II remains one of the most misunderstood events in Church history.

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Garlick invites you into a rich, methodical exploration of eros: the primal desire to satiate in beauty and be happy. What if the restlessness in your soul—the endless craving for more beauty, more fulfillment, more rest—is not a curse but a divine gift?Reclaiming Holy Eros https://www.theascent.io/p/reclaiming-holy-erosWomen as Icons of God, Beauty-itself https://www.theascent.io/p/the-beauty-of-woman-as-an-icon-ofPorn as a Poor Expression of Eros https://www.theascent.io/p/the-poor-erotics-of-porn Far from the pornographic or puritan distortions that dominate modern thinking, this ancient concept runs like a golden thread through Homer, Hesiod, Plato's Symposium, the Old and New Testaments, the Church Fathers, Dante, and even Pope Benedict XVI's Deus Caritas Est. Deacon shows how eros is the very question of the human condition—an upward call that moves the soul from lesser beauties to greater ones until it finds rest in Beauty itself.Drawing on his own spiritual labors, the host walks listeners through Plato's ladder of love, the marital imagery of God's covenant with Israel, the Song of Songs, Christ's union with the Church, and the harmony between erotic ascent and the self-giving love of agape. Along the way he recovers a lost grammar of desire that is both natural and supernaturally elevated by grace—one that produces virtue, fecundity, and genuine theosis. The result is not abstract theory but a living path: a latticework upon which your own understanding of restlessness, happiness, and the call to become more Christlike can grow.Whether you have wrestled with the restlessness of the heart, wondered how pagan wisdom and Christian revelation speak to one another, or simply want a deeper vision of love that orders the soul toward God, this conversation offers something rare: a beautiful, coherent tradition that answers the deepest questions of what it means to be human. Listen, and begin the ascent.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Eros and its significance in Christian spirituality01:54 Eros in Homer, Hesiod, and the primordial cosmos07:12 Plato's Symposium and the ladder of love15:07 Eros in the Old Testament: Marriage and divine love20:00 Eros in the New Testament: Christ and the Church30:06 Eros and the ascent to divine beauty40:11 Eros, virtue, and happiness in Christian thought50:02 Eros and grace: the divine ascent and participation in God01:00:10 The harmony of eros and agape in Christian life01:10:08 Practical implications: loving God and neighbor through eros01:20:01 Conclusion: recovering holy eros as the heart of human and divine loveKeywordsHoly Eros, Christian eros, Plato Symposium ladder of love, divine beauty, eros and agape, Deus Caritas Est Pope Benedict XVI, Song of Songs, marital imagery God and Israel, Christ bridegroom Church bride, Ephesians 5, St Augustine restless heart, Gregory of Nyssa, bridal mysticism, Bernard of Clairvaux, John of the Cross, Diotima, ascent to God, theosis, pagan and Christian erotics, Homer Hesiod Aristotle eros, natural and supernatural love, virtue and beauty, Ascend Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick, reclaiming holy eros, spiritual ascent, rest in God.

Full Text of Readings Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 106 The Saint of the day is Saint Mary MacKillop Saint Mary MacKillop's Story If Saint Mary MacKillop were alive today, she would be a household name. It's not that she sought the limelight. On the contrary, she simply wanted to serve the poor wherever she found them in her native Australia. But along the way, she managed to arouse the ire of some rather powerful churchmen. One even excommunicated her for a time. Born in Melbourne in 1842, to parents who had emigrated from Scotland, Mary MacKillop grew up in a family that faced constant financial struggles. As a young woman she was drawn to religious life but could not find an existing order of Sisters that met her needs. In 1860, she met Father Julian Woods, who became her spiritual director. Together they founded a new community of women—the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, also known as the Josephite Sisters. Its members were to staff schools especially for poor children, as well as orphanages, and do other works of charity. As the congregation grew, so did Mary MacKillop's problems. Her priest-friend proved unreliable in many ways and his responsibilities for direction of the Sisters were removed. Meanwhile, Mary had the support of some local bishops as she and her Sisters went about their work. But the bishop in South Australia, aging and relying on others for advice, briefly excommunicated Mary—charging her with disobedience—and dispensed 50 of her Sisters from their vows. In truth, the bishop's quarrel was about power and who had authority over whom. He ultimately rescinded his order of excommunication. Mary MacKillop insisted that her congregation should be governed by an elected mother general answerable to Rome, not to the local bishop. There also were disputes about whether or not the congregation could own property. In the end, Rome proved to be Mary's best source of support. After a long wait official approval of the congregation—and how it was to be governed—came from Pope Leo XIII. Despite her struggles with Church authorities, Mary MacKillop and her Sisters were able to offer social services that few, if any, government agencies in Australia could. They served Protestants and Catholics alike. They worked among the aborigines. They taught in schools and orphanages and served unmarried mothers. Money, actually the lack of it, was a constant worry. But the Sisters who begged from door to door, were bolstered by faith and by the conviction that their struggles were opportunities to grow closer to God. By the time Mary MacKillop was approaching the end of her life, the congregation was thriving. She died in 1909 at the age of 67. Pope John Paul II beatified her in 1995. In 2010, when Pope Benedict XVI canonized her, she became Australia's first saint. Her liturgical feast is celebrated on August 8. Reflection The story of many foundresses of religious communities and the tales of the early days of those communities can make for fascinating reading. Those women were dedicated and tough and fought for those they served. Let's thank the Lord for raising up such wonderful examples of faith.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) was born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State. Influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19, and after taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later, respected for her piety and good works. She was beatified in 1980 by Pope John Paul II, and canonized as a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter's Basilica in 2012. Enjoy the second part of three of The Life and Legacy of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. HJe301. Part 3 of 3. Super Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/46spnjl Bob & Penny Lord's book: Visionaries, Mystics & Stigmatists at https://amzn.to/41z4aUS Bob & Penny Lord books available at https://amzn.to/4epZEiT Books about Kateri Tekakwitha at https://amzn.to/3QJSJqY ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA & https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Super Saints podcast with Bob and Penny Lord, Life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, 12july2021. All audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State, St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) and her family contracted smallpox in an epidemic; she was the only one of the family to survive, but had scarring on her face. She was influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19. After taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later on April 17th, respected for her piety and good works. She was beatified in 1980 by Pope John Paul II, and canonized by Pope Benedict XVI at Saint Peter's Basilica on 21 October 2012. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, known as the "Lily of the Mohawks," is the first recognized Indigenous North American saint. Her feast day is April 17 in Canada and July 14 in the United States. She is the patron saint of ecology, the environment, and Native American people. Part 1 of 3. HJe295. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/nZKWCKMoRWo which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Super Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/46spnjl Bob & Penny Lord's book: Visionaries, Mystics & Stigmatists at https://amzn.to/41z4aUS Bob & Penny Lord books available at https://amzn.to/4epZEiT Books about Kateri Tekakwitha at https://amzn.to/3QJSJqY ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA & https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Super Saints podcast with Bob and Penny Lord, Life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, 12july2021. All audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) was born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State. Influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19, and after taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later, respected for her piety and good works. She was beatified in 1980 by Pope John Paul II, and canonized as a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter's Basilica in 2012. Enjoy the second part of three of The Life and Legacy of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. HJe296. Part 2 of 3. Super Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/46spnjl Bob & Penny Lord's book: Visionaries, Mystics & Stigmatists at https://amzn.to/41z4aUS Bob & Penny Lord books available at https://amzn.to/4epZEiT Books about Kateri Tekakwitha at https://amzn.to/3QJSJqY ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA & https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Super Saints podcast with Bob and Penny Lord, Life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, 12july2021. All audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The saints can feel like distant, two-dimensional figures—names on churches, statues, feast days, and stories from another world. Continuing the conversation about Saint Boniface, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore how someone can move beyond simply knowing about a saint and begin developing a real relationship with that saint through prayer, curiosity, and time.Father explains that the saints are alive in Christ and closer to us than we often realize. The process can begin simply: notice when a saint repeatedly captures your attention, speak directly to that saint in prayer, and begin learning about the person behind the image. A short biography may provide the introduction, while longer accounts, films, papal reflections, and continued prayer gradually reveal the saint's personality, struggles, limitations, courage, and humanity.As that relationship develops, a saint can move from “two-dimensional to three-dimensional”—becoming a spiritual friend whose example speaks into your own circumstances. Their lives show that holiness does not erase struggle. Saints endured failure, misunderstanding, temptation, conflict, unfinished work, and gradual conversion. Their friendship gives us examples to follow, encouragement for our own weaknesses, and intercession as we continue growing in our relationship with ourselves, others, and God.Key IdeasBegin simply: notice which saints keep appearing, address them in prayer, and ask for their help.Use biographies, trustworthy films, and Church teaching to discover the saint's humanity—not only the polished summary.Saints become relatable when we understand their fears, failures, conflicts, limitations, and gradual conversion.Learning about history through a saint's life helps connect unfamiliar circumstances with the human struggles we still face today.The goal is not collecting information; it is developing supernatural friendships that help us become saints ourselves.Links & ReferencesSaints for Sinners by Archbishop Alban Goodier:https://sophiainstitute.com/product/saints-for-sinners/The Chosen:https://thechosen.tv/Pope Benedict XVI's General Audiences:https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences.index.htmlCTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com.TagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, saints, communion of saints, friendship with the saints, supernatural friendship, intercession, prayer, Saint Boniface, patron saint, spiritual friendship, saint biographies, Saints for Sinners, Archbishop Alban Goodier, Pope Benedict XVI, general audiences, The Chosen, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Francis Xavier, Saint Camillus de Lellis, missionary saints, conversion, gradual conversion, holiness, sanctity, human weakness, failure, perseverance, martyrdom, Church history, Christian history, discernment, spiritual growth, Catholic prayer, relationship with God, relationship with others, relationship with self, becoming a saint, faith and imagination, Catholic books, lives of the saints

Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013. But did he actually resign? The question has haunted the Church for over a decade—and John-Henry Westen argues it is time to ask it again.The key lies in the language Benedict used. He renounced the ministerium—the active exercise of governance. But he retained references to the munus—the papal office itself. Canon lawyers have long pointed out that this distinction could render the resignation invalid under canon law. Benedict, a world-renowned Latin scholar and theologian, knew exactly what he was writing. A linguistic mistake is virtually impossible.Archbishop Gänswein and Benedict himself later made statements suggesting Benedict understood his role as continuing in a contemplative, prayerful capacity—even after relinquishing active governance. This implies a new understanding of the papacy, one that Catholic tradition has never recognized as possible.Westen puts the argument to AI models—ChatGPT and Grok—feeding them the premises of the case. Both concluded that if those premises are accepted, Benedict's resignation would be invalid, and subsequent papal claimants would lack juridical basis. The analysis depends on accepting the premises, but the conclusion is stark.This is not speculation. It is a canonical argument that has not been answered. And it has implications that cannot be ignored.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pope Leo celebrates 100 years since the founding of the Vatican Publishing House. Meanwhile, 4 years later, pro-life leader Kristan Hawkins reflects on the overturning of Roe v. Wade. And, a series of unpublished homilies by Pope Benedict XVI is now available in English.

Our headmaster often uses this paradigm for the ideal Heights graduate: he's the kind of young man you'd want your daughter to marry. In a recent article for the Forum, Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti asked: in our current culture, how does a boy grow up to be the kind of man who desires that life? Delving into Church sources, both scriptural and magisterial, he has assembled the outline of a theology of masculinity. Responding to Pope St. John Paul II's description of the "feminine genius," Dr. Lanzilotti considers the prospect of a complementary "masculine genius," and what it means for our boys. Chapters: 3:09 A man you'd want your daughter to marry 4:18 A man who wants to marry 7:40 Naturally ordered toward fatherhood 8:58 Building a culture of marriage 16:21 Stories about vocation, fidelity 18:22 Teaching vocation, fidelity 23:00 Theology and human sexuality 26:06 The human heart responds to goodness 31:01 The masculine genius 35:34 Scriptural, papal guidance on human love 37:51 Witnessing to the goodness of life Links: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset Love and Responsibility by John Paul II Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by John Paul II "The Jeweler's Shop" by John Paul II Redemptor Hominis, encyclical by Pope St. John Paul II, 1979 Familiaris Consortio, apostolic exhortation by Pope St. John Paul II, 1981 Deus Caritas Est, encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI, 2005 "Is There a Catholic Theology of Masculinity?" dissertation by Peter Holmes Also on the Forum: Made in the Image and Likeness: On Man and Masculinity featuring Bishop Erik Varden Worthy and Willing: Forming Boys Who Will Want to Marry by Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti Educating Boys: Nature, Risk, and the Making of Men by Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti The Magisterial Case for Single-Sex Education by Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti The Forum Faculty Podcast hosted by Tom Cox Featured Opportunities: Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 11-13, 2026)

Friends of the Rosary,Today, June 12, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, a feast designated the Friday after the Second Sunday of Pentecost.In the late 17th century, St. Marguerite Marie Alacoque, a cloistered nun of the Visitation Order, received several private revelations of the Sacred Heart.The devotion to the Sacred Heart calls for an “attitude of conversion and reparation, of love and gratitude, apostolic commitment, and dedication to Christ and his saving work,” as the Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy denotes.The Catechism of the Catholic Church states,"Jesus knew and loved us each and all during his life, his agony and his Passion, and gave himself up for each one of us: "The Son of God. . . loved me and gave himself for me" (Gal 2:20). He has loved us all with a human heart. For this reason, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pierced by our sins and for our salvation (Cf. Jn 19:34), "is quite rightly considered the chief sign and symbol of that. . . love with which the divine Redeemer continually loves the eternal Father and all human beings" without exception (Pius XII, Enc. Haurietis aquas (1956): DS 3924; cf. DS 3812).Pope Benedict XVI wrote, “The essential nucleus of Christianity is expressed in the Heart of Jesus; in Christ the whole of the revolutionary newness of the Gospel was revealed and given to us: the Love that saves us and already makes us live in God's eternity. Even our shortcomings, our limitations, and our weaknesses must lead us back to the Heart of Jesus. His divine Heart calls to our hearts, inviting us to come out of ourselves, to abandon our human certainties to trust in him and, following his example, to make of ourselves a gift of love without reserve.”Today is also the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests takes place every year on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 12, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada pays tribute to Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80). At age 19, after converting to Catholicism and taking a vow of perpetual virginity, Kateri left her Mohawk village of Ossernenon in present-day New York State and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later, respected for her piety and good works. She was beatified in 1980 by Pope John Paul II, and canonized as a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter's Basilica in 2012. Enjoy the concluding third part of The Life and Legacy of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Part 3 of 3. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/HJYJmJZisys which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Super Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/46spnjl Bob & Penny Lord's book: Visionaries, Mystics & Stigmatists at https://amzn.to/41z4aUS Bob & Penny Lord books available at https://amzn.to/4epZEiT Books about Kateri Tekakwitha at https://amzn.to/3QJSJqY ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA & https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Super Saints podcast with Bob and Penny Lord, Life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, 12july2021. All audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada honours Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) was born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State. Influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19, and after taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later, respected for her piety and good works. She was beatified in 1980 by Pope John Paul II, and canonized as a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter's Basilica in 2012. Part 2 of 3. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/S2CnwMlrFf0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Super Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/46spnjl Bob & Penny Lord's book: Visionaries, Mystics & Stigmatists at https://amzn.to/41z4aUS Bob & Penny Lord books available at https://amzn.to/4epZEiT Books about Kateri Tekakwitha at https://amzn.to/3QJSJqY ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA & https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Super Saints podcast with Bob and Penny Lord, Life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, 12july2021. All audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada celebrates an Iroquois maiden born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) and her family contracted smallpox in an epidemic; she was the only one of the family to survive, but had scarring on her face. She was influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19. After taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later, respected for her piety and good works. She was beatified in 1980 by Pope John Paul II, and canonized by Pope Benedict XVI at Saint Peter's Basilica on 21 October 2012. Enjoy this first part of three of The Life and Legacy of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Part 1 of 3. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/nZKWCKMoRWo which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Super Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/46spnjl Bob & Penny Lord's book: Visionaries, Mystics & Stigmatists at https://amzn.to/41z4aUS Bob & Penny Lord books available at https://amzn.to/4epZEiT Books about Kateri Tekakwitha at https://amzn.to/3QJSJqY ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA & https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Super Saints podcast with Bob and Penny Lord, Life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, 12july2021. All audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so many Catholic young people walk away from the Faith—even after years of religious education? In this episode, Steve Wood uncovers the root cause of faith failure from Matthew 7:21–23: “I never knew you.” Jesus' warning isn't aimed at obvious sinners, but at professing Christians who knew about God yet never truly knew Him. Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, and insights echoed by Pope Benedict XVI, this episode explains why knowing God is not a notional belief—but a living, transforming relationship. Essential listening for parents, pastors, and anyone concerned about Catholic faith formation, youth apostasy, and passing on a faith that lasts. To obtain your free copy of Steve's new book - visit us at www.rescuingyoungcatholics.com.

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend.  Father Anthony offers daily prayer with the Litany to the Sacred Heart.  Father refers to the period of the Era of Martyrs more specifically to the end of the period of martyrdom which failed to end Christianity.  He refers to and reads from writings of Pope Damasus I on the martyrdom of Saint Peter.  He talks about references Pope Benedict XVI made to the Great Apostasy and talks about how we are continuing the writing of the story of our church today; the story staying the same but the times change.  He reminds us the need to recognize the need to stay true to the church and focus on serving God in humility calling for metanoia. Father discusses how the moving away from God to focus on the SELF has caused this disorientation both from outside and inside of the church. They discuss the need to remain true to Catholicism despite all the challenges faced with today and keep the Church as a reverent and holy place.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Enjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it!This episode of Far Out With Faust features a riveting, deep-dive conversation into the global cover-up of non-human intelligence, ancient mistranslations, and paleo-contact with incredible author and researcher Paul Anthony Wallis. Broadcasting from opposite ends of the planet, Faust and Paul dissect what is officially known as the "Legacy Program"—covert units operating within aerospace corporations to reverse-engineer craft and materials retrieved from UAP crashes.Paul sheds light on the internal push-and-pull within the 18 separate agencies of the military-intelligence community. He provides a compelling, nuanced take on why the true policy of non-disclosure isn't actually being dictated by the shadow government, but by our cosmic visitors themselves until humanity can fully master the physics of space-time manipulation.Leaving no stone unturned, they travel from modern geopolitical secrecy back through deep ancestral history. Paul shares his groundbreaking work decoding the Hebrew Scriptures, revealing how the insertion of the word "God" into the Greek translation between 280 and 100 BCE systematically erased historic accounts of plural, powerful, non-human beings governing early human colonies. From the real political coup hidden in the book of Samuel to a 4,000-year-old body uncovered beneath an Irish pub, this conversation connects the deep past directly to the modern 21st-century disclosure movement.In this episode:* The Legacy Program Exposed: How military intelligence subcontracts UAP reverse-engineering to specific private aerospace giants. * The Role of the Microbiologist: Why mainstream scientists like Dr. Garry Nolan are brought in to analyze the line where technology meets biology. * The Space-Time Bubble: Why anti-gravity success isn't enough, and what it will take for humanity to create a stable, interstellar wormhole. * The Haim Eshed Testimony: What the 28-year chief of Israel's space security confirmed about ongoing human and non-human collaborations. * The Petrochemical Cover-Up: Why zero-point and free energy disclosure threatens corporate fortunes and the global financial hierarchy more than it threatens religion. * The Vatican and ET Life: The official, surprisingly progressive statements issued under Pope Benedict XVI regarding our brother and sister aliens. * The Mistranslation of Yahweh: How ancient social wisdom and geopolitics were entirely buried the moment historical texts were turned into theological "God stories". * The Queen Elizabeth II Exemptions: A shocking look at real constitutional power and how the late monarch blocked dozens of laws to protect her personal properties. * Ancient WMDs in Iraq: The hidden, archeological motivations behind the 2003 invasion and the mysterious disappearance of the Gilgamesh tomb discovery. * Trans-Medium Anomalies: Connecting ancient Babylonian texts describing underwater visitor bases with the modern tracker data of US Naval pilots. This isn't just a discussion about speculative conspiracy. It is a historical and semantic roadmap showing that our ancestors were openly negotiating a populated cosmos—and it's high time we remember how to do the same.Connect with Paul Anthony Wallis* Website: https://paulanthonywallis.com * Tours: https://ancientknowledgetours.com * Academy: https://ancientknowledgeacademy.com * YouTube: The Paul Wallis Channel & The Fifth Kind * Books: Escaping from Eden, The Scars of Eden, Echoes of Eden, The Eden Conspiracy, The Invasion of Eden, The Eden Enigma, and The Dragons of Eden (Coming July 2026!) Join Us On PatreonFor uncensored episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive community access:https://patreon.com/FarOutWithFaustListen on Spotify + Apple Podcasts* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6StPwgq2di3f8uxnc6SmIf* Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-out-with-faust-fowf/id1533017218FOWF & Faust Checho on SOCIAL* https://www.instagram.com/faroutwithfaust/* https://www.instagram.com/theonefaustchecho/* https://www.facebook.com/Faroutwithfaust* https://www.facebook.com/faustchecho/* https://x.com/faustchechoQUESTION THE ANSWERS™#Extraterrestrials #AncientHistory #Disclosurewe'd love to hear from you

The year is 2008! We're looking back at some of the most memorable Kelly Clarkson moments of 2008 including the 2 Worlds 2 Voices tour with Reba McEntire, her performance for Pope Benedict XVI, and more.Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MissIndepodcastBuy merch from our new merch storeFollow us!Facebook | Twitter/X | InstagramFind more at missindepodcast.com

Pope Leo is set to visit the “Land of Fires” in the first papal visit to a toxic waste-hit city in Italy. Meanwhile, we learn what to expect from Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical on AI. And, a new AI project is bringing Pope Benedict XVI's teachings to life.

People go "parish hopping" for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it's because of simple things like wanting more convenient mass times, or a shorter drive. Or it might be because they're looking for a community with more people in their age group, or more options for activities or outreach.  Sometimes, people leave their parish because of reasons pertaining to doctrine or liturgy. A new pastor might preach homilies that run counter to people's understanding of the faith, or initiate liturgical changes that leave them feeling spiritually desolate. For instance, following Pope Benedict XVI' 2007 motu proprio relaxing restrictions on the old Latin Mass, some parishes shifted to a more traditional liturgical form that sent some parishioners on a quest for the inclusive, Vatican II type Mass they preferred. Then in 2021, Pope Francis' instruction limiting the traditional rite sent other parishioners scrambling in other directions.  And sometimes, people leave their churches for more serious reasons relating to financial scandals, or spiritual or sexual abuse.  Does the church have an official stance on parish-hopping? If your parish is inconvenient, or you don't like the liturgies, or don't get along with your pastor, should you leave, or are there other options for dealing with issues in your parish?  On this episode of Glad You Asked, the hosts talk to Paul Jarzembowski about what a Catholic should do if they have issues with their parish or don't like their pastor. Jarzembowski is associate director for the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the United States' national coordinator for World Youth Day. He serves as an advisor to the Vatican on ministries with young people.  You can learn more about this topic in these links. "Would you leave your parish because of the priest?" by Rosy McCarty "After a bad homily, this is what I told my kids," by Shannon Wimp Schmidt "Two very different parishes point to divisions in the church," by Peter Feuerherd "Is there a bright side to parish mergers?" by Nathaniel Hunter "Should you stop donating to your parish?" by Abby Rampone "It's time to make parishes accessible to people of all abilities," by Karen Jackson "Can my parish celebrate the Latin Mass?" by John Kyler "For heaven's sake, say hi to new parishioners," by Angela Howard-McParland  

Steve Wood continues the study of the Little Season in Revelation 20 (vv. 1–3, 7–10), connecting key Scriptures that describe Satan's binding, his release from the abyss, and the worldwide deception that leads to the final battle. This episode also connects Revelation's warnings to the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, showing how it mirrors the structure of Revelation 20, and reflects on sobering insights from Church leaders including Pope St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Are we living in the time of the Little Season? Steve urges caution, discernment, and prayer in an age of growing spiritual darkness. For in-depth study guides and downloadable handouts for this episode,, visit us at www.BibleForCatholics.com.

May 19th, 2026 - We welcome Steven O'Reilly to discuss Pope Benedict XVI's resignation and the mystery of the frozen ATMs. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

John-Henry Westen and Patrick Coffin discuss a petition accepted by the Vatican Criminal Court challenging the validity of Pope Benedict XVI's 2013 resignation. The debate centers on whether Benedict renounced only the ministerium (active ministry) rather than the munus (papal office) required under canon law. Questions are also raised about the 2013 conclave and allegations involving the so-called “Saint Gallen group” and improper electioneering. If Benedict's resignation or the conclave were invalid, the implications for the pontificate of Pope Francis and subsequent Vatican appointments could be enormous. The discussion explores the theological and canonical consequences of one of the most controversial claims in modern Church history.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 45 years, George Palmer harboured a secret. He spent every spare moment composing classical music, and then shoving his scores in his bottom drawer. Until one day, almost by pure chance, that music saw the light of day.As a young man, George had dreams of becoming a renowned classical music composer, but when he walked into university, he didn't feel like he belonged in the music department.George left after his first week, and followed a school friend into the law department.At first, George was not inspired by the law, but he ended up falling in love with the human side of the justice system.For the next 45 years, he climbed the ranks from barrister, to Queen's Counsel, and finally to judge in the NSW Supreme Court, where he had ultimate responsibility for all adoptions in the state.But through all those years in public life, George had a secret "vice".Every spare moment he had was spent at his piano, scribbling down choral works and orchestral scores that he never intended anyone to see or hear.He never spoke about composing with his colleagues, friends or family, until one day George's talents were uncovered through chance and tragedy.George's latest work The Drover's Wife - The Opera is playing at Brisbane's QPAC until 22 May, and then will be staged at Sydney's Opera House in August, 2026.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Eliza Kirsch.It explores World War Two, family origin stories, spies, British intelligence, hearing loss, late in life career changes, second career, protective list, adoption, foster care, Supreme Court, legal system, justice system, judicial system, commercial law, Beethoven, Bach, Wagner, opera, contemporary classical music, contemporary Australian composers, Indigenous stories, Leah Purcell, stage adaptations, books, writing.

Full Text of Readings Sixth Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 55 The Saint of the day is Saint Damien de Veuster of Moloka'i Saint Damien de Veuster of Moloka'i's Story When Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, few people in Europe had any firsthand knowledge of leprosy, Hansen's disease. By the time he died at the age of 49, people all over the world knew about this disease because of him. They knew that human compassion could soften the ravages of this disease. Forced to quit school at age 13 to work on the family farm, Joseph entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary six years later, taking the name of a fourth-century physician and martyr. When his brother Pamphile, a priest in the same congregation, fell ill and was unable to go to the Hawaiian Islands as assigned, Damien quickly volunteered in his place. In May 1864, two months after arriving in his new mission, Damien was ordained a priest in Honolulu and assigned to the island of Hawaii. In 1873, he went to the Hawaiian government's leper colony on the island of Moloka'i, set up seven years earlier. Part of a team of four chaplains taking that assignment for three months each year, Damien soon volunteered to remain permanently, caring for the people's physical, medical, and spiritual needs. In time, he became their most effective advocate to obtain promised government support. Soon the settlement had new houses and a new church, school and orphanage. Morale improved considerably. A few years later, he succeeded in getting the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by Mother Marianne Cope, to help staff this colony in Kalaupapa. Saint Damien contracted Hansen's disease and died of its complications. As requested, he was buried in Kalaupapa, but in 1936 the Belgian government succeeded in having his body moved to Belgium. Part of Damien's body was returned to his beloved Hawaiian brothers and sisters after his beatification in 1995. When Hawaii became a state in 1959, it selected Damien of Moloka'i as one of its two representatives in the Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. Damien was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009. Reflection Some people thought Saint Damien was a hero for going to Moloka'i and others thought he was crazy. When a Protestant clergyman wrote that Damien was guilty of immoral behavior, Robert Louis Stevenson vigorously defended him in an “Open Letter to Dr. Hyde.”Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

This week we discuss Deacon Brian Wehrle's journey from Anglicanism, to crossing the tiber through the Ordinariate, which Pope Benedict XVI established in 2011. He discusses the importance of the Ordinariate, its structure, Liturgy and identity as a bridge between everyone within the Latin Rite and the English speaking world and more interesting discussions.   – The Show is Live on the following Platforms Television   TV Maria: tvmaria.ph  Radio Platforms: Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM): www.voc.org.au    Radio Maria Australia: https://www.radiomaria.org.au/  Cradio: www.cradio.org.au  Social Media:  @thecatholictoolboxshow Facebook & Instagram - Partners: Parousia Media: www.parousiamedia.com EWTN Asia Pacific www.ewtnasiapacific.com - SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and Newsletter: www.thecatholictoolboxshow.com Get your copy of "The Art of Practical Catholicism" by George Manassa: Get your copy of "The Art of Practical Catholicism Series" by George Manassa: store.parousiamedia.com/the-art-of-practical-catholicism-your-faith-guide-george-manassa-paperback/  https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-art-of-practical-catholicism-2-your-faith-guide-george-manassa-paperback/    Book George Manassa to speak at your parish or event now: www.parousiamedia.com/george-manassa/    DISCLAIMER This Episode does not count as Medical, Psychological or professional advice. All the contents within the parameters of this episode are simply the personal views of the host and guest(s) and any personal advice reflected should always be verified by your relevant professional. In no way is this a substitute for seeking any professional advice and we urge that you seek relevant professional attention at any stage. Please seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health or other professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this episode or read on any online media. If you are experiencing any emergencies please call  000 OR if you need assistance call  13 11 14 within Australia Or your national emergency service

Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) was born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State. Influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19, and after taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later, respected for her piety and good works. She was beatified in 1980 by Pope John Paul II, and canonized as a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter's Basilica in 2012. Enjoy the second part of three of The Life and Legacy of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Part 3 of 3. Super Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/46spnjl Bob & Penny Lord's book: Visionaries, Mystics & Stigmatists at https://amzn.to/41z4aUS Bob & Penny Lord books available at https://amzn.to/4epZEiT Books about Kateri Tekakwitha at https://amzn.to/3QJSJqY ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA & https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Super Saints podcast with Bob and Penny Lord, Life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, 12july2021. All audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John-Henry Westen speaks with Paul Kramer about the controversy surrounding the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and whether it met the requirements of canon law. The discussion centers on the distinction between munus (office) and ministerium (ministry), and how that difference could affect the legitimacy of later papal claims. The conversation explores broader theological questions about papal authority, heresy, and continuity in Church leadership. Implications for the pontificates of Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV are also examined, underscoring ongoing debates within Catholic circles over authority, clarity, and fidelity to tradition.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!The mystery of iniquity is no longer hidden — it's operating in broad daylight. In this full episode, we take the long view on what Scripture, the Church Fathers, and Pope Benedict XVI all warned was coming: the unraveling of the Restrainer, the rise of lawlessness, and the unmasking of evil in our own time.This isn't a book review. This is a discussion about what 2 Thessalonians 2 actually means for us right now — politically, spiritually, ecclesially. Why does evil seem to operate without resistance? What was Benedict XVI pointing to in his final years? And what is being asked of faithful Catholics who can see what's happening but feel powerless to stop it?We get into:• The "mystery of iniquity" — what St. Paul actually meant, and why it matters in 2026• The Katechon (the Restrainer) — the doctrine almost no one in the modern Church talks about anymore• Benedict XVI's quiet warnings about the end of days and the apostasy from within• Why the Secular Forces feel emboldened — and what that tells us about the spiritual battlefield• What faithful Catholics are called to do when the restraint is liftedSupport the showGet 10% off an amazing Black Monk Rosary by going to https://www.blackmonkrosaries.com/?ref=AVOIDINGBABYLON and using code AVOIDINGBABYLON at checkout!Check out our sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

After his resignation in 2013, Pope Benedict led a largely private life, but today many of private homilies from this time have been made public in “The Lord Leads Us by the Hand.” Get your copy here: https://ignatius.com/the-lord-holds-us-by-the-hand-lhuh/?searchid=4751194&search_query=the+lord+leads+us   In today's episode, Fr. Fessio recalls the wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI. He remembers going to his classes and listening to his homilies, and he realizes that the same quality of insights is present in these newly released homilies. Fr. Fessio also responds to many of the criticisms of Pope Benedict including his resignation, Summorum Pontificum, and Vatican II. This enlightening discussion reveals much about Pope Benedict XVI from someone who knew him closely and personally.   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/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal    

In 2009 Pope Benedict XVI upset liberals by creating the Ordinariates, new self-governing structures for ex-Anglicans who wanted to preserve their ‘patrimony' in their worship and evangelisation. Until now, many bishops in the English-speaking world have done their best to marginalise the Ordinariates, despite – or perhaps because of – the dynamism of their clergy. But Pope Leo has now affirmed the Ordinariates as a permanent feature of the church. Could Pope Benedict's bold initiative soon be working as he intended? In this episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson talks to two leading Ordinariate priests, Fathers Ed Tomlinson and Benedict Kiely. Don't miss this unusually frank discussion.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2009 Pope Benedict XVI upset liberals by creating the Ordinariates, new self-governing structures for ex-Anglicans who wanted to preserve their ‘patrimony' in their worship and evangelisation. Until now, many bishops in the English-speaking world have done their best to marginalise the Ordinariates, despite – or perhaps because of – the dynamism of their clergy. But Pope Leo has now affirmed the Ordinariates as a permanent feature of the church. Could Pope Benedict's bold initiative soon be working as he intended? In this episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson talks to two leading Ordinariate priests, Fathers Ed Tomlinson and Benedict Kiely. Don't miss this unusually frank discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the Beatitudes, and why do they seem so paradoxical and counter-cultural? In this episode, we explore Jesus' opening words of the Sermon on the Mount and how they reveal what a renewed world truly looks like. Drawing from Matthew 5 and the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI, this study explains the Beatitudes as the Kingdom of Heaven breaking into the present—end-time realities already at work in daily Christian life. Learn how Jesus speaks to both the crowds and committed disciples, calling believers into a new relationship with God shaped by the values of the coming Kingdom. For more resources, visit us online at www.BibleforCatholics.com.

Many people today are celebrating Earth Day which highlights the importance of caring for the environment. Sometimes people think that the Church is anti-environment but that is not true because God wants us to care for the earth. On today's reflection, Fr. Kubicki shares how Pope Benedict XVI was struck by the beauty of the earth in a trip he made in 2008 to Australia

Friends of the Rosary,Today, Third Sunday of Easter, we read again the passage of the two disciples walking to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-15) with Our Lord opening the Scriptures to them — and to us — making our hearts burn while He speaks to us.They heard the Scriptures interpreted in a way that had never occurred to them before. It is what they have been waiting to hear all their lives. It moves them to beg Jesus, “Stay with us.”The words that speak of Christ's Resurrection — “You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence”— are the same that revivified Peter himself.How is it so? In their road to Emmaus, the disciples' perception was clouded by grief and shock — while Christ showed his patience. In their confusion, they saw the necessity of Christ for true understanding.Emmaus represents every Christian's journey. Pope Benedict XVI explained how the narrative reflects modern faith crises, and how the story perfectly structures the Mass (Word + Eucharist), transforming deserters into witnesses.Alleluia! Christ is Risen!Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play⁠• April 19, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Pope Benedict XVI did not simply resign. He was removed by a coordinated globalist operation involving US intelligence, financial pressure through the SWIFT system, and a "Catholic Spring" designed to reshape the Church from within.Liz Yore joins John-Henry Westen to lay out the evidence. WikiLeaks cables reveal US State Department interest in undermining Benedict's leadership. NSA surveillance targeted Vatican communications. Financial institutions were weaponized to pressure a pope who stood in the way of mass migration, normalized China relations, and the secularizing agenda sweeping Western institutions.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good morning. They say that religion and politics don't mix, but it's impossible to separate the two when the Pope and the American President have gone head-to-head over the war in Iran. In a social media post, President Trump accused Pope Leo of being weak and advised that he should “focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician”. Pope Leo responded by insisting that he's not a politician, but that the message of the Gospel, “‘Blessed are the peacemakers', is a message that the world needs to hear today”. This confrontation has catapulted the Pope onto the front pages of the world's media, but he's not the first modern pope to speak out against war. In 2003, when then Cardinal Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI, was asked to comment on the Iraq war, he said that “There were not sufficient reasons to unleash a war against Iraq.” He went on to ask “if it is still licit to admit the very existence of a ‘just war'.” St Augustine gave a Christian interpretation to the idea of the just war in the early 5th century. He argued that, terrible though war always is, it is sometimes necessary to defend the innocent and preserve peace. However, it must seek the future well-being of the enemy, and be free from the lust for power or desire to dominate. These ideas were developed by St Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century, and they continued to shape western politics and international law long after Christianity ceased to be a major political influence. However ineffectual it might sometimes have become in the heat of battle, just war theory provided a restraining influence on the waging of war, especially with regard to the need to avoid the intentional targeting of non-combatants. Today, the nature of modern weapons and the bombing of densely populated areas means that civilian casualties, including children, usually far outnumber military deaths. This is the context in which the Catholic Church's opposition to war must be interpreted. Pope Leo is continuing a tradition set by all modern popes since the 1960s. In his Palm Sunday address, he quoted the prophet Isaiah when he said that Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them, saying: ‘Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood'.” This is religious language, but it holds politicians accountable for shedding innocent blood. How could it do otherwise, when Christians worship a crucified God?

After Easter, it's easy to forget what the Passion felt like from the inside. In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks step back into the apostles' experience: men from wildly different backgrounds who watched miracles, trusted the mission, and still scattered in fear when Jesus was arrested. Joe names the real-life parallel: we can believe in something—and still not react the way an outside observer thinks we “should,” then carry guilt, confusion, and self-questioning afterward. Father frames it with a practical lens: we all have “parts,” and courage can collapse fast when a stronger force shows up—especially when the Roman Empire's violence becomes real and immediate. The apostles didn't yet have the lived proof we do that surrender can lead to resurrection. And Jesus' response becomes the center of hope: He knew Peter would deny Him, knew they would flee, and still gave Himself completely—Body, Blood, foot-washing love—without confusion or withdrawal. Joe also raises a pointed Holy Week question: if Jesus called out the betrayer at the Last Supper, why didn't the others stop Judas? Father offers a plausible explanation (drawing on Pope Benedict XVI's Holy Week treatment): Jesus may have spoken quietly enough that only John fully heard—while the others interpreted Judas leaving as normal Passover charity. The episode closes by tying it together with human realism: after a week of shock, danger, grief, and emotional overload, “not processing it well” might have been the most human outcome possible—exactly the kind of weakness Jesus came to redeem. Key IdeasThe apostles' fear wasn't random: real power and credible violence can collapse confidence instantly. They hadn't seen “crucifixion → resurrection” play out even once; we have 2,000 years of witnesses—and still struggle. Jesus loved them with full knowledge of their weakness: Peter's denial was foretold inside the context of Eucharistic gift. Judas' exposure may not have been public to all; John's proximity to Jesus at table could explain how details were known later. Thomas “the twin” becomes a mirror: wanting “just a little more proof” is deeply human—and Jesus meets it. Scripture Mentioned (no links)Last Supper accounts (betrayer revealed; Judas leaving)Peter's denial prediction and denialThomas Didymus (“the twin”) and the need for proofPassion themes: arrest, scattering, fear, surrender, resurrectionLinks & References (official/source only)Pope Benedict XVI (official Vatican profile):https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en.htmlCTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, Easter, Holy Week, Passion, apostles, disciples, fear, scattering, Peter, denial, Judas, betrayal, Last Supper, Eucharist, Body and Blood, foot washing, Roman Empire, persecution, courage, trauma, overwhelm, human weakness, grace, redemption, mercy, resurrection, love victorious, love never dies, Thomas, Didymus, doubt, proof, faith and reason, spiritual consolation, parts work, subpersonalities, Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth, Scripture reflection, YouTube podcast, Father and Joe on YouTube 

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived… for the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.”[1] — Henry David ThoreauDilecti Amici. Dear friends and brothers in Christ.Let's speak plainly.You are living in a world that is loud, chaotic, and confusing. Social media, influencers, advertisers, schools, and even government all compete for your attention. Each tells you what to think, what to buy, what to fear, and who you are supposed to be. The noise is constant, and it leaves many young men disoriented and exhausted.Pope Benedict XVI described our age as a “dictatorship of moral relativism,” a culture in which truth is reduced to preference and feelings replace reality. It should come as no surprise that so many are struggling. The statistics do not lie. Fifty-seven percent of teen girls report feeling persistently sad or hopeless. Forty percent of teens struggle to function normally because of depression. Thirty percent of teen girls have seriously considered suicide, a figure that has increased by sixty percent in just the past decade. Among LGBTQIA+ teens, fifty-two percent report ongoing mental health struggles, and twenty-two percent have attempted to take their own lives.[2] And let us be honest. Almost every young man today has been exposed to hardcore pornography, often at a young age, robbing innocence and distorting the moral compass. Suicide and overdoses continue to claim far too many lives. As Henry David Thoreau observed long ago, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.”Yet this is not the whole story.You are not alone, and you are not doomed. I have seen young men begin to wake up, sensing that something is deeply wrong and refusing to accept shallow answers. You are hungry for meaning, for truth, and for a life that matters. Too often, what you are offered instead are empty slogans or expert opinions detached from the reality of good and evil.That is why I picked up a pen.Do you need another book? Perhaps not. But you do need guidance. You need a battle plan that helps you confront the questions burning in your heart: Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? Why were we created male and female? What does authentic love look like? Where can lasting happiness be found?This is where Claymore Milites Christi enters the story. Visit the Website! [1] Henry David Thoreau, Civil Disobedience and Other Essays.[2] Centers for Disease Control, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2021. Support the show

Friends of the Rosary,Today's Gospel (John 13:21-33, 36-38) presents the sad scene of betrayal at the Last Supper. The troubled Lord announces that one of the Twelve will betray Him.The Lord, in sovereign command of the situation, knew that Satan had tempted this disciple.We see how "after Judas took the morsel, Satan entered him."When the betrayer had left, Jesus said,"Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him.""My children, I will be with you only a little while longer.""Where I am going, you cannot follow me now, though you will follow later."Jesus said to Peter,"Will you lay down your life for me?Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crowbefore you deny me three times."The passage contrasts Judas's betrayal with Peter's three denials during the interrogation.Although Peter denies knowing the Master, his tears of remorse and repentance bring him forgiveness. As with the prodigal son, his filial dignity is restored, and the continued outpouring of the Divine Mercy turns him into the rock, the foundation, on which the Church is built.Brought by grace to the light of repentance, Peter lives, eventually giving his life out of love for the Lord.Judas, as it will read on Good Friday, compounds his sin of betrayal by committing the sin of despair. Unable to imagine forgiveness for such a sin, he falls into what Pope Benedict XVI once described as his "second tragedy," killing himself.Rejecting the Light of the world, Judas enters the darkness of those who hate the divine master plan.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠March 31, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Bishop Joseph Strickland on Israel closing the holiest church in Christendom and the “holocaust of our time” in Gaza. (00:00) Israel's Forced Closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (15:25) What Is a Justified War (41:49) Why Bishop Strickland Defended Carrie Prejean Boller (50:28) The Response to Bishop Strickland's Statement Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland is a Catholic bishop known for his unwavering fidelity to Jesus Christ, his defense of the Deposit of Faith, and his courageous witness to the truth in an age of confusion. Ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Dallas in 1985, he was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, a role he served until 2023. A lifelong shepherd devoted to the Holy Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Strickland has consistently proclaimed the Church's teachings on the sanctity of life, moral truth, and Eucharistic reverence. In 2025, he founded Pillars of Faith, an apostolate dedicated to strengthening Catholics in fidelity to Christ and His Church. Today, Bishop Strickland continues his apostolic mission nationally and internationally through preaching, teaching, writing, and media outreach. Paid partnerships with: Hallow prayer app: Get 3 months free at https://Hallow.com/Tucker Dose: Daily supplements for the systems that support you. Use code TUCKER for 35% at https://dosedaily.co/tucker  Brooklyn Bedding: Get 30% off sitewide with promo code TUCKER at https://brooklynbedding.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Personnel is policy. Sadly, Pope Leo XIV has promoted Archbishop Carlo Roberto Maria Redaelli as the new Secretary for the Dicastery for Clergy—a bishop known for refusing to condemn an SSA “marriage” involving a Catholic scout leader and for praising restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, saying that Pope Benedict XVI's liberalization of the Latin Mass was a “wrong decision.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices