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Our Lady of Fatima Podcast
Episode 1662: The Final Secret of Fatima

Our Lady of Fatima Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 24:37


We look into a highly problematic radio address from Pope Pius XII in the third volume of The Whole Truth About Fatima.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!

The John-Henry Westen Show
The Buried Last Encyclical of Pius XII That Could Have STOPPED the Errors of Vatican II

The John-Henry Westen Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 23:56


Pope Pius XII was dying. He knew the Church was facing a crisis that would not come from outside, but from within. In his final months, he commissioned a sweeping encyclical, Cultum Regni, "Worship of the King of Kings"—intended to condemn the theological errors already spreading through Catholic seminaries and universities. He died before it could be published. The document was buried. And the Church chose a different path.Now, newly uncovered Vatican archival research has brought the draft to light. What it reveals is stunning: Pius XII anticipated almost every theological dispute that would erupt after Vatican II. The sacrificial nature of the Mass. The authority of the magisterium. Moral relativism. Doctrinal ambiguity. Ecumenism. The relationship between Church and state. He saw the Nouvelle Théologie for what it was, Modernism dressed in new language, and he was preparing to stop it. 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.

The Patrick Madrid Show
The Patrick Madrid Show: June 16, 2026 - Hour 3

The Patrick Madrid Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 51:04


Patrick explores everything from the legacy of Pope Pius XII (including his actions toward Jews in World War II) to nuanced questions about priestly vocations, altar servers, and the details of Catholic liturgy. He answers questions about daily Mass devotions, kneeling protocols, what qualifies someone for sainthood, and what families can do when parents hesitate to baptize their children. Personal stories, raw questions, even discussions of movies like What About Bob—all swirl together, challenging and comforting anyone seeking answers in the modern Catholic experience. Nathaniel (12-years-old) - What do you think of Pope Pius XII? Some people thought he was bad but there is new information saying he helped the Jews. (00:42) Tom - What does the Church teach on ordaining gay priests or those with gay tendencies. (03:37) Sandy - I am 85 and am still working and I am looking forward to retirement. (21:50) Paul - If I attend Saturday vigil, does that count for the 1st Saturday devotion if I can't attend morning mass? (26:33) Richard - A man who is gay and wants to be a priest, and decides to be celibate, Catholic priesthood seems like the perfect place for him. (29:58) Linda - Are Catholic churches allowed to not have any kneelers in the pews? (35:54) Al - Graduation masses: is it appropriate during the Mass to bring other gifts to the altar area that are symbols for grads (like textbooks etc.)? (41:45) Margie – I want to get our grandchildren baptized. (47:16) Gina - Does a person have to be incorruptible to be considered for the cause for Sainthood to be opened? Do they have to be dead to start cause? (50:00)

Daily Rosary
June 13, 2026, Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Holy Rosary (Joyful Mysteries)

Daily Rosary

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 30:02


Friends of the Rosary,Today, Saturday, June 13, the day after the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we celebrate the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.The Immaculate Heart of Mary reminds us of purity, love, and devotion. It symbolizes Mary's unwavering faith, compassion, and deep connection to God's will.Her heart, untouched by sin, is a model of holiness for all.Through her heart, we find a perfect reflection of God's mercy and grace, guiding us toward a deeper relationship. We seek Mary's intercession to live with love and humility and grow closer to Christ Our Savior.The feast was established in 1944, in the midst of World War II, by Pope Pius XII, who consecrated the world and placed it under the special protection of the Virgin Mary.Pius XII's Decree of May 4, 1944. asked her intercession to obtain "peace among nations, freedom for the Church, the conversion of sinners, the love of purity and the practice of virtue."But the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary wasn't new.Christians were early attracted by the love and virtues of the Heart of Mary.Simeon's prophecy that Mary's heart would be pierced with a sword paved the way for this devotion. Moreover, Mary was not passive at the foot of the Cross; "she cooperated through charity," as St. Augustine says, "in the work of our redemption."The meditations on the Ave Maria and the Salve Regina date back to the Eleventh century.In the seventeenth century, St. John Eudes preached it together with that of the Sacred Heart.In 1830, during the revelation of the "miraculous medal," the Virgin Mary showed to Catherine Laboure the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus united.In the nineteenth century, Pius VII and Pius IX allowed several churches to celebrate a feast of the Pure Heart of Mary.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 13, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Today's Catholic Mass Readings
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Today's Catholic Mass Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 Transcription Available


Full Text of Readings Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 361 The Saint of the day is Saint Joachima Saint Joachima's Story Born into an aristocratic family in Barcelona, Spain, Saint Joachima was 12 when she expressed a desire to become a Carmelite nun. But her life took an altogether different turn at 16 with her marriage to a young lawyer, Theodore de Mas. Both deeply devout, they became Secular Franciscans. During their 17 years of married life they raised eight children. The normalcy of their family life was interrupted when Napoleon invaded Spain. Saint Joachima had to flee with the children; Theodore remained behind and died. Though Joachima re-experienced a desire to enter a religious community, she attended to her duties as a mother. At the same time, the young widow led a life of austerity and chose to wear the habit of the Third Order of St. Francis as her ordinary dress. She spent much time in prayer and visiting the sick. Four years later, with some of her children now married and younger ones under their care, Joachima confessed her desire to a priest to join a religious order. With his encouragement, she established the Carmelite Sisters of Charity. In the midst of the fratricidal wars occurring at the time, Joachima was briefly imprisoned and later exiled to France for several years. Sickness ultimately compelled her to resign as superior of her order. Over the next four years she slowly succumbed to paralysis, which caused her to die by inches. At her death in 1854 at the age of 71, Joachima was known and admired for her high degree of prayer, deep trust in God, and selfless charity. Saint Joachima was beatified by Pope Pius XII in 1940, and canonized by Pope John XXIII in 1959. Her liturgical feast is celebrated on August 28. Reflection Saint Joachima understands loss. She lost the home where her children grew up, her husband, and finally her health. As the power to move and care for her own needs slowly ebbed away, this woman who had all her life cared for others became wholly dependent; she required help with life's simplest tasks. When our own lives go spinning out of control, when illness and bereavement and financial hardship strike, all we can do is cling to the belief that sustained Joachima: God watches over us always.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Avoiding Babylon
The Glorification of Man Over God w/ Michael Hichborn

Avoiding Babylon

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 107:10 Transcription Available


Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!A papal document tries to warn the world about artificial intelligence, but what happens when the warning itself is so ambiguous that it feels like it cannot guide anyone's conscience? We dig into Pope Leo's new AI text and ask the questions the average Catholic is already asking: What does “remain profoundly human” actually mean, what is “true progress,” and why does so much Church messaging sound allergic to naming sin, conversion, and the spiritual stakes of modern tech?From there, we zoom out to the bigger picture driving the anxiety: a Church leadership culture that often aims for unity without defining unity in Christ, and “solutions” that feel more humanist than Catholic. We talk about how social media dehumanizes people through anonymity, why AI can become an oracle if we treat it like one, and how older Catholic writing often delivered clearer moral reasoning in fewer words. We also explore why many Catholics see the current moment as a hostile takeover in slow motion, not a clean break from the faith, but a steady dilution that confuses the faithful while keeping the sacraments intact.Then the conversation gets blunt about ideology and influence: communism and apostasy in light of Pope Pius XII's 1949 decree, the Vatican's World Meeting of Popular Movements, and the danger of pairing local churches with activist networks that push revolution, abortion politics, and syncretistic spirituality. Along the way we touch prophecy, Jerusalem, Fatima timelines, and why end times talk keeps resurfacing when institutions look unsteady.Subscribe, share this with a friend who is trying to think clearly about AI and the Catholic Church, and leave a review with the one line from the conversation you cannot stop thinking about.Support the showGet 10% off an amazing Black Monk Rosary by going to https://www.blackmonkrosaries.com/?ref=AVOIDINGBABYLON and using code AVOIDINGBABYLON at checkout!Check out our sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

TRADCAST: The Traditional Roman Catholic Podcast
TRADCAST EXPRESS 226: The Visible Church of Leo XIV

TRADCAST: The Traditional Roman Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 29:04


TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 226 Topics covered: Leo XIV on what Christ turned bread and wine into at the Last Supper. John Salza and Robert Siscoe use pre-Vatican II ecclesiology to legitimize a hierarchy that rejects pre-Vatican II ecclesiology. Links: Leo XIV, Regina Caeli Address (May 10, 2026) Pope Pius XII, Encyclical Humani Generis (Aug. 12, 1950) Pope Pius VI, Apostolic Constitution Auctorem Fidei (Aug. 28, 1794) The Heresies of "Cardinal" Muller, Part 1: Denial of Transubstantiation Video: "What Is the Church? Catholic Ecclesiology w/ John Salza & Robert Siscoe", hosted by Matt Gaspers, Veritatis Vox (May 18, 2026) "Letter of Pope Leo XIV to His Holiness Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark" (May 4, 2026) Vatican Prelate accidentally admits Vatican II Ecclesiology denies Unity of the Church (July 16, 2023) Francis: Lutherans are "Members of one and the same Mystical Body of Christ" as Catholics (Jan. 17, 2020) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Today's Catholic Mass Readings
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Today's Catholic Mass Readings

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 Transcription Available


Full Text of Readings Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 292 The Saint of the day is Saint Leopold Mandic Saint Leopold Mandic's story Western Christians who are working for greater dialogue with Orthodox Christians may be reaping the fruits of Father Leopold's prayers. A native of Croatia, Leopold Mandic joined the Capuchin Franciscans and was ordained several years later in spite of several health problems. He could not speak loudly enough to preach publicly. For many years he also suffered from severe arthritis, poor eyesight, and a stomach ailment. For several years Leopold Mandic taught patrology, the study of the Church Fathers, to the clerics of his province, but he is best known for his work in the confessional, where he sometimes spent 13-15 hours a day. Several bishops sought out his spiritual advice. Leopold's dream was to go to the Orthodox Christians and work for the reunion of Roman Catholicism and Orthodoxy. His health never permitted it. Leopold often renewed his vow to go to the Eastern Christians; the cause of unity was constantly in his prayers. At a time when Pope Pius XII said that the greatest sin of our time is “to have lost all sense of sin,” Leopold Mandic had a profound sense of sin and an even firmer sense of God's grace awaiting human cooperation. Leopold Mandic, who lived most of his life in Padua, died on July 30, 1942, and was canonized in 1982. In the Roman liturgy his feast is celebrated on July 30. Reflection Saint Francis of Assisi advised his followers to “pursue what they must desire above all things, to have the Spirit of the Lord and His holy manner of working” (Rule of 1223, Chapter 10)—words that Leopold lived out. When the Capuchin minister general wrote his friars on the occasion of Leopold's beatification, he said that this friar's life showed “the priority of that which is essential.”Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Return To Tradition
Correcting Common Errors About The Mass | Pope Pius XII

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 8:46


Sponsored by Charity Mobilehttps://www.charitymobile.com/rtt.phpSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://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

Daily Rosary
May 1, 2026, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, Holy Rosary (Sorrowful Mysteries) | Four and a Half Year Anniversary of Maria Blanca

Daily Rosary

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 31:28


Friends of the Rosary,Today, May 1, Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph the Worker.St. Joseph educated Jesus and patiently schooled him in carpentry. By the daily labor, offered to God with patience and joy, St. Joseph provided for the necessities of his holy spouse and of the Incarnate Son of God, and thus became an example to all laborers.“Work was the daily expression of love in the life of the Family of Nazareth,” explained Saint John Paul II.The feast of St. Joseph the Worker was established by Pope Pius XII in 1955 to Christianize the concept of labor and to give all workmen a model and protector. Pope Pius XII expressed the hope that this feast would accentuate the dignity of labor and would bring a spiritual dimension to labor unions. "Workmen and all those laboring in conditions of poverty will have reasons to rejoice rather than grieve, since they have in common with the Holy Family daily preoccupations and cares," said Leo XIII.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• ⁠May 1, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Super Saints Podcast
Saint Joseph The Worker And The Sacred Dignity Of Labor

Super Saints Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 25:55 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWork can feel like pressure, identity, or even fear. We slow down and look at a different lens: Saint Joseph the Worker, the quiet carpenter of Nazareth who provided for Jesus and Mary and shows us how ordinary labor can become a living prayer. If you're carrying anxiety about your job, your finances, or the weight of providing for a family, Joseph's steady, silent faith offers a grounded kind of hope.We talk through why the Church celebrates Saint Joseph the Worker on May 1, including Pope Pius XII's 1955 institution of the feast, and how this day highlights Catholic social teaching on the dignity of work. From commutes and paperwork to changing diapers and cleaning kitchens, we explore how honest tasks can be sanctified when we unite them to Christ with humility, integrity, and love. We also reflect on Joseph's biblical role as protector and provider, his obedience to God's guidance, and what his silence teaches about discernment and trust in divine providence.You'll come away with practical next steps for Catholic devotion: turning to Saint Joseph's intercession for workers and families, deepening prayer at home with sacramentals, and staying close to the sacraments and the Eucharist. If you want to keep learning, be sure to check the link in the description for additional material and a special offer. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review telling us what part of daily work you're trying to offer to God.Saint Joseph Items and moreOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Traditional Latin Mass Gospel Readings
May 1, 2026. Gospel: Matt 13:54-58. St Joseph the Worker. Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Confessor

Traditional Latin Mass Gospel Readings

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 1:45


54 And coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogues, so that they wondered and said: How came this man by this wisdom and miracles?Et veniens in patriam suam, docebat eos in synagogis eorum, ita ut mirarentur, et dicerent : Unde huic sapientia haec, et virtutes? 55 Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brethren James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Jude:Nonne hic est fabri filius? nonne mater ejus dicitur Maria, et fratres ejus, Jacobus, et Joseph, et Simon, et Judas? 56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence therefore hath he all these things?et sorores ejus, nonne omnes apud nos sunt? unde ergo huic omnia ista? 57 And they were scandalized in his regard. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.Et scandalizabantur in eo. Jesus autem dixit eis : Non est propheta sine honore, nisi in patria sua, et in domo sua. 58 And he wrought not many miracles there, because of their unbelief.Et non fecit ibi virtutes multas propter incredulitatem illorum.[55] "His brethren": These were the children of Mary the wife of Cleophas, sister to our Blessed Lady, ([Matt 27:56], [John 19:25]) and therefore, according to the usual style of the Scripture, they were called brethren, that is, near relations to our Saviour.Work, imposed on man as a penalty, is transformed into a blessing through his communion with the life and work and death of Jesus Christ, a communion he effected by the active part he takes in the Sacrifice and Communion of the Mass---with St Joseph as the model and patron. This feast was instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1956.

Today's Catholic Mass Readings
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Friday, May 01, 2026

Today's Catholic Mass Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 Transcription Available


Full Text of Readings Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 283 The Saint of the day is Saint Joseph the Worker The Story of Saint Joseph the Worker To foster deep devotion to Saint Joseph among Catholics, and in response to the “May Day” celebrations for workers sponsored by Communists, Pope Pius XII instituted the feast of Joseph the Worker in 1955. This feast extends the long relationship between Joseph and the cause of workers in both Catholic faith and devotion. Beginning in the Book of Genesis, the dignity of human work has long been celebrated as a participation in the creative work of God. By work, humankind both fulfills the command found in Genesis to care for the earth (Gn 2:15) and to be productive in their labors. Saint Joseph, the carpenter and foster father of Jesus, is but one example of the holiness of human labor. Jesus, too, was a carpenter. He learned the trade from Joseph and spent his early adult years working side-by-side in Joseph's carpentry shop before leaving to pursue his ministry as preacher and healer. In his encyclical Laborem Exercens, Pope John Paul II stated: “the Church considers it her task always to call attention to the dignity and rights of those who work, to condemn situations in which that dignity and those rights are violated, and to help to guide [social] changes so as to ensure authentic progress by man and society.” Joseph is held up as a model of such work. Pius XII emphasized this when he said, “The spirit flows to you and to all men from the heart of the God-man, Savior of the world, but certainly, no worker was ever more completely and profoundly penetrated by it than the foster father of Jesus, who lived with Him in closest intimacy and community of family life and work.” Reflection To capture the devotion to Saint Joseph within the Catholic liturgy, in 1870, Pope Pius IX declared Saint Joseph the patron of the universal Church. In 1955, Pope Pius XII added the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. This silent saint, who was given the noble task of caring and watching over the Virgin Mary and Jesus, now cares for and watches over the Church and models for all the dignity of human work.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Father Simon Says
Father Simon Says - April 27, 2026 - Centurions!

Father Simon Says

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 51:07


Check out this show from May 9, 2022 Acts 11:1-18 Who was a Centurian and why was he important? Letters Father receives a question about abortion Did Judas go to hell? What is a novena? Word of the day: Discriminating Callers What does one do with Easter Candles that are half used? And what does Father think of crosses with the resurrected Christ? Why are young people attracted to Christianity, but not going to Catholic Church and also why do many young people don't go to Church at all? Question of the role of Pope Pius XII in the bombing of Monte Cassino and how much do you know about it?

Today's Catholic Mass Readings
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Today's Catholic Mass Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 Transcription Available


Full Text of Readings Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 280 The Saint of the day is Saint Peter Chanel Saint Peter Chanel's Story Anyone who has worked in loneliness, with great adaptation required and with little apparent success, will find a kindred spirit in Peter Chanel. Born in France, Saint Peter Chanel's interest in the missions began in school, when he read letters missionaries to America sent back home. As a young priest, Peter revived a parish in a “bad” district by the simple method of showing great devotion to the sick. Wanting to be a missionary, he joined the Society of Mary, the Marists, at 28. Obediently, he taught in the seminary for five years. Then, as superior of seven Marists, he traveled to Western Oceania. The bishop accompanying the missionaries left Peter and a brother on Futuna Island northeast of Fiji, promising to return in six months. He was gone five years. Meanwhile, Saint Peter Chanel struggled with this new language and mastered it, making the difficult adjustment to life with whalers, traders, and warring natives. Despite little apparent success and severe want, he maintained a serene and gentle spirit, plus endless patience and courage. A few natives had been baptized, a few more were being instructed. When the chieftain's son asked to be baptized, persecution by the chieftain reached a climax. Father Chanel was clubbed to death. Within two years after his death, the whole island became Catholic and has remained so. He was canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1954. Saint Peter Chanel is the first martyr of Oceania and its patron. Reflection Suffering for Christ means suffering because we are like Christ. Very often the opposition we meet is the result of our own selfishness or imprudence. We are not martyrs when we are “persecuted” by those who merely treat us as we treat them. A Christian martyr is one who, like Christ, is simply a witness to God's love, and brings out of human hearts the good or evil that is already there.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Our Lady of Fatima Podcast
Episode 1606: Sister Lucy's Letter to Pope Pius XII

Our Lady of Fatima Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 33:39


We delve into this crucial aspect of the Fatima story from the second volume of The Whole Truth About Fatima.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimapodcastThank you!

Radio Maria Ireland
Catechesis – The Gift of Tongues in Acts – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM

Radio Maria Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 30:10


Fr. Peter George Flynn continues his Easter series on Acts with chapter two. He opens with a question worth sitting with: if the Holy Spirit was already poured out on the apostles on Easter Sunday, why does Pentecost happen at all? The answer draws on Pope Pius XII's Mystici Corporis and the image of the […] L'articolo Catechesis – The Gift of Tongues in Acts – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM proviene da Radio Maria.

Return To Tradition
Lay Participation Cannot Be Used To Replace The Mass | Pope Pius XII

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 8:32


Sponsored by Charity Mobilehttps://www.charitymobile.com/rtt.phpSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://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

Today's Catholic Mass Readings
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Today's Catholic Mass Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 Transcription Available


Full Text of Readings Tuesday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 262 The Saint of the day is Saint John Baptist de La Salle Saint John Baptist de La Salle's Story Complete dedication to what he saw as God's will for him dominated the life of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. In 1950, Pope Pius XII named him patron of schoolteachers for his efforts in upgrading school instruction. As a young 17th-century Frenchman, John had everything going for him: scholarly bent, good looks, noble family background, money, refined upbringing. At the early age of 11, he received the tonsure and started preparation for the priesthood, to which he was ordained at 27. He seemed assured then of a life of dignified ease and a high position in the Church. But God had other plans for Saint John Baptist de La Salle, which were gradually revealed to him in the next several years. During a chance meeting with Monsieur Adrien Nyel, he became interested in the creation of schools for poor boys in Rheims, where he was stationed. Though the work was extremely distasteful to him at first, he became more involved in working with the deprived youths. Once convinced that this was his divinely appointed mission, Saint John Baptist de La Salle threw himself wholeheartedly into the work, left home and family, abandoned his position as canon at Rheims, gave away his fortune, and reduced himself to the level of the poor to whom he devoted his entire life. The remainder of his life was closely entwined with the community of religious men he founded, the Brothers of the Christian School (also called Christian Brothers or De La Salle Brothers). This community grew rapidly and was successful in educating boys of poor families, using methods designed by John. It prepared teachers in the first training college for teachers and also set up homes and schools for young delinquents of wealthy families. The motivating element in all these endeavors was the desire to become a good Christian. Yet even in his success, John did not escape experiencing many trials: heart-rending disappointment and defections among his disciples, bitter opposition from the secular schoolmasters who resented his new and fruitful methods, and persistent opposition from the Jansenists of his time, whose moral rigidity and pessimism about the human condition John resisted vehemently all his life. Afflicted with asthma and rheumatism in his last years, he died on Good Friday at age 68, and was canonized in 1900. Reflection Complete dedication to one's calling by God, whatever it may be, is a rare quality. Jesus asks us to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength” (Mark 12:30b, emphasis added). Paul gives similar advice: “Whatever you do, do from the heart…” (Colossians 3:23).Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep688: 6. ITALIAN FOOTBALL AND EASTER TRADITIONS GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori addresses the Italian national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup and calls for reform. He also shares a traditional Easter cake recipe featuring puff pastry

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 8:56


6. ITALIAN FOOTBALL AND EASTER TRADITIONS GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori addresses the Italian national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup and calls for reform. He also shares a traditional Easter cake recipe featuring puff pastry and chard. (6)1943 POPE PIUS XII

TRADCAST: The Traditional Roman Catholic Podcast
TRADCAST EXPRESS 224: Fr. James Mawdsley and the Good Friday Genuflection Controversy

TRADCAST: The Traditional Roman Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 31:26


TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 224 Topics covered: A response to certain errors spread by the Rev. James Mawdsley regarding the Catholic Church's Good Friday intercession for the Jews. Links: Video: Fr. James Mawdsley, "Standing for Christ on Good Friday" (Rumble, originally on YouTube) Wikipedia Entry "James Rupert Russell Mawdsley" BBC News Article: "Asia-Pacific British activist jailed in Burma" (Sep. 2, 1999) "The Infallibility of the Catholic Church in her Universal Laws and Sacramental Rites" (May 4, 2023) Sacred Congregation of Rites, Decree Maxima Redemptionis on the Restored Order of Holy Week (Nov. 16, 1955) Pope Pius XII, Address to the International Congress on Pastoral Liturgy (Sep. 22, 1956) For comparison: Holy Week Manual for the Catholic Laity (1905) vs. Saint Joseph Holy Week Missal (1956) Sacred Congregation of the Discipline of the Sacraments, Decree Quam Singulari on Holy Communion (1910) Dom Prosper Gueranger, "The Liturgical Year", Vol. VI (1870) Pope Pius XII, Encyclical Mediator Dei (1947) Pope Leo XIII, Encyclical Sapientiae Christianae (1890) Pope Pius IX, Encyclical Quanta Cura (1864) Pope Pius IX, Apostolic Letter Non Sine Gravissimo (1870) On St. Alphonsus' response to Pope Clement XIV's suppression of the Jesuit order: "Resisting the Pope? 'The Remnant' and the Suppression of the Jesuits" (Jan. 16, 2017) On Fr. Francis-Xavier Godts' position on frequent Holy Communion: Joseph Dougherty, "From Altar-Throne to Table: The Campaign for Frequent Holy Communion in the Catholic Church" (2010) Fr. Juan B. Ferreres, S.J., "The Decree on Daily Communion: A Historical Sketch and Commentary" (1910) General Resource: The Catholic Teaching on the Papacy - Collection of Magisterial Quotes General Resource: The various versions of liturgical rubrics, from 1570 to 2020, can be found at DivinumOfficium.com Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Conversations with Consequences

With the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius XII birth, Mark Riebling shares the true account of Pacelli's role in taking down Hitler.

Today's Catholic Mass Readings
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Friday, March 06, 2026

Today's Catholic Mass Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 Transcription Available


Full Text of Readings Friday of the Second Week of Lent Lectionary: 234 The Saint of the day is Saint Mary Ann of Jesus of Paredes Saint Mary Ann of Jesus of Paredes' Story Mary Ann grew close to God and his people during her short life. The youngest of eight, Mary Ann was born in Quito, Ecuador, which had been brought under Spanish control in 1534. She joined the Secular Franciscans and led a life of prayer and penance at home, leaving her parents' house only to go to church and to perform some work of charity. She established in Quito a clinic and a school for Africans and indigenous Americans. When a plague broke out, she nursed the sick and died shortly thereafter. Saint Mary Ann of Jesus of Paredes was canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1950. The liturgical feast of Saint Mary Ann of Jesus of Paredes is celebrated on May 28. Reflection Francis of Assisi overcame himself and his upbringing when he kissed the man afflicted with leprosy. If our self-denial does not lead to charity, the penance is being practiced for the wrong reason. The penances of Mary Ann made her more sensitive to the needs of others and more courageous in trying to serve those needs.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Conversations with Consequences
Ep. 359 Mark Riebling on Pope Pius XII's Secret War on Hitler & Charles Camosy on Assisted Suicide

Conversations with Consequences

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 54:00


With the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius' birthday, author Mark Riebling takes us into the role that the Pope played in not just ending the war, but to "eliminate Nazism by removing Hitler." With NY recently signing assisted suicide into law, Charles Camosy joins offering his Catholic plan for "resisting physician-assisted killing." Msgr. Roger Landry joins from his Nigerian missions trip giving us a glimpse into how the Iran war is affecting Catholics there. And we also take on the viral social media post from a 'pro-natalist' that says having 9 kids while running a business is "irresponsible." Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

History Daily
The Election of Pope Pius XII

History Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 15:56


March 2, 1939. Shortly before World War II, a new pope is elected in Rome and must find a way to protect the Church during the most violent conflict in history. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

Return To Tradition
Offer Yourself As A Sacrifice At The Altar | Pope Pius XII

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 9:13


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SSPX Podcast
Is Space Exploration Moral? A Catholic Perspective – Questions with Father #57

SSPX Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 38:30


Today on Questions with Father, we look upward—quite literally. What does the Catholic Church say about space travel? Is exploring the cosmos a noble pursuit, or does it risk becoming a modern Tower of Babel? We reflect on Pope Pius XII's encouragement of scientific exploration, the real medical and scientific benefits gained from space missions, and the moral principles that help us judge the risks involved. We also examine the modern push toward space tourism, lunar colonization, and even reshaping human identity through technology. Where does legitimate discovery end and hubris begin? This episode offers a Catholic framework for thinking about humanity's future beyond Earth. We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JSXKZOob40o – – – – – – – The Society of Saint Pius X offers this series and all of its content free of charge. If you are able to offer a one time or a small monthly recurring donation, it will assist us greatly in continuing to provide these videos for the good of the Church and Catholic Tradition. Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> – – – – – – – Explore more: Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ – – – – – What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  – – – – – – What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

Catholic Minute
Lourdes: What Heaven Asked For (Ken and Janelle)

Catholic Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 18:15


Send a textHappy Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.Did you know Pope Pius XII was the only pope to write an encyclical on a Marian apparition — and on what Heaven asked for at Lourdes?Today, we (Ken & Janelle) walk through some of the key points.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

TRADCAST: The Traditional Roman Catholic Podcast
TRADCAST EXPRESS 221: Athanasius Schneider, Taylor Marshall, and the Traditional Latin Mass

TRADCAST: The Traditional Roman Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 25:38


TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 221 Topics covered: A reality check on Bp. Athanasius Schneider's suggestion to Leo XIV that he settle the dispute about the Traditional Latin Mass with an Apostolic Constitution. Why Dr. Taylor Marshall is wrong about the 'in perpetuity' clause of Pope St. Pius V's bull 'Quo Primum'. Links: Niwa Limbu, "Bishop Schneider urges Apostolic Constitution to settle Latin Mass dispute", The Catholic Herald (Jan. 21, 2026) Antipope Paul VI, Apostolic Constitution Missale Romanum (Apr. 3, 1969) Antipope Benedict XVI, Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum (July 7, 2007) Antipope Benedict XVI, Letter to World's Bishops on the Release of Summorum Pontificum (July 7, 2007) Antipope Paul VI, Allocution Ex Quo Die (May 24, 1976) "'Bishop' Schneider issues Statement declaring Disobedience against Traditionis Custodes to be Legit", Novus Ordo Watch (June 29, 2023) Pope St. Pius V, Apostolic Constitution Quo Primum (July 14, 1570) Dr. Taylor Marshall, "Cardinal Cupich says Latin Mass is ABOLISHED" (Jan. 29, 2016) Pope Pius XII, Encyclical Mediator Dei (Nov. 20, 1947) Pope St. Pius X, Apostolic Constitution Divino Afflatu (Nov. 1, 1911) "Taylor Marshall and Quo Primum: "Did Pope Pius V Grant a Perpetual Right to the Traditional Mass?", Novus Ordo Watch (July 24, 2024) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Sermons of Fr Paul Robinson SSPX
Large Catholic Families (Bad Audio from 2:00-15:40), Sermon by Fr. Paul Robinson, SSPX

Sermons of Fr Paul Robinson SSPX

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 19:54


The audio file for this sermon has very bad audio from 2:00=15:40.One of the cornerstones of a Catholic civilization is the phenomenon known as the large family. Catholics have always been known for having large families. But large Catholic families stand out more today than they have in the past just because families themselves are becoming rarer, not just large families.Young people today are finding it harder and harder to get married.The median age for marriage today is 30 for men and 28 for women, while it was 23 for men and 21 for women back in 1970.Fewer people are getting married: there were around 10.5 per 1000 in 1970, while there are around 6 per 1000 today. This is a difference of over 40%.Marriage requires a commitment for life and the shouldering of great responsibilities. You have to be very motivated to take on that commitment.Many young people find it difficult today to commit themselves to something so big as marriage and they find it even more difficult to commit themselves to having the children that come with a Catholic marriage.They don't trust themselves and they don't trust others to be able to make the marriage commitment. And so they just remain single.Good Catholic MarriageThis rarity of commitment makes a good Catholic marriage shine with all the more splendor today.We know that, when two Catholics get married, they make vows to one another. They vow to live marriage in the way that God made it.They exchange vows and they give to one another their life-giving powers. They promise that they will never withhold their life-giving power in their marital union.This gift on the wedding day is a sign of their unconditional love for one another. They accept in advance whatever life will come forth from their love.This helps us see how false is the love which says, “I will come together with you but I do not want to have children by you. I do not want new life to come from our union.”Big Families Rare TodayWhen there is rampant and easy birth control in a society such as ours, as well as a plague of immorality, the only thing that will lead people to make such a commitment to one another is a religious motivation. They have to believe that God wants it of them and they will only be following God's plan if they have the children that God gives to them.The reason for this is that we as human beings tend to take the easy way out. It is difficult to have the children that God wants to give you and so people will opt to have just a few or none, when they are given the option. So many countries are trying today to get their citizens to have children and it is just not working. They are not motivated by money or benefits.Meanwhile, in the Church today, Catholics simply ignore the Church's teaching on birth control. Studies indicate that 98% of Catholic women have used birth control at some time in their life.Meanwhile, it takes a special set of circumstances to have large families (like six or more children) and those circumstances are very rare today.The couple has to get married young, in their early 20s. And they have to be committed to having all the children that God wills to give them. Both of these extremely rare today.Meanwhile, it is a great blessing to a family and to the world when the family abounds with life. In 1958, Pope Pius XII gave an address to representatives of a number of associations for large families in Italy. In this address, he pointed out three testimonies given by large families.

Jew Oughta Know
206. Re-Release! Unsolved Jewish Mysteries: Holocaust Mysteries

Jew Oughta Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 25:54


Re-releasing Episode 65 with three unsolved mysteries from the Holocaust: the fate of Raoul Wallenberg, who betrayed Anne Frank, and the wartime actions of Pope Pius XII.

Return To Tradition
The Laity Are Not Priests | Pope Pius XII

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 7:29


Sponsored by Charity Mobilehttps://www.charitymobile.com/rtt.phpSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://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

Israel News Talk Radio
ASR Interview with Rabbi Tovia Singer - Alan Skorski Reports

Israel News Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 53:58


Why Tucker Carlson And Candace Owens Adopted the Most Virulently Antisemitic Denominations of Christianity: Interview With Rabbi Tovia Singer Rabbi Tovia Singer, a leading expert on Christian theology and counter-missionary work, is warning of what he describes as a troubling rise in antisemitic rhetoric among some high-profile conservative commentators, naming Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens as examples. In a recent interview with podcaster Alan Skorski, Singer said he is increasingly concerned that voices once seen as part of a pro-Israel conservative coalition are now echoing themes long associated with antisemitic conspiracy theories. Singer, whose work has focused for decades on countering Christian proselytizing aimed at Jews, discussed the evolution of Christian Zionism, calling it a relatively modern movement that has become a powerful force in American politics. He estimated that about one in five Americans now identifies as a Christian Zionist, making it one of the country's largest political blocs. The rabbi traced the roots of Christian antisemitism back to early church history, citing anti-Jewish writings by figures such as St. John Chrysostom and the role of Pope Pius XII during the Holocaust — often criticized by historians for his silence in the face of Nazi atrocities. Singer said antisemitic teachings were embedded for centuries across Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant traditions. He linked those historical patterns to modern conspiracy thinking, referencing the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, a forged document from the early 1900s that falsely claimed Jews were plotting world domination. Singer said echoes of those ideas can now be heard in some contemporary political commentary that portrays Jews as wielding outsized control over media, finance and government. Singer was particularly critical of Candace Owens, describing her embrace of a traditionalist strain of Catholicism that rejects the reforms of the Second Vatican Council as deeply alarming. He said that version of the faith revives doctrines portraying Jews as rejected by God and permanently stripped of their covenant — ideas he called both theologically dangerous and politically combustible. Owens converted after her marriage to political activist George Farmer and amid public splits with prominent Jewish conservatives such as Ben Shapiro and Dennis Prager, Singer noted. By contrast, Singer praised the late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, whom he described as exceptional among evangelical leaders for defending not only Israel but the Jewish people themselves. Singer said Kirk's influence reshaped the conservative movement and predicted that, had he lived, he could have become a presidential contender within a decade. Kirk was assassinated in September 2025, and Singer said there is now an internal struggle over his political legacy. He added that President Donald Trump remains firmly pro-Jewish and pro-Israel, describing that stance as consistent with the values of the Trump family. Singer reserved some of his sharpest criticism for Tucker Carlson, accusing the former Fox News host of hostility toward Israel and contempt for Christian Zionists. He pointed to Carlson's interview with Palestinian pastor Munther Isaac, who accused Israel of persecuting Christians in Bethlehem. Singer disputed that claim, noting that Bethlehem is under Palestinian Authority control and that its Christian population has fallen dramatically over the past half-century — from about 80% to roughly 5% — largely because of emigration driven by political and economic conditions, not Israeli policy. Carlson, who now hosts a widely followed podcast after leaving Fox News, has said he identifies as an Episcopalian but rarely attends church. Singer ended the interview with pointed irony. -VIN News Alan Skorski Reports 15JAN2025 - PODCAST

TRADCAST: The Traditional Roman Catholic Podcast
TRADCAST EXPRESS 220: Leo Unleashed, Vatican II Uber Alles

TRADCAST: The Traditional Roman Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 18:46


TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 220 Topics covered: Leo XIV announces catechetical series to "rediscover" Vatican II. Leo XIV's convoluted Angelus address for the Epiphany. Leo XIV slyly conflates inequality with injustice. January 2026 'Pope Video' promotes prayer but only for temporal concerns. Incredible heresy in Leo XIV's opening address at the extraordinary consistory. Links: Antipope Leo XIV, General Audience Catechesis (Jan. 7, 2026) Antipope Leo XIV, Angelus Address (Jan. 6, 2026) Pope St. Pius X, Apostolic Letter Fin Dalla Prima Nostra (Dec. 18, 1903) Antipope Leo XIV, 'Pope Video': Message for January 2026 Antipope Leo XIV, Opening Address to the Extraordinary Consistory (Jan. 7, 2026) Henry Denzinger, ed., The Source of Catholic Dogma (1954 ed.) Pope Pius XII, Encyclical Mystici Corporis (June 29, 1943) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Return To Tradition
A Holy Pope's Rejection Of The Liturgical Reform Movement

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 10:47


An excerpt from Pope Pius XII's encyclical Mediator DeiSponsored by Charity Mobilehttps://www.charitymobile.com/rtt.phpSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://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

Super Saints Podcast
Christ The Head, We The Body

Super Saints Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 5:23 Transcription Available


Send us a textWhat if belonging could heal fragmentation? We turn to Mystici Corporis Christi, Pope Pius XII's 1943 encyclical, to rediscover the Church as a living body where Christ is the head, the Holy Spirit is the soul, and every baptized person shares real dignity and purpose. This is not abstract theology—it's a map for identity, unity, and hope when the world feels pulled apart.We unpack how the encyclical reframes the Church from an institution into a communion of life. Christ continues his saving work—teaching, healing, sanctifying—through the members of his Body, and the Spirit powers every movement toward holiness and charity. That vision bridges the divide between spiritual life and everyday life, calling us to bring prayer into work, compassion into conflict, and integrity into public witness. We highlight why no vocation is second-class, how hidden sacrifices strengthen the whole, and where personal gifts meet the needs of the community.Against the backdrop of World War II and the dehumanizing ideologies it spawned, this teaching affirmed the equal dignity of every person and called the faithful to resist any system that divides or devalues. We connect that courage to today's challenges: polarization, anxiety, and competing identities. Practical steps emerge—seeing others first as brothers and sisters, suffering with those who suffer, rejoicing with those who rejoice, and letting the Eucharist anchor our unity. The goal is simple and demanding: become living members who allow Christ to live his mercy through us.If you're longing for a faith that feels embodied, relational, and mission-driven, this conversation offers a clear path forward. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more listeners find the message of Mystici Corporis Christi.Mystici Corporis ChristiOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site! Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50% Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click Here Cannot find it let us find or create it - - Click Here Rewards Program is active - ...

Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby
November 22, 2025 | Sacred vs. Devotional Music: Are We Singing the Wrong Songs at Mass?

Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 8:04


Learn the surprising teaching from Pope Pius XII that could transform how you hear and pray the music at Mass.Morning Offering, November 22, 2025Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

Return To Tradition
Eucharistic Adoration Is Right And Just | Pope Pius XII

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 8:52


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Catholic Answers Live
#12431 Debunking Lies About “Hitler’s Pope” w/Michael Knowles - Michael Knowles

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025


Debunking Lies About “Hitler’s Pope” In this episode, Cy Kellett discusses the legacy and myths around Pope Pius XII with Michael Knowles. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 17:33 – What should we think of Pope Pius' legacy? 21:50 – How does a conservative Catholic view Gaza? 30:51 – Can you help me meditate on the fourth and fifth glorious mysteries? 35:42 – Did Sedevacantism start after Pope Pius XII? 41:56 – Where is Pope Pius in the canonization process? 49:24 – How do we make the United States Catholic?

Return To Tradition
The Need To Give Thanks When Receiving The Eucharist | Pope Pius XII

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 8:25


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Pints With Aquinas
When Did the Michael Knowles Show Become a Catholic Apologetics Channel? (Michael Knowles) | Ep. 540

Pints With Aquinas

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 99:06


In this episode, Matt visits Michael Knowles in his Nashville studio to smoke cigars (and talk about cigars), discuss how absolutely CATHOLIC Knowles' show has become, the state of the world and young people today, plus details around his new documentary on Hitler and Pope Pius XII.

The Patrick Madrid Show
The Patrick Madrid Show: September 08, 2025 - Hour 2

The Patrick Madrid Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 51:06


Patrick fields real-life questions about faith, relationships, and the tangled intersections between Catholicism and Protestantism, offering a moving story of a once-divided marriage, sharing a book to spark honest conversation, and urging listeners to consider Christ’s challenging call in Luke’s Gospel. He dissects scriptural references to Babylon, addresses listener worries about Michael Knowles and the legacy of Pope Pius XII, and speaks bluntly about Judas, free will, and how God’s knowledge differs radically from human experience. Patrick never shies away from the raw emotions and real dilemmas, choosing direct advice and practical resources over platitudes. Patrick continues his conversation with Laurie from the end of the last hour. She’s looking for advice for her adult son in regard to marrying a Catholic woman. (00:40) Anna - I heard an episcopal priest say that Babylon was Rome. Is this true? (13:11) Aimee (email) - I am not familiar with Mr. Knowles, is he a Catholic? I keep seeing an ad for Michael Knowles regarding "Hitler's Pope" or "Pope of Silence", Pope Pius XI and Vatican Secret Files. Have you seen it or have knowledge about it? I don't want to watch a program that is against Catholicism. (20:15) Audio: Michael Knowles debates, transgender guy who thinks he’s a woman Michelle - Judas gave the money back to the High Priest. Is that a form of Confession and was Judas saved by this? (29:27) Lucy - If God gave us free will, but there is a plan laid out for our lives, is that really free will? (48:13)

Newt's World
Episode 888: Michael Knowles on “The Pope and the Führer”

Newt's World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 27:28 Transcription Available


Newt talks with Michael Knowles about his new four-part docuseries, “The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II,” which explores the controversial legacy of Pope Pius XII during Hitler's reign. Utilizing declassified Vatican archives made public in 2020, the series offers unprecedented insights into the Pope's actions and correspondence during World War II. Historically accused of silence or complicity with the Nazis, the series aims to correct the narrative by presenting evidence of Pius XII's opposition to Hitler and his efforts to protect Jews. The docuseries, available on DailyWire+, features contributions from leading historians and Vatican scholars, highlighting the complex political and spiritual challenges faced by the Pope. Their discussion also touches on the broader implications for the Catholic Church's role in history and its ongoing influence in contemporary society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Return To Tradition
The Dignity Of The Mass | Pope Pius XII

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 9:11


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The Catholic Talk Show
The Pope & The Führer: The Secret Vatican Files with Michael Knowles

The Catholic Talk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 50:40


In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Michael Knowles from The Daily Wire to explore the truth about Pope Pius XII's actions during WWII and how he helped to save hundreds of thousands of Jewish lives. Episode 331: In this episode, we will discuss: • How Did Pius XII's get falsly accused of being "Hitler's Pope"? • How The KGB used propaganda against the Church during the Cold War • How many lives did Pius XII & The Church save during The Holocaust? • How Files in Vatican Secret Archives show the truth • and much more 00:00 Introduction to Pope Pius XII and His Legacy 02:34 The Historical Context of Pius XII's Papacy 05:26 Pius XII's Actions During World War II 08:05 The Myth of Pius XII as Hitler's Pope 10:56 The Role of Propaganda and Historical Revisionism 13:41 The Vatican's Diplomatic Challenges 16:40 The Impact of Modern Ideologies on the Church 19:22 The Search for Truth in Historical Narratives 22:16 Pius XII's Relationship with the Jewish Community 24:47 The Future of the Church and Its Traditions 27:41 Conclusion and Reflections on Pius XII's Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ben Shapiro Show
Introducing The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II with Michael Knowles

The Ben Shapiro Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 0:54


Pope Pius XII, the man who led the Church through WWII, has been maligned by history as the Pope that could have stood against Hitler, but remained silent. Recent archival revelations, however, tell a different story. What is the truth? How did he respond to the Nazi threat? And who told his story? Streaming Now Exclusively on DailyWire+. - - - Privacy Policy: ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Wire
Truths and Myths from the Vatican Files with Michael Knowles

Morning Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 23:07


Michael Knowles joins the show as we peer behind the curtain of history—specifically, the “silence” of Pope Pius XII during the height of Nazi Germany. Is he the most misunderstood Pope in history? If so, what does that mean for the world? Get the facts first with Morning Wire. The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II is streaming now, only on DailyWire+: https://bit.ly/4mO11ch - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Return To Tradition
Honor Innocence At The Altar | Pope Pius XII

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 9:10


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Catholic Daily Reflections
August 15, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - The Assumption of the Mother of God

Catholic Daily Reflections

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 5:23


Read Online“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name.”  Luke 1:46–49Today we celebrate one of seventeen different memorials, feasts and solemnities in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary that are found on the Roman Liturgical Calendar. Today's celebration is one of the four great Solemnities by which our Blessed Mother is honored. Obviously, no other person other than our Lord is honored and celebrated with as much solemnity as the Mother of God.The Solemnity of the Assumption honors the fact that when the Blessed Virgin Mary completed her life on earth, she was taken body and soul into Heaven to be with her resurrected Son so as to adore the Most Holy Trinity forever. It's an amazing fact to consider that she retains her body and soul, united as one in Heaven, in anticipation of that glorious day when the new Heavens and Earth will be created and when all the faithful will rise so as to live in a new bodily form forever with God.Though this dogma of our faith had been held and believed by the faithful from the earliest times of our Church, especially since it was witnessed by those closest to our Blessed Mother at the time of her glorious Assumption, it wasn't until November 1, 1950, that Pope Pius XII solemnly proclaimed it to be so, raising this teaching of our faith to the level of a dogma, meaning, it must be held and believed by all. In part, the Holy Father declared, “...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.”The Gospel passage quoted above comes from the beginning of Mary's song of praise, her Magnificat, by which she not only gives the greatest glory to God but also reveals who she is. She is the one whom “all generations” will call “blessed.” She is the one for whom “the Almighty has done great things.” She is the one who will eternally proclaim “the greatness of the Lord” and whose spirit will forever rejoice in God her Savior. And she is that lowliest of servants whom God has raised up to the greatest glory.Reflect, today, with the whole Church, upon the Most Glorious Ever-Virgin Mary who was conceived without sin, remained sinless throughout her life, and was taken body and soul into Heaven where she now adores the Most Holy Trinity and intercedes for you and for the whole Church. This is a Solemnity of great rejoicing! Share in this joy with the whole Church and with all the saints in Heaven! Most glorious and Ever-Virgin Mary, I rejoice today with you and with the whole Church for the most glorious things that God has done for you. You are beauty beyond beauty, Immaculate in every way, and worthy of our deepest love. As you now share body and soul in the glories of Heaven, please pray for me and for all your dear children on earth. Cover us with your mantle of love and pour forth the mercy of God upon us always. Mother Mary, assumed into Heaven, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Peter Paul Rubens, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Catholic Answers Live
#12288 Why Doesn’t the Pope Settle More Issues? Papal Elections and Pius XII - Marcellino D'Ambrosio

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025


“Why doesn’t the pope make more infallible statements and settle more issues?” This episode explores the complexities of papal authority and decision-making, while also addressing what factors are considered in electing a new pope, the reasons behind Pius XII’s suppression of liturgical octaves, and the intriguing question of why there has never been a Pope Peter II. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 21:47 – Why doesn’t the pope make more infallibile statements and settle more issues? 31:23 – What do they consider when electing a new pope? 35:40 – What was the reason for Pius XII to suppress so many liturgical octaves? 43:34 – Can you comment on Pope Pius XII’s position during WWII and why he wasn’t more vocal? 51:30 – Why has there never been a Pope Peter II?