Podcasts about Purgatory

David and Adam are back in the groove for Lent. They open with a timely conversation about Pope Leo's call for priests to stop using AI to write homilies, and why that warning matters far beyond the pulpit. The guys explore how AI threatens the muscles of human creativity, the irreplaceable nature of human-to-human proclamation of the Gospel, and where men should draw their own lines before the technology draws them for you.Then it's deep dive time into Dante's Divine Comedy — specifically the Dantinian ordering of sin, love, and the moral life across the Inferno and Purgatorio. David and Adam unpack:Why lust is the first (mildest) circle of Hell — and why that's actually a message of hope, not a free passWhy fraud and treason sit at the bottom — and what it means to so disfigure your soul that evil looks like goodThe mirror structure of Purgatory — pride at the base, lust at the summit, and why the climb starts nowMisdirected love, deficient love, and excessive love — how Dante's ladder maps directly onto your daily examination of conscienceWhy Hell is isolation and Purgatory is communion — and what that says about Christian hopeAcedia (sloth) redefined — it's not laziness, it's spiritual sluggishness, and it may be the most dangerous sin of the comfortableCato's charge at the gate of Purgatory: Run. Don't wait a second.The guys also taste a rare bottle of Angel's Envy Rye finished in Anejo Tequila barrels (104 proof, surprisingly mellow), give a shout-out to their upcoming 10-year anniversary, and share a sneak peek at the Catholic Man Show Campout short film dropping soon on Patreon.Resources mentioned:The Divine Comedy by Dante AlighieriAscend the Great Books podcast with Deacon GarlickPatreon.com/TheCatholicManShowSelectInternationalTours.com

In Hour 1 of The Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses the following with callers: Anonymous wants to come back during Lent while living with her husband as brother and sister. Sandra asks about the stages of Purgatory and whether they can be skipped, and also whether her elderly father can receive Communion at home. Gabriel raises a concern about a bar that was once a chapel and is now storing alcohol in the tabernacle. Maria asks about baptism of desire and where to find it in the Catechism. Emails from Glen and Preston cover questions about the Second Amendment and why God allows people to be born with disabilities. Finally, Kathy asks whether Sundays during Lent count as part of Lent. Patrick also mentions the book "The Handbook of Indulgences, Norms and Grants" published by Catholic Book Publishing. (00:55) Email – Anonymous: I was a cradle Catholic and went to Confession after 40 years of being away from the Church. My current husband and I live together as brother and sister. How can I come home to the Church during Lent? (6:19) Sandra - Can you skip the stages of Purgatory? I read that there are 3 stages of purgatory. Break 1 (21:42) Gabriel - What happens to deconsecrated chapels and tabernacles? We went to a bar which used to be a chapel and they stored alcohol in the tabernacle. (25:51) Email – Jennifer: Please continue to reiterate that kids don’t need cell phones Break 2 (39:42) Email – Glen: A question about the 2nd Amendment and safeguards. (43:32) Kathy – Are Sundays during Lent count as part of Lent?

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter discuss the Cleveland Browns' quarterback dilemma and the potential for one final Deshaun Watson contract restructure to create cap space. They evaluate the viability of options like Shador Sanders, Malik Willis, and Kyler Murray while debating whether the organization can actually fix a reclamation project at the position. 02:21 - Browns QB Wish List 04:00 - Cleveland's Quarterback Purgatory 05:00 - Kyler Murray Reclamation Project 08:10 - Evaluating Shador Sanders 10:10 - Caller Pro-Browns Take 13:38 - Watson Contract Restructure 18:47 - Watson Trade Potential 22:40 - Building Around Shador 25:14 - Cleveland's Offensive Struggle 35:03 - Russell Westbrook vs. Media

Who the hell is Saint Patrick? In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day, we thought we should do a deep-dive on the guy who started it all. Join Erin and Evan as we discuss visions of scrolls from God, Irish pirates, and whether or not Patrick actually drove all the snakes out of Ireland. You'll also hear about Cellar demons, nipple licking, and cave entrances to Purgatory in this shocking, saintly exploration! MENTIONSWant more saintly content? Listen to Best Saints in Show | Here's the history/more info St. Patrick Deep Dive: Read Confessio | LettersCurious about Ireland? Learn more here | Irish PiratesSt. Patrick's Purgatory: Check it out Okay, can you tell me how we got to St. Patrick's Day? Learn from National Geographic KidsIf you liked this, you'll also enjoy these Patreon episodes: Peter Alebard | Anne Askew | Jeanne D'Arc | Marcio of Sinope The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I've Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?” This question opens a discussion on early Church issues, including the specifics of the canon established at the Council of Florence and the complexities surrounding the organization of the early Church. Other topics include the role of Protestant pastors in critiquing Catholicism and the scriptural basis for attending Mass and confession. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:30 – Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea? 07:51 – What is the specific canon of the council of Florence (1422) whereby the Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Coptics all agreed on the 73 book canon of scripture? 12:40 – How can we help stop this war in the Middle East? What can I do? 16:51 – How do I respond to a Protestant claim citing Eamon Duffy's book, Saints and Sinners, that Clement never makes the claim to be a bishop, that his letter from the whole Roman community (not just him), and that the church at that time was organized under a group of bishops, not a single bishop. 21:32 – Why do Protestant pastors feel compelled to put down the Catholic faith? If they don't believe it, why don't they just leave us alone? 29:12 – Where is it in scripture that we need to attend Mass once a week and go to confession once a year? And are there any exceptions for people who can't get there (like if they can't drive). 34:09 – Why do all of the apostolic Churches like the Oriental Orthodox have different canons on scripture and different christologies? 41:08 – If my mother and father are in Purgatory, do they know each other in Purgatory? Can souls in Purgatory pray for each other? 46:28 – In the early church, how did they know how to consecrate the bread and wine at Mass? 49:10 – How does the Catholic Church view the development of the election of a pope changing from Roman clergy to the College of Cardinals? 51:48 – I've heard people say that Peter and Paul had different gospel messages, and that since I'm American, I'm a gentile, therefore I should follow Paul instead of Peter.

Mother shares old fasting and abstinence rules set in the 1950s, shortly before the Second Vatican Council. Mother answers email questions about what to do about the Epstein files, why we need purgatory, what it means to carry your cross, the books that Protestants removed from the Bible, why we call it "apologetics" when we defend our faith, and her favorite Catholic apologetics books.

Episode Overview How many insurance organizations have launched an AI pilot, watched it work in the lab, and then watched it quietly disappear in production? Today we're dismantling the myth that AI adoption is a technology problem—and making the case that it's a workflow problem. Guest Jake Sloan, VP of Global Insurance at Appian, is an operator first. He has run large-scale insurance operations, owned a $150M P&L, and delivered transformations that only happen when you understand how work actually moves—handoffs, exceptions, controls, and accountability. At Appian, he leads the insurance vertical for a process automation and low-code platform focused on claims, underwriting, and operational process orchestration. Key Topics • Pilot Purgatory: Why 90% of AI Projects Stall — Pilots work in controlled environments. Then reality hits: no data pipeline, no workflow integration, no governance, no frontline buy-in. Organizational alignment—not technology—is the breaking point. • The Orchestration Layer — Appian's core thesis: build an orchestration layer first. It sits between your legacy monolith and the next chapter. Additive, keeps work flowing during transformation, and creates the foundation where AI and automation actually stick. • Email as Infrastructure — Underwriters spend 40%+ of their day in inboxes. The AI mailbox use case embeds AI into a workflow that extracts data, routes work, makes decisions, and triggers actions. Underwriters gain 2–3 hours a day back. • Claims Velocity: Days to Hours — One global insurer went from 24–72 hours (FNOL to assignment) to minutes. Digital intake feeds orchestrated workflows. AI triages, categorizes severity, flags fraud risk. The adjuster gets a complete, pre-organized package. • Alignment = Culture, Not Just Tech — Appian's workshops put business, IT, data, and operations in one room to design the ideal state and work backward. Underwriters don't get replaced—they become superhuman. Admin work gets stripped away. • The Talent Problem Is a Workflow Problem — Entry-level insurance work is repetitive email categorization. When AI handles the mundane, these jobs become analytical and attractive again. The organizations winning reskill existing teams and position domain expertise as more valuable. • The 90-Day Deployment Mindset — Pick one workflow. Build the orchestration layer. Plug in AI. Show ROI in 90 days. Then iterate. Key Quotes -"When you go to scale it, it's like, well, we don't have the data pipeline. We don't have the workflow. We don't have the governance. We don't have the buy-in from the frontline team. And so it just stalls." -"It's not about the AI itself. It's about the workflow that the AI sits inside." -"We're not here to replace underwriters. We're here to make them superhuman." -"Get started. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Start with a use case, build the orchestration layer, plug AI into it, show value in 90 days." Resources • Appian: appian.com • Jake Sloan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobpsloan] • Joshua R. Hollander, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ • Horton International: https://www.horton-usa.com/ Subscribe & Follow Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. Follow the show on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show #InsurTech #Insurance #InsuranceInnovation #FutureOfInsurance #ExecutiveLeadership Subscribe & Follow Never miss an episode. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform—Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. Follow the show on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show #InsurTech #Insurance #InsuranceInnovation #FutureOfInsurance #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership

Patrick points out that religious talk radio just overtook country music in popularity across the U.S, and ponders why interest in faith conversations rises while more Americans identify as non-religious. Religion Passes Country As America’s Most Common Radio Format (05:26) Over the past 35 years, the percentage of Americans who claim to be "non-religious" has increased by over 260% (14:26) Audio: Boys need their moms, and moms need their boys – young man realizes his mom will always see him as that little boy – https://x.com/eveforamerica/status/2029028891243798647 (20:01) Audio: “The Circumstances Of My Conception Do Not Determine My Worth As A Human Being” - https://x.com/EstieMaddie/status/2022291738665115833?s=20 (22:50) Adriana (email) – Could you explain what Purgatory is? How will you know when a soul reaches heaven? Madeline (email) – My parents lived into their 90’s and when they passed, I was happy for them. (39:03) Matt (email) - Could you please explain how we have original sin from Adam’s wrongdoing? (41:29) Mary - You were talking about Purgatory. Can you comment on receiving plenary indulgences for the dead? (46:03)

Ken and Lima weigh the pros and cons of the Browns pursuing Kyler Murray, discussing whether the veteran would be a significant upgrade for the franchise. The conversation explores Malik Willis's development and the success of former Cleveland quarterbacks after leaving town. 01:14 - Kyler Murray debate 09:14 - Quarterback evaluation standards

Podero builds software that enables European utilities to trade device flexibility—EVs, heat pumps, and batteries—on energy markets, generating trading revenues while reducing consumer bills by 20-30%. The company navigates a uniquely complex B2B motion: they must sell utilities, secure API access from device OEMs, and ensure utilities successfully roll out consumer-facing products—all simultaneously. In this episode of BUILDERS, Chris Bernkopf, Co-Founder and CEO of Podero, breaks down how they escaped pilot purgatory with innovation departments, built a "10x better than doing nothing" business case that reaches commercial stakeholders, and why their 2026 strategy centers on radical simplification through deletion.Topics DiscussedOrigin story: from Raspberry Pi heat pump experiment to YC-backed utility infrastructure softwareThe "three miracle problem" go-to-market challenge and how they de-risked all three dimensions in parallelSales cycle mechanics: 6-12 month closes, avoiding innovation department traps, and multi-stakeholder orchestrationMarket structure: 2,000 addressable utilities in Europe, 120 customers required for unicorn trajectoryChannel strategy evolution: cold outreach to re-engagement focus in a contained prospect universe2026 GTM thesis: simplifying value propositions by deleting products and messagingHow YC learnings posted on bathroom doors maintain organizational disciplineThe grid capacity fork in the road: expensive scarcity vs. cheap abundant renewable energy

​Iced Earth – Something Wicked This Way Comes (1998) Blake is joined by returning guest Eric and George to discuss Iced Earth's 1998 album Something Wicked This Way Comes, covering the band's origins (including the switch from Purgatory to Iced Earth), lineup details, and where the record sits among fan favorites and polarizing releases. They briefly address Jon Schaffer's involvement in the January 6 Capitol events and how it affects their listening, then move track-by-track, noting musical elements, lyrics, and live versions. They rate the album share first-listen stories, discuss live albums and concerts, and each presents a personal top 10 Iced Earth album list.***This is our 1st episode to feature song clips***

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate whether Giannis should be returning to the court with the Bucks as bad as they are. Will the Colts use the franchise tag on Daniel Jones today? Canty's Power Rankings are the 5 trades he wants to see this offseason, including the #1 overall pick being moved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate whether Giannis should be returning to the court with the Bucks as bad as they are. Will the Colts use the franchise tag on Daniel Jones today? Canty's Power Rankings are the 5 trades he wants to see this offseason, including the #1 overall pick being moved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate whether Giannis should be returning to the court with the Bucks as bad as they are. Will the Colts use the franchise tag on Daniel Jones today? Canty's Power Rankings are the 5 trades he wants to see this offseason, including the #1 overall pick being moved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate whether Giannis should be returning to the court with the Bucks as bad as they are. Will the Colts use the franchise tag on Daniel Jones today? Canty's Power Rankings are the 5 trades he wants to see this offseason, including the #1 overall pick being moved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate whether Giannis should be returning to the court with the Bucks as bad as they are. Will the Colts use the franchise tag on Daniel Jones today? Canty's Power Rankings are the 5 trades he wants to see this offseason, including the #1 overall pick being moved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson of Pepperdine University discuss cantos 13-17 of Dante's Purgatorio--the purging of envy and wrath. Check out our 51 question and answer guide (35 pages!) to the Purgatorio. Check out our YOUTUBE page which has our episodes in playlists!Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson joins Deacon Harrison Garlick to discuss Cantos 13–17, covering the terraces of envy (Canto 13) and wrath (Cantos 14–17), with a strong focus on the central discourses in the middle of the Comedy. In Canto 13, the envious have their eyelids sewn shut with iron wire, a contrapasso that forces them to rely on others and recognize interdependence. Wilson explains: “envy is to look cross-eyed on another's blessings... to look askance,” and the disembodied voices proclaim examples of generosity (Cana, “I am Orestes,” “Love them from whom you've suffered evil”), teaching a mindset of abundance over scarcity (Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson). Sapia humbly confesses her envy and malice, contrasting with the divisive souls in Inferno.Cantos 14–15 transition to wrath, with visions of meekness (Mary and Joseph seeking Jesus, a tyrant sparing a youth, Stephen forgiving his stoners) and Virgil's discourse on goods: exhaustible earthly goods versus inexhaustible spiritual ones. Wilson notes: “envy stems from a mindset of scarcity versus Mary's mindset of abundance... able to supply where it looks like there's not enough in the world” (Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson). The pivotal Canto 16 (the exact midpoint of the Comedy) features Marco Lombardo's sermon on free will: “If the present world has gone astray, the cause is in you, look at yourselves” (Marco via transcript). Wilson calls it “the clearest sermon that Dante has about what's wrong with the world,” emphasizing that sin arises from misused free will, not fate or stars, and critiques the separation of temporal and spiritual powers.Canto 17 concludes the wrath terrace with Virgil's discourse on love as the root of all action (“Neither Creator nor creature was ever without love... natural or of the mind” – Virgil via transcript), which can be misdirected, deficient, or excessive. Wilson highlights the shift from reason to grace: “reason can't do it alone... you need this other kind of intervention” (Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson). The cantos underscore Purgatorio's hopeful pedagogy: purgation reorders love through grace, habituation, and contemplation, moving from misdirected to deficient love in preparation for the excessive attachments above. Wilson stresses the urgency: “the Purgatorio shows humanity in motion, dynamic humanity... it has the immediacy... that is an urgency to it” (Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson).Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Great Books Podcast04:06 Exploring Dante's Purgatorio07:20 The Great Books Program at Pepperdine University10:18 The Significance of Purgatorio13:27 Understanding Envy in Purgatorio16:17 Contrary Virtues: Generosity and Kindness19:22 The Role of Sight and Blindness in Envy22:15 Dante's Moral Lessons on Envy25:14 Comparative Analysis with Inferno30:33 Dante's Poetic Structure and Contrapasso32:15 Comparative Analysis of Characters in Inferno and Purgatorio33:54 The Role of Good and Bad Examples in Moral Education34:14 The Shift from Temporal to Eternal Mindsets34:20 Understanding Canto 14: The Importance of Examples39:35 Canto 15: The Inquiry into Goods and Wrath49:58 Canto 16: The Purging of Wrath and Examples of Virtue51:35 Ecstatic Visions and Penitent Souls52:19 The Tyrant's Moment of Virtue53:28 Humanity in Purgatorio54:38 The Role of Mary in Purgatory56:02 Saint Stephen's Example of Forgiveness57:12 Virgil's Limitations as a Guide59:12 The Nature of Freedom in Purgatory01:03:07 The Importance of Canto 1601:04:37 Understanding Freedom in Dante's Context01:07:32 The Role of Law and Governance01:14:39 Self-Reflection and the State of the World01:23:48 Exploring Wrath in Purgatory01:30:57 Understanding the Structure of PurgatoryKeywords: Dante's Purgatorio, Cantos 13-17, spiritual growth, virtues and vices, education, great books, Dante analysis Dante's Divine Comedy, Purgatory, Virtues and Vices, Free Will, Theology, Morality, Literature, Catholic Teaching, Spiritual Journey

In this week's episode, Kacy and Tyler talk about whats holding you back from greatness.

Host David Liptak interviews Susan Tassone, EWTN's all-time best-selling author, about her decades of research on purgatory and Saint Faustina. They discuss practical ways to help the Holy Souls—Masses, Rosary, adoration, fasting—and the spiritual power of confession and the Eucharist. Tassone explains Faustina's teachings on suffering, mercy, and the passion of Christ, and offers guidance for observing Lent and offering daily sacrifices. She also highlights her award-winning children's book that introduces purgatory and heaven to young readers in a gentle, hopeful way. This episode blends theology with pastoral advice: how prayer benefits souls in purgatory and in heaven, how to cope with trials, and concrete steps listeners can take during Lent to grow in mercy and charity. https://susantassone.com/

On today's Patrick Madrid Show, Hour 1: Patrick addresses Joan's email disagreeing about Baptism. Is Patrick wrong? Discover the answer to this and more listener questions on today's show. (00:33) Joan writes an email in disagreeing with Patrick’s comments on Baptism. Book mentioned: The Administration of the Sacraments – Fr. Nicholas Halligan (pg. 9) Break 1 (17:43) Joshua - Woe to him by whom scandals come. What happens to the victim who gets scandalized. What is the remedy for them? (22:27) Patty - My daughter said that if you are on birth control than you can't receive communion. is that true? (24:53) Email – Dee: Is it ok to have non-Christian or non-Catholic members of a Church choir? Break 2 (36:23) Maeve - How did Adam and Eve's children have baby's since you can't marry your siblings? (40:18) Val - When people go to Purgatory will they see each other or is everyone alone?

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you…” Matthew 5:43–44Why would we want to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us? The fallen natural mind alone reasons that an enemy is someone we should oppose and distance ourselves from, and those who persecute us deserve our wrath and condemnation. Without grace, our minds are incapable of comprehending this command. As the passage continues, Jesus answers the question for us: “that you may be children of your heavenly Father…”A child inherits his or her DNA from the mother and father. Children often resemble their parents, adopt certain traits, and might imitate some of their habits. These similarities result from both biology and learned behavior. If we choose God the Father as our true Father in Heaven, becoming a member of Jesus' family, we must inherit God's spiritual “DNA,” adopt His traits, and imitate our Lord's moral habits. Otherwise, we are not children of our heavenly Father.Just as membership in an earthly family carries obligations—such as compassion, support, and faithfulness—so does membership in God's family, with even greater responsibilities. For example, if a child of an earthly family rebels, is hostile, rejects his parents and siblings, and leaves them, the child loses out on the numerous blessings of family life, especially when the parents and other siblings are faithful servants of God. Likewise, by refusing to follow God's divine commands, we miss out on the blessings He gives His children.Because being a member of God's family demands great love, Jesus addresses the ultimate requirement He expects of us: “be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” True, we might only attain perfection in Heaven once we experience the purifying fires of Purgatory. However, that doesn't change the family obligations our Father imposes upon us in this life. God expects perfection, including a radical love of everyone—those who love us and those deemed “enemies” or who persecute us.The love to which God calls us knows no bounds because our heavenly Father's love for us knows no bounds. True children take on His spiritual DNA and moral habits. Moral perfection leads to spiritual communion with God—Divine Union—a gift beyond anything a rebellious spiritual child could attain through effort alone. Reflect today on God's incredible invitation given to you to be a member of His family. As you hear that invitation and respond with acceptance, consider the requirements that result from that choice. Look at those in your life for whom you hold a grudge, have a complicated relationship, or have been hurt. Do not act according to natural reason alone. Allow your mind to be elevated by truth so that you understand what God expects of you, and allow your will to be strengthened by grace so that you can act toward others as your heavenly Father acts toward you. Most loving God, Your love never fails, never diminishes, never changes. It is perfect in every way. My love is often selfish, limited, and erratic. I accept Your invitation to be a member of Your heavenly family and pray that I will learn to see all people with Your wisdom and love them with Your heart. Forgive me for my lack of love, and transform me into Your child by grace. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Église Saint-Martin de Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

(4:22) Karen - I think that John's grand kids would be greatly benefited from Catholic Schools. Catholic schools drew me to convert. (11:36) Patrick talks about the R.I.P. List he started. Break 1 (17:40) Christina - Per your request I have started praying for souls in Purgatory and it has borne great fruit. (21:48) Iris - I have a dispensation for marriage question. (31:21) Susan - My husband was not Catholic when we married and I am not sure if I got the dispensation. How do I find out? Break 2 (39:25) Julia - I don't want to get married by the civil law but the church said that I had to do that even if I marry in Church. Why is this the custom?

Check out this great show from March 10, 2022 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Father explains the historical details surrounding the story of Esther Mt 7:7-12 Father explains how Christians pray Letters Father corrects the record about Psalm 50 Listener's husband has early onset dementia (diagnosed at 48/50 years old) and relays her suffering and God's goodness Is it improper to put a crucifix on the back of a motorcycle? Father talks about the Veil Removed movie Word of the Day: Amen and Alleluia Callers: My grandma died 5 weeks ago and I was her main caregiver. How do I move forward? Does God love Satan since he made him? I love going to Rock Shops and sometimes they have goofy new age things, is it okay I go there? Can we gain plenary indulgences for people in Purgatory?

“What are the limits of Church authority?” This question opens a discussion on the role and boundaries of ecclesiastical power, while also addressing related topics such as the authority of the Bible versus Church tradition and the implications of using AI in homilies. Other questions touch on the origins of purgatory and the complexities of religious freedom in a diverse society. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:59 – What would be a good response to a Protestant asking why the Bible isn't the final authority? 12:27 – Pope Leo said priests should not use AI to prepare homilies. Would the pope have authority to limit or govern the Church's use of AI in the future? 19:17 – A Protestant might say that when the early church first started calling itself Catholic, that was really a “small c” kind of Catholic. It wasn't really the Church united under a bishop of Rome. How do we respond to that? 23:25 – Where do we get the idea of purgatory? 30:36 – I am autistic. Are we able to use AI to study the scriptures? 36:39 – Why do we believe in religious freedom? It seems like that gives other religions a kind of tactical advantage? Why not just have the government say that everyone should be Christian? 42:01 – A priest told me questioning the authority of the Church is blasphemy. Is that really true? If that's the case then how would you guys be able to have this discussion right now without blaspheming? 47:51 – Can you explain what's going on with the SSPX right now? If the pope is the authority I don't see why these bishops are disobeying him.

Patrick answers questions about a priest talking about the devil a lot, can you go to Confession to a priest over the telephone, why do some people reject the idea of visitations from the souls in Purgatory, saints and angels and can the words of the Mass during the offertory be changed? Patrick considers these questions and offers concrete answers. (3:31) Patricia - Our Priest plays rock n' roll music really loud and talks about the devil a lot. What can we do about this? (8:03) Bernadette - Can I go to confession on the Telephone with the priest? (11:50) Joe - Why do some people reject the idea of visitations from the poor souls, saints and Angels? (16:36) Luz - When we have the offertory the priest says 'May the lord accept the sacrifice at OUR hands'. Break 1 (20:44) Kevin - Creed: How will Christ judge the living and the dead when the dead have already been judged? (29:36) Leo - Why do we think Jesus is God if He never says He is God in the synoptic Gospels? Break 2 (39:01) Paul - I lied about my availability to work one day. Is that venial sin?

Mike Aquilina on the biblical and early Church foundations of purgatory, drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and historical Christian practice to reveal its meaning as a gift of divine mercy and hope. The post ROF6 – Purgatory: Love Stronger than Death – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Garlick and Mr. Luke Heintschel, headmaster of Coeur du Christ Academy, discuss the rest of ante-purgatory and then the first terrace--the purging of pride.Check out our GUIDE: 51 QUESTIONS ON THE PURGATORIO.Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information.The conversation explores the transition from Ante-Purgatory into the proper mountain of Purgatory and the first terrace dedicated to purging the sin of pride. Garlick describes this section as one of his favorites in the entire Purgatorio, praising Dante's ability to provide a rich “liturgy” and spiritual library of resources for reshaping the soul into the beautiful image of Christ. The episode emphasizes Purgatorio as a positive map for sanctification and theosis, contrasting sharply with the Inferno's exposure of sin's ugliness.Guest Introduction and Classical Education InsightsLuke Heintschel shares his personal journey from evangelization and biblical theology into classical education, explaining how he came to see the liberal arts tradition—long cultivated by the Church—as the most effective means of making Catholicism relevant to contemporary young people. He describes his school's mission of forming saints, scholars, and servants through the historic Catholic educational model. Deacon and Heintschel discuss the harmony of faith and reason, noting how reading great books alongside Scripture and theology reveals that the God who grants intellect is the same God who died on the cross. They highlight the value of using Dante's Purgatorio in moral theology classes, where it serves not as a list of rules but as a vivid portrayal of transforming the heart's disordered loves toward their divine end.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ascend and Dante's Purgatorio09:02 Understanding Purgatorio: A Map for Spiritual Growth15:17 Dante's Intercessory Prayer and Its Significance24:13 The Role of Beatrice and the Nature of Beauty34:53 Dante's Political Critique and the State of Italy43:05 The Call to Higher Patriotism53:44 Understanding Virtue: Natural vs. Theological59:35 The Valley of the Kings: Political Failures and Redemption01:15:02 Dante's Heroism and Divine Grace01:19:41 The Three Steps to Purification01:28:10 The Role of Humility in Purgatory01:51:27 The Purpose of Purification01:59:24 Contrappasso: The Nature of Punishment in Purgatory02:04:44 Examples of Pride: Lessons from the Past02:16:26 The Beatitudes and the Path to Humility02:23:47 Eagerness to Ascend: The Transformation of the SoulMoral Theology and the Purpose of PurgatorioThe hosts stress that moral theology is not merely about avoiding sin but about becoming beautiful like Christ through active configuration to His image. Purgatorio offers a lifelong guide for this ascent, presenting prayers, hymns, scriptural examples, and artistic visions tailored to remedy each vice. They critique modern reductions of ethics to a “negative list” of prohibitions, arguing that Dante invites readers to pursue positive virtue and interior change.In Canto 6, the souls in Ante-Purgatory eagerly seek Dante's prayers, illustrating the Catholic doctrine of intercession for the dead as a participation in Christ's merits. Virgil explains that purgation is possible through the resurrection, and the episode includes a brief catechesis on the communion of saints across the Church Militant, Penitent, and Triumphant. Beatrice is presented as an icon of divine beauty and grace, with the...

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Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Dr. Donald Prudlo, the Warren Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of Tulsa, discuss the Ante-Purgatory, the foot of Mount Purgatory (Cantos 1-5).Check out our guide on Dante's Purgatorio (out soon!)Visit Dr. Jason Baxter's website and use "Ascend" in the promo code for 20% off his Purgatorio audiobook.Thanks for the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College for their support!The conversation with Dr. Prudlo and Deacon Garlick on Cantos 1–5 of Purgatorio opens with the dramatic shift from the despair of Inferno to the hope and refreshment of Purgatory.In Canto 1, Dante and Virgil emerge from Hell onto the shores of Mount Purgatory at Easter dawn, where Dante humbly invokes Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry, signaling his project as “the Christian epic” (Dr. Donald Prudlo). They meet Cato the Younger, a pagan suicide saved by special grace, who embodies the four cardinal virtues and serves as Purgatory's guardian. Prudlo emphasizes the shock: “Cato the pagan, the suicide is going to heaven. And we have got to confront that or we're going to miss so much of what Dante has to tell us here” (Dr. Donald Prudlo). The ritual of washing with dew and girding with the humble reed contrasts the broken plants of the suicides in Hell and symbolizes the beginning of true humility and ascent.Cantos 2–5 introduce the late-repentant souls and the mountain's structure. In Canto 2, an angelic boat ferries souls singing “In exitu Israel de Aegypto,” a psalm of liberation that Prudlo calls “a multifaceted song” evoking Exodus, baptism, and community (Dr. Donald Prudlo). Casella's song of Dante's own poetry enchants the group until Cato rebukes their idleness.Cantos 3–5 explore excommunicated sinners like Manfred (“even under a curse like mine, no one's ever so lost that eternal love cannot come back, as long as hope has any sprouts of green” – Manfred via transcript) and the slothful Belacqua, who banters with Dante like old friends. Prudlo highlights the power of last-minute mercy and intercession: “Mary is the last refuge of sinners” (Dr. Donald Prudlo). The cantos teach that Purgatory is a place of communal hope, where grace reaches even the unlikely, and purification begins with humility, prayer, and rightly ordered love—setting the stage for the active ascent through the terraces.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dante's Purgatorio04:42 The Importance of Reading Purgatorio08:02 Themes of Emancipation and Freedom10:57 The Role of Cato in Purgatorio13:49 Cato's Significance and Political Implications17:00 Cato as a Precursor to Christ19:51 Dante's Literary Techniques and Inspirations22:56 Contrasting Ulysses and Dante25:36 Cato's Death and Its Symbolism28:52 The Nature of Purgatory and Salvation31:51 Cato's Virtues and Their Relevance34:49 The Relationship Between Cato and Christ37:48 Conclusion and Reflections on Purgatorio50:03 Understanding Cato's Role in Purgatorio52:43 The Heartbreaking Choice of Cato54:39 Rituals and Purification in Purgatory01:00:18 The Arrival at Purgatory01:06:34 The Significance of Water in Salvation01:12:09 Virgil's Role and the Nature of Guidance01:24:57 Manfred: A Case of Late Repentance01:29:38 The Role of Intercessory Prayer in Purgatory01:34:00 Understanding Mount Purgatory and Its Significance01:40:15 The Character of Belacqua and Themes...

Bill Maher sits down with actor Cary Elwes for a freewheeling conversation that starts with hair jokes and quickly becomes a masterclass in craft, including the moment Al Pacino changed Cary's life with a simple “work the muscle” speech. They take on Hollywood's gun obsession, Olivier vs. Brando, Kubrick's genius (and excess), whether 2001 is transcendent or a sedative, and why A Clockwork Orange still ignites debate decades later. Along the way: Braveheart, Scarface tattoos, and Catholic guilt. They cancel hell, roast John Wick, and somehow land on the idea of Pacino as God in Purgatory. Support our Advertisers: -Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/random  -Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RANDOM at https://www.oneskin.co/RANDOM #oneskinpod #ad -Head to https://www.superpower.com and use code RANDOM at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod #ad Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://billmaher.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ClubRandom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Club Random Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clubrandom.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There's a whole big world out there that isn't about politics and Bill and his guests—from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Jordan Peterson, Quentin Tarantino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson—talk about all of it.  For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last fourteen years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 40 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written five bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.” FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'm joined by Bill Briggs, CTO at Deloitte, for a straight-talking conversation about why so many organizations get stuck in what he calls "pilot purgatory," and what it takes to move from impressive demos to measurable outcomes. Bill has spent nearly three decades helping leaders translate the "what" of new technology into the "so what," and the "now what," and he brings that lens to everything from GenAI to agentic systems, core modernization, and the messy reality of technical debt. We start with a moment of real-world context, Bill calling in from San Francisco with Super Bowl week chaos nearby, and the funny way Waymo selfies quickly turn into "oh, another Waymo" once the novelty fades. That same pattern shows up in enterprise tech, where shiny tools can grab attention fast, while the harder work, data foundations, APIs, governance, and process redesign, gets pushed to the side. Bill breaks down why layering AI on top of old workflows can backfire, including the idea that you can "weaponize inefficiency" and end up paying for it twice, once in complexity and again in compute costs. From there, we get into his "innovation flywheel" view, where progress depends on getting AI into the hands of everyday teams, building trust beyond the C-suite, and embedding guardrails into engineering pipelines so safety and discipline do not rely on wishful thinking. We also dig into technical debt with a framing I suspect will stick with a lot of listeners. Bill explains three types, malfeasance, misfeasance, and non-feasance, and why most debt comes from understandable trade-offs, not bad intent. It leads into a practical discussion on how to prioritize modernization without falling for simplistic "cloud good, mainframe bad" narratives. We finish with a myth-busting riff on infrastructure choices, a quick look at what he sees coming next in physical AI and robotics, and a human ending that somehow lands on Beach Boys songs and pinball machines, because tech leadership is still leadership, and leaders are still people. So after hearing Bill's take, where do you think your organization is right now, measurable outcomes, success theater, or somewhere in between, and what would you change first, and please share your thoughts?   Useful Links Connect With Bill Briggs Deloitte Tech Trends 2026 report Deloitte The State of AI in the Enterprise report

Bible Study (3:03) James 1:1-11 The Catholic Church is the gathering of Israel John 14:6 Why did Jesus groan from the depth of his heart? Letters (23:30) - Transgender care and insurance (27:15) - historicity of the book of Daniel (30:08) - Purgatory and the Bible (31:45) - God's Forgiveness Word of the Day (34:34) Zizania Callers (37:19) - Who writes the prayers for the Mass? (40:55) - Holy Days of Obligation (43:44) - The Quran and Jesus (45:47) - Is it ok to go to Mass twice on Ash Wednesday? (46:34) - Perpetual virginity of Mary

Listen along as we continue through the book of Acts. Notes//Quotes: Acts 25:1-27 - Faith  Title: Political Purgatory “…He is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.” (Acts 9:15) “The soul that is not united solely to the will of God will find neither rest nor sanctification in any self-chosen means — not even in the most excellent exercises of piety. If that which God Himself chooses for you does not suffice, what other hand can minister to your desires? If you turn from the food the divine will itself has prepared for you, what viands (archaic for food) will not prove insipid to a taste so depraved? A soul cannot be truly nourished, strengthened, purified, enriched, or sanctified, except by the fullness of the present moment.” - Jean Pierre de Caussade “This is an important point about the interaction between God's purposes and our praying. Sometimes when we pray and wait for God to act, part of the answer is that God is indeed going to act but that he will do so through our taking proper human responsibility in the matter. It's hard to tell in advance, what the answer will be. There are times when it is “the Lord will fight for you and you've only to keep still” (Ex. 14:14) and other times when it is “be strong and very courageous for you shall put this people in possession of the land I swore to give them” (Josh. 1:6). Discerning and discovering which applies in which case, a note that even in the latter case God is giving the people the land which Joshua is giving them is a major element in the discernment to which all Christians and especially all Christian leaders are called.” - N.T. Wright “God is too wise to be mistaken. Too good to be unkind.  And, when you can't trace His hand, you can always trust His heart.” - Charles Spurgeon “Lord, I would run for you, Loving the miles for your sake. I would climb the highest tree to be that much closer. Lord, I will learn also to kneel down into the world of the invisible, the inscrutable and the everlasting. Then I will move no more than the leaves of a tree on a day of no wind, bathed in light, like the wanderer who has come home at last and kneels in peace, done with all unnecessary things; every motion; even words.” - Mary Oliver  

Patrick takes listeners into the effects of modern loneliness and emotional manipulation, revealing how social media preys on suggestibility and deepens isolation. He offers practical wisdom to Grace, a concerned mother, wrestling with her daughter’s interfaith relationship, while also reflecting on personal stories and near-death accounts that blur the line between supernatural encounters and ordinary life. Conversation flows from raw parental anxiety to spiritual wake-up calls, never shying away from uncomfortable questions or the hidden costs of everyday choices. Audio: Fractionation – we are in a loneliness epidemic - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WWL7n-D7JKI (01:19) Grace - What is the best way to receive my daughter's boyfriend. He is Christian and not Catholic. How can I talk to him about the faith? (10:26) John - Why do Bible leave out the verse about Jesus and fasting? Why do some Protestants never see Purgatory, yet Catholics do. Why is that? (22:12) Patrick shares some words from St. Teresa of Avila (26:30) Maureen - Thank you for promoting University of Mary. Also, I lost an heirloom ring. I had a dream that I found it, and then I found it in real life several hours later. What do you think? (44:23) Joshua - How do you answer non-Catholic Christians who say that 'we are Church'? (48:12)

The 'logic' of Purgatory? Order of the End Times? 7 deadly sins real? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Nails on the wrists or the hands? Prayers for emergencies? Purgatory in Scripture? Join Fr. Mitch on today's Open Line Wednesday.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference Breakouts, Dr. Michael Wittmer—professor of systematic and historical theology at Cornerstone Theological Seminary—leads a session on "Physical Death and the Intermediate State: Holistic Dualism, Non-Reductive Physicalism, Port-Mortem Opportunity and Purgatory."

This bonus episode of The Classical Mind serves as “front matter” to prepare listeners for a three-month reading marathon of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. Join Wesley and Junius as they explain that the work is a “comedy” not because of humor, but because of its trajectory: it begins in the darkness of Inferno and ends with the “blessed life” and vision of God in Paradiso. The discussion explores the poem's intricate architecture, consisting of 100 cantos and an interlocking three-line rhyme scheme called terza rima. The hosts emphasize that Dante intentionally wrote the poem to be read using the medieval fourfold method—literal, allegorical, moral (tropological), and eschatological—allowing it to function as both a narrative journey and a transformative spiritual school for the reader.The episode also provides the vital historical and cosmological context required to navigate Dante's world, from the “funnel” of Hell beneath Jerusalem to the mountain of Purgatory on the opposite side of the globe. The hosts explain how the Earth was viewed as the “cosmic dump” at the absolute bottom of a sphere-shaped universe, putting Satan as far from God as possible. Additionally, they break down the 13th-century political strife between the Ghibellines and Guelphs, noting that Dante's own exile as a White Guelph deeply colors the text. By synthesizing the theology of Aquinas and Bonaventure with the classical poetry of Virgil, Dante created an “encyclopedia of medieval thought” that remains a high point of the Western canon. Get full access to The Classical Mind at www.theclassicalmind.com/subscribe

Welcome back - we have some exciting news!For just $5/month you can now receive 132 morning reflections on the opening part of Dante's Purgatory — delivered straight to your inbox!Each email is a carefully crafted meditation designed to reconnect you with the timeless wisdom Dante embedded in his masterpiece, and to gradually build the new insights and capacities to understand and experience life in a much richer way, in Truth, Virtue and Beauty.You can also reply to the emails, as we'd love to hear your thoughts and reflections as you move along in the process from the beach and up the first steps of the mountain.We've also set up a new community blog at dailypurgatory.com/purgatory where real readers can share their breakthroughs in real time.Testimonials are here: https://dailypurgatory.com/#testimonialsAnd your first reflection could arrive already tomorrow morning with beautiful artworks — come climb the mountain with us!Welcome todailypurgatory.com!

The final chapter of our epic four-part breakdown of Pluto the Series Episode 11 is here! Oom vs. May: The Emotional Showdown. We dive deep into one of the most heart-wrenching and unforgettable moments in Thai GL history. From Oom's emotional turmoil to May's heartbreaking revelations, this episode is packed with twists, raw emotions, and powerful performances.Join us as we unpack every layer of this intense confrontation, exploring the tangled relationships, the weight of love and betrayal, and the complexity of queer representation in this groundbreaking LGBTQ+ series. Did Oom and May's choices break your heart too? Do you think reconciliation is possible for these characters? We're here to discuss it all and we want to hear YOUR take! Drop your thoughts in the comments.What did you think of Episode 11? Do you agree with our takes? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! And don't forget to hit subscribe for more LGBTQ+ stories, thai gl reactions, and community vibes. We're so glad you're here! If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Discord Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things. We love hearing from you!Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter(X)      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠Tumblr      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#namtanfilm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#plutoseries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#namtantipnaree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#filmracha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#plutotheseries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#thaigl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#tvreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#wlw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ep 54 - Paranormal explorations of Drugs and Demonic Influence, Negative Near Death Experiences (NDEs), & the megalithic underground structure at Khara Khora.Welcome to episode 54 of The Paranormal Rundown! We have a small crew this time, just Vic, David, and Randy, but we have some wide ranging discussion! We consider the possibility of drugs and alcohol creating a vulnerability to Demonic Influence, Negative Near Death Experiences, AI and the components of Consciousness, and finish with a trip to Khara Khora, an ancient underground structure made with massive megalithic stones. Along the way we explore Evidence of an Afterlife, Purgatory and Limbo, Reincarnation and the Veil of Forgetfulness, Exploding Head Syndrome, the Animist View of Spirits of Objects, the Brain as a Receiver of Consciousness, the discoveries below the Giza Plateau, and much more. We even take on a detailed analysis of the voices Vic hears in his head at bedtime!We also would like to apologize for the delay getting the episode out this week. Vic was going to try to make this our first video episode, but alas, Adobe had other ideas. Needless to say, we have been besieged by a series of technical gremlins! We promise to do our very best to make it up to you next episode, where we will have return guest Sylvia Shults, what a treat!The poll on Spotify this week is about how many topics you think should Vic bring up when he spins the wheel. Right now we do 6, but David has a horrible memory and is trying to get it reduced to 4. So please, either go to the episode on Spotify and vote for your preference: 4, 5, or 6 topics per turn, or just email us your thoughts at feedback@paranormalrundown.comWe are await your decision!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, Father Michael Birdsong, Randy Cantrell, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW

“Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on the identity of this figure in Scripture, alongside inquiries about the biblical basis for purgatory and the role of Mary. Other topics include the appropriateness of clapping in church and the actions of a priest during the Agnus Dei, providing a rich exploration of Catholic beliefs and practices. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:37 – Is it appropriate to clap in church? 11:54 – Gen 3:15 says he will crush the head of the serpent but the vulgate translates it to she. This is keeping me from converting 23:29 – I'm blind. What does the priest do while the congregation sings the agnus dei? 34:53 – Where do we find purgatory in the bible? 37:20 – Is this angel of the Lord in the Old Testament believed to be Jesus? 46:29 – Psalm 51:2 Catholic version is different. The bible version is different from the mass part read. Why is that. The USCCB version moves it down to verse 4. 49:22 – Does scripture teach the sinlessness of Mary?

February 1, 2026Noe Garcia

Does the Bible really teach that souls go straight to Heaven with no purification after death? In this episode of YouTube Catechesis from The Latin Prayer Podcast, we take a new approach, not standard apologetics, but letting the Latin sources themselves make the case. Rather than arguing from modern summaries, this episode returns to the foundations: • Sacred Scripture in the Latin Vulgate • Prayer for the dead in the Latin tradition • The Roman Canon of the Mass We examine three key Latin witnesses: • 1 Corinthians 3:15 — salvation quasi per ignem, “as through fire” • 2 Maccabees 12:46 — prayer pro mortuis, for the dead • The Roman Canon — praying for the departed to receive a place of refreshment, light, and peace Taken together, these texts show that the Latin tradition does not teach only two destinations after death. Scripture, liturgy, and prayer all assume purification, and the Church has always prayed accordingly. This episode marks the beginning of a new format for YouTube Catechesis on this channel, moving beyond surface-level apologetics and asking a deeper question: What does the Latin itself say? Find the Free Latin Learning Guide on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thelatinprayerpodcast A huge thank you to my Patrons! To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego Submit Prayer Requests or comments / suggestions: thelatinprayerpodcast@gmail.com To Support FishEaters.com Click Here (  / fisheaters  ) Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary: Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhn... Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0n... Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7l... Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlA... 15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33... Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye)   This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not always have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advanced the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church for the promulgation of religious education. We believe this constitutes a "fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law, and section 29, 29.1 & 29.2 of the Canadian copyright act. Music Credit: 3MDEHDDQTEJ1NBB0 #Purgatory #LatinTheology #CatholicDoctrine

Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I., served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show: Why is Mount Sinai sometimes referred to as Mount Horeb in the Bible? How can I use my talents from God in my work? How can the Church be in a difficult time when we've just lived through an unprecedented golden age of saint popes? Are Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory physical spaces? What is the Church's stance on the Limbo of the Unbaptized? How can life be so unbalanced, and will those who cause suffering pay in the afterlife? Does God consider protestantism heresy/grave sin, or is He ok with it since they are at least believers in Christ? Why does God give some people time to repent late in life after living a life of sin while others die young? Is there any sort of fast for after Communion? Should I worry about attacks when working with people who are against my faith? Did St. John the Baptist and the Holy Family spend a lot of time together when they were growing up? Are there any prayers I can say while the host is lifted? Resources: Fr. Elias' 2026 Pilgrimage to Japan: Click here Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

A priest walking home alone heard an army approaching and hid behind the trees. When he looked out, he saw women bouncing on saddles of red-hot nails and dead knights riding in black fire.IN THIS EPISODE: On January 1st, 1091, an army of the dead came to Normandy. For one priest, it would be a night that he would never forget. (The Medieval Walking Dead) *** Despite what we are led to believe from movies and television, cemeteries, graveyards, and churchyards, are actually quite peaceful places with no reason to be haunted anymore than any other plot of land. They are, in fact, meant to be resting places – not restless places. Repton Village chuchyard in Derbyshire apparently never received that memo. (The Ghosts of Repton) *** Office romances are nothing new. Sadly, neither is sexual harassment in the work place. And apparently in the 1800s, a forty-something boss could try to seduce a 15-year-old worker. And if you guessed that didn't turn out well for anyone, you'd be right. (A Weight of Grief) *** Men, admired and emulated Camille Flammarion, and many a woman swooned over him. Which is kind of an odd thing if you think about it – seeing as the man was consumed by thoughts of death. (The Mystery of Death) *** What is it like after we die? Is there life after death? And can science ever get onboard with the idea despite testable evidence? (Life in the Afterlife)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:01.011 = Medieval Walking Dead00:15:17.452 = Ghosts of Repton00:21:32.787 = A Weight of Grief00:29:25.118 = Mystery of Death00:50:12.633 = Life In The Afterlife01:07:51.336 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Medieval Walking Dead” posted at Medievalists.net: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tz2pbt2y“The Ghosts of Repton” by MJ Wayland: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3z8eje23“A Weight of Grief” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3a9n386k“The Mystery of Death” by Robert Schoch for New Dawn Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/367frnf9“Life in the Afterlife” by Gary Lachman for New Dawn Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yfxbkwbj=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 19, 2021EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CorpseArmyABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #MedievalGhosts #ArmyOfTheDead #WildHunt #TrueScaryStories #ParanormalStories #GhostStories #DarkHistory #CreepyHistory #Supernatural

Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 271 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: The worst rapper ever, App tracking theory, Marketing theories, Crazy Salvia trips, Becoming an inanimate object, Tree theory, Purgatory theory, Immaculate timing, The Preacher & Angel story, Being a Good Samaritan, Ted Bundy Final victim story, Power of prayer, Protection pieces, Uniform theory, Mindset theory, A sound that will change you forever, Artist rituals, Frequency theories, First Ai home security, New ways to make money, Drake Ai teacher, Challenges, The 2016 Timeline theory, Generational curses, Erika Kirk reincarnation theory and much more! Thanks to our Sponsors:-Start your $1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.com/jumpers-Complete your business identity at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/jumpersfree?utm_source=[PodcastPlatform]&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=jumpersjump Follow the podcast: @JumpersPodcast Follow Carlos: @CarlosJuico Follow Gavin: @GavinRutaa Check out the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JumpersJumpYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick fields listener calls exploring everything from the quirks of Latin and Spanish translations in Catholic tradition to personal stories of family genetics and the odd surprises that pop up in RCIA. He considers questions about prayers, confession, annulment, purgatory, and even warns about the dangers of the occult, weaving serious advice with bursts of humor and pop culture nods. Conversations zigzag with unexpected warmth as Patrick jokes about Wham! albums while breaking down Catholic doctrine and practical faith questions. Robert - I taught Latin for many years. There are words in Latin that don’t exist in English and the same with all languages. In English, we have articles that don't exist in Latin. We need to add them in where we think they belong. (01:15) Pat - I think Las Nuevas is more of an idiom. I am not sure which is correct and if Las Nuevas has a religious context. (05:30) Jose - I know you come from an ethnic mixed marriage. How did you and your siblings come out as far as complexion? (08:39) Natalia - What about the use of language in certain prayers? (12:21) Sammy - My sister said that Purgatory is not in the Bible. She wanted to know why she had to go to a priest for Confession. (21:11) Greg - I have a question about an annulment. My brother got a girl pregnant before getting married. Wouldn’t Confessing fornication be grounds for an annulment? (30:11) Michael – Has Cyrus translated WHAM! lyrics into Latin? (37:10) TC - I believe that occult practices are an invisible addiction. Is there anything in the Bible that we can use to turn spells back on people who cast them? (38:33) Sophia - My mom has been away from the Church. Is it possible for her to go to Confession without OCIA and can she receive Communion? (46:41)