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In this world, we encounter people whose souls are in different states. Some are indifferent to the things of God. Others are fervent. We also meet those who find spiritual fruit in everything. Whether it is a trial or a grace, they find an opportunity for spiritual growth during every stage on life's way. They do this by accepting the trials that are placed in front of them. It is no easy thing, but it is a necessary step on the path to holiness.
Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One prayed well and the other did not. One prayed with many words, while another prayed with a few words said over and over. One stood with his eyes lifted up, while the other had his eyes cast down and kept striking his breast. One man went home justified, while the other did not.The parable of the Pharisee and the publican is one of the most beautiful of all of Our Lord's parable. It is clear that the purpose of the parable is to encourage us to practice the virtue of humility and to fight against pride.But the parable also teaches us something else that is very important: it tells us how we ought to pray. When you think about all of the things that you do each day of your life, you must be convinced that praying is probably the most important thing that you do.The reason for this is that prayer is the way in which we communicate with our Father in Heaven, the way that we spend time with Him, the way that we maintain our relationship with Him.And if prayer is the most important of the things that we do each day, we must try to get better at prayer as time goes on. We must learn from Our Lord and the saints how we ought to pray, and try to imitate them in the time that we dedicate to prayer.I particularly want to emphasize that word “dedicate” when talking about prayer today. One of the most important characteristics of good prayer is dedication. Another word for this is “devotion”. A prayer that is devout is one where we are devoted to what we are doing.What do I mean by this? I mean that, while we are praying, we are focused on God rather than on ourselves. I mean that we actually use the time of prayer to pay attention to God and, even more than that, we try to focus our entire being on Him, as far as possible.Have you ever tried doing this? Have you ever tried kneeling down, closing your eyes, and focusing yourself as much as you can on God and praying to Him with your whole heart? It is so important that you not just try this, but that you do it every day of your life.One of the big differences between the prayer of the Pharisee and that of the publican is the question of devotion. The publican seems to be focused on God in his prayer because he is begging God for mercy. His prayer is clearly devout because his eyes are lowered, avoiding distraction; he is striking his breast over and over; and he is repeating the same thing over and over. There is a great focus and intensity to his prayer.Whereas the Pharisee is not even asking God for anything. He is just talking to God about Himself and just saying whatever comes to his mind.
Pope Leo XIV met publicly with Anglican leader Sarah Mullally, accepting her blessing and addressing her according to episcopal protocol. Anthony Stine argues the gesture was not merely ecumenical. It has potentially serious legal and ecclesial consequences.Stine contends that by treating Mullally as a legitimate archbishop, the Vatican has unintentionally strengthened arguments from European activists who claim the Catholic Church's all-male priesthood constitutes unlawful gender discrimination. American legal protections for religious autonomy do not exist in Europe, where equality laws are increasingly applied to religious institutions. France and the European Union present a particularly vulnerable legal environment.Stine argues that debates over the SSPX, the Latin Mass, Marian doctrine, and recent Vatican documents are not about liturgical preferences, they are about preserving Catholic doctrine itself. He points to Cardinal Fernández's published writings as evidence of a deeper theological problem.Find Anthony Stine here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReturnToTraditionMake the switch today to iCatholicMobile today!iCatholic Mobile—supporting the Catholic faith with every connection.https://www.facebook.com/icatholicmobile https://www.icatholicmobile.com/HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIALU.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.
Part 1:We talk with Felipe De La Hoz, Contributing Editor, New Republic.We discuss the Senate elections in Texas and Georgia.We also discuss the decision that Pope Leo made to excommunicate the SSPX group from the Catholic Church, and its implications. Should the same kind of action hold for political foes?We dis discuss the problems with the US immigration system, and what would be necessary to fix it.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen.We discuss the fundamental freedom in the US: speech. We also discuss how fascism is growing, due to the current administration.WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics
“What do you mean by ‘The Church’?” This episode addresses the Catholic understanding of the Church’s nature, while also tackling questions about gluttony, the complexities surrounding the SSPX, and the implications of mortal sin on salvation. Each topic sheds light on key aspects of Catholic faith and practice. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:45 – How do you define “The Church”? What is the Catholic understanding of what exactly the Church is? 08:19 – If I get “fourths” is that gluttony? 14:30 – I'm a Catholic struggling to resolve the viewed contradictions regarding the SSPX. 30:48 – You gave me some tips a few weeks ago for visiting a Mormon church and told me to call back and tell you how it went. 44:00 – How is the gospel good news if you can commit a mortal sin and lose salvation? What even is a mortal sin?
Silence continues from Rome, so the Society of St Pius X (SSPX or FSSPX) issued a statement regarding the core claims the SSPX makes, claims the Vatican will categorically refuse to engage with.Sponsored by Pray Latinhttps://praylatin.comSources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration
Full Title Name: Viewer faults Fr Jenkins, defends “man's infinite dignity.” Synodal Church includes other religions: Church of Churches? Why waste time and effort exposing Synodal Church? Why afford time and attention to excommunication of SSPX? “Fire!” Flock cameras are watching: the surveillance society. Elon Musk predicts future without money: Marxist paradise? Recommend books for Catholic reading? Book about Catholic family life: Fr Wickens, Fr Strub, O.F.M. Litanies for July and August. This episode was recorded on 7/28/2026. Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: @WCBHighlights @WCBHolyMassLivestream May God bless you all!
What is the meaning of tolerance? It means to bear someone else's faults, even if we do not know where they emanate from. Perhaps others have habits and opinions we find disagreeable. Some are grave. Some are not so important. Even when we know that another person is in the wrong, even fellow Catholics, we are never called upon to tolerate or ignore error. However, even being armed with the truth, we are not asked to weaponize it but rather exercise charity in correcting others, not for our own glory, but for God's.
So many people are confused by what SSPX (the Society of St. Pius X) is. Now this society is in the news and Pope Leo has excommunicated their bishops and priest. Who are they? Were they Catholic? What do they teach? Fr. Ben discusses the answers to these questions in this episode with Silvia and Khira.
The Very Reverend Father Matthew Crane to explains the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX): its founding in 1970 to form priests, growing conflicts with Vatican II teachings, suppression in 1975 and subsequent disobedience culminating in unauthorized episcopal consecrations in 1988 and again on July 1, 2026. He clarifies that SSPX priests are validly ordained and that Pope Francis granted provisions for valid confessions and marriages under certain conditions which Pope Leo XIV upheld until recent ordinations which resulted in excommunication. Father Crane outlines how excommunication applies to the bishops involved and the SSPX clergy who formally adhere to the schism, while lay attendees require individual discernment. He also notes the location of SSPX chapels in the diocese and urges Catholics to pursue unity of the Church through charity, prayer and attention to the Church's liturgical prayers for unity.
Welcome to Sacred Restorations, a limited series on the SSPX Podcast that highlights the beautiful work being done across the U.S. District. In this episode, we travel to Walton, Kentucky, where Assumption Academy is building the future of Catholic education. Fr. Stephen Stanich and Mr. Sean Cooper walk us through the remarkable growth of this chapel, from the original SSPX church and school in Cincinnati, to the move to Walton in 2010, to the arrival of the Dominican Sisters and the flourishing of both the boys' and girls' schools. What began with a small chapel and just a few dozen students has grown into a thriving Catholic community of nearly 1,500 faithful, nine priests, and hundreds of students. Now, with the boys' school outgrowing its space, Assumption Academy is raising a new building with classrooms, offices, a full kitchen, and a hall large enough to serve the whole community. It is an ambitious project, but one meant to last for generations. See all the episodes: https://sspxpodcast.com/sacred-restorations-series/ We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-DBdEg9VyEU?si=ShXCRLay0DVLSwYe – – – – – – – 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
In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre receives a new and daunting mission: Pope Pius XII appoints him Apostolic Delegate for French-speaking Africa. Now, while still shepherding Dakar, he must represent the Holy See across dozens of missionary territories, from Morocco and Senegal to Madagascar and Réunion. Chapter 9 shows him encouraging bishops, creating new dioceses, helping choose future pastors, raising funds, bringing in religious congregations, and strengthening the Church's presence across a rapidly changing Africa. We see his loyalty to Rome, his practical genius, his calm authority, and his deep concern that the African Church be truly Catholic, missionary, and rooted in strong native clergy. See all the episodes: https://sspxpodcast.com/catechism Buy the Catechism at Angelus Press >> We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSl9sYNQ8kE – – – – – – – 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
Today in The Catechism Series, we begin with two basic questions: what is a catechism, and why are we using the Roman Catechism, also known as the Catechism of the Council of Trent? Before we enter into the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments, and Prayer, it is important to understand the kind of book the Church has given us, and the authority it carries. Fr. Richard Boyle explains the history of the Roman Catechism, its connection to the Council of Trent, and why Catholics today still need clear, systematic formation in the truths of the Faith. See all the episodes: https://sspxpodcast.com/catechism Buy the Catechism at Angelus Press >> We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSl9sYNQ8kE – – – – – – – 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
What is a virtue? It is a good habit. On the flip side, there are vices. To have an authentic virtue that is pleasing in the eyes of God means that have to be in a state of grace. In this day and age, we have become accustomed to our worldly comforts. Moreover, when it comes to the virtue of meekness, we are tempted to throw it off under the false desire to not look week. We wish to be militant. But often that does not come from a desire to serve Our Lord, but rather from our own pridefulness and the desire to appear strong.
St. Paul tells us that “the wages of sin is death”, meaning that sin leads you to die. We know that sin leads to the death of the soul; that is why mortal sin has its name. It causes a mortal blow to our soul such that the life of God dies in the soul. The soul becomes dead to God.But sin also is a cause of physical death. This is obviously true for the sin of murder, but it is true at a more basic level in that physical death came into this world because of sin. And, quite simply, the disorders of sin are not good for our health.The bottom line with sin is that it causes the death of our bodies, it causes the death of our souls and it leads to the eternal death of Hell after this life is over.This reality makes sin the greatest evil and even the only evil. We as Catholics believe that this is true. However, are we as careful about sin as we should be? Do we treat sin as a perilous danger to be avoided at all costs?It all depends on the state of our conscience. Our conscience acts like the immune system of our body, in that it is our soul's natural defense against sin.If we have a delicate conscience, then our conscience flares up whenever we are in the presence of an occasion of sin.If we have a lax conscience, then we are not very troubled when we are in the occasion of sin or commit sin. The lax conscience is like the body of someone who has been numbed to pain because of injuries. A person burns his hand and loses sensation in his hand. When his hand is injured the next time, he does not feel anything.This perspective on conscience shows us how our conscience can change over time, just like the immune system of our body. Good food and drink, and proper rest, help you maintain your immune system. Whereas staying up late and getting up early, not getting any exercise, binging on junk food, and so on, makes you vulnerable to sickness.Similarly, in our spiritual life, if we pray our daily Rosary, avoid occasions of sin, do spiritual reading, go to confession and Communion regularly, we will maintain our soul in good health. We will be sensitive to sin, pray more easily and be able to live our faith.Whereas, if we regularly consume worldly entertainment, hardly pray, don't go to confession, and so on, then our soul starts to become used to sin and numb to spiritual realities. It becomes harder and harder to live the Catholic faith and be a Catholic.At the end of the day, as long as we are in this life, we are in a state of flux. We are either becoming better Catholics or worse Catholics, as time goes by. We are very capable of changing from what we are today, either for the better or for the worse.We all know people who used to be fervent Catholics and now have left the faith. We also know people who have undergone conversions and are today much holier than they were in the past.The reason I mention this is that both today's epistle and Gospel provide for us examples of the bad path: the slippery slope into mortal sin and apostasy, the numbing of the soul over time by a progressive desensitization to sin.Let us look at these two examples to understand how sin truly leads to death.
“Why is it necessary to follow the Church’s sexual ethics?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s role in personal morality, addressing concerns about authority and its relevance in private life. Other topics include the differing views on birth control among Protestants and the canonical processes for those engaged in SSPX chapels. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:44 – Why is it necessary to follow the Church Sexual ethics? Why is the Church in my bedroom? 13:47 – Why don't protestants think birth control is immoral? 29:16 – I got engaged in February and I am a parishioner of an SSPX chapel. I do not have schismatic intent and wondering if there is a canonical process for a situation like mine? 36:40 – To get conversation going I play trivia with people. I ask them about the last supper, then proceed to ask about the last breakfast and last lunch. Do you think this is a good approach to evangelize? 43:50 – How do we know the apostles gave their authority to their successors?
Patrick teases the upcoming Keep Going album, written with Cyrus and shaped by AI, as a playful, free gift families can enjoy together. He addresses listeners’ concerns about AI as both tool and potential trouble, draws parallels to past inventions like refrigerators, and fields raw, honest conversations about parenting, public schools, and the modern risks kids face—sometimes through a Happy Meal drive-thru memory that’s both funny and sobering. The result mixes anticipation, caution, nostalgia, and encouragement in unexpected turns. Br John Mary (email) - Could the SSPX come back into full communion with the Catholic Church? (04:36) Frank (email) - What can practicing Catholics do on the day of interring their cremated mother’s remains to make it more reverent when no formal service is planned? Eli (email) - If a person’s sincerely well-informed conscience reaches a decision contrary to Church teaching, is the Church effectively saying the individual is wrong and the Church is right no matter how informed they believe themselves to be? (08:52) Jane (email) – AI is a slippery slop to bad, so I’m hesitant to enjoy music made by it (16:27) Anne (email) - Listening this morning to the conversation about AI and Elon Musk's comments is alarming to say the least. It seems that he is glorifying the idea of not having to work or to study. But what do we lose? We lose the opportunity to develop virtue. We are not meant to live lives of leisure. (21:58) Ray (email) - I agree completely with homeschooling or Catholic schooling if you believe your specific child will be negatively influenced by culture to strong extent. (38:18)
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This announcement comes at the same time that Bishop Martin of Charlotte is offering SSPX-attendees the chance to 'return to full communion' with the Church after he's shown nothing but contempt for traditional Catholicism.Sources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration
Did Taylor Marshall Flip Flop and Deny Infiltration and SSPX? Published in 2019, Infiltration became a bestselling book in the context of Catholic confusion around the McCarrick scandal, documents by Pope Francis, etc. Has Dr. Marshall changed his mind or does he still hold the same position? Today's Sponsors: https://www.birchgold.com/taylor — Get your FREE infokit from Birch Gold and secure your future today. Real Estate for Life: https://realestateforlife.org/ (and select "Dr. Taylor Marshall Show") https://nsti.com/checkout/?rid=pJNK69 This is the NSTI discount link to receive your $1 jump start at New Saint Thomas Institute for your Catholic Bible in a Year, Catholic Bible Cheat Sheet, and Catholic Lifetime Reading List and 10 Catholic Courses from Dr. Taylor Marshall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Title Name: Card. Burke: We must stop Synodality - but what is it? Modeled after Soviet Union. St Pius X exposed and condemned Synodality. Modernism's “god” of multiple personality disorder. SSPX ambivalence. World Noahide Congress in Jerusalem this November: founding the world religion: ruling the nations from Israel. Must we feed hungry? Where are we in the Apocalypse? Married deacons? The Rome of Saint Praxedes. Fr. Jenkins Pascendi Series: https://www.wcbohio.com/categories/pa... This episode was recorded on 7/21/2026. Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: @WCBHighlights @WCBHolyMassLivestream May God bless you all!
In the parable of the unjust steward, we are often confused by this parable because of the injustice embedded in the story. However, Our Lord calls us to look beyond the injustice and instead focus on being wise stewards of our earthly goods. When it comes to those things that transcend this earthly realm, specifically our final reward in heaven, we must be exponentially more clever and wise to attain it. And with this, we must not become overly attached to worldly goods, but use them prudently to help us and others toward our final end.
Patrick opens with reflections on faith, everyday choices, and the modern Catholic experience, threading through topics like Pope Leo XIV’s message to the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and how American Catholics pray for unity at the nation’s 250th anniversary. He confronts thorny questions about SSPX excommunications, homeschooling, and the tough decisions parents face around school culture and innocence, breaking these down with specific details about confession, canon law, and discipline. Humor seeps in through animated burger debates and rapid-fire reflections on family life, addiction, temperance, and unexpected listener calls. 05:23 Eucharist’s role in pilgrimage 09:39 Understanding Excommunication in Church 11:50 SSPX excommunication and reconciliation 16:29 Schism and SSPX lay members 17:48 SSPX reconciliation procedures 23:25 Adam's role in naming animals 28:22 Concerns about kids and smartphones 31:19 Homeschooling and socialization benefits 37:40 Discussing moderation and addiction 38:53 Discussing addiction and temperance 44:01 Discussing Alcohol Consumption Approaches 45:33 Catholic in Recovery program details
EVERYONE who signs up to my giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/leavingeden-pod#bbpartnerIn this episode, we discuss the ongoing schism in the Catholic Church, as Pope Leo excommunicates the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) following their decision to disobey him by consecrating new bishops. SSPX is a faction within Catholicism that considers the reforms of the 1960s (Vatican II) to be wrong and heretical. They seek to reverse the Catholic Church's more progressive recent direction.Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano's Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
I'm very happy to re-present this great conversation to you, featuring the great Ralph Martin. Bishop Frank spoke with Ralph about his remarkable life (as detailed in his memoir), about the charismatic movement in the Church & America, and about the problems facing the Church today. And in case you missed last week's episode, Bishop Caggiano explained the excommunication of the SSPX bishops & priests (the individual SSPX families are not automatically excommunicated). This important and timely conversation is on YouTube and on podcast… Enjoy! Pax Christi, Steve Lee Notes Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
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This audiobook is completely funded by you, the listener. If you would like to help us complete this project in full, please visit SSPX.gifts/audiobook. In this release, Father Marcel Lefebvre is called from formation work in France to a far greater responsibility: the episcopacy. Chapter 8 follows his consecration as bishop and his arrival in Dakar, where he takes charge of a vast missionary territory marked by Islam, animism, colonial tensions, and a small but growing Catholic flock. With his usual combination of doc trine, prayer, practical intelligence, and quiet determination, he begins building for the future: schools, seminaries, parishes, religious communities, social works, and new mission stations. We see him as both father and organizer, gentle with souls but firm in principle, working to establish the reign of Christ in a young and difficult mission field. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yG2jyhh98B8 – – – – – – – Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional – it's a perfect companion!Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio 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. https://sspx.org
Patrick explores compelling issues at the intersection of faith, culture, and controversy, questioning how the Church addresses internal challenges like SSPX and reform in Germany, while contrasting the nuances of the Latin Mass with modern liturgy. He moves from lighter moments—like wondering whether Latin dancing threatens virtue—to sharp critiques of how schools and museums shape young minds, pulling in the provocative perspective of Katherine Birbalsingh and sparking discussion on inherited guilt, historical slavery, and shifting political roles. He blends candid reflection, cultural commentary, and open invitations for feedback, leaving listeners contemplating their own place in these conversations. Andy (email) - Don't assume that anyone who might defend the SSPX goes there or is associated with them (02:11) Joel - What are your thoughts on Latin dancing, and is it something a virtuous, Christian man should/can engage in? (07:14) Audio: Katherine Birbalsingh – Slavery: History is taught through an oppressor lens https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/2078546257354907778?s=46 (16:59) Marcin (email) – What’s the difference between a Latin Mass and a regular Mass? (25:36) Frank – I think there is something in that video clip contrary to the Bible, where she said, “we do not inherit the sins of our fathers”. (38:12)
Joe responds to the SSPX claims about Vatican II and it’s position on religious liberty, ecumenism and collegiality. Transcript: Joe: Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heshmeyer and I want to address three alleged errors of Vatican II. Now last week I looked at some of the legitimate critiques made against the council. For example, some of the texts were ambiguous and heretics made use of some of those ambiguities in propagating false teaching. As I pointed out then, those critiques are largely true, but you can say the same thing about many councils and it doesn’t im...
On today's Hour 1 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick gives compelling answers to both complex and ordinary questions. Are every man's works tested by fire, even the saints? Patrick engages in a sincere discussion about the SSPX, and Patrick revisits the time he visited a mosque, and how do I talk to someone who believes that God is a mother? Hour 1 Doug - If we are to have honest and sincere dialogue with everybody, including the SSPX. Anne - From last Friday, a priest was teaching the children at the altar about the Mass and also the parents. Why do you think that was not appropriate? Break 1 John - 1 Corinthians, Chapter 3: "each man's works will be tested by fire". Is that every man, including those who go straight to heaven? Rafael - A woman who we thought was Jehovah's witness said that she believed in God the Mother and was trying to teach this. Where did this come from? Break 2 John - What are your thoughts on the proliferation of youtube videos with AI representations of Catholic priests teaching? Email – Anita: Your visit to the mosque was very daring.
The USCCB repeats an old lie while an American bishop claims those who hold to the same Catholic faith are now practicing Protestantism. Welcome to the New Synodal Church.Sponsored by Sanctifica App:https://sanctifica.comSources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration
Every word of the Hail Mary (Ave Maria) is a treasure. It is a prayer, whether recited on its own or in the context of the Rosary, that can be applied to innumerable intentions, be it for the end of a war or the alleviation of another's spiritual suffering. Our Lady's whole life is one of grace and through that grace, she is able to dispense it onto those souls that call upon her through this beautiful prayer. As the New Eve, Mary is the spiritual mother of every human being on earth. As such, her role is to intercede for everyone and remain constantly open to the petitions of her children.
Despite virtually every bishop sending messages to the faithful in their diocese warning the faithful to stay away from these Catholic priests, a few priests are taking the risk to teach the truth.You can support the Sisters building project here:https://habitformingsisters.wixsite.com/buildingprojectSources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration
The SSPX versus the Pope. Novus Ordo versus Traditional Latin Mass. The Western Lung of the Church has gone bi-polar on itself and maybe the Eastern Lung of the Church can help.
In this life, we find ourselves at a midway point between earth and Heaven. We are some years away from the first moment of our existence and we are likewise some years away from our eternal home.As Catholics, we know that, while we are on the journey of this life, we must live it, in some way, like the life to come. Our life on earth now must resemble what our life in Heaven will be for us to be able to enter into Heaven when we die. “As the tree casts its shadow, so does it fall”The essence of what Heaven will be is that we will delight in God. We will be filled with immense joy and happiness by being in the presence of God.Thus, it would seem to mean that we are meant to possess a certain joy and happiness, through God, on this earth. We know that this is one of the characteristics of the lives of the saints. Though they suffered much, they yet possessed in their souls a continual joy.In the Hail Holy Queen, we call this earth a “valley of tears”. We call ourselves “banished children of Eve”. We say that we come to Our Lady “sinful and sorrowful”. We say that we send up our sighs to her “mourning and weeping”.The trials of this life are very real. But they must be also be accompanied by a real joy.I want to consider what I believe is the main problem we face in striving to have supernatural joy, as well as the resources that we have, as Catholics, to maintain that joy, so that our joy on earth may be a preparation for our joy in Heaven.St. Thomas says that joy is caused by love: either by us being in the presence of the thing that we love or because the thing that we love is in good shape.This shows us that any joy in our life has to come from us loving the things that we have. Do we have blessings in our lives that are able to provide us a constant joy? Yes, we do. If we are not joyful, it is because we do not love them sufficiently.Just to take some examples. We believe that, when we receive Holy Communion, we receive Our Lord Himself into our souls. This is an incredible gift and blessing. Some souls are comforted and strengthened when receiving Our Lord; they delight in dwelling with Him. This is what the Communion verse of today's Mass tells us: “Taste and see how good the Lord is; happy the man who takes refuge in Him.” Others receive Our Lord and it has little or no impact on them.Or think about the fact that we have a Father in Heaven who dwells in happiness and loves us and bestows all manner of goodness upon us. We know this gives great joy to the Church because she expresses it in the Mass, especially at the Gloria: “We praise Thee. We bless Thee. We adore Thee. We glorify Thee. We give Thee thanks for Thy great glory.” What sort of joy does the existence of God give us on a regular basis?Sometimes, traditional Catholics allow the situation in the Church to put a damper on their joy. This is especially true when we are receiving these terrible condemnations from Rome.But there have always been crises in the Church and we must not let the current crisis be an obstacle from us drawing joy from our faith. When I talk to people who are new traditional Catholics, I always tell them: “make sure you do not become obsessed with the crisis. Rather, profit from the traditional Mass and the traditional devotions that you have found. Make them the center of your life, not these Church controversies”.
“Are we transported to the Cross at every Mass?” This question opens a discussion about the profound connection between the Eucharist and Christ’s sacrifice. The conversation also addresses whether the SSPX can consecrate bishops without approval, the meaning of the word “Mass,” and a simple explanation of consecration for those seeking clarity. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:40 – Are we literally transported at the foot of the cross at mass? 14:20 – Is it true that the SSPX should be able to consecrate bishops without approval because that’s how it was done before Vatican II? 25:00 – What does the word Mass mean? 36:18 – I struggle with understanding what the word consecration means? I need it explained to me in a very elementary way.
Today on Questions with Father, we examine the recent decree of excommunication against the SSPX and the serious questions it has raised for priests, faithful, and families. Fr. Paul Robinson explains the Society's response, the difference between disobedience and schism, and why the SSPX argues that no true excommunication has been incurred. We'll also look at the validity of confessions and marriages, the role of supplied jurisdiction, and the deeper crisis in the Church that led to these consecrations. Above all, Father helps the faithful understand how to carry this cross without bitterness, while remaining firm in the Faith and praying for the Church. See all the episodes: https://sspxpodcast.com/ We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/isYNWEqkvAY – – – – – – – 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
Full Title Name: SSPX Appeals Excommunication: What now? Marriages and confessions? Right action for wrong reasons: An appeal to SSPX. "Formally adhering to schism?" Catholic principle: "A doubtful pope is no pope." SSPX lawsuits vs SSPV. Is mourning loss against God's will? Should we pray for little things? Should I attend New Mass if it's all I've got? Modernist contradictions. Saint Bonaventure: Saint for today! This episode was recorded on 7/14/2026. Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: @WCBHighlights @WCBHolyMassLivestream May God bless you all!
“Can I attend an SSPX Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of attending Mass at an SSPX chapel, alongside inquiries about the significance of the altar’s elevation, the implications of not attending Sunday Mass, and the historical context of Latin Mass celebrations. The episode addresses various aspects of Catholic worship and practice. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:40 – Can I go to Mass at an SSPX chapel? 11:29 – Why is the altar elevated and the people in the pews tend to sit lower? Does that mean the people are lower than the priest? 16:32 – What can be done where all churches would have the option to celebrate the Latin Mass? Was Summorum Pontificum retracted? 21:07 – Can you explain why it’s a mortal sin not to attend Sunday Mass? 29:04 – Are we supposed to make the sign of the cross after praying the confiteor? 32:24 – During Covid, Masses were shut down. Was this something historical where the mass was shut down? 35:05 – I'm a new Catholic. Should we be raising our hands during the Our Father? 38:55 – How is it called a Traditional Latin Mass if it started in Aramaic and Greek? 44:14 – Can you receive communion with venial sin on your soul? What if you receive communion without realizing you had committed a mortal sin? 47:55 – What if one can't find a Latin mass outside of SSPX? Where should they go? 51:30 – I believe the hand holding during Our Father did not start as imitating the priest but became natural after a retreat.
Patrick examines everything from the use of kneelers at Mass and the history of the Latin rite to misunderstandings about the Traditional Latin Mass and ongoing arguments over tradition and change. He fields heartfelt questions on Eucharistic validity, responds to calls about family suffering, defunct churches turned into mosques, and tensions stirred by new Catholic movements. At every turn, Patrick grounds each response in Church teaching, brings historical clarity, and offers hope to listeners wrestling with confusion or grief. Richard (email) – Can’t we kneel without kneelers? (00:27) James (email) - Would it be fair to say that the SSPX has made an idol of the form of the Mass, that is, the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) form? (01:54) Christy - Son married a pro-SSPX woman who says the Catholic Church is trying to get rid of the Latin mass. (05:24) Andy – At a Redemptoris mater seminary the eucharist is in the form of a cube (11:49) Haydee - My dad just passed away, and he wanted his ashes scattered. I was against this, but my sisters are going through with it. Is it okay to participate with them? (18:02) Martin - I am currently going through a civil divorce and need guidance on how to handle this from a spiritual and Catholic perspective. (23:45) Wayne – My parish closed during Covid and is now being sold to become a Mosque. What do you think of this? (38:36) Thomas - Invalidity of Eucharist on the matter (41:20) Eric - Our diocese is trying to establish the Neo-catechumenal way of tearing off bread for the Eucharist. (43:13)
Patrick welcomes questions about everything from liturgical norms like kneelers and communion bread to sticking with faith during family tensions or parish controversies, moving from one topic to the next with candor. He responds to concerns about traditional Catholic practices, the decisions of bishops, and challenges posed by ideologically driven parishes or universities, often linking personal anecdotes to broader church issues. Conversations veer from stories about music and shopping malls to tough moments like protecting an aging parent or upholding Church teaching in complex family situations. Derek (email) – Which version of the Ave Maria do you use on the show? The answer is Aria. (01:20) Joe – SSPX: Why is the Pope excommunicating more traditionalist bishops of SSPX and not dealing with the current more liberal bishops? (06:35) Joshua - What do you think about the malls being obsolete, when amazon is taking over as the new mall? (12:51) Carlos - I didn't go to my daughter’s wedding because it was not a Catholic wedding. Is it okay if I go visit her and her husband now? (15:32) Maria - A local Jesuit University has some interesting practices in the mass, like referencing God as He or Lord with God. Does that invalidate the mass? (21:38) Mary Ellen - Am I allowed to visit family who got 'married' in a gay relationship, and stay under their roof? (28:18) Thomas - I just left a Catholic Church without kneelers. How do you say the Mass without kneeling? Also, the Eucharist was a cube that maybe had sugar in it. (31:44) Sherry - My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She was called and agreed to a visit from Mormons. They are stepping over boundaries. What to do. (46:25)
Patrick takes the microphone to wrestle with questions about church authority, faith, and conscience, addressing misconceptions about Catholic teaching on salvation and exploring the tension between so-called legalism and a genuine relationship with God, using analogies from family rules to traffic laws. He fields raw listener dilemmas, from marital struggles to the odd presence of a Buddha statue, and traces the roots of priestly ordination through history, threading wisdom from saints and scripture through each exchange. In every moment, he leans into the messiness, persistent in pursuit of clarity and truth. Ken (email) – It’s sad to hear the bad information you gave to a little kid (00:48) Email - What's the best way to respond to a "non-denominational" (which just sounds like another domination) Christian who gives the usual relationship vs religion/legalism argument against the Catholic Church? Sylvia (email) - Is it okay according to my church to separate from my husband of 26 years after 10+ years of no intimacy, his suspected cheating and possible attraction to men that disturbs my close relationship with God, when I only stayed for financial reasons, am tired of the lies, and now prioritize my faith at age 57? (19:31) James (email) – What should I do with this Budda statue? Ceci (email) - Is it true that each priest is able to trace their ordination lineage back to the Apostles? (39:30) Martin (email) - What is the higher good? Obeying one's conscience (and who gets to decide at what point the conscience is well-formed??) or obeying authority? I am thinking right now in particular of the situation with the SSPX.
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This audiobook is completely funded by you, the listener. If you would like to help us complete this project in full, please visit SSPX.gifts/audiobook. In this release, we follow Father Marcel Lefebvre from the missions of Gabon back to war-torn France, where a new and difficult assignment awaits him. Chapter 7 brings us to Mortain, a town devastated during the Battle of Normandy, and to White Abbey, where the Holy Ghost Fathers' philosophy scholasticate is struggling to recover. There, Father Lefebvre becomes rector, rebuilding not only damaged buildings, but also discipline, unity, doctrine, and missionary zeal among young seminarians shaped by war and uncertainty. We see his fatherly care, his practical leadership, his firm attachment to the teachings of the popes, and his insistence that charity must never be separated from truth. By the end, another unexpected call arrives: he has been named Vicar Apostolic of Dakar. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yG2jyhh98B8 - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional- it's a perfect companion!Subscribe to this Podcastto receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor 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. https://sspx.org
Patrick fields listener questions that range from Mass intentions and Catholic marriage validity to grief after a loved one’s suicide, offering practical guidance and personal reflections, sometimes quoting Scripture directly. Humor threads through his advice to parents struggling with rebellious teens and smartphone battles, even as serious topics around Church teaching and mercy surface alongside day-to-day struggles. Tony - When/why did the custom of saying Mass intentions out loud begin, and can it cause unintended consequences when the Priest does not announce them? (00:45) Heidi - Can we assume that the list of churches on the Relevant Radio app are not SSPX? (07:32) Joe - A Catholic Church I have been going to has been doing 'everything right' but they swear badly in Spanish. What should I do? (09:53) Jeff – How do I overcome sin towards the sacrament of marriage in general after being a terrible person in my younger days? (23:28) Lauren - A family member recently committed suicide. What is the church teaching on what happens to their soul? (31:24) Marcin - How to heal my relationship with my son, who is no longer listening to my advice to help him get back into the faith. (43:05)
Patrick addresses Catholic faith and daily life with directness, fielding questions on marital obligations, emotional complexities in marriage, and Church teachings about mutual rights; he references biblical context and listener concerns about medication and emotional well-being. He responds to inquiries about the Society of St. Pius X and the Latin Mass, distinguishing between official parishes and other chapels with practical tips, while also handling topics like Friday abstinence, predestination, suffering, and spiritual perseverance. Patrick responds to emails concerning marital debt as discussed on yesterday’s show Br. John (email) - In what ways is the SSPX's situation similar to the woman caught in adultery in the Gospel—about to be stoned by her persecutors until the Divine Judge intervenes by writing their sins in the dust, causing them to drop their stones one by one—especially regarding their refusal to fund gravely immoral acts like abortion through health insurance, an excommunicable offense only for those who know the penalty? (11:03) Michael (email) - How do we faithful Catholics identify these SSPX chapels and churches, so we don’t accidentally attend them? (14:54) Charlene (email) – You mentioned a few days ago that if you fast from meat on Fridays and you know you are attending an event & meat will be served you can fast from something else. My friend & I are visiting her sister who is in assisted living & taking her out to lunch. She wants an In & Out Burger. All 3 of us fast from meat but Friday is the only day we can take her. Is this a situation where we could fast from something else? (19:02) Kurt - Why has it taken so long for the SSPX to be excommunicated? (24:10) Stuart - The parable of the dishonest steward: How many different interpretations can be applied to this parable? (36:25) Tony - Why do we run into bad luck when we believe in God? Why do these things happen to us? (45:10)