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Fr. Fessio explains the opening "Collect" prayer and how it has changed over the years.

Pope Leo XIV highlights the ethical challenges of AI-generated art, warning that automated creativity risks devaluing human experience and replacing authentic authorship with soulless algorithms that simulate rather than create. Jesuit priest Antonio Spadaro observes in his regular column WayPoints. Read the story here: The challenges of AI-powered art: the lesson of Leo XIV- UCA News Produced by Binu Alex About the Speaker: Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro is the undersecretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education of the Holy See. He is a member of the board of directors of Georgetown University and a full member of the Pontifical Academy of Fine Arts and Letters of the Virtuosi al Pantheon. Spadaro has served as editor-in-chief of La Civiltà Cattolica, the oldest and most respected Catholic journal published in Italian from Rome, now also available in seven other languages, including English. In the summer of 2013, Pope Francis, for the first time, gave three extended interviews to Spadaro, in which the late pontiff discussed his background, faith, and vision for the Catholic Church. The complete collection of these interviews was compiled and published as a book: My Door Is Always Open. Spadaro is the author of numerous books on contemporary culture, art, and literature. He has co-authored a book, Conversations on Faith, with legendary film director Martin Scorsese. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Has the Catholic Church changed since Vatican II? And if the Church is indefectible, how do we explain today's crisis in Catholicism?In this compelling episode, we welcome Griff Ruby, author of The Resurrection of the Roman Catholic Church: A Guide to the Traditional Catholic Community. Griff offers a deep and structured examination of the post–Vatican II era, the rise of the Traditional Catholic movement, and the theological questions surrounding sedevacantism.For nearly 2,000 years, the Roman Catholic Church maintained doctrinal continuity rooted in Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium. Yet many faithful Catholics believe that the Second Vatican Council marked a turning point — one that led to confusion, fragmentation, and a loss of identity within modern Catholicism.In this episode, we explore: The historical and theological impact of Vatican II What “Traditional Catholicism” really means The divisions within the traditional movement The sedevacantist position explained Whether the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church can still be visibly identified today Griff Ruby brings decades of research in Church history, ecclesiology, and Catholic doctrine to this important conversation. A convert who discovered the Faith without a religious upbringing, he approaches the crisis in the Church not with bitterness, but with careful logic and a search for unity grounded in tradition.If you're interested in Catholic theology, Church history, Vatican II, traditional Latin Mass communities, or the future of Catholicism, this episode offers thoughtful analysis and a hopeful perspective.https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Roman-Catholic-Church-Traditional/dp/0595250181https://mrubipetrus.com/https://thinksparkllc.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/22626tspark.mp3 

Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0wW7eS-mw8 http://alexpoe.com Dr. E. Michael Jones is a prolific Catholic writer, lecturer, journalist, and Editor of Culture Wars Magazine who seeks to defend traditional Catholic teachings and values from those seeking to undermine them. ——— Dr. Jones Books: fidelitypress.org/ Subscribe to Culture Wars Magazine: culturewars.com Donate: culturewars.com/donate Follow: https://culturewars.com/links CW Magazine: culturewars.com NOW AVAILABLE!: Walking with a Bible and a Gun: The Rise, Fall and Return of American Identity: https://www.fidelitypress.org/book-products/walking-with-a-bible-and-a-gun

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines who truly “stands with Rome.” With traditional Catholic teaching and lessons from the Doctors of the Church often conflicting with statements from modern Church leadership, it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand what that phrase means. How can Catholics best navigate the inconsistencies? Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Communiqué from the General House: the Society's response to Rome Msgr. Schneider responds to Tucho about the FSSPX: the pastoral documents of Vatican II can be corrected, only the Word of God is immutable Sic et non : a critical edition Commonitory for the Antiquity and Universality of the Catholic Faith, Against the Profane Novelties of All Heretics (Os Justi Theological Classics) Sixty Years After: Catholic Writers Assess the Legacy of Vatican II Bound by Truth: Authority, Obedience, Tradition, and the Common Good Ultramontanism and Tradition: The Role of Papal Authority in the Catholic Faith (Os Justi Studies in Catholic Tradition) Studies in the Spirituality of Jesuits Mysterious ‘Hero' Dog Leads Police Straight to Missing 3-year-old Officer Says in Body Cam Video Daily Readings - First Sunday of Lent iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Full Text of Readings Saturday after Ash Wednesday Lectionary: 222 The Saint of the day is Saint Peter Damian Saint Peter Damian's Story Maybe because he was orphaned and had been treated shabbily by one of his brothers, Saint Peter Damian was very good to the poor. It was the ordinary thing for him to have a poor person or two with him at table and he liked to minister personally to their needs. Saint Peter escaped poverty and the neglect of his own brother when his other brother, who was archpriest of Ravenna, took him under his wing. His brother sent him to good schools and Peter became a professor. Already in those days, Saint Peter Damian was very strict with himself. He wore a hair shirt under his clothes, fasted rigorously and spent many hours in prayer. Soon, he decided to leave his teaching and give himself completely to prayer with the Benedictines of the reform of Saint Romuald at Fonte Avellana. They lived two monks to a hermitage. Peter was so eager to pray and slept so little that he soon suffered from severe insomnia. He found he had to use some prudence in taking care of himself. When he was not praying, he studied the Bible. The abbot commanded that when he died Saint Peter Damian should succeed him. Abbot Saint Peter founded five other hermitages. He encouraged his brothers in a life of prayer and solitude and wanted nothing more for himself. The Holy See periodically called on him, however, to be a peacemaker or troubleshooter, between two abbeys in dispute or a cleric or government official in some disagreement with Rome. Finally, Pope Stephen IX made Saint Peter Damian the cardinal-bishop of Ostia. He worked hard to wipe out simony—the buying of church offices–and encouraged his priests to observe celibacy and urged even the diocesan clergy to live together and maintain scheduled prayer and religious observance. He wished to restore primitive discipline among religious and priests, warning against needless travel, violations of poverty, and too comfortable living. He even wrote to the bishop of Besancon complaining that the canons there sat down when they were singing the psalms in the Divine Office. He wrote many letters. Some 170 are extant. We also have 53 of his sermons and seven lives, or biographies, that he wrote. He preferred examples and stories rather than theory in his writings. The liturgical offices he wrote are evidence of his talent as a stylist in Latin. He asked often to be allowed to retire as cardinal-bishop of Ostia, and finally Pope Alexander II consented. Saint Peter Damian was happy to become once again just a monk, but he was still called to serve as a papal legate. When returning from such an assignment in Ravenna, he was overcome by a fever. With the monks gathered around him saying the Divine Office, he died on February 22, 1072. In 1828, he was declared a Doctor of the Church. Reflection Peter was a reformer and if he were alive today would no doubt encourage the renewal started by Vatican II. He would also applaud the greater emphasis on prayer that is shown by the growing number of priests, religious, and laypersons who gather regularly for prayer, as well as the special houses of prayer recently established by many religious communities.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry, and catechesis. He is a chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, and focuses his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory. In Today's Show: Why is purple the liturgical color of Lent? In the Litany of the Most Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, is it required that one say Blood of Christ so many times? When we do someone else wrong, do we need to tell the other person that we are sorry and ask their forgiveness to be right with God? What is the difference between Holy water, oil, and salt? Did Our Lady say no Franciscan shall ever die of hunger? How do we honor our mother and father when their words are contrary to the faith? What are religious orders, and how do priests choose them? How can someone stay consistent in prayer life? How can we surrender ourselves to God? Did changing the dialectic of the mass in Vatican II change the intention of the mass?  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!

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to unpack more of what Pope Leo has been saying about the documents of Vatican II. Other guests include Greg Willits to discuss the spirituality of Louis de Montfort, and Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for the First Sunday of Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Generosity Prayer of St. Ignatius Lord, teach me to be generous.Teach me to serve you as you deserve;to give and not to count the cost,to fight and not to heed the wounds,to toil and not to seek for rest,to labour and not to ask for reward,save that of knowing that I do your will. Amen. ***** Fr. Columba Jordan is online at ascensionpress.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Did God will Adam and Eve to sin?” This question opens a discussion that touches on the necessity of the cross and whether God could have chosen another means for salvation. Other topics include the validity of baptism when the recipient lacks full desire, and the Church’s stance on karma, providing a rich exploration of faith and doctrine. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:06 – Did God will Adam and Eve to sin? 14:06 – Regarding the necessity of the cross. I'm bothered by the Catholic idea that God could have used something else other than the cross. 20:18 – For doctrine to change, what mechanically needs to change as a prerequisite? 28:59 – What is the validity of the baptism of a person who does not fully desire it or desires it for the wrong reasons? 34:16 – How does the Church view karma and why does she reject it? 44:40 – I accept the real presence, but I have a hard time adoring the host in adoration? 51:41 – I attended a sede-vacantist church and I admired their unity. Our Catholic churches seem so divided. Will we admit that the experiment of Vatican II failed?

Vatican II CANNOT Be Changed? Vatican Drops Bombshell on SSPX

“How Can Non-Catholics Be Saved If Jesus is the Only Mediator?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between faith, works, and salvation, addressing concerns about Ephesians 2:8-9 and its compatibility with Catholic teaching. Other topics include the nature of Marian devotion and its perceived paganism, as well as the implications of Vatican II on salvation for non-Catholics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 09:41 – Seems to me that Marian devotion is paganism, like it's worship. It's one of the reasons why I left the Church. How would you respond to that objection? 21:42 – It always bothered me that God gave Bathsheba an abortion — why would God do that? 29:32 – According to Vatican II a non-Catholic can be saved. That seems to contradict Jesus' teaching that nobody comes to the Father except through him. 37:02 – Why do we have Holy Days of Obligation? 46:46 – After Peter died, would the new bishop or Rome have authority over the still living apostles, such as John? 50:52 – Is it better to think of works in terms of losing our salvation through mortal sins of omission?

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss the upcoming meeting between the SSPX and the Vatican regarding the consecration of new Bishops. In many ways this is considered a referendum on the Second Vatican Council, and the SSPX hasn't started cheering yet. What are we to make of the mixed signals, and how should we remember Vatican II all these years later? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Sunset Boulevard and Vatican II Sunset Boulevard (Film) Best Council Ever—Now with Merch! | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Is African Catholicism a "Vatican II Success Story"? Questioning the Conventional Narrative Sixty Years After: Catholic Writers Assess the Legacy of Vatican II To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Send us a text"And if we are faithful in this way, as an organized Church and as its individual members, we will succeed in announcing Christ to the world until all is seen in full light.” (Lumen Gentium, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, from Vatican II in Plain English by Bill Huebsch)I am away this weekend. I am traveling to Rome and Madrid. I am hoping to attend Pope Leo's audience on Wednesday in the Vatican.

What role does Mary, the mother of Jesus, have in traditional Catholic theology? This week and next on Apologetics Profile, we will examine some of the core dogmas of Catholic Mariology and contrast them with the Bible's portrait of Mary with our guest Leonardo De Chirico, pastor, theologian, and author of several books on Catholic and Protestant theology and engagement. Leonardo De Chirico is the pastor of Breccia di Roma, a church that he helped plant in Rome in 2009. He served as Vice Chairman of the Italian Evangelical Alliance from 2003-2021 and now serves as chairman for the theological commission of the IEA. Previously, Leonardo planted and pastored an evangelical church in Ferrara, Italy, from 1997 to 2009. He earned degrees in History (University of Bologna), Theology (ETCW, Bridgend, Wales) and Bioethics (University of Padova). His PhD is from King's College (London); it was published as Evangelical Theological Perspectives on Post-Vatican II Roman Catholicism. In 2015, he published A Christian Pocket Guide to Papacy and A Christian Pocket Guide to Mary: Mother of God? through Christian Focus. He is a lecturer of Historical Theology at Istituto di Formazione Evangelica e Documentazione in Padova, Italy. Additionally, Leonardo is the Director of the Reformanda Initiative, which aims to equip evangelical leaders to better understand and engage with Roman Catholicism, and the leader of the Rome Scholars & Leaders Network (RSLN). Audio clips about the Dallas Cowboys featured in this episode: Play by play of Cowboys & Vikings famous "Hail, Mary" from December 1975. Roger Staubach interview on the Dan Patrick Show. Free Profile Articles from Watchman Fellowship: Roman CatholicismGoddess worshipIslam New Age Movement Additional Resources from Watchman Fellowship: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.The complete Profile Notebook (Digital Edition, PDF, over 600-pages): www.watchman.org/DigitalNotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Hosts Derek Rishmawy and Brad East are joined by Myles Werntz to discuss his Christianity Today Award of Merit-winning book, Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology's Revolutionary Century. Rather than systematic argument, Werntz uses narrative case studies examining how diverse Christian communities—from African Pentecostals to Korean Presbyterians—have embodied and contested the classical marks of the church. His starting premise: assume the Holy Spirit is at work in churches confessing Christ, then investigate what's happening. The conversation tackles tough questions about theological boundaries, ecumenical charity, and faithful disagreement when salvation is at stake. — Mere Fidelity is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership. Get 40% of the Baker Book of the Month, Reading The Psalms As Scripture by James Hamilton and Matthew Damico, by using the promo code MEREFIDELITY at checkout. Get the book here: https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/products/9781683597766_reading-the-psalms-as-scripture — Key Topics Why the 20th century was revolutionary for the church (Vatican II, Pentecostalism, decolonization, ecumenical movement) Contestation as intrinsic to ecclesial life, not a bug but a feature Theological guardrails: the Nicene Creed, Scripture, faith-hope-love Limit cases: when does disagreement become denial of God's work? How to argue faithfully in a non-Roman Catholic ecclesiology Guest Myles Werntz, Professor of Theology at Abilene Christian University A podcast from Mere Orthodoxy

John-Henry Westen recounts the harrowing story of a train crash in Spain where dying victims were denied the last rites, despite priests being on the scene and ready to help. He connects this moment to a deeper issue: the shift in Church–state relations since Vatican II, which he argues has subordinated the Church's spiritual mission to civil authority. The refusal to allow priests access to the dying echoes recent restrictions during COVID and exposes how modern interpretations of religious liberty have undermined the Church's divine mandate. Westen urges Catholics to live in a state of grace, understand the importance of acts of perfect contrition, and stay spiritually prepared for death.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++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.

Today on Questions with Father, we take up a timely and challenging question: how should Catholics judge movies and modern media? We walk through the Church's traditional teaching on cinema by revisiting Pope Pius XI's 1936 encyclical Vigilanti Cura. Why did the Church once take movies so seriously? What makes cinema uniquely powerful—for good or for evil? And what lessons can Catholics today draw from the Legion of Decency, the Hays Code, and the collapse of moral standards in film after Vatican II? This episode offers clear principles to help Catholics navigate movies wisely in a culture saturated with screens. See all the episodes: https://sspxpodcast.com/questions/ We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGFGsk0l7LM  – – – – – – – 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

Sede Vacante!: Part One: Dogmatic Ecclesiology Applied to Our Times by Griff Ruby https://www.amazon.com/Sede-Vacante-Dogmatic-Ecclesiology-Applied/dp/1532023766 Many concerned Catholics today, seeing the ways and teachings of Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis), are asking themselves, Can that man be a real Catholic pope? From the time of Paul VI, a small contingent of faithful Catholics known as sede vacantists have expressed the gravest doubts that he and each of his successors in turn since then were real popes of the Catholic Church. This minority view, long dismissed by most, now emerges into a wide public view as Jorge Bergoglio seems to go out of his way to puncture every expectation a Catholic should have for a Vicar of Christ. But this latest step in the deCatholicization of the church is merely the fullest flowering yet seen of an erroneous direction taken during the Second Vatican Council. Those looking to find detailed lists of all the abominable acts and teachings of Jorge Bergoglio or his immediate few predecessors or justly deserved ecclesiastical anathemas heaped upon them will doubtless be disappointed. Rather, the severe theological implications of the Sede Vacante findings are explored and vindicated for the first time in a systematic and complete book form. In this volume, sixteen doctrinal categories are discussed and reconciled to the historical events in the church since Vatican II, showing the essential role of the Sede Vacante findings in sustaining the church’s supernatural claims.

The Resurrection of the Roman Catholic Church: A guide to the Traditional Catholic community by Griff Ruby https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Roman-Catholic-Church-Traditional/dp/0595250181 For nearly twenty centuries, the Roman Catholic Church withstood all the currents of change and history and maintained a closely guarded orthodoxy which has always served as the basis and center of all Christianity. Yet, it is as if all of that has been just arbitrarily swept away in the few years since Vatican II. Given what the Church has always taught about itself being indefectible, how could this have happened? Did that Council have something to do with that terrible loss of faith? Can the real Catholicism be found today, and if so, where? The shocking answer to this, once seen and truly understood, is as every bit as glorious as the original resurrection of Christ Himself, a tremendous source of faith and inspiration. It is a broad-based, longstanding miracle passing right before our eyes, have we but the Grace to see it for what it is.

Since Vatican II, the use of Latin in Mass has radically decline. . . . But in this episode, Fr. Fessio reviews what Vatican II said about using Latin at Mass.

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Ida Friederieke Görres is little-known to English-speaking Catholics (except perhaps for her biography of St. Therese of Lisieux), but she was a major voice of the orthodox Catholic laity in mid-20th-century Germany, with Joseph Ratzinger giving her eulogy. Jennifer Bryson has translated Görres's 1970 essay collection, Bread Grows in Winter, which is a response to the crisis in the Church immediately following Vatican II. Görres's beautiful and profound writing gives a sense of what it was like to live in those troubling times, and how we (perhaps especially the laity) should respond to the troubles of our own times. Links "Trusting the Church" on Catholic Culture Audiobooks https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/ida-friederike-grres-trusting-church/  Ida Friederieke Görres, Bread Grows in Winter, trans. Jennifer S. Bryson https://ignatius.com/bread-grows-in-winter-bgwp/  Görres, The Hidden Face: A Study of St. Therese of Lisieux https://ignatius.com/the-hidden-face-hfsstp/ DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters

Bishop Athanasius Schneider delivers a powerful message about the future of Catholic liturgy, warning that the Novus Ordo Mass, as it currently stands, cannot continue without serious reform. He explains how Vatican II's ambiguities have fueled doctrinal confusion and allowed anthropocentric trends to undermine Christ-centered worship. The conversation highlights how a false synodality, modeled more on political systems than apostolic tradition, is weakening the Church's structure and authority. Bishop Schneider calls for restoring clarity, reverence, and doctrinal fidelity, beginning with the sacred liturgy. He urges Catholics to defend the Traditional Latin Mass and reform the Novus Ordo so that it better reflects the Church's true identity and mission. True evangelization, he argues, will only be possible once Christ is restored to the center of Catholic life.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++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.

Last year, Pope Leo XIV published an apostolic letter called “Drawing New Maps of Hope.” (This is not to be confused with his apostolic exhortation on poverty called “Dilexi te.” There are lots of types of papal writings and it's tough to keep them all straight.) Anyway, “Drawing New Maps of Hope” was all about Catholic education, and the letter itself was released to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Vatican II declaration on education called “Gravissimum educationis.” It seemed like a good time to talk to an expert on primary and secondary Catholic education and find out how things are going in today's environment. How do Catholic schools stand out in a crowded marketplace? How do we keep energy going even when some Catholic schools especially in the northeast and the Midwest have been forced to merge or close? So host Mike Jordan Laskey got his old college friend Dr. Michael O'Connor on the line, who serves as Program Director of Outreach and Professional Development at Boston College's Roche Center for Catholic Education. That essentially means Michael spends most of his time working with faculty and administration at partner Catholic schools and dioceses around the country, helping them live their mission even more deeply. Anyone interested in the present and future of Catholic education in the U.S. will enjoy hearing Michael's reaction to the new letter from Pope Leo and how Catholic schools are responding to our challenging times with creativity and boldness. Pope Leo XIV's “Drawing New Maps of Hope” apostolic letter: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/apost_letters/documents/20251027-disegnare-nuove-mappe.html Learn more about Michael O'Connor, Ph.D., on the Roche Center staff page: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/lynch-school/sites/roche/About/Bios.html Roche Center for Catholic Education: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/lynch-school/sites/roche.html AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Media Lab, which is a project of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Want the truth about where the trad world stands—without the coping or the clickbait? We follow the threads from Bishop Fulton Sheen's long-delayed beatification, through Cardinal Roche's letter on the liturgy, to the uncomfortable reality that a so-called youth movement has quietly gone gray.We get honest about what younger men are actually dealing with: a wrecked dating market, credential mills, debt-squeezed housing, and a job landscape warped by visas and offshoring. Against those pressures, endless arguments about documents and labels feel like theater. Tradition doesn't need to be softer—it needs to be lived. Less quote-mining, more discipline. Less outrage, more parish life. Teach a traditional Catholic life. Live it for a century. Then evaluate the council when the smoke clears.We dive into Roche's claim that the older books were a concession never intended to grow and hold it up to Benedict's “mutual enrichment.” On the ground, where both forms coexist, reverence improves, and people discover the old rite without fleeing their parishes. That matters more than any memo. We also sit with Fulton Sheen's “ape of the Church,” why hindsight on Vatican II is tricky, and why Sheen still draws seekers who are hungry for clarity and beauty.Finally, we talk about Scott Adams and the risk of treating salvation like a hack. Baptism, repentance, confession, and real community are not optional extras. The Sunday obligation protects the habit of belonging when screens tempt us to go it alone. If beauty saves, it does so in the flesh: Mass, meals, laughter, and the steady weight of shared prayer.Join us for a candid, hopeful reset. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs this conversation, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Then tell us: what should a real trad rebrand look like where you live?Support the showTake advantage of great Catholic red wines by heading over to https://recusantcellars.com/ and using code "BASED" for 10% off at checkout!********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

Segment 1 • John Stott's cautious support for annihilationism sparked theological tension. • The church, historically, has rejected annihilationist views. • Reinterpreting hell marks a break from church history and doctrine. Segment 2 • Our view on hell should be guided by God's word, not emotion. • Bible examples show instant judgment for “small” sins—divine justice is deadly serious. • Hell's eternality, rather than compromising God's justice, magnifies it. Segment 3 • Annihilationism's survival is more cultural than biblical because it speaks to modern sensitivities. • Enlightenment and Victorian culture softened God's justice to adjust for human tastes. • Theological liberalism grew where a biblical fear of God faded. Segment 4 • Each generation reshapes God, in some way, to fit its comfort level. • Vatican II and modern psychology blurred the lines on judgment and accountability. • As God becomes more “sentimental,” hell disappears—and so does the gospel. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Saint Gregory Nazianzen Saint Gregory Nazianzen's Story After his baptism at 30, Saint Gregory Nazianzen gladly accepted his friend Basil's invitation to join him in a newly founded monastery. The solitude was broken when Gregory's father, a bishop, needed help in his diocese and estate. It seems that Gregory was ordained a priest practically by force, and only reluctantly accepted the responsibility. He skillfully avoided a schism that threatened when his own father made compromises with Arianism. At 41, Gregory was chosen suffragan bishop of Caesarea and at once came into conflict with Valens, the emperor, who supported the Arians. An unfortunate by-product of the battle was the cooling of the friendship of two saints. Basil, his archbishop, sent him to a miserable and unhealthy town on the border of unjustly created divisions in his diocese. Basil reproached Saint Gregory Nazianzen for not going to his See. When protection for Arianism ended with the death of Valens, Saint Gregory Nazianzen was called to rebuild the faith in the great see of Constantinople, which had been under Arian teachers for three decades. Retiring and sensitive, he dreaded being drawn into the whirlpool of corruption and violence. He first stayed at a friend's home, which became the only orthodox church in the city. In such surroundings, he began giving the great sermons on the Trinity for which he is famous. In time, Gregory did rebuild the faith in the city, but at the cost of great suffering, slander, insults, and even personal violence. An interloper even tried to take over his bishopric. His last days were spent in solitude and austerity. He wrote religious poetry, some of it autobiographical, of great depth and beauty. He was acclaimed simply as “the Theologian.” St. Gregory Nazianzen shares the celebration of his liturgical feast with St. Basil the Great on January 2. Reflection It may be small comfort, but post-Vatican II turmoil in the Church is a mild storm compared to the devastation caused by the Arian heresy, a trauma the Church has never forgotten. Christ did not promise the kind of peace we would love to have—no problems, no opposition, no pain. In one way or another, holiness is always the way of the cross.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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

1/13/26 - Bishop Joseph Strickland issues a timely reminder to Catholics who may have been taught, implicitly or explicitly, that Church history effectively began in the 1960s. Drawing from his recent podcast episode titled “When the Council Becomes the Compass,” he challenges the tendency to treat Vatican II as a reset button rather than what it truly was: a moment within a living, continuous tradition stretching back to Christ and the Apostles. Bishop Strickland warns that when councils are treated as starting points instead of reference points, the Church risks losing her memory, her confidence, and her doctrinal clarity. With pastoral urgency and historical grounding, he calls the faithful to reclaim the fullness of Catholic identity rooted in Scripture, Tradition, the saints, and the enduring Deposit of Faith, reminding us that the Church does not reinvent herself every generation, but faithfully hands on what she has received. More of Bishop Strickland's content available at https://pillarsoffaith.net/

We've been told for 60 years that we've been enjoying the fruits of Vatican II. And we've been told that we haven't had "the real Vatican II—yet." Which is it? Watch on YouTube: The Vatican II Merry Go Round?

Bp. Robert Barron warned that perpetual synodality can ‘devolve into relativism and self-doubt – as is clearly evident in the misconceived ‘Synodal Way' in Germany.” Bishop Barron also said, “It was precisely the perpetuation of the spirit of Vatican II that led to so much vacillation and drift in the years when I was coming of age.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick answers pressing questions about reverence and posture at Mass, and clears up confusion on blessings and tradition. He tackles misunderstandings around Vatican II, eating meat, and cultural customs while always centering the discussion on Christ and authentic faith. Listeners hear stories of everyday belief, gaining clarity and conviction in Catholic practice. Laurie - I was listening to Relevant Radio before car wash and got my car wash free! (00:40) Tony – The caller John said that he would bless people with the Eucharist in his hand, but he lacks authority. Lay people can't do this. (03:37) C.J. – What do you mean, it has been wrong since 1970 to kneel to receive Communion? (06:58) Cody - I have heard that the Our Father has to be prayed in Latin and that any priest or bishop who doesn’t pray it in Latin is a heretic. (15:02) Cordelia (email) - My understanding (and I think a lot of others) was that the elderly gentleman caller this morning asked about simply kneeling to receive communion, and not about crawling on your knees all the way down the aisle to receive communion (which I agree would be a huge distraction) (21:34) Amy - When we build an altar at a conference center for retreat, should we bow in reverence? (24:05) Daniel - Is it appropriate to genuflect on one knee before receiving the Eucharist? (27:56) Steve - Keeping our focus on Christ, we should make praising God primary and not our personal preference or input. You are trying to pick it apart from your experience. (32:21) Joseph - I rejected a Hindu offering and the Hindu priest said I am a hypocrite. How do you respond to this? (36:05) Karalee - Have you ever read “Revisiting Vatican II”, and what is your take on it? (45:05)

Pope Leo Defines His Papacy: Vatican II and Ecumenism

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!The spark was small—a tweet from Bishop Barron about synodality and doctrine—but the questions behind it are huge: What should a synod actually decide? How did “the spirit of Vatican II” turn into perpetual uncertainty? And why are everyday Catholics still getting side-eyed for kneeling at communion? We open the hood on a consistory that could reset expectations, sift Barron's argument for what it gets right and wrong, and get painfully practical about reverence, freedom, and pastoral authority.Along the way, we share a happier twist: a priest reached out and offered to accompany our Italy trip, making daily Latin Mass not only possible but likely across private chapels in Rome and beyond. That momentum matters. People don't want liturgical roulette; they want beauty, clarity, and worship that deepens faith. The pastoral playbook that treats piety as a problem is wearing thin, and that comes into sharp focus with a diocese banning portable kneelers for the elderly and Jonathan Roumie describing how he was told to stand when he tried to receive on his knees. Reverence isn't performance; it's love braving friction.We don't dodge the tough map either. Under Francis, a common foe united disparate trad corners. Under Leo, the tone is calmer, but the doctrinal direction still worries many. Could a non-territorial jurisdiction—an ordinariate-style solution with bishops from traditional communities—offer stability without schism? Maybe. Or maybe it risks a new ghetto unless leaders honor what's already law: the right to kneel, the right to receive on the tongue, and the call to worship God with proper solemnity. We're watching the consistory, reading the dubia, and building something constructive: a pilgrimage ordered to daily prayer and the Eucharist.If this conversation hits home, follow the show, share it with a friend who cares about liturgy and clarity, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps more people find thoughtful Catholic conversations that aim higher.Support the showTake advantage of great Catholic red wines by heading over to https://recusantcellars.com/ and using code "BASED" for 10% off at checkout!********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

1/7/26 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Suzanne Bilodeau John, Sarah and Glen chat about the latest news including Venezuela, President Trump and National Bobblehead Day. Ashley reports on Pope Leo's Weekly General Audience on Vatican II, start of consistory of Cardinals and more. Did You Know - New Year Traditions Around the World Suzanne shares the 3 words every mama needs to hear to be the best mom they can be.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Angela Costley, a Hebrew Catholic theologian and Scripture professor based in the UK, to talk about what it means to be both Jewish and Catholic—not as a contradiction, but as a fulfillment.We discuss why the phrase “Jewish Catholic” can sound confusing at first, how the Church is grafted onto the “olive tree” of Israel (Romans 9–11), what Vatican II helped recover about the Church's relationship to the Jewish people, and why Hebrew Catholics need space to live their Jewish identity faithfully within the Church.This conversation draws from Dr. Costley's work as co-editor of From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity in the Catholic Church—a book that doesn't shy away from the painful history of Jewish-Catholic relations, while also offering real hope for the future.About Dr. Angela CostleyHebrew Catholic theologian based in the UKScripture professor at St Mary's College (seminary)Studied at Durham, Oxford, and earned her PhD at the Pontifical University in MaynoothBoard member of the Association of Hebrew CatholicsIn this episode, we talk about:What a “Jewish Catholic” is (and why it isn't a contradiction)Why Catholicism can be understood as the heir of “Temple Judaism” fulfilled in ChristThe Mass and the fulfillment of temple worship and offerings“Salvation comes from the Jews” (John 4:22) and what Catholics should do with thatRomans 9–11 and the image of the olive tree (Israel as root; Gentiles grafted in)Why the Church isn't a “new Israel,” but Israel in fulfillmentJewish identity as personal and collective (and why assimilation can be spiritually damaging)The Association of Hebrew Catholics and the need for community and witnessFacing hard history: antisemitism, misunderstandings, and doctrinal developmentWhy friendship and dialogue matter for healing and authentic witness todayHope in Romans 11 (“all Israel will be saved”) and what that means going forwardDr. Costley's “Mount Rushmore of saints,” her hoped-for patronage, and how to pray for herGet the Book

Full Text of Readings [DAY TITLE] The Saint of the day is Mary, Mother of God The Story of Mary, Mother of God Mary's divine motherhood broadens the Christmas spotlight. Mary has an important role to play in the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. She consents to God's invitation conveyed by the angel (Luke 1:26-38). Elizabeth proclaims: “Most blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Luke 1:42-43, emphasis added). Mary's role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God's redemptive plan. Without naming Mary, Paul asserts that “God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law” (Galatians 4:4). Paul's further statement that “God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out ‘Abba, Father!'” helps us realize that Mary is mother to all the brothers and sisters of Jesus. Some theologians also insist that her motherhood of Jesus is an important element in God's creative plan. God's “first” thought in creating was Jesus. Jesus, the incarnate Word, is the one who could give God perfect love and worship on behalf of all creation. As Jesus was “first” in God's mind, Our Lady was “second” insofar as she was chosen from all eternity to be his mother. The precise title “Mother of God” goes back at least to the third or fourth century. In the Greek form Theotokos (God-bearer), it became the touchstone of the Church's teaching about the Incarnation. The Council of Ephesus in 431 insisted that the holy Fathers were right in calling the holy virgin Theotokos. At the end of this particular session, crowds of people marched through the street shouting: “Praised be the Theotokos!” The tradition reaches to our own day. In its chapter on Mary's role in the Church, Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Church calls her “Mother of God” 12 times. To learn more, visit our Seven Days with Mary page. Reflection Other themes come together at today's celebration. It is the Octave of Christmas: Our remembrance of Mary's divine motherhood injects a further note of Christmas joy. It is a day of prayer for world peace: She is the mother of the Prince of Peace. It is the first day of a new year: Mary continues to bring new life to her children—who are also God's children.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Patrick opens with playful Taco Tuesday banter before answering listener questions about Catholic wedding protocols, the real story behind Saint Patrick’s sainthood, and the significance of post-Vatican II changes to church architecture and liturgy. He fields tough situations: guiding a godfather on how to lovingly challenge a drifting family member, addressing concerns over boundaries at the parish, and supporting a grandmother grappling with her granddaughter’s leap to Anglicanism. Amid the laughter and heartfelt dilemmas, Patrick shares a convert’s gratitude for the Eucharist, letting honest conversation and practical wisdom steer the day. Anthony (email) – My 22-year-old nephew and his fiancé asked me to officiate their wedding ceremony. I was honored to be asked, but I'm a bit hesitant. I've never been asked to do this before. Should I accept? If not, how do I decline? (01:560) Marie - I was in Ireland recently. St. Patrick’s Church was Anglican instead of Catholic. I was told St. Patrick was never Catholic, just 'Christian', because he came before canonization. (09:47) Richard - Why did the Catholic Church change the altar around in the 60s? (21:18) Mary - My friend has a crush on a priest. What should I do? Should I let the Pastor know? (30:56) Carol - I was invited to my granddaughter’s Anglican Church confirmation, and I need advice about going to a non-Catholic service. (38:19) Andrea - This is the month of the Eucharist. I am a convert and went 58 years without it. I am full of gratitude. (45:59) Originally aired on 06/03/25

What's up, dudes? It's Christmas Eve! Yes, today begins Christmastide. To celebrate, I've got Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast and Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas with to talk about the Octavo Kalendas Ianuarii. The Proclamation of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ is a traditional chant that summarizes salvation history.Originally a part of the office of Prime, the chant was effectively abolished with the reform of Vatican II. That all changed in 1980 when Pope John Paul II re-introduced it prior to the Nativity of The Lord: Mass During the Night. While not in its traditional placement, it still ushered in Christmas grandly. One could even argue, it brought the Proclamation to more prominence.The chant runs through salvation history, beginning from the creation of the world. Then, it catalogues major events of the Judeo-Christian faith: the creation of man, the great flood, the sacrifice of Abraham, the exodus from Egypt. After listing David and Daniel, it segues into secular history with the Olympiad and the reign of Caesar Augustus. It ends on a triumphant note with the actual birth of Christ.Reciting tones? Yep. Historical Cliff's Notes? Uh huh. Elevated pitch for the mention of Christ's birth? Only if everyone has to genuflect as well! So grab your missal, put on your cassock and surplice, and pray along to this episode on the Kalenda: The Proclamation of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ!'Tis the PodcastFB: @tisthepodcastBlueSky: @tisthepodcast.bsky.socialIG: @tisthepodcastFB Group: Tis the Podcast GroupA Cozy ChristmasFB: @cozychristmaspodcastIG: @cozychristmaspodcastBlueSky: @cozychristmas.bsky.socialGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Patrick welcomes listeners into a whirlwind of raw, real-life questions, from family wounds laid bare, forgiveness clung to by a thread, to faith decisions that ripple through generations. He fields everything from praying the Rosary during Mass to whether a “paper divorce” for insurance savings crosses the moral line, all while sharing stories of conversion and hope, like the grateful mother calling in with a baby in her arms. In these calls, Patrick moves through uncertainty and grace with a steady, honest voice, constantly challenging assumptions as he weighs Scripture, Church teaching, and the joy of lived experience. Brandon - I had to disclose a family secret and this has caused a hug rift. How can I forgive my family members? Should I reestablish contact or keep them cut off? (00:48) Aaron - I am struggling with the idea of where babies go when they are not born whether aborted or miscarried or still born. What happens to that? Do you have any comforting words? (11:30) Cayden - I was approached by a woman after mass who told me that I wasn't allowed to pray the Rosary during Mass. Is this true? (20:10) Jessica - I want to give you an update on the birth of my baby. You helped me and gave me the advice not to tie my tubes. Thank you. This is the child you helped bring into the world. (23:12) Jim - I am a Protestant. I see that the reading of the Bible, coming from Vatican II by lay people, was a positive thing. Would you agree? (29:30) Gary - Can I receive the Eucharist as a non-Catholic at a Catholic Church? (36:24) Todd - I have heard that people in their 60s are engaging in civil divorce to keep healthcare costs down. Is it ok to get a civil divorce, yet remain married in the eyes of the Church? (45:23) Originally aired on 12/04/25

Recorded at the Nicaea Conference in Istanbul, this episode of The Westminster Podcast features a wide-ranging and incisive conversation with Pastor Leo de Chirico, a Reformed Baptist pastor serving in Rome, Italy. Drawing on his unique experience and years of evangelistic and theological engagement in a Roman Catholic context, Leo reflects on the significance of the Council of Nicaea, the purpose of the Nicene Creed, and what it really meant to confess Christ's divinity in the face of Arianism. Rather than treating the creed as a sentimental or purely ecumenical touchstone, Leo argues that Nicaea functioned as an exegetical workshop—a Scripture-driven response to heresy grounded in the authority of the Bible. From there, the conversation explores how different Christian traditions interpret the same creedal language within very different theological frameworks. Leo traces the divergent trajectories of Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism, contending that the Reformation did not reject Nicene Christianity but sought to recover what Nicaea assumed: the supremacy of Scripture as the norma normans. The discussion also turns to contemporary issues, including the renewed attraction of Roman Catholicism among evangelicals, the legacy of Vatican II, and the challenge of engaging a Catholicism that is adaptive, plural, and often misunderstood. Throughout, Leo presses a consistent theme: Christians may use the same words, but they often inhabit very different worlds—and faithful dialogue requires clarity, historical awareness, and a renewed confidence in Scripture alone. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

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Support us | https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/donate-today  #candaceowens#tuckercarlson So, we trust the FBI now? After the worldwide COVID lockdown, we're going to throw Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens under the bus for declining to trust the Feds?  In this week's episode, Michael J. Matt discusses the fracturing of both the MAGA and Traditional Catholic movements. What's the main issue that's dividing this, and how is the fallout from the Charlie Kirk assassination bringing it all to a head? Michael cites testimony from the Hodgetwins, Tim Pool, Candace Owens, Jimmy Doore, Tucker Carlson, the late Charlie Kirk, Max Blumenthal, and Nick Fuentes to show that in this civil war inside Conservatism, Charlie Kirk's terrible assassination was the Fort Sumpter event. And, incredibly, it's all linked to a specific event at the Second Vatican Council. Speaking of which, Cardinal Timothy Dolan puts his faithful on notice this week, that in order to pay the legal defense for multiple pedophile abuse scandals, he's putting the Catholic Church in New York up for sale. Well played, Vatican II! And what about all those Catholic immigrants from the old country who built those churches? And, more importantly, whatever happened to the children and grandchildren of the immigrants who, just sixty years after Vatican II, have permanently vacated the Catholic churches of New York. And what's the solution? Well, watch and see. Download the Santifica App! https://download.sanctifica.com More Info: https://sanctifica.com Sign up for Michael Matt's Weekly E-Letter: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/subscribe-today/free-remnant-updates Follow Michael Matt on X: https://x.com/Michael_J_Matt Check out my website: https://www.remnantnewspaper.com Listen to Michael Matt's podcasts: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1AdkCDFfR736CqcGw2Uvd0 APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-j-matt-show/id1563298989 Sources: Ellis Island In Depth: https://youtu.be/GzPInNTb-bc?si=s_4PiboGG7PsT20r

The charismatic gifts - emphasized in many of the documents of Vatican II - are a great blessing, but we can easily forget their ultimate purpose or be tempted to prize the gifts over the giver. As the Church continues to be awakened to the wonderful gifts of the Holy Spirit, we must never forget that they exist to lead us to conversion, repentance, faith, and salvation.

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 219 Topics covered: The Vatican fails to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the encyclical 'Quas Primas' of Pope Pius XI. The Social Kingship of Christ explained and contrasted with the Vatican II Church. Vatican celebrates 60 years of ecumenical dialogue with Methodists. What did Leo XIV just say? Vatican study commission says calls for women deacons not synodal enough. How Paul VI's celebrated encyclical Humanae Vitae is actually dangerous. Did Leo XIV pray at the Blue Mosque of Istanbul during his November trip to Turkey? Links: Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Quas Primas (Dec. 11, 1925) "How the Vatican Celebrates 100 Years Since Pope Pius XI's Encyclical Quas Primas on Christ the King", Novus Ordo Watch (Dec. 11, 2025) Vatican II, Declaration Dignitatis Humanae (Dec. 7, 1965) "Vatican publishes summary of 60 years of Catholic-Methodist dialogue", OSV News (Dec. 11, 2025) Leo XIV, Address to Promoters and Artists of the Vatican Christmas Concert, Vatican.va (Dec. 13, 2025) Tweet by CatholicSat on Vatican decision on women's ordination (Dec. 4, 2025) "Petrocchi Commission says no to female diaconate, though judgment not definitive", Vatican News (Dec. 4, 2025) John Galvin, "Humanae Vitae - Heroic, Deficient, Or Both?" (originally appeared in Winter 2002 issue of The Latin Mass Magazine, pp. 6-17) Video: Leo XIV visits Sultan Ahmed Mosque of Istanbul (Nov. 29, 2025) Video: Leo XIV answers reporter about visit to mosque (Dec. 10, 2025) Clare Marie Merkowsky, "Pope Leo says he didn't pray at mosque because he prefers to pray 'in a Catholic church' with Eucharist", Life Site (Dec. 11, 2025) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

“Can God create evil?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of God and the existence of evil, alongside intriguing topics such as the implications of homeopathic medicine and the relationship between the 4th Lateran Council and Vatican II regarding religious freedom. Other questions include the ethics of AI-generated music and interpretations of Job 2:10. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:59 – The bible says there will be more people around the throne of God then there are grains of sand or dust or stars. My theory is that God can't stop creating and continues to create humans everywhere. What are your thoughts on that theory? 15:15 – Is homeopathic medicine from God? 29:26 – Is there a conflict between the 4th Lateran Council and Vatican 2 Lateran promoting expelling heretics and Vatican 2 promoting religious freedom and being free from coercion? 37:11 – Is it ethical to make AI music and share it? 45:40 – Job 2:10. Are we supposed to assume that God creates evil? Is that how Job understood it?

Did Pope Benedict XVI believe the Magisterium can err—or that it has erred in the past? In this video, we explore his views across different stages of his life: his early reflections as a young theologian at Vatican II, his role as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and finally, his […]

Patrick welcomes listeners into a whirlwind of raw, real-life questions, from family wounds laid bare, forgiveness clung to by a thread, to faith decisions that ripple through generations. He fields everything from praying the Rosary during Mass to whether a “paper divorce” for insurance savings crosses the moral line, all while sharing stories of conversion and hope, like the grateful mother calling in with a baby in her arms. In these calls, Patrick moves through uncertainty and grace with a steady, honest voice, constantly challenging assumptions as he weighs Scripture, Church teaching, and the joy of lived experience. Brandon - I had to disclose a family secret and this has caused a hug rift. How can I forgive my family members? Should I reestablish contact or keep them cut off? (00:48) Aaron - I am struggling with the idea of where babies go when they are not born whether aborted or miscarried or still born. What happens to that? Do you have any comforting words? (11:30) Cayden - I was approached by a woman after mass who told me that I wasn't allowed to pray the Rosary during Mass. Is this true? (20:10) Jessica - I want to give you an update on the birth of my baby. You helped me and gave me the advice not to tie my tubes. Thank you. This is the child you helped bring into the world. (23:12) Jim - I am a Protestant. I see that the reading of the Bible, coming from Vatican II by lay people, was a positive thing. Would you agree? (29:30) Gary - Can I receive the Eucharist as a non-Catholic at a Catholic Church? (36:24) Todd - I have heard that people in their 60s are engaging in civil divorce to keep healthcare costs down. Is it ok to get a civil divorce, yet remain married in the eyes of the Church? (45:23)

This week's Coffin Report features Patrick's top 5 Santa wish list items for Catholics. Let's stop using the word platform. It's for chickens who can't hold their own opinions. We need to throw out the Overton Window because it only applies to politics not evangelization. No more devil terms like anti-semite and homophobe, sedevacantist, and islamophobe.  Let's replace the spirit of Vatican II with the letter of Vatican 2 Let's drop all adjectives before the word Catholic

“What can ordinary people do at Mass?” This episode explores the profound mystery of Christ’s presence in the Mass, alongside questions about the role of laypeople during the service, the absence of an Old Testament reading before Vatican II, and the significance of praying for those who have fallen asleep. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:40 – What can ordinary people do at Mass? Can lay people give blessings at communion? 11:49 – Why was there no OT reading before Vatican 2? 14:03 – Is Jesus really present in the Eucharist? 18:43 – We pray for those who have died and those who have fallen asleep. What does it mean to those who have fallen asleep? 30:02 – I got into a conversation with a sedevacantist. They asked, If the sacraments are only valid if they have proper form, how can you have a valid sacrament if the words of the institution were changed in the Novus Ordo? 35:43 – Why does the Catholic Mass seem to look more and more protestant? 47:19 – Why does the priest add a piece of the host and water into the chalice?