Seventy years after its publication, and twenty-five years since the movies were released, the Lord of the Rings continues to be a cultural phenomenon. We talk with literary and Tolkien expert Joseph Pearce about its impact and its underlying message. We also get his take on the Peter Jackson film adaptations.
Under Pope Benedict, relations between traditional Catholics and the Vatican were friendly; under Pope Francis, they were openly hostile. What is the state of that relationship under Pope Leo?
Fasting is an essential part of the Christian life, but most modern Christians are terrible at fasting. Is it because we’re weak, or because we don’t know how to do it? We’ll break down the practical steps to get started fasting.
How does a member of the Habsburg family—which for centuries ruled the Holy Roman Empire and other parts of Europe—continue the family’s legacy today? For Archduke Eduard Habsburg, it’s by sharing the Catholic Faith and Habsburg family values online and to everyone he encounters.
“Church shopping” has been a hotly debated topic in the Catholic world lately, and there’s a lot of bad advice being given out there. We’ll take a look at a Catholic’s obligations when it comes to finding a parish, including the “nuclear option”: the SSPX.
Books can influence our lives in many ways. What are the books that most impacted my life?
How much is too much when it comes to using AI in creative fields like art, writing, and filmmaking? Where do we draw the line?
Our guest on the podcast today argues that feminism has set itself up as a new religion; in fact, it is a fundamentally anti-Christian religion, with its own commandments, sacraments, and false virtues.
The Francis Pontificate saw a dramatic rise in the number of sedevacantists. Even though Francis is now gone, we sadly still have Catholics denying there is a valid pope. Why is this path a spiritual dead end?
How should Catholics view the Francis Pontificate? According to our guest, not very favorably. We’ll look at why that pontificate was “disastrous” and what that means for Catholics defending the office of the papacy.
As the pro-life world prepares for this year’s March for Life, some pro-lifers are questioning the pro-life commitment of the Trump Administration, while others are defending it. Is this administration really pro-life or not?
Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, distributed a 2-page report to all the Cardinals with his views on the liturgy. Frankly, it was embarrassing.
Last week Pope Leo gave his first “State of the World” address to the Vatican’s diplomatic corps, in which he condemned war, abortion, and “Orwellian-style language.” We’ll break down the pope’s priorities and his vision for the future.
Pope Leo called his first consistory this week, and promised to hold them regularly during his pontificate. Is this another example of the meeting-itis that seems to infect our Church hierarchy? Or could this be a good thing?
The capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro represents a new phase in Trump’s aggressive foreign policy. Is he building an American Empire? Should Catholics support him in this effort?
Eric Sammons talks to his newly-married son Peter about how young men today can find a wife in a challenging dating culture.
2025 was a year of transitions, both in the papacy and the American presidency. After years of deepening crises, is the Church and the world turning a corner?
Modern technology is designed to trap you into a cycle of technocratic dependence and disconnection from both God and man. Catholic Tradition can set you free. Learn how today!
Since 2020, conspiracy theories have been running rampant, particularly in conservative and traditional Catholic circles. They range from questioning the narrative behind the Charlie Kirk assassination to denying the Holocaust. What are we to make of these theories?
Fr. John Perricone entered the seminary in 1970 and was ordained in 1976. He’s seen the Church change in radical ways in that time, and he let’s us know what it’s been like to be a priest in a time of upheaval.
