Is there such a thing as sinful obedience? What about virtuous disobedience? On this Crisis Point, we’re going to talk about a proper understanding of that most Catholic of virtues: obedience. Links: True Obedience in the Church: A Guide to Discernment in Challenging Times True Obedience website Free copy of book for priests and seminarians … Read more
Ever since he revealed details about the coverup of former Cardinal McCarrick’s misdeeds, Archbishop Carlo Viganò has been making controversial statements about the state of the Church and the world. Should Catholics take him seriously, or should he be ignored? Links: • Is Archbishop Viganò Looking East? • Mary, the West, and Russia’s Errors: A … Read more
What is Catholic masculinity? What does it mean to be a man? What are the proper roles for both men and women in the family? We’ll talk with Kennedy Hall, author of “Terror of Demons: Reclaiming Traditional Catholic Masculinity” about this controversial topic. Links: Terror of Demons The Kennedy Report Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
More than a century ago, Our Lady of Fatima called for the consecration of Russia. Has it already occurred, or will it finally happen this week, or will we need to wait for a future pope to fulfill Our Lady’s Request? We’ll look at the history behind the Consecration, as well as the text of … Read more
The Catholic Mass is the central prayer and activity of the Church. How can both the laity and clergy restore reverence and keep God central in the Mass? Link: • “The Catholic Mass” by Bishop Schneider Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
The fragmentation of Catholicism continues apace. Every new issue – Covid, Traditionis Custodes, Ukraine – brings more division and infighting and “cancelling” among Catholics. Is it possible to bring back unity to the Church? Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas joins the podcast to discuss the role of a bishop, including what the laity should do when frustrated with their bishop, the problems of the USCCB, how to revitalize a parish, and the confusion caused by Pope Francis. Links: • Bishop Strickland website • St. Philip Institute of Catechesis … Read more
Fasting is an essential part of the Catholic life, but almost no one fasts anymore. How can we bring back fasting and even grow to love it? Links: • To Love Fasting (Article) • To Fast Well, Understand Hunger (Article) • 12 Practical Tips to Make Fasting Spiritually and Physically Fruitful (Article) • To Love … Read more
Matt Fradd and Eric Sammons discuss building Catholic communities, the dangers of the internet, Pope Francis, and generally how to maintain one’s peace as a Catholic in today’s anti-Catholic world. Links: Pints With Aquinas Podcast How to Be Happy: Saint Thomas’ Secret to a Good Life Support the show
When everyone in power is saying one thing, we should at least pause to consider alternative views. Eric Sammons looks at the dominant narrative regarding the Russia/Ukraine war and why Catholics should be cautious about wholeheartedly embracing it. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Meditating on the Sacred Scriptures can be a great way to enter more fully into the season of Lent. Special Guest: Clement Harrold, author of “Journey Through Lent“. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Fr. Gerald Murray, author of the upcoming book, “Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society” (Emmaus Road Publishing), joins Crisis Point to discuss the crisis in the Church today and how to respond to it. Specifically, he addresses the issues of Vatican II, the traditional Latin Mass, and the pontificate … Read more
News that a priest has performed thousands of invalid baptisms over the years raises a host of uncomfortable questions. How did this happen? What is the overall impact on all these souls? What does it mean for someone who died thinking he was baptized but was not? We’ll look at these issues on today’s Crisis … Read more
Has the Catholic Church been overtaken by Communists? Was there a Communist plot decades ago to subvert the Church? Find out on today’s Crisis Point. Link: • The Devil and Karl Marx Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
During the summer of 2020 many Catholic bishops spoke out in support of the Black Lives Matter protests. Why do we hear nothing from them about the Freedom Convoy? Is the Freedom Convoy contrary to Catholic social teaching? Find out on today’s Crisis Point Live with Eric Sammons. Support the show
A group of Satanists are holding a convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Catholic evangelist Jesse Romero is organizing a public prayer presence in response. Learn about the growth of Satanism in this country and what Catholics should do in response. Link: • Arizona Rise Up Faithful Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
The classic rhetorical question “Is the Pope Catholic?” has been turned on its head under the pontificate of Francis. Now Catholics are seriously asking, “Is the pope a heretic?” And what does it mean if he is? Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Catholic Answers Staff Apologist Trent Horn joins Crisis Point to talk about Catholic apologetics: how to do it, the right attitude to have, the pitfalls to avoid, and much more. He also reveals his favorite debate and if he has ever “lost” a debate. Links: • The Counsel of Trent • Trent Horn website Support … Read more
It’s Catholic Schools Week, and Eric Sammons takes the opportunity to look at the different educational options for Catholic parents. Support the show
Fr. David Palmer, a priest of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, joins Crisis Point to discuss the Personal Ordinariate, also known as the Anglican Ordinariate. What is the history of this group, and what is its purpose in the Church today? How does its Mass compare to the Novus Ordo Mass and … Read more