Canadian Catholic Kennedy Hall joins Crisis Point to discuss the current state of the Church in his country. He talks of the Canadian “personality”, the state of the Canadian hierarchy, and the Church’s pitiful response to COVID. Links: • The Kennedy Profession • Kennedy’s website Support the show
Secession, “National Divorce”, whatever you call it, more and more Americans are talking about the potential breakup of the United States. Is this desirable? Is it feasible? Eric Sammons argues for breaking up the country for the good of all. Links: • The United States of America: Too Big to Succeed? • The Catholic Case … Read more
Joseph Pearce, author of “Solzhenitsyn: A Soul in Exile”, joins Crisis Point to discuss the life of this 20th century giant, and the lessons we can learn from him in our current crisis. We get to the root of Solzhenitsyn’s life work, and include practical steps we can take today to follow in his footsteps.
The virtue of obedience is rightly extolled by Catholics, but in recent years we’ve seen many religious superiors abuse this virtue to violate the consciences and bodily integrity of those under them. Links: • Former Cleveland sems allege sexual coercion, inadequate response • Removing the Judases From the Church • Bishop of Grand Falls Requires … Read more
Eastern Catholicism is a little-known part of the Catholic Church, but it might hold the secret to helping the Church out of her current crisis. Find out how in this interview with Carl Olson, Editor of Catholic World Report and an Eastern Catholic. Links: • The Rite to Not Be Roman • Catholic World Report … Read more
Bitcoin is all over the news, from being valued near all-time-highs to becoming an official currency of El Salvador. What do Catholics need to know about cryptocurrency, and can it help us in our current crisis? Related article Bitcoin Basics Book Support the show
With all the bad news in the Church (and the world), it’s easy to get discouraged. But there are many signs of hope in the Church today, and Eric Sammons shares some of these signs and encourages us to keep fighting for Holy Mother Church. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider joins Crisis Point to discuss the current crisis in the Church and the world. He addresses: • The similarities between the Soviet Union and today’s “sanitary dictatorship” of the COVID Regime. • The immorality of the abortion-tainted COVID vaccines. • The pope’s attack on the traditional Latin Mass. • How … Read more
Erick Ybarra joins Crisis Point to discuss the issue of Catholics considering conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy. With the liturgical destruction and papal problems in the West, why shouldn’t Catholics look East? Erick’s website Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
The pontificate of Francis has been a challenging one, and has led many faithful Catholics to question the role of the pope in the life of the Church. Eric Sammons looks directly and honestly at those questions on Crisis Point Live. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Leila Miller, author of “Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak,” joins Crisis Point to talk about the impact of divorce on children, as well as the silence of Church leaders about the sinfulness of divorce. Links: • Leila’s book • Restored Ministry • Life-Giving Wounds • Alexander House Support the show
Pope Francis held a press conference on his flight back from Slovakia, and as always with his in-flight interviews, it was full of controversy. We break it down in this episode of Crisis Point Live. Text of Press Conference Support the show
Vatican II spawned three main “camps” within Catholicism: liberal, conservative, and traditional. In the battle for the soul of the Church, can conservative and traditional Catholics unite against their common foe? Timothy Flanders, the editor-in-chief of OnePeterFive joins Crisis Point to discuss this important topic. Links: OnePeterFive Editorial Stance of OnePeterFive Crisis Publications Support the … Read more
President Biden has mandated that private companies with 100+ employees must require vaccination (or constant testing). This impacts millions of Americans, and countless Catholics who refuse to get the vaccine for either religious or medical reasons. How should Catholics respond to this threat? Support the show
Fr. Simeon Leiva-Merikakis, author of the four-volume “Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word” commentary on the Gospel of St. Matthew, joins Crisis Point to discuss Lectio Divina. He explains the ancient discipline and gives practical tips on how Catholic can practice it. Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word Set Support the show
Eric Sammons discusses the pathetic response of Catholic leaders to the totalitarian anti-COVID-19 measures. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Most faithful Catholics instinctively know that modern Biblical scholarship is destructive to faith. But why? What are the roots of this crisis? Dr. Scott Hahn joins Crisis Point to explain how modern scholarship was led astray…and how we can get it back on track. Also, he gives practical advice and tools for the average Catholic … Read more
Rumors are circulating that Pope Francis is considering retirement and that he’s looking closely at the role of a Pope Emeritus. Eric Sammons breaks down this news and explains what it means for the future of the Church. CNA Story Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Exorcist Msgr. Stephen Rossetti joins Crisis Point to discuss his deliverance ministry. He explains the differences between demonic influence, oppression, and possession, and how to know when to call an exorcist. He also talks about his experiences as an exorcist, such as demons texting, and Judas possessing people. Links: • The St. Michael Center for … Read more
With the ending of the longest war in American history, Eric Sammons looks back to its beginning and examines whether it ever fulfilled the requirements for a just war. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)