This week Pope Francis issued the Motu Proprio Antiquum Ministerium which institutes the new “ministry of catechist.” Crisis Magazine editor Eric Sammons breaks down its troubling aspects and what it means for the Church. The document: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/motu_proprio/documents/papa-francesco-motu-proprio-20210510_antiquum-ministerium.html Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Taylor Marshall discusses growing up in a nominally Christian home, becoming an Anglican priest, and finally converting to Catholicism. He then addresses the current crisis in the Church, including the problems coming out of Rome, interpreting Vatican II, and dealing with the McCarrick scandal. Finally, he gives advice on how Catholics can live their faith … Read more
Crisis Editor-in-Chief Eric Sammons answers questions about Catholicism and the crisis in the Church today. Topics include: • The line between proper obedience and following unjust/unfaithful directives. • The Catholic teaching on the death penalty. • How to invest in a way that aligns with the Catholic faith. • How to approach Vatican II. • … Read more
Eric Sammons speaks with author Kennedy Hall about what it’s like to attend a SSPX chapel, as well as his thoughts about Archbishop Lefebvre, the 1988 episcopal consecrations, and the current “irregular” status of the Society. (Note: there were some technical difficulties when recording, and so a few times Kennedy’s audio was skipped briefly. Our … Read more
Leila Lawler joins Eric Sammons to discuss her recent article for Crisis Magazine about the role of men in the Church, then talks about the impact of feminism on the Church, and that there is no such thing as “Catholic feminism.” Leila’s blog: http://likemotherlikedaughter.org Leila’s article for Crisis: https://crisismagazine.com/2021/catholic-men-rise-up-and-fight Support the show
Eric Sammons, Editor-in-Chief of Crisis Magazine, discusses the debate within the Catholic world regarding the morality of abortion-tainted vaccines. Related links: Moral Reflections on Vaccines Prepared from Cells Derived from Aborted Human Foetuses (Pontifical Academy for Life, 2005) Dignitas Personae (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 2008) Note on the morality of using some … Read more
Dr. Peter Kwasniewski joins Eric Sammons to discuss the burgeoning traditional Catholic movement. Why is is that so many Catholics—particularly young Catholics—are finding themselves drawn to tradition? And why aren’t the bishops embracing this dynamic movement? Reclaiming Our Roman Catholic Birthright can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Our-Roman-Catholic-Birthright/dp/1621385353 The Holy Bread of Eternal Life can be found … Read more
Dr. Monica Miller, founder of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, discusses the history of pro-life rescue and the new Red Rose Rescue movement. For more info on Red Rose Rescue: https://www.redroserescue.com Monica’s article at Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/2021/risking-arrest-to-defend-the-unborn Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Austin Ruse, contributing editor of Crisis Magazine and president of C-Fam, joins Eric Sammons to discuss his many battles in the culture wars, and how he has been able to keep his chin up throughout them. C-Fam can be found at https://c-fam.org. Follow Crisis Magazine at https://crisismagazine.com. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Dr. Janet Smith talks with Crisis Magazine Editor Eric Sammons about the current crisis in the Church, particularly among our bishops. She pulls no punches in calling out our shepherds for their lack of faith! Check out Dr. Smith’s website at https://janetsmith.org. Follow Crisis Magazine at https://crisismagazine.com. Support the show
Crisis Magazine Editor-in-Chief Eric Sammons discusses religion and politics with Dr. Scott Hahn, author of the recently released, “It is Right and Just: Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion.” Check out Crisis Magazine at https://crisismagazine.com. Check out Dr. Hahn’s new book at https://stpaulcenter.com/product/it-is-right-and-just-why-the-future-of-civilization-depends-on-true-religion/. Be sure to subscribe to our channel! Support the … Read more
The USCCB has just held its Annual Fall Meeting—the first since Joe Biden was (allegedly) elected President of the United States. If Mr. Biden takes office, will our shepherds call their wayward lamb back to the flock? Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
The Vatican's much-anticipated McCarrick Report was published this week, and it's clear that the ex-cardinal's ghost will haunt the Church for many years to come. Join your hosts Michael Warren Davis and Philip F. Lawler as they break down this historic document. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Three days after the 2020 presidential election, we still don't know who will be in the White House this February. Will the Democrats succeed in rigging the election? If so, what does that mean for our civil liberties? Where do we look for hope in this dark hour? Hear all of this and more on … Read more
Your host Michael Warren Davis is joined by Dr. Samuel D. Rocha, an academic and Catholic supporter of Joe Biden, to discuss abortion and the 2020 election. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Pope Francis has come out in support of civil unions for same-sex couples. Has the Holy Father shown his true colors? Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Author and speaker Brandon McGinley joins the Crisis Point to discuss his fascinating new book, The Prodigal Church (Sophia Institute Press, 2020). Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
The powerful and corrupt Cardinal Becciu and Pope Francis appoints a special prosecutor to investigate the Vatican's finance scandal. Rome renews its power-sharing agreement with the Chinese Communists. A victory for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Tune into episode fifteen of the Crisis Point. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Father James Altman joins host Michael Warren Davis to discuss the Democratic Party, liberal Catholics, and a whole lot more. Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)
Kim Zember, the author of Restless Heart (Crisis Publications, 2020) joins host Michael Warren Davis to discuss the incredible story of how she broke free of the homosexual lifestyle and reclaimed her Christian, Catholic faith. Buy Restless Heart here: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/restless-heart Support the show (https://crisismagazine.com/support)