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August 23, 2024
The first three chapters of Genesis "set the table," so to speak, for the rest of the Bible. But they also give us answers to the problems that plague us today, if only we understand what those chapters are saying.
August 20, 2024
Last week on the Feast of the Assumption, Sister Agnes Sasagawa, a Japanese nun who claimed to see the Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Akita, passed away. We'll take a closer look at the details surrounding her life and visions.
August 15, 2024
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has led many Catholics to side with Israel for theological reasons, believing God has promised certain land to the Jewish people. Is this legitimate? Are Catholic obligated to defend the modern state of Israel?
August 13, 2024
Ever since Pope Francis began to restrict the TLM, many have pointed to prominent traditionalists online as the reason. Is this true? If so, what does that say about the pope?
August 9, 2024
The United Kingdom has broken out into riots over the issue of mass immigration and a unfair policing system in place to deal with it. How did this start, and where will it end?
August 6, 2024
The anointing of Kamala Harris as the Democratic Presidential Nominee signals the deeply anti-Catholic nature of that party. So why do some self-proclaimed Catholics still support her?
August 2, 2024
Recent news stories have highlighted that young Catholics—both clergy and laity—are increasingly conservative. We'll look at the reasons behind that growing trend.
July 30, 2024
The last month has been a relentless onslaught of crazy news stories, with the world seeming to be falling apart. We'll take a look at the latest news and also discuss how Catholics properly fight for the Truth while maintaining our peace in Christ.
July 26, 2024
The modern conflict between religion and science has only intensified in recent years. While some Catholics want to reject most modern scientific findings, many scientists act as infallible guides to all of reality. What is the proper Catholic perspective?
July 23, 2024
The National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis generated a great deal of enthusiasm among Catholics, but was it successful in its mission? We'll explore both the highs and the lows of the Congress.
July 19, 2024
We live in a fundamentally unhappy time. Modern life and modern culture have led many to be profoundly unhappy and to seek happiness in many directions. How do we truly find happiness?
July 15, 2024
President Trump avoided being assassinated by less than an inch on the anniversary of an apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. A coincidence or heavenly intervention?
July 9, 2024
Archbishop Viganò was excommunicated, in part, for "his refusal to recognize...the Supreme Pontiff," a view broadly known as sedevacantism. What leads people to accept this view and what are the problems with it?
July 5, 2024
A new Catholic college is starting up this fall in the Deep South. What makes this college unique and what does it offer for students?
July 2, 2024
A possibly rigged election, a potential World War III, and imprisoning political opponents are all threats to the future of our country. As we celebrate our nation's birthday this week, we have to ask if this will be the last one for America as we know it.
June 28, 2024
The reign of Pope Francis has revealed a crisis in the relationship between bishops and the pope. From the sacking of Bishop Strickland to the Vatican micromanagement of dioceses and even parishes, what is the proper relationship between Peter and the other apostles?
June 25, 2024
Both the Vatican and our surrounding culture are attacking faithful Catholics: how should the Church Militant respond?
June 21, 2024
The director of the highly-acclaimed Mass of the Ages movie trilogy gives his thoughts on the future of his project, as well as the future of the TLM.
June 18, 2024
The upcoming National Eucharistic Congress is the milestone event of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival. Will the Congress (and the Revival) be successful? How will we know?
June 14, 2024
There's been strong resistance in the African Church to the growing acceptance of homosexuality in the worldwide Catholic Church. We'll talk today with someone who went to Africa to discuss this important issue with Church officials there.