How to Shepherd Lost Souls
So many parents today face the ultimate tragedy: their kids leaving the Catholic faith. What can parents do to prevent this from happening and what can they do to bring back those who have left?
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So many parents today face the ultimate tragedy: their kids leaving the Catholic faith. What can parents do to prevent this from happening and what can they do to bring back those who have left?
After less than two weeks we're already getting a sense of the Leo pontificate. What has the pope done so far and what does it mean?
How have traditional Catholics responded to the new pope? How *should* they respond?
Eric Sammons, Timothy Flanders, and Kennedy Hall discuss the new pope.
The AI-generated image of Donald Trump as pope caused no end of controversy. Was it blasphemous and offensive?
The conclave to elect the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church begins next week. What can Catholics expect?
What qualifications should Catholics desire in the next pope? And which candidates would best match these qualifications?
How does the Catholic Church go about electing a new pope? In this episode, we'll break down the process, including its history and what to expect this year.
Pope Francis has died and gone to his eternal reward. We'll look back at his papacy and forward to the upcoming conclave.
Today's Catholic can face the same temptation as Judas: break communion with Jesus because the Lord doesn't overcome evil as quickly as we expect.
Both Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy claim to be the "true Church" and both have apostolic roots. So why choose Catholicism over Eastern Orthodoxy?
The man accused in a recent murder of a Kansas priest is linked to radical traditionalist viewpoints. Can radical traditionalism lead to violence?
Dr. Peter Kwasniewski argues that the Novus Ordo Mass should be discarded and the traditional Latin Mass should become the norm again in the Roman Catholic Church. We'll explore how he came to that conclusion after decades of study.
We're in the midst of a true technological and cultural revolution with the advent of real-world artificial intelligence. Most people are focused on the economic impact of AI, but as Catholics we need to look deeper. What are the benefits of this amazing technology and what are the drawbacks?
We talk with former MLB reporter and current Catholic author Kevin Wells about the intersection of America's pastime and Catholicism.
The Vatican announced the next phase of the Synodality process: an "ecclesial assembly" in 2028. Will this be in effect a new ecumenical council?
A new report argues that proclaiming "Christ is King" online has been hijacked by "extremists." Should Catholics therefore stop using the phrase?
With data showing that Mass attendance is dropping, but attendance at the TLM growing, why don't bishops look to the TLM as a solution to this problem?
Efficiency rather than reverence seems to be the priority at many Catholic parishes, leading to the rise of EMHC armies. Would it really be so bad if a Mass lasted more than an hour?
The new Pew Survey should be a wakeup call for all Catholics: we are losing members at an alarming rate. What can be done to reverse the tide?