Dr. James Hitchcock explains with great clarity some of the problems that arose during Vatican II involving European and American bishops who did not think alike. Pope John XXIII thought the Church was strong enough to embark on bold moves to meet the "needs of the present time." 87 min.

Father Soseman says that all Catholics must be aware that the Councils only have authority if the Pope gives approval in union with the Bishops. He feels that there is an improper understanding of Juridical and Canonical pronouncements, and addresses these matters in this informative talk on Vatican II. Taken from the Colloquium Series. 65 min.

Professor John Saward delivers a superb discussion of the devil's role in deceitfully persuading Catholics to embrace Christianity for any other reason than the truth. What is the result? Liberalism or "selfism". A very spiritual talk!!! "Perfection Or Affirmation" 45 min.

Dr. Eugene Genovese, former Marxist professor and Catholic convert, discusses slavery, the civil war and various Southern and Northern Christian views. Is slavery sinful? A fascinating discussion of a controversial subject. This talk provides the listener with a thorough discussion of Catholic thought on this topic. 40 min.

Joseph Pearce delivers a splendid summary! It covers an enormous number of authors (with interesting details) who have struggled for perennial truth. He discusses "The Lord of the Rings" among many other works.

Andrew Mills delivers an outstanding lecture showing very beautifully how music must penetrate the soul. And when music is disordered man's behavior is depraved. Modernists are aware that traditional Catholic music converts. He gives us three criteria for good music. 1) Obedience: Gregorian Chant, promoting choirs, pipe organs and congregations singing in Latin. 2) Quality: integrity and propriety 3) Moral atmosphere: must be imbued with reverence. 50 min.

Thomas Gordon Smith gives us an understanding of a balanced point of view. He feels that the architect should be the servant of the client, but we must also love and embrace many of these Catholic traditions. It is important to understand the language of the client. He feels that strength, function and beauty are necessary. 45 min.

Steven Schloeder portrays, in a creative way, the notion that classical architecture is not the only answer. Baroque and Gothic are fine; but there is, he says, a vast vocabulary providing many other options: function, form, location and meaning need to be considered. 45 min.

Mr. Duncan Stroik gives an excellent description of how the church architecture should be in harmony with the true meaning of the altar, which represents Christ. He decries the fact that too many churches are prayer barns and stresses the importance of the area surrounding the altar. 45 min.

Michael S. Rose reviews the history of the renovation of Catholic churches. He captures our interest by discussing the four "waves" of justification for renovation and the elimination of the sacred from church architecture and interior design. 45 min.