Ask Catholics about the crisis in the Church today and you’ll often get one of two responses: The end is upon us! or Everything’s fine―the Holy Spirit is in charge! Neither of those attitudes makes sense from the perspective of history. And throughout history, the Church has risen from tumultuous times to come out even stronger than before. Steve Weidenkopf joins us.

Further Reading

Light From Darkness: Nine Times the Church was in Turmoil, and Came Out Stronger Than Before

Guest Info

Steve Weidenkopf is an Adjunct Professor at the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology in Alexandria, Virginia. He is the author of several books including Light From Darkness - Nine Times the Catholic Church Was in Turmoil and Came Out Stronger Than Before.

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