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We welcome back friend of the show Joseph Pearce to discuss another article from his series in Crisis Magazine on the Unsung Heroes of Christendom. What can we learn from King Canute about ruling with humility, and how can we avoid falling prey to the dangerous temptation of flattery?

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Joseph's Website

A King Among Fools and Flatterers - Crisis Magazine

Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England

The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful: A History in Three Dimensions

The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful (Joseph Pearce) 12/13/23

C.S. Lewis and the Catholic Church | Joseph Pearce

Lord of the World: Fr. Robert Hugh Benson (1907)

Address to the Houses of Parliament at Westminster Hall (City of Westminster, 17 September 2010) | Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI Address in Westminster Hall - Full Video

The Death Of Christian Culture - Angelus Press

Restoration Of Christian Culture - Angelus Press

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We welcome back Steve Ray to discuss his latest article in Catholic Answers about some commonly believed biblical myths. Why correct the record if the popular narrative seems to sound so good? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.

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6 'Biblical' Myths Debunked | Catholic Answers Magazine

Are you guilty of informational littering? 

Confirmation bias | Definition, Examples, Psychology, & Facts | Britannica 

Dunning–Kruger Effect - The Decision Lab 

The Miracle That Wasn't? Fashionable Priests and the Multiplication of the Loaves by Steve Ray

Loaves and Fishes | Catholic Answers Magazine

Steve Ray's Website: Defenders of the Catholic Faith

Steve Ray's Pilgrimage Website: Footprints of God Pilgrimages

Steve Ray's Store: Books

Steve Ray's Store: Audio

Steve Ray's Store: DVDs

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We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of  EWTN to discuss the latest news coming from the Synod on Synodality? Why are closed questions being suddenly reopened? Could it be the case that good intentions are being hijacked, or might things really be as bad as they seem?

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Synods | Ipsitilla

Synod Proposal Could Give 'Doctrinal Authority' to Local Bishops' Conferences - Lifesite

Cardinal Fernández Promises Follow-Up Meeting After Controversial Absence

Women in the Priesthood?: A Systematic Analysis in the Light of the Order of Creation and Redemption: Manfred Hauke

Justice in the Church: Gender and Participation (The McGivney Lectures of the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, 1992): Ashley, Benedict M.

Germany's BP. Bätzing on Women's Ordination "...[the] Answer to This Question Will Determine Whether Women Will Continue to Seek and Find Their Home in the Church." | Tweet Threader

Cardinal-Elect Radcliffe Blames 'Russian Money' for African Bishops Rejecting Homosexual 'Blessings' - Lifesite

Pope Francis said he will consider 'openness' to 'transgender people' when naming new US bishops: report

PODCAST: Early Stirrings at the Synod in Rome, with Fr. Gerald Murray - The Catholic Thing

The World Over October 10, 2024 | SYNOD CENTRAL! The Papal Posse with Raymond Arroyo

The World Over October 17, 2024 | SYNOD CENTRAL #3: Papal Posse with Raymond Arroyo

Amazon Cardinal 'Lays Hands' to Confer 'Ministry' on Women Going to 'Celebrate a Sacrament'

Synodality Is the Common Thread Linking the Many Controversies of the Francis Pontificate - Lifesite

Australian Archbishop: Synod on Synodality Cannot 'Reinvent the Catholic Faith' 

The Ruth Institute

Counseling Freedom For All – Ruth Institute

References, Sources, and Citations – Ruth Institute

Parent Resources – Ruth Institute

Refute the Top 5 Gay Myths – Ruth Institute

Courage International

Don't Be Fooled by the Rainbow (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 6/1/23

Five Ways to Protect Your Family (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 5/8/23

The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along

Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why – Catholic World Report

Pontifex Minimus by Fr. Paul Mankowski | Articles | First Things

How the Synodality Synod Comes to a Close

Synod Now Debating Draft of Final Document Prior to Saturday Publication - Lifesite

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In the final part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses hitting spiritual rock bottom, repentance, and the necessity of regularly making a good confession. How can we avoid falling prey to what Father calls the "national anthem of Satan", and why is conversion sometimes so difficult? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

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Canon Law & Confession (Fr. Gerald Murray) 4/17/23

Catechesis & Confession (Joe Heschmeyer) 4/18/23

Confession: A Pastor's View (Fr. Casey Jones) 4/19/23

Confessing Your Whole Life (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/20/23

Nefarious: The Must-See Movie (Cary Solomon) 5/15/23

Nefarious | Official Website

The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete

The Spiritual Direction of Saint Claude De Colombiere

The Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: How to Practice the Sacred Heart Devotion - Fr. John Croiset, S.J.

A Heart on Fire: Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Fr. James Kubicki, S.J.

No more excuses! Go to confession 

Repentance: Why "I'm sorry" isn't enough 

L.A. Catholic Church payouts for clergy abuse top $1.5 billion with new record settlement

Most Dramatic Synod Day: Overwhelming Rejection of Empowering Bishop's Conferences

Previously Unknown Mozart Song Discovered in German Library After 200 Years

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In the fourth part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses the importance of cultivating gratitude in one's routine of spiritual hygiene. How can faithful prayer of the Ignatian Examen help prevent the corrosion of our memory of graces and blessings received?

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The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living

The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.

Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.

An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.

How to Pray Always (Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.) 9/7/22

Let's Have a Grown-Up Conversation About One's Conscience

Conscience Should Begin, Not End, Moral Discourse

Conscience: You're Probably Doing It Wrong

Conscience Isn't An Emotion — Not Even Close

Make life a sacred story with 15 minutes a day

"Lord, I Want to See": How to Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open

Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Audiobook Now Available!

The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete

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In the third part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses worship through a look at the offering of Cain. How does offering worship according to our personal preferences rather than what God is owed communicate the wicked worldview of the enemy, "MY will be done"?

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The strategies of Satan, Part 3: The "Cain" tactic 

God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 3: The gift of priesthood 

What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review 

Why Do (Mass-going) Catholics Resent God? - Crisis Magazine

Parishes Preparing Their People for…What Exactly? - Crisis Magazine

In Search of the Sacred: Contributions to An Answer - Josef Pieper  

In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity- Josef Pieper  

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In the second part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses conflict avoidance, kingship, and the vice of Acedia by taking a closer look at Ahab. What happens when we refuse to make use of legitimate and God given authority?

Show Notes

The strategies of Satan, Part 2: The "Ahab" tactic 

God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 2: The gift of kingship 

Sacred Story Institute 

The Beginning of the End of Recreational Catholicism

The End of Recreational Catholicism (Fr. John Perricone) 10/10/24

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In the first part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue introduces us to Jezebel. Who, or what, is it, and what does it represent? In order to properly prepare for battle, we must first understand what we're up against. What is the "Jezebel Strategy," and why is it one of the enemy's favorite tactics? Why is the gift of prophecy so essential in fighting back against it?

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The strategies of Satan, Part 1: The "Jezebel" tactic

God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 1: The gift of prophecy

Isaiah's Job

Sacred Story Institute

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In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue answers the questions on the minds of many facing persecution: what defines a good citizen, and is it possible for a Catholic to fill that role today? Is there really a separation between church and state, and might our world look different with Christ at the center of our society? How should these questions impact our decision making as we approach the upcoming Presidential election? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass.

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The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the church

Worship in a Time of War

A Quick Christian Nationalism Walk Through

FAQs on Christian Nationalism

The Popes Against Modern Errors: 16 Papal Documents

The Broken Path: How Catholic Bishops Got Lost in the Weeds of American Politics

The Kingship of Christ and Organized Naturalism

The Mystical Body of Christ and the Reorganization of Society

The Social Rights of Jesus Christ the King

The Politics of Heaven and Hell: Christian Themes from Classical, Medieval, and Modern Political Philosophy

Quas Primas (Encyclical of Pope Pius XI)

Daily Readings for October 13th

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We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine about the end of recreational Catholicism. Why is it so dangerous when practicing our faith is treated as nothing more than a past-time? Might the end of the days of "entertainment liturgy" and lukewarm Catholicism be on the horizon?

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The Beginning of the End of Recreational Catholicism

The Synodal Comedy: Act II

Must worship be entertaining?

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