Bishop Bryan Ouellette discusses why he chose to become an "Independent Catholic" and what function such autocephalous Catholic churches serve. Many conventional Roman Catholics seem quite perplexed when then encounter the ISM (Independent Sacramental Movement). The immediate assumption is that such churches are not "really" Catholic. Some fear the authenticity of the clerical Orders held by their clergy, while yet others maintain that the Church of Rome holds a monopoly on the word "Catholic," stating that it alone can decide what or who the term can be applied to.These questions answered and more today on Vestiges of Christianity.

On October 17, 2015, EWTN's National Catholic Register published an article by Connie Rossini entitled: "Why Centering Prayer Falls Short of True Intimacy With Christ." Through a series of poorly thought out refutations against Fr. Thomas Keating, one of the Roman Catholic Church's leading advocates for Centering Prayer, Rossini argues that Centering Prayer bears little resemblance to what mystics like St. Teresa of Avila experienced.In response to this position, Bishop Bryan works to develop a more enlightened understanding of Centering Prayer by discussing why it is an essential practice to those who seek a deeper relationship with Christ. Not only is Centering Prayer a vital tool to the esoteric Christian, it is something the conventional Church cannot afford to do without.

Today, Bishop Bryan begins his series on the subject of Grace as it is understood within the context of Catholic theology. In part 1, Bishop Bryan covers the esoteric implications surrounding Baptism. As the primary Sacrament of Christian Initiation, it is not to be overlooked as simply a mere symbol of one's spiritual determination; rather, it is the door to Salvation itself!

In a followup to the classic episode that aired Sunday evening (originally airing on 4/25/2012), Bishop Bryan clarifies many of the points he made on that show and further brings the audience up to date on the current work of the Holy Nicholean Catholic Church with its declaration against evil. The consequences of fighting Satan are great. Today you will learn more about the perils of such a ministry.

Original Air Date: 4/25/2012

On this most pertinent classic episode of Vestiges of Christianity, Bishop Ouellette makes a startling announcement about Satan, exorcisms, and his personal encounters with "the Devil", while further explaining the difference between conventional and absolute understandings of the nature of evil.

In light of her meeting with the Pope, Bishop Bryan will discuss the intricacies of the Kim Davis case and provide insight as to how Christians should respond to her position while also discussing the theology of Marriage.

Bishop Bryan discusses why the ministries of the Holy Nicholean Catholic Church are so vitally important to the world at this time. Learn why the Nicholean tradition exists and who it serves.

On this new edition of Vestiges of Christianity, Bishop Bryan D. Ouellette, Ph.D. SOSM discusses the subject of intercessory prayer. Can we change God’s mind or is it just wishful thinking?