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What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song? In the first episode of Silver Linings, The Old Gays dive into an essential part of queer life: chosen family. They discuss the vital love, support, and sense of belonging that community provides, especially during life's toughest moments. They open up about what “queer” means to them, how chosen family has impacted their lives, and how to maintain close bonds over time–including their love for each other! “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Family isn’t just what you’re born with; it’s the people who show up, shape you, and stick around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Depression is Not a Sin! Saintly Advice for Sorrowful Souls 11:37

5 days ago11:37

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/3ZXrR4V57EA There are a minority of Catholics today who hold that depression is a fault, or the fruit of a fault – perhaps nothing more than vanity and pride. They speak as if depression is an invention of modern (and therefore, we are to assume, false) thought, and that perhaps doesn’t even really exist. They speak as if one could free oneself from a state of depression by acts of the will. What should we make of this? Let’s dig into this topic and see. It’s not a sin to have a sense of humour and be cheerful... https://www.wmreview.org/p/fun-aquinas-neri It’s not a sin to be depressed... https://www.wmreview.org/p/depression-aquinas-neri 00:00 Intro 00:10 Article's Sources 01:05 Is Depression a Fault? 02:50 St. Thomas Aquinas 05:05 Effects on the Body 06:26 Remedies 07:53 St. Philip Neri…

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Probably Skip This Video... 13:25

8 days ago13:25

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Yeah... Just rambling. https://youtu.be/lKNt2cAFGMw

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Don Bosco Reveals the Biblical Roots of the Mass to Protestants 9:04

17 days ago9:04

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/b55Kw9wSZzo Here is the quote from "The Biographical Memoirs of Saint John Bosco," by Giovanni Battista Lemoyne, Volume 7, Chapter 8, Page 43: ...Don Bosco commented on the versicle "The hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth" [John 4:23]. He commented that Protestants misinterpret these words as an argument against exterior worship, and he spoke about a tough debate he had five or six days before with Protestants in a private home: "To begin with, do you know what 'in spirit' means?" I asked. "It means that God should be adored selflessly and fervently in one's own heart, not superstitiously as Catholics do," they replied, considering our exterior worship a mere masquerade. "Were this really so," I rejoined, "I'd agree with you. But it is decidedly not. Anyway, let's continue. What does 'in truth' mean?" "It means that God should be adored in a 'real,' not in an empty way." "Did you say 'real'?" "Yes!" "Very well. 'Real' means something concrete. How can a concrete thing be only 'in one's own heart'?" Rather put out, my opponents had to admit that I was right. "Well then," I went on, " 'in spirit and in truth' must also be taken to read that exterior means may and should be used in worshiping God. Furthermore they also reveal serious doctrinal and liturgical differences between Hebrew and Christian ritual and ceremony. 'In spirit and in truth' means that all Old Testament rites and sacrifices—mere figures of those of the New Testament—would one day be superseded by a 'real' sacrifice truly pleasing to God. Read the first chapter of St. Luke's Gospel, and you will see a magnificent sacrifice being celebrated with all the splendor of exterior rite and ceremony—with altar, thurible, and incense. All this foreshadowed the solemn Mass—the real, true sacrifice. The first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles tells us that they met with the disciples in the cenacle to pray. The next chapter shows them offering the Eucharistic sacrifice and partaking of Communion at that gathering. The authentic history of Christianity's first three centuries proves that Christians, following the Apostles' tradition, celebrated Holy Mass with altars, solemn rites, psalm singing, flowers, incense, and lights. Read the fourth and subsequent chapters of the Apocalypse. They describe a sacred rite so minutely that you will think you are watching the sacrifice offered in our own [Catholic] churches. You will see the altar, the censer, the incense, the candlesticks, the lamps, the scented golden vessels, the elders' golden crowns or miters, the ritual bows, the harps, the canticles, and the procession of white-clad virgins—in a word, everything the Church uses for ritual splendor." When I finished speaking, one of the Protestants looked for a copy of the New Testament. All they had was the adulterated translation into Italian by Giovanni Diodati. I let them use it anyway, because I was certain that it would contain enough to convince them. After they had checked the passages I had quoted, I pointed out and explained a few others then and there. They concluded, "We really had never paid much attention to these passages." So I went on, "Now, tell me, how do your churches resemble Jerusalem's holy temple? Do you have altars, censers, incense, candles? Does your manner of honoring God resemble what the Apostles did and what the angels themselves do in heaven? Don't you think we are reasonable in imitating the saints and the angels as we adore God?" "Of course! Truthfully, we must admit we have nothing of all you mentioned." In conclusion, one of them—an evangelical minister—remarked, "This is something we shall have to think about." This debate and the Waldensian minister's misgivings dealt a serious blow to their position. As a result, these days many Protestants are turning to the Catholic Church. Infuriated at losing these souls, Satan vented his rage on Don Bosco by depriving him of his sleep.…

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Padre Pio Appears to a Cardinal Tortured by Communists 6:17

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/UnuxGI9lwYA Venerable József Cardinal Mindszenty resisted communism in Hungary after World War II and was persecuted, tortured and imprisoned for his brave stand. He penned one of the most beautiful reflections on motherhood I’ve ever heard. Since it’s Mother’s Day, let me recite it for you before we get to the main story for today: how the great St. Padre Pio appeared to comfort the poor cardinal while he was in a communist dungeon. Venerable József Mindszenty wrote: “The Most Important Person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral -a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body… The angels have not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share in God’s creative miracle to bring new saints to Heaven. Only a human mother can. Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creature; God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation… What on God’s good earth is more glorious than this: to be a mother?”…

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The 500-Year-Old Mystery of Our Lady of Good Counsel 12:33

5 weeks ago12:33

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The year is 1467. Imagine you’re looking out at the stormy waters of the Adriatic Sea from an Italian coastal town and to your astonishment, you see two men walking on water, following an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her Son, Jesus. That image is now known as Our Lady of Good Counsel of Genazzano and can be seen to this day suspended in mid-air without any supports. I want to relate the history of this miraculous image, which involves a great warrior, two faithful soldiers, and a widow of inspiring faith. Having just lost a loved one, I can’t tell you how much of a consolation this story was to me. Those who love Our Lady will find solace in hearing it, and unbelievers will have evidence of her intercession. I’ll tell it as it was set forth in Monsignor George Dillon’s book, “The Virgin Mother of Good Counsel.” Watch the video: https://youtu.be/vXph5UK6CUk 00:00 Intro 00:52 Random Fisherman 01:08 Origin of the Image 01:26 Scanderbeg 04:37 Giorgio and De Sclavis 07:29 Petruccia de Nocera 08:58 Our Lady Comes to Genazzano 09:50 Proofs of the Miraculous Image…

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He Jumped on a Grenade on Easter Sunday to Save His Brothers 9:50

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See pictures of Doug Dickey by watching the video: https://youtu.be/Qia6M8uZiZA During World War II, Venerable Fulton Sheen compiled a prayer book for soldiers titled “The Armor of God.” In it he wrote that the vocation of a soldier is next in dignity to the priesthood, not only because it commissioned him to defend justice on the field of battle and order on the field of peace, but also because it called him to the spirit and intention of sacrifice. And in the Gospel of Saint John we read, “Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). When I read that verse the other day I immediately thought of a Medal of Honor recipient who laid down his life to save his brothers in arms on Easter Sunday in 1967 during the Vietnam War. His name was Douglas Dickey, a United States Marine who had the rare quality of being pure of heart. His story is especially compelling since he seemed to have premonitions of the violent way he would die, even when he was a child. He didn’t show the slightest hesitation when called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice, which is why I think it’s fitting to reflect on his act of valor during Holy Week when Our Lord sacrificed His life so that we could have eternal life. I’m using an article written by a friend of mine, Mr. Norman Fulkerson, that’s based on the book, “A Final Valiant Act,” by Lt. Col. John Lang. Sources: Lt. Col. John B. Lang, “A Final Valiant Act: The Story of Doug Dickey” (Havertown, Penn: Casemate Publishers, 2020). https://www.amazon.com/Final-Valiant-Act-Story-Dickey/dp/1612007570 Norman Fulkerson, “Doug Dickey: A Pure and Combative Warrior” (TFP.org). https://www.tfp.org/doug-dickey-a-pure-and-combative-warrior/…

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St. Therese Appears with a Sword in Battle (1917) 5:17

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The audio probably won't make sense until you wach the video: https://youtu.be/bWsgzqsXaa4 This letter is addressed to His Reverence, the parish priest of Contrexéville (Vosges). Contrexéville, December 23, 1917, auxiliary hospital no 9, bed no 69. Considering I have had faith in the Servant of God Thérèse of the Child Jesus since March, 1916, I want to relate the following fact, begging you to kindly forward it to the Carmelite monastery of Lisieux. On October 3, 1917, my regiment, the 2nd March Regiment of the Tlemcen Fusiliers (Algeria), was appointed to take possession of the sector of the woods of Caurières and Bezonvaux in Eastern France. On October 4, my group arrived in the valley, and I was appointed by my officer to defend the front of the communication trench which led to our lines and was situated 60 meters ahead toward the enemy lines, in case of an attack. From that date to October 13, 1917, we were exposed on a daily basis to heavy bombardments and gas emissions, from which I was always spared. There were frequent attacks from the enemy in the other groups of my regiment. Seeing how things were going, I told my lieutenant: "I expect us in all probability to be attacked this way before we are relieved.” And here’s what happened: On October 14, at about half past three in the morning, I was standing in my usual place, when I was suddenly dazzled by a great silver brightness, and much to my astonishment, before my eyes, I saw Sister Thérèse like an angel. She was walking left and right, holding in her hand a very short saber. I was compelled to follow her, and I found myself in front of a swamp that made a natural defense and was located behind our lines. I rubbed my eyes, pinched myself and said to myself: "You are not asleep, though. What does that all mean?" In brief, I went back to my previous place, and saw once more with surprise this vision moving about in like manner. I then understood it was a warning from Heaven. I didn't lose a single minute; I quickly inspected my post and had the pins pulled out of my grenades, in case of an unforeseen attack. When it was all over, I picked up my watch, which said that it was four o'clock, and I thought: it's just the time when the Boches usually launch an attack. I said nothing to my men, except that they had to watch well and be careful. I had been surveilling the side of the swamp for no more than two minutes when I saw a crawling shadow sneak away, then two, then three, in single file. I first believed the relief patrol was arriving and immediately challenged them in Arabic with the word Chkoune, which means: "Who goes there?" But the sole response I received was to hear a grenade burst, which, fortunately enough, landed beyond the small parapet of the communication trench. "Here are the Boches,'' I exclaimed. "Grenadiers, bombard!"' I immediately threw three grenades; I then saw a German advancing toward me. No hesitation. I killed him right away with a shot of my automatic Pistol, and he fell down at my feet. From that moment on, it turned into a huge exchange of grenades and almost hand-to-hand fighting. I didn't lose my courage, I stirred up my men, and, soon wounded myself, I only commanded the louder: "Bombard!" But there was no more reaction from the enemy. Down to my last ounce of strength, I sat on the parapet. Everything was quiet again; I was relieved by my section officer arriving with reinforcements, and then evacuated to the dressing post with all my men, including four wounded. I didn't forget to immediately thank my Protector, who has always preserved me since December 1916, and whose celestial warning was our safety. This declaration is certified by the author himself, whose signature below can be published; he recommends to all his comrades the utmost confidence in the Servant of God, Thérèse of the Child Jesus. A. DIEZ Sergeant, 2nd Fusilier March Regiment…

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His Life Depended on a Game of Chess 14:00

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/F-u_LRPVai4 After World War II, the Communist Soviets occupied Hungary, causing thousands of Catholics to flee their tyranny. Today’s story is about a Hungarian man who assumes another person’s identity to escape to Austria, a free country. Little did he know that his knowledge of chess would play such an important role in attaining freedom. “Your Move Hungarian” by Ferenc Laszlo "I was trying hard to suppress my anxiety that September morning in 1946, as I stood in the dismal Keleti railway station in Budapest, Hungary. Panic, I knew, could wreck my hopes. I was waiting prayerfully for the name of Oscar Zinner to be called – even though I knew that it might mean my doom..."…

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The Miracle of Father Baker: Our Lady of Victory Basilica, NY 11:37

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Video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/zR8TDIK0QOE I walked 30 miles on pilgrimage to the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of Victory in Lackawanna, New York built by the great Venerable Father Baker. Having spent some time in the Buffalo area, everyone has been telling me some incredible stories about Father Baker and his cause for canonization so I decided to research him for myself and bought a couple books about him. However, the most beautiful summary of his life can be found on his website, fatherbaker.org. Here’s the full article: https://www.fatherbaker.org/the-father-baker-story-the-early-years Here’s the website for Our Lady of Victory Basilica: https://www.olvbasilica.org/ Some books about Father Baker: 1. "Walk Humbly With Your God: Father Nelson Baker and the Brothers of the Holy Infancy and Youth of Jesus" by Donald Monnin 2. "Father Baker" by Floyd Anderson 3. "Father of the Fatherless: The Authorized Biography of Father Nelson Baker" by Richard Gribble CSC…

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St. Patrick's Prophecies for the End Times 6:51

11 weeks ago6:51

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This episode will cover St. Patrick's incredible prophecies about the Emerald Isle and the five mysterious favors that he obtained from God during his forty days of fasting in the mountains. In his time of solitude, he fought off devils seeking to tempt him in such a brilliant way that they fled in terror, which definitely reminded me of St. Michael. Watch the video for this episode: https://youtu.be/Bws5Ck2x3uM Sources: St. Patrick’s Prophecy, Tírechán's Collections Concerning St. Patrick, Book of Armagh (TCD MS 52): http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts... Text of the script: "St. Patrick the Patrician" by PATRICK FRANCIS CARDINAL MORAN (1913 Catholic Encyclopedia): https://nobility.org/2012/03/p... For further reading on St. Patrick: The Trias thaumaturga (gol., Louvain, 1647) of of the Franciscan COLGAN is the most complete collection of the ancient Lives of the saint. The Kemare Life of Saint Patrick (CUSACK, Dublin, 1869) presents from the pen of HENNESSY the translation of the Irish Tripartite Life, with copious notes. WHITLEY STOKES, in the Rolls Series (London, 1887), has given the textand translation of the Vita Tripartita, together with many original documents from the Book ofAmragh and other sources. The most noteworthy works of later years are SHEARMAN, Loca Patriciana (Dublin, 1879); TODD, St. Patrick, Apostle of Ireland (Dublin, 1864); BURY, Life of St. Patrick (London, 1905); HEALY, The Life and Writings of St. Patrick (Dublin, 1905).…

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Thankful! 1:51

12 weeks ago1:51

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I was bored of driving, so I made up this silly poem today. I'm not sure if I really like all these things... it just fit the poem. https://youtube.com/shorts/7j4JRBFFV3o Thankful! If it's a terrible day, remember That you should never lose your temper. If you are muddled in toils and strife, Perhaps you should think of the finer things in life. The swish-pop of a well-earned beer. Aiming an arrow at a stock-still deer. Steaming coffee in your cup. The sweet brown eyes of your loving pup. I don't mean to be sappy, But these things make me happy. Ardbeg Whiskey in a glass. A front-row seat in a Latin Mass. The cheerful chirping of a cricket Getting out of a speeding ticket. It all keeps me from stressing When life can be depressing. Crackling tobacco in corncob pipes. Old Glory with her stars and stripes. Being first in Confession line And the wonderful smell of pine. I don't know what all this means to you, But it makes me feel fine. Steaks medium-rare. Snow flakes in your hair. The smile of a loved one. Ah… the glory of a setting sun And when a fish takes the bait, It just makes me feel great. Finishing your Rosary late at night, That you be ready for tomorrow's fight. Friendly conversation by the fire. Beautiful high notes of a Tenebrae choir. Handling the grip of a well built gun. This is what I'm all about, son. Is it wrong that I admire what God has given me? The crisp mountain air and the rolling sea! I need to travel! To witness the glory of Rome. But for now, New York is my home. All in all, I'm content With these consolations heaven sent To keep me sane in this mad, mad world, Knowing that I am furled In Mary's Mantle. SO… when sufferings cut like a knife, Thank God for the finer things in life. Hope you liked it. I was more or less just sleep deprived.…

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Saint Columba and the Loch Ness Monster 5:28

12 weeks ago5:28

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In today's video, I tell the story of St. Columba's incredible confrontation with the devilish Scottish beast: https://youtu.be/3nq3jRuXVvQ Read the full story in Angelo Stagnaro's excellent article: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/st-columba-and-the-loch-ness-monster

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He Wore Armor Under His Carmelite Habit — Saint Nuno 8:37

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Portuguese Count Nuno Alvares Pereira had a brilliant military career and became the Constable of Portugal. Later, out of gratitude for a miraculous victory he won over the Spaniards, Saint Nuno built the Gothic church of Our Lady of the Scapular of Mount Carmel on a hill outside of Lisbon. He gave the church to the Carmelite order, and then joined them as a simple lay brother. Saint Nuno’s combative life and his devotion serve as an example for Catholics today who must fight to affirm their Faith in a secular world. As we will see, he drew his strength for the fight from his great devotion to Our Lady. Saint Nuno was born and grew up outside Ourem near Fatima where Our Lady appeared in 1917, and from his youth, he had an ardent devotion to her, the Rosary and to the Brown Scapular. During the 14th century, Portugal had nearly become a province of the Kingdom of Castile. Spain had already defeated Portugal’s armies, and the Portuguese court was weak and decadent. Most of Saint Nuno’s life was spent fighting the Spanish to preserve Portuguese independence. His most important battles were Atoleiros, Aljubarrota (very near Fatima), and Valverde inside of Spain.…

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Catholic Influencers: Stop Following Trends! 8:18

15 weeks ago8:18

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An episode that is basically just an excuse to talk about this really incredible observation from the author, Jules Verne, about the Catholic work method of the medieval man. They were the original Catholic influencers and they were the most effective, because we’re still talking about their creations to this day. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/9R32ReDFOoA…

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When a Cursed Car Killed a Movie Star 8:31

15 weeks ago8:31

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When a Cursed Car Killed a Devilish Movie Star. There are some movies that seem pretty tame today, but had an electrifying demonic charge at the time of its release. I think that one of those movies was "Rebel Without a Cause" in 1955, starring James Dean. I found a book called, "Cabinet of Curiosities" by Aaron Mahnke which talks about one aspect of his cursed legacy that involves a demonic car. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/H4EtIYfBWJs…

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Don Bosco Risked His Life to Expose a False Religion 6:56

29 weeks ago6:56

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Zw-X5BRyZcs The following stories about the many assassination attempts on Saint John Bosco’s life are taken from a book by Dr. Charles d'Espiney called, “Don Bosco - A Sketch of His Life and Miracles.”

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Midnight Call: A Saint's Battle with the Prince of Darkness 7:39

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I first heard this mysterious saint story when I was sitting around a campfire with a group of friends at a Catholic Call to Chivalry Camp. No one could remember if it was Saint John Vianney or Saint John Bosco, but I’m going to follow it up with a fascinating true story from Don Bosco’s life which I think corresponds to it. If you know for sure which saint it was, please help me out in the comments. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/tl01pw3p8Es…

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Chilling Prophecies of Our Lady of Good Success 8:31

30 weeks ago8:31

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/ikQzizFPYbs During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Our Lady of Good Success appeared in Quito, Ecuador to a Spanish nun whose little-known but extraordinary life has a direct connection with our days.

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Battle of the Monasteries: Apple Tree Debate 3:32

30 weeks ago3:32

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Atheist Converted by a Purgatory Soul 8:59

31 weeks ago8:59

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Zf8hcXankB4 There was once a pious woman who had been generous to the Holy Souls in purgatory. When she was dying, she was burdened by a deathbed depression where she thought that there was no hope for her soul. Simultaneously there was a concentrated effort by the powers of Hell to drive the her to lose faith and to think that Our Lord would never have mercy on her. This was done in a bid to reduce her to the mortal sin of despair, so the demons could claim her soul. Suddenly, the pious woman saw the souls of thousands of supporters who assured her that she could attain the Heavenly Prize. She asked them who they were. "We are the souls which you have delivered from Purgatory, we, in our turn come to help you, and very soon we shall conduct you to Paradise." The pious woman's heart was gladdened, and soon afterwards she died in enviable happiness. I would like to help you to also have compassion for the Poor Souls in Purgatory by telling you two of my favorite documented stories about them. The first is about a pious servant woman and the second is about a Polish prince who was an avowed atheist. #purgatory 00:00 Intro 1:21 Source of These Stories 02:01 Jeanne Marie 06:10 The Polish Prince…

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Our Lady Saved France from a Demonic Wolf 10:33

31 weeks ago10:33

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/w2cdq_96wtg In the heart of 18th century France, a terrifying creature known as the Beast of Gevaudan emerged from the shadows, leaving a trail of terror and bloodshed in its wake. This enigmatic beast, an enormous wolf-like creature with a taste for human flesh, struck fear into the hearts of the people of the Gévaudan region. This was at a time when demonic activity was reaching a fever pitch in France culminating in the satanic beheadings of the French Revolution. Witches and hexes were becoming rampant. It seemed as if the wolf had a devil-like quality, for it seemed to focus on human game rather than the livestock close by. This wolf was only defeated through one man’s devotion and trust in the Mother of God, which shows us that we have to confide in Our Lady against all odds. You can find this account in the book, “Beast” by Gustavo Sanchez Romero and S.R. Schwalb.…

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Why the Devil Persecuted St. John Vianney 11:06

32 weeks ago11:06

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/u7QtS7N4Sk4 Soon after the Cure d'Ars had opened his house of refuge for the poor orphans of the district, the strangest noises began to disturb his rest at night, and to trouble the quiet of his presbytery. Always at midnight, three violent knocks against the door of the presbytery generally warned the Cure d'Ars of the presence of his enemy; these knocks were followed by others more or less heavy, according as his sleep was more or less profound. After having diverted himself by making a frightful uproar on the staircase, the demon entered the room, seized the curtains of the bed, shook them so furiously that the poor inmate never could understand why they were not torn to atoms. Sometimes the malignant spirit knocked like some one who was demanding admittance, and the next moment, without the door being opened, he was in the room, moving about the chairs, deranging the furniture, rummaging everywhere, calling the Cure with a mocking voice, 'Vianney, Vianney!' and adding to his name the most outrageous qualifications and menaces. 'Eater of truffles, we shall have you, we shall have you! We hold you, we hold you!'…

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Beware of Catholic Influencers: The Story of Pelagius 6:16

32 weeks ago6:16

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_Sp2jxZrc3Q There were plenty of celebrity Catholics in the past whom everyone regarded as saints, but then were discovered to be just the opposite. Which brings me to the story of Pelagius, which I found in "The Catechist,” a compilation of true stories from Catholic literature, by Canon G.E. Howe.…

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Death by Tomahawk: The Martyrdom of St. René Goupil 5:27

33 weeks ago5:27

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Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/L1w_tD_4fcc I decided to join St. Louis de Montfort Academy for their 20-mile pilgrimage to the North American Martyrs Shrine. The word “martyr” comes from a Greek word meaning “witness.” By definition, a martyr is somebody who suffers death for the Catholic Faith as a witness to Christ. A group of saints that fit this category so well is the North American martyrs, who gave witness to the Faith by the shedding of their blood for the conversion of the Native Americans. Eight French Jesuits traveled to the New World -- what is now Canada and New York -- to convert the natives. After enduring years of suffering and hardship, they paid the ultimate price by willingly shedding their blood for Christ. There were six priests: Frs. Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brebeuf, Noel Chabanel, Charles Garnier, Gabriel Lalemant, and Antoine Daniel, along with two lay helpers: Rene Goupil and Jean de Lalande. It was an honor to rejoin my alma mater for this pilgrimage. It was an extremely blessed day.…

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Our Lady's Warning: Her Message at Fatima Briefly Explained 11:19

33 weeks ago11:19

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/II0x8oSyzjk Our story begins in the Spring of 1917. Half a mile to the south of Fatima, along a road so narrow that a team of oxen can scarcely pass, lies the village of Aljustrel where three young shepherds lived: Lucia dos Santos, and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto. They were 10, 9, and 7 years old respectively at the time of the apparitions.…

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Saint Jacinta Appears to a Thief 5:07

34 weeks ago5:07

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Two miraculous stories involving the little seers of Our Lady of Fatima. My jaw dropped when I read them and I just had to tell you all about it immediately. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/cntHG4R3gmo

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I've Been Looking 20 Years for This Story 8:48

35 weeks ago8:48

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"The Sweet Little Boy" by Fr. Winfrid Herbst. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/mxmCX35vVN8 And before you bring it up... yes. There's a possibility that it could just be a legend. There's not an abundance of historical evidence, but you know what... I don't care. It's a darn good story. If people can be inspired by fiction, then why can't I admire this incredible account be it legend or not.…

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Don Bosco Explains Martin Luther 11:41

36 weeks ago11:41

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/1j4YA4WRZBQ I'd like to ask any Catholics watching this video if you were ever told that all religions are the same? That all religions are just different paths to the same God. Saint John Bosco would definitely disagree with that statement. In his masterful work, “A Catholic Instructed in His Religion” he faithfully repeated the doctrine that our faith has held for the last 2,000 years: that the Catholic Church is the one, true Church founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ himself. Throughout the book, Don Bosco categorically defines the errors of many false religions in the form of a dialogue between a father and his children. Today I would like to tell you what he wrote about Martin Luther. 00:00 Intro 00:49 Introducing the Characters of the Story 02:24 What Sparked the "Reformation" 05:20 Martin Luther 9:51 The Pope's Response 10:37 Origin of "Protestant" Name…

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The Epic Tale of Baldwin the Leper King 17:59

36 weeks ago17:59

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I first came across this story at the age of ten and I'm not waxing poetic when I say that it has inspired my life ever since. I hope you find it equally as useful.

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How Bees Made a Chalice for the Holy Eucharist 9:55

38 weeks ago9:55

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"A Robber, Bees and Something Else" by Father Winfred Herbst. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/fB7pbgyVCw0

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Litany of Humility - We All Need to Hear This 8:27

16 weeks ago8:27

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Litany of Humility by Servant of God Cardinal Merry del Val O Jesus meek and humble of heart, hear me! From the desire of being esteemed, deliver me Jesus! From the desire of being loved, deliver me Jesus! From the desire of being extolled,* From the desire of being honored, From the desire of being praised, From the desire of being preferred, From the desire of being consulted, From the desire of being approved, From the fear of being humiliated, deliver me Jesus! From the fear of being despised, deliver me Jesus! From the fear of suffering rebukes,* From the fear of being calumniated, From the fear of being forgotten, From the fear of being ridiculed, From the fear of being wronged, From the fear of being suspected, *Deliver me Jesus! That others may be loved more than I, Jesus grant me the grace to desire this! That others may be esteemed more than I,* That in the opinion of the world others may increase and I may decrease,* That others may be chosen and I set aside, That others may be praised and I unnoticed, That others may be preferred to me in everything, That others may become holier than I, provided I become as holy as I should, *Jesus grant me the grace to desire this! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/GVIC9Z0tkHI…

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How Our Lady of Fatima Destroyed Communism in Portugal 26:43

18 weeks ago26:43

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Watch the video of the Fatima Visit: https://youtu.be/qeo2kDotBNc This is my humble explanation of why the Fatima message is so important today. If you would like to have a Fatima visit in your own home, please call 888-460-7371. Watch the video explaining the prophecies of Fatima: https://youtu.be/II0x8oSyzjk…

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How an Angel Appeared in Pennsylvania 5:58

18 weeks ago5:58

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/kRqEZTxv2NM This is a documented true story taken from the book, "All About the Angels" by Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P. Link to the book: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/all-about-the-angels/

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He Revealed the Secret of Mary - St. Louis de Montfort's Life Story 13:38

19 weeks ago13:38

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“Never will anyone who says his rosary every day be led astray. This is a statement that I would gladly sign with my blood.” — Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673-1716) This is a literature podcast channel and one of the main books after the Bible that I would recommend a Catholic to read is St. Louis de Montfort’s “True Devotion to Mary.” But you shouldn't start the book without knowing anything about it's author, so I’m going to try to tell you some of the best stories from his life that blew my mind the first time I heard them. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/fjXsXI1hvds…

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Miracles of the Peshtigo Fire: How Our Lady Protected Her Children 10:13

20 weeks ago10:13

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The Peshtigo Fire happened on October 8—the same day as the Great Chicago Fire that’s so well known in American history. Though overshadowed by the Chicago Fire, the Peshtigo blaze killed more people (around 2,500) and destroyed more property—over 1.2 million acres. Gathered in a wooden church dedicated to Our Lady of Good Help, a small group of Catholics begged God to intervene. What followed became arguably the greatest intervention of Our Lady during a calamity in American history. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/API6MG3xTpg…

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Weathering a Dark Night of the Soul 9:27

21 weeks ago9:27

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-JuvfV1hYtM This poetic text is an excerpt taken from a lecture given by Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira, the great Brazilian Catholic thinker. It describes how we can maintain confidence in God amidst trials and sufferings: through the darkest nights of the soul. It's a text that I found greatly consoling. So if you're going through a tough time spiritually, listen to this parable and it may help you.…

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I Need to Tell You Something... 6:19

23 weeks ago6:19

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MERRY CHRISTMAS! My sister's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@missretroreads7948

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Infant Jesus Appears to a Communist School Teacher (Budapest, 1956) 4:31

23 weeks ago4:31

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/v_x2P0oUIaw This is the story of a marvelous miracle that took place a few days before Christmas of 1956 in Communist-occupied Hungary. The story comes to us through a Fr. Norbert, a parish priest in Budapest, who later fled to the West. The excellent music in this episode is performed by The Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles. I used it with their permission. Visit their website to purchase this wonderful music: https://benedictinesofmary.org/product-category/music_cds/…

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LIVE! Chilling Christmas Game of "Smee!" 13:28

24 weeks ago13:28

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Watch the livestream: https://youtube.com/live/_EGwQ... "Perhaps it was my imagination (although I'm almost sure that it was not), but I had a feeling that nobody was really enjoying the game anymore. But everyone was too polite to mention it. All the same, I had the feeling that something was wrong. All the fun had gone out of the game. Something deep inside me was trying to warn me. 'Take care,' it whispered. 'Take care'. I tried to laugh at myself, but I did not succeed..."…

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Smee | Official Trailer 0:35

24 weeks ago0:35

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Watch the livestream: https://youtube.com/live/_EGwQ...

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When a Statue of Baby Jesus Came Alive: The First Nativity Scene 6:00

24 weeks ago6:00

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/a9mmQm44Uzk The Story of the First Nativity Scene taken from “The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi” by Saint Bonaventure (Chapter X, Section 7). “Now three years before his death it befell that he was minded, at the town of Greccio, to celebrate the memory of the Birth of the Child Jesus, with all the added solemnity that he might, for the kindling of devotion. That this might not seem an innovation, he sought and obtained license from the Supreme Pontiff, and then made ready a manger, and bade hay, together with an ox and an ass, be brought unto the spot. The Brethren were called together, the folk assembled, the wood echoed with their voices, and that august night was made radiant and solemn with many bright lights, and with tuneful and sonorous praises. The man of God, filled with tender love, stood before the manger, bathed in tears, and overflowing with joy. Solemn Masses were celebrated over the manger, Francis, the Levite of Christ, chanting the Holy Gospel. Then he preached unto the folk standing round of the Birth of the King in poverty, calling Him, when he wished to name Him, the Child of Bethlehem, by reason of his tender love for Him. A certain knight, valorous and true, Messer John of Greccio, who for the love of Christ had left the secular army, and was bound by closest friendship unto the man of God, declared that he beheld a little Child right fair to see sleeping in that manger. Who seemed to be awakened from sleep when the blessed Father Francis embraced Him in both arms. This vision of the devout knight is rendered worthy of belief, not alone through the holiness of him that beheld it, but is also confirmed by the truth that it set forth, and withal proven by the miracles that followed it. For the ensample of Francis, if meditated upon by the world, must needs stir up sluggish hearts unto the faith of Christ, and the hay that was kept back from the manger by the folk proved a marvellous remedy for sick beasts, and a prophylactic against divers other plagues, God magnifying by all means His servant, and making manifest by clear and miraculous portents the efficacy of his holy prayers.” The excellent music in this episode is performed by The Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles. I used it with their permission. Visit their website to purchase this wonderful music: https://benedictinesofmary.org/product-category/music_cds/…

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Catholic Soldier Converts His Enemy on Christmas Eve 9:22

25 weeks ago9:22

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/So64iT9bYQI In the heart of the French Revolution, a young Catholic resistance fighter faces his imminent demise. Condemned by the Republic, he has just six hours to live. But as the clock ticks down, a miraculous transformation unfolds. Join me for the true story of “The Christmas of a Chouan,” taken from “Short Stories on Honor, Chivalry, and the World of Nobility” —no. 449 by G. Lenotre. The excellent music in this episode is performed by The Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles. I used it with their permission. Visit their website to purchase this wonderful music: https://benedictinesofmary.org/product-category/music_cds/…

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This Song Has a Hidden Meaning: "The 12 Days of Christmas" 5:51

26 weeks ago5:51

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/xCnyX27UwF4 We’ve all heard the song "The 12 Days of Christmas," a delightful but apparently nonsensical rhyme set to music, but it’s a good deal more than just a repetitious melody with pretty phrases and a list of strange gifts. From the year 1558 to 1829, Catholics in England were prohibited by law from the practice of their faith. The religion was officially illegal until Parliament finally enacted the Catholic Emancipation Act in 1829. Until then, it was a crime to be a Catholic and to be faithful to the Pope. Fr. Hal Stockert claimed that the 12 Days of Christmas was written as one of the catechetical songs to help young Catholics learn the tenets of their faith. It was a memory aid when to be caught with anything popish would not only get you imprisoned, but possibly hanged, shortened by a head, or even subjected to the awful ordeal of being hung, drawn and quartered. I'm not 100% sure where Fr. Stockert got his information and all of this is being hotly debated online, but in my research no one can definitively prove their argument one way or the other, so at the end of the day there’s no reason why we can't put a Catholic meaning to the song if we want to.…

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Chastisement Prophecies from Catholic Mystics 15:12

28 weeks ago15:12

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/C90YOuIPzZY The common thread that runs through latter day prophecies seems to be the foretelling of a terrible chastisement of the world due to an unrepentant mankind and then the resurgence of the Church, and the conversion of the world. E.H. Thompson keenly pointed this out in his book, “Life of Anna Maria Taigi.” In Chapter 18, he wrote: "First they all point to some terrible convulsion, to a revolution springing from deep-rooted impiety, consisting in a formal opposition to God and His truth, and resulting in the most formidable persecution to which the Church has ever been subject. Secondly, they all promise for the Church a victory more splendid than she has ever achieved here below." Here is Don Bosco's prophecy that I mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGu8c9HjTao…

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St. John Neumann Debated Protestants in Their Own Church & Won 12:56

28 weeks ago12:56