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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Turn to God (Fr. Jeff Fasching) - 3/23/23

3/23/23 - Fortitude, as defined in the catechism, is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good. It strengthens the resolve to resist temptations and to overcome obstacles in the moral life. The virtue of fortitude enables one to conquer fear, even fear of death, and to face trials and persecutions.

The ONE Thing That Can Rattle A Navy SEAL (Sam Blair) - 3/21/23

3/21/23 - Listen for yourself: Jesus and his Holy Catholic Church may be the only thing(s) powerful enough to shake a Navy SEAL to the core. Just ask Sam Blair, a former Navy SEAL officer with over a decade of experience leading the most elite teams around the globe. After holding leadership positions on multiple SEAL teams, he taught Leadership and Ethics at the United States Naval Academy and helped screen, select, and train over 90 new future SEAL Officers. Sam has travelled to over 50 countries and deployed to Africa, the Middle East, and South America. But of all the stories that Sam has to share, that of his journey into the church may just be the most dramatic of them all.

The Life of Saint Joseph As Seen by the Mystics (Dr. Paul Thigpen) - 3/20/23

3/20/23 - Many have speculated about the unknown details of St. Joseph's life, and several mystics were granted visions that portrayed the hidden days - both the ordinary and the extraordinary - of Our Lord's appointed guardian vividly and profoundly. Dr. Paul Thigpen's new book The Life of Saint Joseph as Seen by the Mystics weaves together into a single narrative numerous episodes from five such visionaries. He joins us today to give us an inside look at some of these mysterious tales. Buy the book (currently on sale) here!

Pro-Lifers, Rise Up! Lives Depend On It (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 3/17/23

3/17/23 - As pro-lifers, it is our duty to do whatever we can to change every human heart and mind when it comes to the concept of Constitutional personhood. That starts with educating the opposition (or those in our movement who are "too soft") on topics such as IVF, the abortion pill, and other harmful practices that ultimately result in the destruction of human lives.

TLM vs. Novus Ordo: Which Is ”Better?” - Part Two (Fr. Jeff Fasching) - 3/16/23

3/16/23 - Some prefer the Traditional Latin Mass, others the Novus Ordo. Do we really have an answer as to which is "better" or more spiritually valuable? Fr. Jeff Fasching answers the question everyone is asking and explains his stance.  If you wish to offer support to Fr. Fasching to assist in his day-to-day needs, canonical fees, etc., please consider donating at https://www.givesendgo.com/veritas Also, remember to join The Simple Truth mailing list for exclusive access to Fr. Fasching's live streamed Latin Masses!

An Unspoken Message in Ireland?! (Joanne Wright) - 3/15/23

3/15/23 - In August of 1879, Our Lady, accompanied by St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist, appeared to fifteen parishioners in Ireland. This apparition is often defined by the fact that, throughout the entire ordeal, which lasted nearly two hours, Our Blessed Mother never spoke! What message could Mary have been trying to give us?

Completely Catholic, Coast to Coast (Mike Koeniger) - 3/14/23

3/14/23 - Mike Koeniger is a husband and father (of three boys from 36 to 2) and a Catholic revert. A political analyst & commentator, Mike is a regular guest on A Catholic Take with Joe McClane. He is a retired Coast Guard Senior Chief who served 20 years. During his career he participated in over 2000 search and rescue missions, multiple drug enforcement operations, and several overseas deployments. He taught in an inner city high school for a decade. Mike is a National Board Certified Teacher, has a Masters degree in instructional technology, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. He currently works for a major technology company, and lives in Virginia with his wife and youngest son. He attends St. Joseph's Church in Bon Air, VA (the FSSP Church the FBI cited in their recent report).

Hope Is Fuel (Patrick Coffin) - 3/13/23

3/13/23 - In the past three years, rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide have tripled. Loss of identity and purpose is rampant and a collective fear and sadness has become overwhelming. Morale has reached an all time low no matter where you find yourself in the world. We need a solution. Answers we can trust. On Saturday, March 18th, 2023, eight mental health experts are coming together to offer time-tested solutions for anxiety, depression, and despair beyond dangerous drugs, outdated theories, and New Age platitudes. Learn more and register online at hopeisfuel.com

Hypocrisy Has Infected the Pro-Life Movement (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 3/10/23

3/10/23 - If you're reading this, you were given the right to life. It's a simple argument: we wouldn't be here today if that weren't the case. Still, many pro-lifers seem content on negotiating with the opposition and making exceptions for Constitutional personhood. Why is IVF okay when it kills unborn children? And why do organizations like Students for Life (and Death, apparently) not only allow this behavior, but SUPPORT it?!

Traditional Latin Mass: Guardian of the Holy Eucharist - Part One (Fr. Jeff Fasching) - 3/9/23

3/9/23 - The Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) serves as a guardian of tradition and the Holy Eucharist. Whether you attend the TLM or a reverent Novus Ordo, it's hard to argue against the notion that desecrations of the Eucharist have become more and more common. How did we get to this point, and is there anything we can do to reverse course?