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She Was Bedridden for 25 YEARS and STILL Became A Saint! St. Anna Schaffer (Joanne Wright) - 7/30/25

7/30/25 - St. Anna Schäffer, born in 1882 in Bavaria, dreamed of becoming a missionary, but her plans changed forever after a work-related accident at age 18 left her bedridden for the rest of her life. Suffering from painful, incurable wounds and paralysis, Anna transformed her bed into a place of spiritual mission, offering her intense physical pain in union with Christ's Passion for the conversion of sinners and the souls in purgatory. Despite her suffering, she radiated peace and joy, received mystical visions, and became a source of comfort for countless people who sought her prayers and counsel. She wrote over 2,000 letters, many filled with spiritual wisdom, and lived a life of profound Eucharistic devotion. Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012, St. Anna's life is a powerful testament to redemptive suffering and unshakable faith amidst trials.

When Wolves Wear Vestments (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 7/29/25

7/29/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to the show to discuss his recent Substack articles from the month of July. What lessons can we learn from Sodom and Gomorrha? Who are the Lavender Mafia and what have they been up to lately? Plus, a dire warning about wolves wearing vestments and the synodal siege within the Catholic church! This episode is jam packed and Bishop Strickland will walk us through each post with clarity, providing context, pastoral insight, and a faithful response rooted in Catholic Truth and Tradition. Read Bishop Strickland's writings at his Substack: https://bishopjosephstrickland.substack.com/

Salve Regina: A Rosary Crusade to Plead for Holy Popes (Bishop Athanasius Schneider) - 7/28/25

7/28/25 - Bishop Athanasius Schneider sounds a rallying cry to all Catholics to take up the mightiest spiritual weapon in our arsenal: Our Lady wants you to embark on a Rosary Crusade, under her mantle, to repel the forces of evil and disentangle the vexing problems we face in these troubled times. Bishop Schneider relates that faith, moral life, pastoral and clerical life, and the sacred liturgy are all under withering attack, including from within the Church. But don't lose heart! His Excellency urges believers to unite in imploring Our Lady to intercede for a new era of saintly popes and holy leadership to safeguard, renew, and uplift the Faith. Inspired by the victories wrought through fervent faith and the recitation of the Rosary, such as during the legendary Battle of Lepanto, these reflections illustrate how Marian devotion has the power to restore the Body of Christ — the Holy Catholic Church — and foster holiness in her members. Get the book at https://sophiainstitute.com/product/salve-regina/

Antonietta Meo & Chiara Badano: Joy, Suffering, and the Road to Sainthood (Joanne Wright) - 7/23/25

7/23/25 - At just six years old, Venerable Antonietta Meo wrote profound letters to Jesus while enduring bone cancer, offering her pain for others with childlike simplicity and deep spiritual insight. Decades later, Blessed Chiara Badano, a vibrant Italian teenager, faced terminal cancer with radiant joy, refusing morphine so she could "offer her suffering to Jesus." This episode delves into the lives of these extraordinary young girls – one from 1930s Rome, the other from 1980s Italy – whose heroic virtue and unwavering love for Christ continue to move hearts and draw souls closer to God. Witness how childlike faith can become a profound theological witness!

Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All (Dr. Nathanael Blake) - 7/21/25

7/21/25 - Rather than providing fulfilling pleasure, sexual liberation has created a relational wasteland in which men and women are alienated from each other. The liberation promised by the sexual revolution has made people slaves to desire and has led to pain. Victims of the Revolution is a tour de force, passing first through the self-destruction of hypersexuality and then through the beauty of the Church's profound teaching on sexuality. Quoting extensively from testimonies and reports written by the revolution's most outspoken advocates, Nathanael Blake proves that even beyond the question of right and wrong, Christian sexual ethics simply provide a better way to love and live. Get the book: https://ignatius.com/victims-of-the-revolution-vtrp/

New Alarming Chemical Abortion Research… Plus, Tucker Carlson’s Bold Stand! (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 7/18/25

7/18/25 - This week, newly released research has sounded an urgent alarm across the nation: chemical abortions are not only ending innocent lives but also polluting our environment in ways far more dangerous than previously understood. These findings reveal that abortion drugs, especially mifepristone and misoprostol, are entering wastewater systems, affecting aquatic life and possibly contaminating drinking water. Scientists and pro-life advocates alike are calling this an environmental crisis that can no longer be ignored. We break down the latest data and what it means for Catholics who are called to be stewards of both life and creation. We'll also explore how this issue exposes a deep inconsistency in mainstream environmental activism, and why Catholics must lead the charge in addressing both the moral and ecological consequences of abortion. Plus, we take a closer look at newly surfaced comments from Tucker Carlson, in which he boldly challenges the cultural normalization of abortion. Could Carlson's platform and rhetoric help ignite a political and spiritual movement to abolish abortion in America once and for all?

Overcoming Shame After Abortion: A Catholic Guide to Spiritual Healing (Theresa Bonopartis) - 7/17/25

7/17/25 - Healing after abortion is more than just emotional or psychological - it's a spiritual battle. Theresa Bonopartis, founder of Entering Canaan and a pioneer in post-abortion healing ministry, exposes the often-hidden spiritual warfare that surrounds the journey toward forgiveness and peace. From battling shame and lies of the enemy to encountering the relentless mercy of Christ, Theresa shares stories from her own experience and decades of walking with others through the valley of post-abortion grief. This journey is not just about healing: it's about reclaiming your identity as a beloved child of God, even in the face of profound wounds. Learn more about Entering Canaan at https://www.enteringcanaan.com/

St. Simon Stock & the Brown Scapular: A Life of Carmelite Devotion (Joanne Wright) - 7/16/25

7/16/25 - St. Simon Stock was a 13th-century English Carmelite friar whose life helped shape the future of the Carmelite Order during a critical time of transition from the deserts of Mount Carmel to the cities of Europe. Born in Kent and said to have lived as a hermit in the hollow of a tree (earning him the name "Stock"), he was known for his deep asceticism and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1251, according to tradition, the Virgin appeared to him in Aylesford, England, and gave him the Brown Scapular, with the promise that "those who die wearing it shall not suffer eternal fire." This vision sparked widespread Marian devotion and established the scapular as one of the most beloved sacramentals in the Church. Through his leadership, mystical experiences, and enduring spiritual influence, St. Simon Stock remains a model of Carmelite spirituality rooted in humility, prayer, and total trust in Our Lady.

Canceled: Twelve Catholic Heroes That History Turned Into Villains (Steve Weidenkopf) - 7/14/25

7/14/25 - We have to admit it, right? Certain Catholics were some of the most villainous characters in history. Or were they? Catholic historian Steve Weidenkopf digs into some of the most controversial Catholics ever to capture the popular imagination. He looks at notorious figures like Christopher Columbus and Marie Antoinette, so associated with their presumed evils that the modern world has completely written them off and even canceled them from any favorable mention or memory. And worse, the world now uses them as brushes to tar the whole Church! Weidenkopf discovers, though, that these figures are actually victims of a concerted project of defamation, their lives twisted and misrepresented by the Church's enemies: Enlightenment philosophers, Protestant rebels, modern secularists, and even malcontents within Catholicism. It's time to set the record straight. Purchase the book at https://shop.catholic.com/canceled-twelve-catholic-heroes-that-history-turned-into-villains/

Is Elon Musk Starting a New Political Party? What Catholics Should Know (Hugh Owen and Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 7/11/25

7/11/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato explore the growing speculation around Elon Musk potentially forming a third political party in the United States and what that could mean for Catholics. As political polarization deepens and traditional institutions lose trust, many are looking for alternatives. But would a Musk-led movement align with Catholic social teaching, moral principles, or the common good? And more importantly, would that party hold the abolition of abortion as a priority? We discuss the cultural, ethical, and spiritual implications of tech billionaires entering the political arena and how faithful Catholics should navigate this changing landscape with wisdom, discernment, and hope.