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We welcome back Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. of EWTN to begin to scratch the surface in discussing Eastern Catholicism. How did the spread of the twelve apostles lead to such liturgical diversity within the Catholic church, and how can we best appreciate and participate in this rich history?
 
Show Notes
Why Istanbul Is Not Constantinople (Anymore) 
Answering Orthodoxy - A Catholic Response to Attacks from the East: Michael Lofton
Finding A Hidden Church - Eastern Christian Publications
The Forgotten: Catholics of the Soviet Empire from Lenin through Stalin
Fr. Pacwa Interviews Fr. Daniel Dozier | EWTN Live
The Light of the East | EWTN
The Eastern Catholic Church Explained: 7 Fascinating Facts All Roman Catholics Should Know
20 ANSWERS: EASTERN CATHOLICISM | EWTN Religious Catalogue
Light of the East Podcast Fr. Thomas Loya
Fr. Thomas Loya - Tabor Life Institute
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We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss the newly instituted Ex-Gay Visibility Day to be celebrated on June 2nd. Why do proponents of the sexual revolution despise those who advocate for sexual orientation change?
 
Show Notes
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
Father Sullins Research – Ruth Institute
The Dr. J Show - Podcast Free - YouTube
Gay no More: Testimonies from Women and Men who Journeyed away from an LGBT Identity - YouTube
Born That Way? Dr. Sullins Puts the Myth to the Test (And Finds It Wanting) | Dr. J Episode 209 pt2
Courage International
Who Is Silencing Therapists? (Fr. Paul Sullins) 1/3/24
Human Dignity and the Gender Agenda (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 4/17/24
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
Sexual Identity–Behavior Discordant Heterosexuals in Britain: Findings from the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyle 2010–2012
The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along
Discernment in the Service of Friendship - Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J
Breaking Up With Pornography (Steve Pokorny) 10/10/23
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We welcome back Liz Yore of Yore Children to discuss the history of the Catholic Church in China and the reports of an upcoming renewal of the Vatican's secret deal with China. Is there any reason to believe that this won't be another slap in the face of the many missionaries and martyrs who ministered to the people of China? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
 
Show Notes
Cardinal Kung Foundation
The Pope's Cabinet: Pius XII's Secret War for Saving Jews | Johan Ickx
The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi
Divini Redemptoris On Atheistic Communism - Papal Encyclicals
To the new Minister of China (16 February 1947) | PIUS XII
Cupimus imprimis. - All'Episcopato, al clero e ai fedeli della Cina (18 gennaio 1952) | PIO XII
On the Supranationality of the Church - Papal Encyclicals
Communism and the Church in China - Papal Encyclicals
The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom
Jimmy Lai | Acton Institute
Catholic Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai: ‘The Lord is suffering with me’
Catholic pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai gets jail time for involvement in Hong Kong Tiananmen Square vigil
Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai marks 1,000th day in jail awaiting trial
The Life of Ignatius Cardinal Kung Pin-Mei | Msgr Stephen M DiGiovanni
Cardinal Kung Foundation - Our Lady of China prayer
Ten facts you should know about the Chinese Marian shrine of Sheshan - ACN International
Vatican Conference on Catholic Church in China Reflects the Vatican’s Compromises
Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty | AP News
VATICAN - Cardinal Tagle: the "new beginning" of the Council of Shanghai and the mission of the Church today - Agenzia Fides
Vatican offers assurances as China sets out rules for dialogue - Catholic Herald
Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty - ABC News
The Pope wants Chinese Catholics to be 'best among citizens,' Cardinal Parolin says
Vatican wants China deal to be renewed | Crux
Parolin’s ‘no diplomacy’ diplomacy for a Chinese Church
VATICAN - Between memory and prophecy. Insights from the "Council of Shanghai" documents - Agenzia Fides
Vatican Apologizes for Catholic Missionaries in China, Calls on Communist “Bishops” to Rule the Chinese Church
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In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses skepticism, credulity, and the intersection of symbol and mystery. What's wrong with the desire to always "understand" and "comprehend" the mysteries of the Faith? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.
 
Show Notes
“We May Not Fully Understand…” Reality Beyond Words Or, Why It Is Better Not to Understand Everything Immediately — Part 1 | Tradition & Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski
Worship in a Time of War
The Once and Future Roman Rite: Returning to the Traditional Latin Liturgy after Seventy Years of Exile
“Three Essential Books for Laity” Bundle | Os Justi Press
Illusions of Reform: Responses to Cavadini, Healy, and Weinandy in Defense of the Traditional Mass | Os Justi Press
Does a past-less present mean a hopeless future?
Why We Need the Holy Spirit
Peachy Keenan: "I want to know where this boy went to college because that’s where I’ll send my daughters"
Kansas City Has ‘Separated’ From Employee Who Doxxed Harrison Butker | The Daily Wire 
Remember the New Jersey gym owner who was fined for opening up during lockdowns? He has now been cleared of all charges | Not the Bee
Baltimore to cut number of parishes, as city’s population declines | Crux
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We welcome back Michael O'Neill of EWTN, known as The Miracle Hunter to continue our discussion on the latest Roman document about discerning supernatural phenomena. Given the changes in the process of discernment, how is his work likely going to change going forward? Is he going to be out of a job soon?
 
Show Notes
The Miracle Hunter
Science and the Miraculous: How the Church Investigates the Supernatural
Explore With The Miracle Hunter Show Page
They Might Be Saints: On the Path to Sainthood in America
Norms of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith for proceeding in the discernment of alleged supernatural phenomena
New Liturgical Movement: Divine Chastisement in the Traditional Roman Missal
Enthusiasm: A Chapter in the History of Religion - Ronald Knox
“We May Not Fully Understand…”: Reality Beyond Words
Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters | Annie Dillard
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We welcome back Dr. Mark Miravalle of Ave Maria University to continue our discussion on the latest document from Rome on discerning supernatural phenomena. Will this document help or hinder devotions to classic Marian apparitions, and what are we to make of the factual and historical errors in the document?
 
Show Notes
Dr Mark Miravalle's Website
Private Revelation: Discerning With the Church | Dr. Mark Miravalle
Introduction to Mary | Dr. Mark Miravalle
Norms of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith for proceeding in the discernment of alleged supernatural phenomena
Reporting of Diane Montagna #1
Reporting of Diane Montagna #2
New Liturgical Movement: Divine Chastisement in the Traditional Roman Missal
Where Tears Flowed from Heaven: Our Lady of La Salette | Catholic World Report
Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima
Fatima: A Message More Urgent Than Ever
Fatima: 100 Questions and Answers about the Marian Apparitions
Acheiropoeta: Not Made By Hands
Studies in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Audiobook Now Available!
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