Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children – parental discretion is advised.

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Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. One of the biggest political stories of this year can be summed up in one word: fraud. Minnesota, where we are recording this show, has been an epicenter of the systematic theft of public dollars. But this is not only a problem for us. It's a national epidemic. From California to New York, Arizona to Florida, and even Texas, the US Government Accountability Office estimates that American taxpayers lose between—get this—$233 billion up to $521 billion to fraud per year. On the high end, that is almost double the annual budget of New York state and more than the entire yearly GDP of the country of Denmark. The sheer scope of this swindle is bad enough. The fact that so much of it is taken from those who need the funds most—through the defrauding of Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs meant to support vulnerable people—makes the issue a national crisis. How should we respond to this scourge of dishonesty from the standpoint of Catholic social thought? Why is fraud such a grave injustice, especially in its effects on the common good? And what does the Bible say about taking what does not rightly belong to you? Here to offer a distinctively Catholic account of why the plundering of the public coffers is one of the great social injustices of our time is Bishop Robert Barron. Topics Covered 00:00 | Introduction 01:40 | Traversing the western side of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester 03:05 | The staggering numbers regarding US fraud 06:03 | What law or moral principle is being violated? 08:16 | What about stealing from institutions? Isn't that victimless? 10:03 | Connecting fraud with questions of social justice 10:50 | Fraud prevention and the preferential option for the poor 11:43 | What the Bible says about exploiting the poor 12:50 | The contributions of negligence 14:43 | Considering the common good in relation to fraud 16:01 | How fraud erodes civic trust 17:00 | Catholic social teaching and differing ideologies 20:23 | Checks and balances: The response to our fallen nature 22:11 | Decreased churchgoing and its impact on moral guidance 24:35 | Argument #1: What we call fraud is actually common abroad 25:33 | Argument #2: Uncovering fraud is really picking on the poor 26:32 | Argument #3: Uncovering fraud is partisan politics and we ought not engage 27:19 | Bishop Barron's response to "Stay out of politics" 29:00 | Listener question: What guidance can you give to incoming college students? 31:18 | Join the Word on Fire Institute Links: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

In this week's episode, Fr. John and Fr. CJ welcome Andrea Polito – long-time friend (and notable mention) of the podcast. Interviewing her on the topic of her dissertation, Andrea provides an introduction to the French consecrated woman and ecclesial writer Madeleine Delbrêl. With specific focus to the mission of the laity in the contemporary world, Madeleine is revealed to be a model not just in her own milieu – but likewise for the present moment in which we find ourselves.

“How do Protestants justify the 5 Solas?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational beliefs that shape Protestant theology, while also addressing the implications of adding other elements to these principles. The conversation further explores the differences between nominalism and realism, recommendations for Lutherans considering Catholicism, and the need for a modern reformation among Protestants. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:00 – How do protestants justify the 5 solas? if you use other things it does away with the sola part, doesn’t it? 13:48 – Are the differences in nominalism and realism a way to explain the theological differences between Catholics and Protestants? 23:57 – I’m Lutheran looking to come into the Catholic faith. What reading material do you recommend? 40:40 – Do you think today’s modern-day protestants are in need of a reformation? 48:29 – I don’t think the issue of the reformation is black and white. Is it possible the Church admitted its own shortcomings during the conflict?

In his 1881 encyclical Diuturnum, Pope Leo XIII reaffirmed the Scriptural teaching that all civil rulers derive their authority from God, not solely from the consent of the governed. Links Article version https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/pope-leo-xiii-on-authority-state/ Diuturnum http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=4857 Episode on Yves Simon's A General Theory of Authority w/ Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. http://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/episode-56-vindicating-authority-aquinas-guilbeau-op/ Episode on the Christian understanding of authority/hierarchy with Andrew Willard Jones https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/hierarchy-and-woman-aristotle-vs-aquinas-w-andrew-willard-jones/ Subscribe to Alto using discount code CATHOLIC10 https://ascension-press.linkjolt.io/l/catholic-culture-podcast

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Robert Spitzer to examine 6 Catholic miracles that science can't explain, including Eucharistic miracles, the Shroud of Turin, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fátima, and near-death experiences. 00:00 Can Science Explain Catholic Miracles? 02:15 What Makes Something a Miracle? 05:44 Scientific Evidence for Near-Death Experiences 07:40 Lourdes, Fátima, and Eucharistic Miracles 08:57 Six Miracles Examined by Science 11:50 The Shroud of Turin 17:38 The Mysterious Image on the Shroud 21:53 Radiation and the Resurrection 24:16 The Shroud's Carbon Dating Mystery 34:12 Scientific Evidence for the Resurrection? 42:48 The Mysterious AB Blood Connection 48:49 What Eucharistic Miracles Mean for Catholics 53:53 Did Jesus Mean the Eucharist Literally? 01:00:54 Fr. Spitzer's New Catholic AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details. Jeff Cavins continues to share his testimony of how he left the Catholic Church, but eventually returned. While it took a number of years, Jeff did come back to the Catholic Church. He outlines what brought him back and the types of challenges he faced along the way. Snippet from the Show “Always remain close to the Catholic Church, because it alone can give you true peace, since it alone possesses Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the true Prince of Peace.” -St. Padre Pio Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit https://media.ascensionpress.com/?s=&page=2&category%5B0%5D=Ascension%20Podcasts&category%5B1%5D=The%20Jeff%20Cavins%20Show for full shownotes!

The Vatican's Dicastery for Divine Worship has warned against "liturgical extremism", targeting Catholics who raise questions about kneeling for Communion, receiving on the tongue, and women's chapel veils. Church historian Dr. Ed Mazza joins John-Henry Westen to contrast the Vatican's position with statements from Cardinal Robert Sarah, Bishop Athanasius Schneider, and accounts attributed to Mother Teresa. Receiving Communion kneeling and on the tongue, Mazza argues, better expresses reverence for the Real Presence of Christ. And the claim that Communion in the hand reflects an uninterrupted tradition dating to the apostles? Church history disagrees.The expansion of Communion in the hand during the late 1960s and 1970s, including allegations concerning Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's role in securing its approval by the American bishops in 1977. Westen and Mazza examine Protestant Reformation-era objections to Eucharistic adoration and discuss Marian apparitions at La Salette, Akita, Garabandal, and Fatima, interpreting their messages as warnings about irreverence toward the Blessed Sacrament.Catholics are urged to defend traditional Eucharistic practices, recognize the importance of reverence during Holy Communion, and offer prayers of reparation for offenses against Christ in the Eucharist. Kneeling is not extremism. It is reverence. And the Church's history proves it. The question is whether the Vatican will recognize what it is condemning, or continue to suppress the very practices that honor Christ. The answer may determine the future of Catholic worship.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews Learn how to protect your wealth with gold and silver: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesite SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Alex Lessard joins the podcast to discuss the organization Adeodatus, "an educational nonprofit organized to support the ongoing renewal of Catholic liberal education through conferences, community-building, publication, consulting, and due diligence."Dr. Lessard touches upon:The importance of the liberal arts and the role of the Church in educationThe whole-person approach to education vs. the utilitarian modern modelThe true purpose of learning: the ascent to wisdom and knowledge of GodWhy any scholar, when divorcing an academic field from its teleological end in God, loses expertise of the field itselfResources for grassroots implementation of Catholic principles of formationTechnology in education: how we must control the tools lest they control usListeners can learn more at adeodatus.com. The first of three annual conferences is taking place later this month.Support the show

St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873 – 1897) is the youngest Doctor of the Church, but wrote more than some of the other Doctors. She has been called a doctor for the new millennium, and offers a striking contrast from our culture's obsession with being rich and famous, by giving us an example of holiness as seeking to be poor and anonymous. Links The writings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (The Institute of Carmelite Studies) – https://www.icspublications.org/search?type=product&q=Lisieux The Story of a Soul – From St. Thérèse's Original Notes – https://ascensionpress.com/products/story-of-a-soul-the-autobiography-of-st-therese-of-lisieux-catholic-classics OR: https://www.icspublications.org/products/story-of-a-soul-the-autobiography-of-st-therese-of-lisieux Her Last Conversations – https://www.icspublications.org/products/st-therese-of-lisieux-her-last-conversations Pope St. John Paul II, Apostolic Letter The Science of Divine Love (1997) – https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1997/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19101997_divini-amoris.html SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's Newsletter:  https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters/ DONATE at:  http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Dr. Papandrea's Homepage:  https://jimpapandrea.wordpress.com/ Dr. Papandrea's latest book – Praying the Wisdom: Inspired Prayers for Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-the-wisdom/ Dr. Papandrea's YouTube channel, The Original Church: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginalChurch Theme Music: Gaudeamus (Introit for the Feast of All Saints), sung by Jeff Ostrowski. Courtesy of Corpus Christi Watershed:  https://www.ccwatershed.org/  

James and Thomas discuss the new film Fjord, a quiet but extremely tense drama based on the real-life case of a conservative Christian family from Romania who moved to Norway and had their children taken away by the Norwegian Child Protective Services, ostensibly for using light spanking to discipline their children, but seemingly motivated by anti-religious bigotry. Fjord won the highest prize at the Cannes Film Festival this year, which angered many liberal critics because of the film's sympathies with the Christian parents against the repressive liberal bureaucratic state. DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters Music is The Duskwhales, "Take It Back", used with permission. https://theduskwhales.bandcamp.com