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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: THE PRINCIPLE AND SOURCES OF ITS INDEFECTIBLE LIFE.

(Sermon preached by Most Reverend Doctor O'Dwyer at consecration of Most Reverend B Hackett, late Bishop of Waterford, March 19,1916.)

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   Catholic Audiobooklets are now available on Soundcloud. These are AI audio versions of the legendary Catholic Truth Society pamphlets loved and treasured by millions of Catholics and enquirers about the Catholic Faith. There will be new uploads every week!
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  Catholic Audiobooklets are now available on Soundcloud. These are AI audio versions of the legendary Catholic Truth Society pamphlets loved and treasured by millions of Catholics and enquirers about the Catholic Faith. There will be new uploads every week!
Just type 'Catholic Audiobooklets' into the Soundcloud Search Bar, and start listening or downloading.

  Catholic Audiobooklets are now available on Soundcloud. These are AI audio versions of the legendary Catholic Truth Society pamphlets loved and treasured by millions of Catholics and enquirers about the Catholic Faith. There will be new uploads every week!
Just type 'Catholic Audiobooklets' into the Soundcloud Search Bar, and start listening or downloading.

Catholic Audiobooklets are now available on Soundcloud. These are AI audio versions of the legendary Catholic Truth Society pamphlets loved and treasured by millions of Catholics and enquirers about the Catholic Faith. There will be new uploads every week!
Just type 'Catholic Audiobooklets' into the Soundcloud Search Bar, and start listening or downloading.

A collection of seven short sermons on each of the seven deadly sins.

What is a woman? A copy of the great original the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the indispensible helpmate of man. She is his compliment not his replacement. She is the Bride ever seeking the Bridegroom in the Canticle of Canticles. She is Adam’s mysterious rib … his beloved and treasured heart! She suffers the same wounds as her man, but inwardly and quietly! Man saves through great exterior exertions, she by supporting him and bringing to birth and nourishing life. 

A translation of a Sermon pronounced on Saturday 7 March 2020 by Fr. Denis Puga,  SSPX (a medical doctor), at the church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet for the votive mass “in times of epidemic”. 

 Among the many and manifold reasons for His Majesty’s Resurrection is God’s Justice and His Mercy. St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that the Resurrection is “for the commendation of Divine Justice, to which it belongs to exalt them who humble themselves for God’s sake.” Justice, therefore, is a reason for the Resurrection. Recall that justice is simply giving to another what is rightfully theirs… what has been earned or agreed to by way of some contract. Our Lord humbled Himself even unto death … death on the Cross… and so He justly deserved to be raised up again. And since His humiliation was unto the depths… His Resurrection unto the heights of the Heaven of heavens. We might also think of it terms of a contract He entered into at the Incarnation. Having fulfilled its terms which were prophesied ahead of time (thus the reason He showed the disciples how Scripture was fulfilled), He then receives the agreed upon rewards… His own Resurrection, the establishment of His Kingdom (the Church) and the salvation of many many souls! 

 In an old Novena prayer book put out by the Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood, one can find this appeal that expresses the grief of His Majesty over the lack of cooperation found among men. It was carved by an unknown sculptor into the walls of an old European Cathedral: Thou callest Me Master, yet heedest not Me. Thou callest Me Light, yet I shine not in thee. Thou callest Me Way, but dost follow Me not. Thou callest Me Life, yet My Name is forgot. Thou callest Me Truth, but playest a false role. Thou callest Me GUIDE, yet despisest control. Thou callest Me LOVING, withholding thy heart. Thou callest Me RICH, yet desirest no part. Thou callest Me GOOD, and yet evil thy ways. Thou callest Me ETERNAL, while wasting thy days. Thou callest Me NOBLE, yet draggest Me down. Thou callest Me MIGHTY, not fearing My frown. Thou callest Me JUST, Oh! if just then I be, when I shall condemn thee, reproach thou not ME. 

 It is well known how much Bishop Sheen loves Mary! He speaks of her as: "dream" mother and spouse. You can just imagine how intense the drama as he reads poetry and discusses Mary as a victim and belonging to the royal priesthood. The emotion heightens as he speaks of the Marriage Feast of Cana! 

 Died Suddenly" There is a two-word phrase that has been trending recently on social media: “died suddenly”. I don’t know whether this has been happening more this year than past years and I am not interested in the theories as to why people are dying suddenly. It has always happened and it always will happen. 

 In his New York Times bestselling book The Collapse of Parenting, Dr. Leonard Sax quotes someone as saying the following: “For the first time in history, young people are turning for instruction, modeling and guidance not to mothers, fathers, teachers, and other responsible adults but to people whom nature never intended to place in a parenting role—their own peers. Children are being brought up by immature persons who cannot possibly guide them to maturity. They are being brought up by each other.” 

 Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen gives us a beautiful analysis of three parables which our Lord related: the lost sheep out of one hundred sheep; the lost coin out of ten pieces of money; and the prodigal son who returned to the father. 

 Dealing with The Mass, Sheen describes it as a Drama With Three Acts"; this is one in a series of 49 lectures which make up a magnificent compendium of the Holy Catholic Faith recorded during the 1950's by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in the privacy of his own study. 

 Fr. Mark Stafki gives us some thoughts on Christmas. 

 Dealing with the Birth of Christ, Sheen discusses "The Lengthening Shadow Of Cross Bars"; this is one in a series of 49 lectures which make up a magnificent compendium of the Holy Catholic Faith recorded during the 1950's by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in the privacy of his own study. 

 Fr. Raymond Taouk explains the importance of an Advent preparation by helping us examine the lack of generosity we show in the service of God and giving us some insight on how to overcome that. 

Episode 9 of The Crisis Series from the S.S.P.X.

 The second of five talks given by Fr. Black on the important topic of Motherhood given in 2008.  

 The third of five talks given by Fr. Black on the important topic of fatherhood given in 2008.  

 The third of five talks given by Fr. Black on the important topic of Motherhood given in 2008.  

 The fourth of five talks given by Fr. Black on the important topic of fatherhood given in 2008.  

 The first of five talks given by Fr. Black on the important topic of Motherhood given in 2008. 

 The second of five talks given by Fr. Black on the important topic of fatherhood given in 2008. 

Father Ripperger outlines the obvious advantages of, not only, being a Catholic, but remaining a Catholic.

The first of five talks given by Fr. Black on the important topic of fatherhood given in 2008.

 A must for young people. The word "love" is so often misused as justification to do anything, provided we "love." Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen preserves the integrity of the word for those who are unsure of its meaning. Good protection against peer pressure! 

Second of 3-part series on how to navigate through the present situation in the Church and the world.   

 Fr. Raymond Taouk gives an insight to our times and the principles on how to judge things in light of the gospel and Catholic teachings. 

Third of 3-part series on how to navigate through the present situation in the Church and the world.  

A digitized version of a talk given by Dr. Rao many years ago.

First of 3-part series on how to navigate through the present situation in the Church and the world.

 Mr. Michael Davies is most known for his work on the liturgical revolution. Here, he summarizes how the movement for liturgical reform transmuted into the monster that it became, and then used Vatican II, the organs established to effect the reforms of Vatican II, and the "spirit of the Council" to create the new liturgy. This conference was digitized from tape recordings.

How to maintain the Virtue of Charity in an uncharitable society.

I the Q and A at the end of the conference the questions are very faint for obvious reasons.

The authority of the father in families should not just be an ideal but the norm.

 How is Christ the King? The history of the kings in the Old Testament is very well brought out by Archbishop Fulton Sheen. A beautiful description of the title, Christ the King. 

The conference on gossiping is one of a series of conferences that Fr. Ripperger gave in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Fr. Ripperger discusses the importance of monuments in the history of Catholicism.

Although he died in 1936, Chesterton perceived the threat of Feminism to Love, Marriage and the relations between Men and Women. In her inimitable style, Dr. Hildebrand delves into the ways that Men and Women differ, and the wonderful benefit it is. Trying to remove these differences, as feminism does has disastrous effects.

An inspirational reflection by Archbishop Fulton J Sheen on the Eucharistic Presence of our Lord in the Sacrament.

 Archbishop Fulton Sheen makes an undeniable statement with great charm: "Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin." He draws from scripture and his own experiences with several fascinating stories to clarify his theme. Denial of sin is the unforgivable sin of our time and brings us far from God. 

 Archbishop Fulton Sheen reminds us that the Devil is real and the Prince of Darkness has real power in this world through the temptation to do away with the Cross. 

Recorded in 2012 at the Angelus Press Conferences.

Recorded in 2012 at the Angelus Press Conference on the Papacy.

 One of five conferences on Holiness by Fr. Ripperger

Devotion, God's Will, Prayer, Reparation, and The Rosary. 

One of five conferences on Holiness by Fr. Ripperger

Devotion, God's Will, Prayer, Reparation, and The Rosary.

This talk by Fr. Couture was given in Wanganui, New Zealand, in 2006.

 In the talk, "The Crisis and the Challenge: Catholic Education," Dr. William Marra explains why sound religious formation is crucial for Catholics. 

 Marian Mission Conferences given in Brisbane,  Australia in February 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Oxley.    

 Marian Mission Conferences given in Brisbane,  Australia in February 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Oxley.   

 Marian Mission Conferences given in Brisbane,  Australia in February 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Oxley.  

 Marian Mission Conferences given in Brisbane,  Australia in February 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Oxley. 

Marian Mission Conferences given in Brisbane,  Australia in February 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Oxley.

Fr. Doran discusses the role and duties of parents in Catholic families.

The Glories of Mary by St. Alponsus Ligouri (1696-1787) is one of the greatest Catholic books ever written. 
Actually, it is five complete books in one volume. Here the great Doctor of the Church has assembled the very finest information about Our Lady that he could find, all taken from many writings of Saints, Doctors of the Church and other holy authors, as well as from Sacred Scripture. 

In Part 2 of this series on Courtship, Fr Doran talks on the Catholic way a young couple should approach the prospect of Marriage. 

Fr Doran talks on the Catholic way a young couple should approach the prospect of Marriage.

Fr Dean discusses the age-old problem of ensuring that the Faith is passed on to our children

Fr Dean discusses the ideals of a good Catholic Family Life.

 Dr. John Rao presents a most perceptive analysis of the current world-view of the "free autonomous man" and the results of this view: enslavement to the irrational, enslavement to the material, and, finally, enslavement to sin. 

A talk on Marriage by an SSPX priest at their Doctrinal Conference on Marriage.

 A talk given by Fr. James Doran at an SSPX Doctrinal Conference on Marriage 

Over the next period, amongst the interviews that we will be releasing, we will also be releasing a series of talks, lectures and presentations that we have archived over the years, and we hope you enjoy and benefit from them as much as we have. The first talk to be released is by Dr John Rao on the subject of manhood and masculinity from a catholic perspective. Dr Rao commences the talk by posing the question: where are the men? What follows is a fascinating conference on the catholic ideal, where it has been lost, and what we must do to find it. I hope you enjoy the talk as much as I did!

Chris and I close out our discussion on the Shroud of Turin and discuss what application this has for us. Thanks again to Chris for his time!

I am joined in the Lounge Room by professor Chris Hovens to discuss the mystery and science enveloping the Shroud of Turin - what the Shroud is, and what the Shroud isn't. The conclusions, Chris suggests, though not matters of dogma, are matters of rationality that confound the unbelievers and provide deep insight into the glory of the Resurrection. A massive thanks to Chris for joining me.

Caleb Elcock was raised a Baptist but his enquiries into the rationality and authenticity of religion led Caleb away from Protestantism to investigate the Church fathers and the Messianic narrative. Caleb and I had a thoroughly enjoyable conversation about whether it is reasonable to believe in God and why the answer to this question should have an impact on our lives. Big thanks to Caleb for taking the time to talk!

Ella King, fun, outgoing and unapologetically herself, joined me in the Lounge Room to talk about her Catholic upbringing and the issues that she sees challenging Catholics today. Ella also shared about her recent decision to resign from her job over issues surrounding the current COVID vaccines.  A big thanks to Ella for joining me. 

Stacey Kelly was no fan of the Catholic Church, until she met some people who, through the power of example, gave her a deep understanding of Catholicism and a window to a world of happiness that Stacey would embrace. A massive thanks to Stacey for coming on the show.  Check out more from the Lounge Room https://thecatholiccorner.org/ 

Joseph Pearce, is an English-born American writer, and as of 2014 Director of the Center for Faith and Culture at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. More importantly to me, Joseph has dedicated large amounts of his career uncovering the Catholic messages sown within the works of JRR Tolkien. Joseph joins me in the Lounge Room to talk about the beauty in Catholicism, the state of Catholic apostolicity and some pearls of wisdom to be cherished from the realm of Middle Earth. 

Luke Png joins me in the Lounge Room to talk about his Catholic story and the struggles and consolations he has experienced.  Luke suggests that in a world of instant gratification, Catholicism offers an alternative of meaning that if pursued leads to a life of solace, meaning and peace. A massive thanks to Luke for joining me in the Lounge Room. Check out more content at https://thecatholiccorner.org/

Today Jason got to ask the questions. And it was an opportunity for me to thank the many people that have helped me and my family through some tough times. Also a massive thanks to Jason for engineering this. Jason - you are a legend! 
Footnote - Holly Spencer was born in St Louis and grew up in Kansas City...

I am joined by Father Therasian from the Indian mission to talk about the mission, its history, the challenges faced and the importance of an active missionary spirit.  You can support the Indian mission by making a donation to the SSPX and marking it as for the Indian mission. A massive thanks to Father for joining me. 

Father Ockerse shares and explains the Church's position on bearing and navigating three separate categories of suffering:
1. suffering beyond our control (acts of God);
2. suffering caused by others; and
3. suffering of which we are the cause and of which we must bear the consequences.

I am joined by Jordan and Rudy from the Glad Trad Podcast to hear the story of the Glad Trads - who they are, where they came from and some of the significant moments of their respective lives that lead them to be the passionate advocates for the Catholic faith that they are today. A massive thanks to both Jordan and Rudy for coming on the show!

Bruce Mitošević followed his family into the Catholic Church as a young child, but came to value his Catholicism when he looked into the substance of his own life and the world he inhabited and compared it with the ideals of the Catholic faith he pursued. Bruce undertook a study of Catholic thought that eventually galvanised Bruce's faith and gave Bruce a fulfilment he had never known. 

Steve returns to the Lounge Room to take us on a tour of the mysterious and exotic regions of Easter Europe, from Turkey to Prague, from the Church of Bones to the Hill of Crosses. We also discuss the origins of many famous Eastern European legends. Enjoy!

Chris Dent joined me in the Lounge Room to recount his early years in the Catholic education system and the experiences which lead him to questioning his reason for being and the veracity of Catholicism. What followed was a deep inquiry into the teachings of the Church and confronting the decision of a life's reformation. Join me in the Lounge Room to hear of Chris's reversion to Catholicism, and the impact this has had on Chris's life. Big thanks to Chris for joining me. 

Chris is back from having just completed the historically rich Rochester to Canterbury pilgrimage and takes the opportunity to share his wealth of pilgrim experiences and the best ways to get the most out of these undertakings.
Plus we discuss the new website for the Catholic Corner, which holds all Lounge Room Chats content, at the following link: https://thecatholiccorner.org/ 

Collin - Edmund Szatkowski was born into Evangelical Protestantism and his search for substance lead him to Catholicism and ultimately traditional Catholicism. Collin is weeks away from entering Saint Thomas Aquinas seminary to pursue a priestly vocation. Tune in to hear Collin's story!

David, Michael and I take a closer look at the Motu Proprio, Traditionis Custodes to discuss the historical context surrounding the document, the effect we believe the document will have and what we believe will be the flow on effect.

Chris Sudlow is back from Provence, France and rose wine to join me in forming a quick snap shot of Pope Francis's latest Motu Proprio -Traditionis Custodes.

Malta - a tiny island in the Mediterranean that boasts an incredible history and a vivid culture, and most importantly and perhaps unbeknownst to many, a flourishing wine culture. Tam and I discuss  Malta's vividly multicultural history and the blossoming wine culture that this tiny island has to offer. 
Link to Marsovan 100 years documentary
https://youtu.be/3H9L5EhQULs 

Dillon Beatson was living life to the fullest when he had a near death experience which completely changed his life. Dillon sat down with me in the Lounge Room to discuss his early years as an Atheist and how God used a single event to reach out to Dillon and draw him towards God's truth. It's an inspirational story of overcoming the greatest of obstacles and that the Catholic faith is definitely worth fighting for. 
A special thanks to Dillon for coming on the show. 

Richard Bennigsen was brought up a protestant but found  Catholicism after embarking on an inquiry into the history and validity of his own convictions and those of the Church he queried. Richard believes that an inquiry into Catholicism with an open mind will inevitable lead to conversion to the Catholic faith. My sincerest thanks to Richard for joining me in the Lounge Room for an unbelievably enjoyable discussion.

Portugal, the location of the miracle of Fatima,  also brags many great wines. Chris, Tam and I take a quick trip from north to south, discussing the history, the Catholicism and the wine culture of Portugal. 

After a  hiatus, I reentered the Lounge Room and I was joined by two old friends, Jason Kelly and David Massey, to discuss their perspectives on the role of fatherhood in the 21st century, and many of the challenges faced by fathers in modern society. Jason and David gave fascinating insights on many of the issues and I am greatly indebted to them for joining me. I hope you enjoy the show. 

Steve Purcell has travelled to over 57 countries around the world in pursuit of the history, culture and beauty of Catholicism. Tune into our conversation to hear Steve share his Catholic journey to traditional Catholicism, and his literal journey around the world in an incredible interview which demonstrates Steve's passion for the Faith. Enjoy!

Charlie Goodall, well on his way to baptism in the Catholic faith, sat down with me to discuss and give some perspectives on his journey into the Catholic faith, from the first time he approached a Church with the purpose of seeking God, to the online virtual Catechism classes he has been taking. The audio resource Charlie refers to in the discussion can be found in the following link https://fsspx.asia/en/cat-ex. Enjoy!

We wrap up our chat on movies with a quick comment on the classic, A Man for All Seasons, and some  comments on contemporary evangelisation.
We then dive into the old testament Mesopotamia, to talk about wines originating from the ancient lands of Georgia, Turkey and Armenia. Enjoy! 

Tim Erbacher grew up on a farm in Toowoomba and later became a mechanical engineer. His Catholic faith was a constant in his life from his childhood through to the present. Tune into the Lounge Room to hear Tim's recount of growing up a Catholic, his formative years and the Catholic he is today.

Chris, Tam and I give some movie recommendations that we hope you can enjoy, from classics to cult movies, box office breakers to B-grade garbage  - whether the good, the bad or the absolutely ugly, hopefully some recommendations that all can enjoy. No shortage of movies with good Catholic themes, plus some movies just for fun. Enjoy!

Jason Kelly joins me  to discuss overcoming doubt and trials and maintaining faith in Catholicism, in times when one's faith is challenged by circumstances and society. It was a privilege to interview Jason, and I hope you enjoy the show. 

When all was said and done we decided that it was probably worth getting out of bed and getting stuck into the new year. Join us back in the Lounge Room where we discuss Christmas  and New Year celebrations, Covid-19 and the world as it is with masks, and - much more importantly -  books!

I am joined by Chris and Joe Sudlow to compare memories of Christmases past, discussing the current Christmas environment, and to share some thoughts on getting the most out of Christmas.

I was joined by Tam Martinez  - wine enthusiast, traveler and devoted Catholic - to talk about Tam's Catholic journey. Tam shares some fun facts about the Portuguese wine landscape and we discuss the lessons that can be drawn from the humble grape vine and applied  in our lives as Catholics. 

Is there space for only one hundred and forty four thousand people in Heaven? Are we all tied to our predestined fates, irrespective of our choices and free will? Join Father Joseph Ockerse and I as we discuss the theme of predestination, the Church's teachings and the application it can and should have in our lives

Pierre Boralevi joins me in the Lounge Room to talk about how he found traditional Catholicism, his love of literature and beauty and the complexity of the Catholic landscape today. Faith has always had a central place in his life and over the years his understanding of it deepened ultimately leading him to make the daunting and sometimes lonely journey to the Traditional Latin Mass. Pierre believes that the best way to navigate religious complexity is with humility and to develop a love of beauty, history and the richness of Catholicism.

Father Ockerse and I discuss what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God and the implications this should have in our lives. 

What is evil? Did God create it? Is it a positive of a negative? Why does it exist? Why is it allowed to exist? Tune into the Lounge Room to hear the wisdom of Father Joseph Ockerse on the problem of evil, and how we can view the problem in its proper perspective. 

What is charity to Catholics? Is it about being nice to others? Or is it about doing what is in the best interest of others? Join Father Joseph Ockerse in the Lounge Room where he discusses the answer.