Courageous Clergy

Father Michael O'Connor reflects upon the question posed by Jesus in today's Gospel: "When the Son of Man returns, will He find faith on the Earth?" Faith is more than belief. Faith is a way of life.

Compares and contrasts the real St. Francis of Assisi versus the "fake saint" of social justice.

On Respect Life Sunday, Fr. Edward Meeks discusses the great divide in our culture created by the issue of aborition.  He describes abortion as a demonic sacrifice of the Left in our nation. 

Fr. Edward Meeks recounts the story of Lazarus and the rich man to discuss the reality of Hell. Jesus states that we cannot rely upon our religious pedigree to merit the rewards of Heaven. Hell is the natural consequence of the choices people make in life. We need to exercise an urgency about finding our way to heaven and helping others to do the same.

Fr. Robert Altier describes how many saints of the Church considered themselves the worst of sinners. What standard are we using to judge our own lives?

Fr. Mark Beard recounts Paul Harvey's 1965 radio broadcast entitled " If I Were The Devil " as a preface to his recommendation to read the book entitled " The Warning " by Christine Watkins.

Jesus is asked the question "Will many be saved?" Instead of answering "how many", Jesus responds by with "how." Jesus encourages to enter through the narrow gate, because the path that leads to destruction is wide and easy. When we capitulate to the culture, we go along to get along, thus choosing the broad road.

Jesus said that He came to create division - father against son and mother against daughter. Its our choice to be either with Jesus or against Him.

By our baptism, we have been commissioned by Jesus Christ to the mission of saving souls.  This mission cannot be accomplished without entering into conflict with the world, the flesh and the devil.  It is immoral to remain silent in the face of evil. aptism, we have been commissioned by Jesus Christ to the mission of saving souls.  This mission cannot be accomplished without entering into conflic...

Cardinal Raymond Burke offered encouragement and hope to traditional Catholics in a recent homily, lamenting the “poison of worldly thinking” within the Church. During his August 7th homily at St. Mary’s Oratory run by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (IKCSP) in Wausau, Wisconsin, Burke spoke to faithful Catholics, warning of attacks both inside and outside the Catholic Church.

Fr. Richard Heilman speaks-out regarding the recent ‘disciplinary action’ enacted by his bishop.

Fr. Richard Heilman discusses how weak bishops have helped to create a "woke" culture that emphasizes "tone" over "truth."

Fr. Richard Heilman discusses the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. He then goes on to discuss the difference between the Good Shepherd and the hireling.

Fr. Edward Meeks offers a dire warning for our nation on the eve of the celebration of her independence. Will America be counted amongst the unrepentant regions mentioned by Christ in Luke's Gospel? The time is short and the urgency is great.

In this Sunday Sermon from South St. Paul, Father vigorously defends traditional Catholics against the charge that they are “divisive”. Employing the theme of “Temples of the Holy Ghost,” he argues that traditional Latin Mass parishes are, in fact, healthy and thriving centers of faith and thus authentic temples of the Holy Ghost.

Fr. James Altman discusses the fact that without God, there is chaos. With God, there is order.

Fr. Edward Meeks comments on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and its relationship to the ever ongoing murder of millions of children via abortion.

Fr. Robert Altier comments on the Gospel reading about the good shepherd.  He poses the question to all of us whether we are taking the time to seek out silence in order to listen to the voice of Jesus.

Fr. Thomas Dufner reflects on how far America has fallen in its morality and posses the question of which road we will choose - atheism or Christianity?

Fr. James Altman reflects on the importance of strengthening our spiritual lives now so that we are prepared to survive the impending storm. Fr. Altman discusses the Exodus 90 program as an example of a tool that can be used to help in this process.

Fr. James Altman reflects upon the the story of Joseph, how his brothers betrayed him and how Joseph forgave his brothers. The story of Joseph is a preparation for the story of Jesus.

Fr. James Mawdsley offers the final of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima and Lent Part II — Passiontide Part III — Palm Sunday Part IV — Holy Thursday Part V — Good Friday Part VI — Easter Vigil Part VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Easter Sunday, visit www.divinumofficium.com . For pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page. Click on "...

Fr. Altman tells a tragic story about a young woman death and the opportunity to speak with a young man.

Fr. James Mawdsley offers the sixth of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima and Lent Part II — Passiontide Part III — Palm Sunday Part IV — Holy Thursday Part V — Good Friday Part VI — Easter Holy Saturday Part VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Good Friday, visit www.divinumofficium.com . For pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page. Clic...

Fr. James Mawdsley offers the fifth of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima and Lent Part II — Passiontide Part III — Palm Sunday Part IV — Holy Thursday Part V — Good Friday Part VI — Easter Vigil Part VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Good Friday, visit www.divinumofficium.com . For pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page. Click on "Or...