Credo! Catholic Truth in an Age of Relativism

Here is the homily I gave for Christmas Day. This is the first in the series, "A Perfect Gift." In the darkness of this world, God sends the Light of His Son. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/784243484 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd

In today's episode I speak with a young woman named Nicole Alimario. I have known Nicole for years and she used to work at my previous parish. As a young person in today's world, she is able to witness to the fact that "the struggle is real." You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd #frpeterd

Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Advent . This is the final in the series, "And Now We Wait." In our final preparations for Christmas, we are reminded how important it is to cultivate our own families into holy families. In this regard, we must understand what God intended in creating Male and Female and strive to live such in the world today. To view this on video - https://vimeo.c...

In today's episode I speak about the overwhelming indoctrination of many good natured believers. There are things Jesus never said and yet so many want to form Christ in the image they have in their own mind. So today, I say that you should read the Gospels, even if you have read them before and keep track of the things Jesus actually said. If you would like to get future updates when I post new e...

Here is the homily I gave for the 3rd Week of Advent . This is the third in the series, "And Now We Wait." We must always remember there is a standard and ideal established by God and it our duty to strive to achieve that ideal, especially in our families. In this regard, we all need to grow in the Virtues of Prudence and Temperance in order to achieve our goal. To view this on video - https://vim...

In many ways today it feels that rational talk and dialogue has been replaced with anger and mental torture. If we are to make progress today, we need to return to rational and reasonable dialogue. If you would like to get future updates when I post new episodes, please take a minute to subscribe to this podcast. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTu...

Here is the homily I gave for the 2nd Sunday of Advent . This homily is the second in the series, "And Now We Wait." It is important in the world today to work on strengthening family life. More specifically, we need to be cultivating domestic churches where holiness can grow. It all starts with the family. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/777826503 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - http...

Here is the homily I gave for the First Sunday of Advent . This is the first in the series, "And Now We Wait!" Of all the challenges we have today, learning to be patient and how to delay gratification are foremost. These qualities are best cultivated in the family. If we are to have a revival of our Faith, we will need a revival of our families. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/775513674...

Here is the homily I gave for Thanksgiving Day. On this day we must always remember we are thankful to God for our blessings. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Please take a moment to subscribe to this podcast and to share this with your friends. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/774812264 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/...

In today's episode, I ask the question, "How late would you have to be to Mass before you would not come up for Holy Communion?" There really are no sources out there to answer this question, particularly when attending a weekday Mass. But we do know that we are to participate in a "complete Mass" every time we attend. As a moral theologian, I offer an answer to this question. If you would like to...

Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe . This is the final in the series, "Either You Have, or You Haven't." Of all the traits ascribed to God, Mercy is the most important. When it comes to His Mercy, either you have experienced, or you haven't. Please take a moment to subscribe to this podcast and to share this with your friends. To view this on video - https:...

In this episode, I recall why I originally started this podcast on the Vericast Network and why I still believe it is important today. I offer this podcast for your edification and growth in the Faith. If there are topics you would like me to cover, send them to petrus@priest.com. I also ask that you continue to pray for me and I assure you of my prayers. If you would like to get future updates wh...

Here is the homily I gave for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time . This homily is the third in the series, "Either You Have, or You Haven't." Since we no longer live in a fundamentally Christian culture, it is more imperative today that we have "threshold" conversations with those who are lost and in need of Christ. These conversations are most effective in those who have a personal relationship wit...

On this episode of Credo Podcast I discuss the Spiritual Works of Mercy. So many today are well versed in the Corporal Works of Mercy, but no so with the Spiritual Works. The Spiritual Works are 7: 1) To admonish the sinner; 2) to instruct the ignorant; 3) to counsel the doubtful; 4) to comfort the sorrowful; 5) to bear wrongs patiently; 6) to forgive all injuries; 7) and to pray for the living an...

Here is the homily I gave for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the second in the series, "Either You Have, Or You Haven't." As Catholics, we know that there is life after death, and that we will be judged when we die. Are we keeping our focus on the coming judgment? There will be no excuses when we come before the Judgment Seat of Christ. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/7678150...

Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of All Saints. On this special feast, we are reminded that we need to study the lives of the saints and use their example as an inspiration in our own lives. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/766099645 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd #frp...

Here is the homily I gave for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the first in the series, "Either You Have, or You Haven't." For anyone who encounters Christ, we see the person change. We have to admit whether such has happened to us and, if we have encountered Him, is our life any different? To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/765468473 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vim...

What are the fonts of Moral Action? There are many arguments made today that justify grave moral evils. As a Catholic, we know there are actions that are intrinsically evil. This is known as the object of the act, that is, an understanding of an act as it is in itself. The Church's Teaching in this regard is very clear - we may not do evil that good come of it. Today I discuss these fonts of moral...

Here is the homily I gave for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This homily is the final in the series, "Right Praise - Right Relationship." One of the more difficult aspects of Catholic Faith Life is giving Right Praise to God. The reason is because Right Praise is in the way we live, which flows out of the Right Relationship with God. We must always remember that when we meet Christ, pride will...

In today's episode I revisit the phrase "Mystery of Iniquity" from the Catechism paragraph 675. This phrase is taken from but translated differently in St. Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians chapter 2. In this letter, we find it translated as "Mystery of Lawlessness." In either translation, we see the indication for understanding the end times. Is the relativism of our time the mystery of l...

Here is the homily I gave for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the second in the series, "Right Praise - Right Relationship." With the reminder to praise God always, we each have to examine our Faith life and ask if we are truly in a full relationship with God. Please take a minute to subscribe to this podcast and receive updates when new items are posted. To view this on video - https:/...

With world leaders using apocalyptic words like Armageddon, should we be concerned about whether we are in the End Times. As believers, we know that there will be a Second Coming of Christ that will be preceded by a "time of trial that will shake the faith of many believers." As Catholics, how should we respond to these recent developments? In this podcast I refer to paragraphs 675-677 in the Cate...

Here is the homily I gave for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the first of a three part series entitled, "Right Praise Right Relationship." Having touched upon the roles of or True Faith and Right Reason, it is not time to look at the place of Right Praise. At some point we shifted our Praise from God to ourselves. If we truly have Faith, tempered by Right Reason, it will lead us to wan...

Based on recent posts I have seen, it has become clear that we need to reignite a conversation on the topic of Modesty. Modesty must work in tandem with purity of heart. Please refer to the Catechism of the Catholic Church , paragraphs 2514-2527 for more on this topic. If you would like to get future updates when I post new episodes, please take a minute to subscribe to this podcast. You can also...

Here is the homily I gave for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the final installment in the series, "That's Reasonable." Jesus asks us to do what is good because it is right to do. As a faithful servant, we should expect nothing more from God and live according to His will because we are merely "unprofitable servants" in His Kingdom. Here is a link to the readings: https://bible.usccb.org...