Keep The Faith's Podcast

Father John Perricone talks about the Sacred Heart of Jesus, our perfect home and gives a spiritual reflection on the theology of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Father John Perricone teaches us how to read the New York Times in this primer on how to interpret the biased articles in the nation's "newspaper of record."

Father John Perricone speaks about the importance of our consent to the Divine rescue. Father Perricone shows us that God will always rescue us if we allow it. God knocks and we must allow Him to come in. Father gives a clear understanding of original sin and gives us a beautiful example through Mary's consent to Jesus.

Father John Perricone explains why Saint Therese was made a Doctor of the Church. He discusses the qualities necessary to be a Doctor of the Church. The ultimate goal of sanctification is to wait for what God wants and then to do it.

Father John Perricone speaks about the role and nature of Angels and Archangels. Father John Perricone shows us that we have more certainty about the existence of Angels than we can have of naturally acquired knowledge. Comprehending the fullness of their nature is beyond the grasp of our mind but it is worth learning as much as we can about them. All the choirs of angels live in glory to love, ad...

Father John Perricone reflects on Who is the Holy Spirit. Father John Perricone sets the record straight and tells us what it really means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The relationship between the second and third Persons of the Trinity is the key to understanding the Holy Spirit. He gives genuine meaning to the word "charismatic."

Father John Perricone meditates on Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the ascent of True Love. In a profound meditation, Father John Perricone relates to us the importance of Mt. Carmel as a place where prophets went to "see" God. This title, he says, has the most to do with us. Her womb is truly the Carmel. 21 min. Taken from Evenings of Recollection

Father John Perricone discusses the secular world and reflects on whether we will forget September 11, 2001. We tend to be blinded by the present moment in which we are living, according to Father John Perricone. We are affected by a world no longer thinking anything is sinful. The solution is theological, not psychological! The term "sick" is used wrongly, when something is actually evil. 24 min....

Father John Perricone reflects on how life is a drama, a war between good and evil. Each and everyone of us has a drama to play out. How can a man who portrayed himself as a good Catholic betray his country? Father John Perricone explains how this could happen to us! 12 min Taken from Evenings of Recollection

Father John Perricone speaks about the importance of kneeling in his talk, "The Sight of God." It is amazing to see what men do when faced with the presence of God. This wonderful talk by Father John Perricone has a moving lesson on why it is important to kneel. It is a necessary nourishment for our souls, among other things. 15 min. Taken from Evenings of Recollection

Father John Perricone speaks about an encyclical that explains there is no salvation outside the Church. Gentlemen, you may improve your spiritual life in the privacy of your home. Father John Perricone commences with an encyclical that explains that there is no salvation outside the Catholic Church and that the term "church" can only be used in the Catholic context. 30 min. Taken from: Men's Retr...

Father John Perricone speaks about our need to change and to cast away illusion and deception, charade and trickery. The theme in this talk by Father John Perricone is that man can't live with an empty soul. Often man wants a "flash in the pan" religion that keeps all at a distance. Therefore, let Jesus urge you to do battle because we all need to change. Cast away illusion, deception, charade and...

Father John Perricone speaks about carrying out the Will of God for our lives. Father John Perricone will fascinate you as he speaks of five gardens: Eden, Gethsemane, Our Lady's garden of her soul, Dante's garden and Golgotha. This leads Father to convince you that to carry out the holy will of God is to be where He wants you to be. 34 min. Taken from: Men's Retreat

Father John Perricone speaks about meaning of our vocation and not failing in our duties. Finally, what is our vocation? Father Perricone explains that it is accepting that place to which God calls us and not failing in our duties. We are men of tradition because we are looking at our beginnings and studying our catechism. We become invigorated in our search for the truth - Mary will help us. 28 m...

Father John Perricone reflects on the importance of having a relationship with Christ. Ladies, you may have a wonderful retreat in the privacy of your home. Father John Perricone will show you how you may receive many graces from conversations with our Lord. He's waiting for you, He wants you for Himself - He's a jealous lover. 32 min. Taken from: Women's Retreat

Father John Perricone reflects on the importance of a thorough examination of conscience in order to form good resolutions. Father Perricone will cover five titles: Son, Teacher, King, Judge and Bridegroom. Encourages you to make a thorough examine of conscience in order to form good resolutions. He asks you to know who you are and ignore the devil's lies. Do your duty because in doing it, you are...

Father John Perricone reflects on the importance of Catholics becoming leaven to society. Always return to the catechism, the true teacher. Father John Perricone explains so well that our obligation is to live in communion with one another, to help each other both spiritually and materially. Flowing from this "togetherness", Catholics can be the leaven of society. 46 min. Taken from: Women's Retre...

Father John Perricone reflects on the importance of becoming a saint in part 4 of this Women's Retreat. In a thought-provoking way, Father Perricone quotes a great spiritual writer who says, "The only tragedy in life is not to become a saint." He clarifies the notion that saints are so happy with suffering that they long for it. Saints attract us because of their deep love for everyone. 35 min. Ta...

Father John Perricone reminds us that all sin is serious; that we have a lifetime of preparation for heaven or an eternity of judgement. A compelling description of 9/11 and people's attitudes during and after the event. Father John Perricone, with great drama, invites us to remember that all sin is serious and to be prepared. 20 min. Taken from Evenings of Recollection

Father John Perricone describes the virtue of prudence. Father Perricone explains the very spine of prudence: 1) Make a decision after a very long time 2) Decide only after we have considered many alternatives 3) The good is never the enemy of best As long as we use Prudence, then Fortitude can be utilized. 21 min. Taken from Evenings of Recollection

Father John Perricone reminds us that anger should be used against evil in his talk, "Let's Get Angry." Anger, Father Perricone reminds us, as St. Thomas Aquinas teaches, should be used against evil guided by reason. Father also covers the five points of a just war. 19 min. Taken from Evenings of Recollectionhe Faith

Father John Perricone describes those who subvert holy religion as like the "cat o'nine tails" to Christ. In a clever twist of words, Father Perricone speaks of a secular society where man becomes a law unto himself, and continues portraying a Jesus that only becomes angry when people subvert holy religion (Pharisees). Jesus asks us "to protect our temple". 17 min. Taken from Evenings of Recollect...

Father John Perricone reflects on true joy, which is to be found in religion's "severities." Father Perricone commences with an astonishing quote from a Supreme Court decision. A quote from Cardinal Newman clinches the theme showing true joy comes from self-sacrifice. 27 min. Taken from Evenings of Recollection

Father John Perricone discusses the heretical ideas of the notorious Nestorius. Father John Perricone brilliantly traces Nestorian ideas and shows how this heresy ultimately manifests itself in the secularism of today. Dangerous heresy thrived for awhile, declaring that Jesus was not a man like you and I. It was a bitter time. 18 min. Taken from Evenings of Recollection

Father John Perricone reflects on Easter as the heart of our Faith in his talk, " Are We Making Easter Too Small?" Father Perricone tells us that Jesus invites us all to the cross because He conquers what no man can: the realm of sin. Easter is the heart of our Faith. 9 min Taken from Evenings of Recollection