Keep The Faith's Podcast

Father Baker speaks of the Passion of Jesus and His death upon the cross. In this fourth talk, Fr. Baker discusses the historical significance of Pontius Pilate and his role in the Passion, as he looks at the fourth Article of the Apostles Creed.

Fr. Baker speaks of Jesus' Resurrection following His descent into the Underworld. In this fifth lecture, Fr. Baker discusses the Resurrection of Christ on the third Day, Body and Soul from the Fifth Article of the Apostles' Creed.

Fr. Baker talks on Jesus' Ascension into Heaven. In this sixth lecture, Fr. Baker analyzes Christ's Ascension into Heaven, and His teaching and speaking with His Apostles after His Resurrection from the Sixth Article of the Apostles Creed.

Fr. Baker addresses Christ's prophesized return. In this seventh section, Fr. Baker speaks of the Second Coming of Christ, in Glory, on the Last Day and of the significance of this to Christians from the Seventh Article of the Apostles Creed.

Fr. Baker talks about the Holy Ghost and His role in Salvation. In this eighth lecture, Fr. Baker analyzes the Holy Spirit in great detail and touches on the declarations of Faith in the Eighth Article, and both our belief in Him and His place in the Trinity.

Father Baker addresses our relationship to the Catholic Church. In this ninth lecture, Fr. Baker speaks of the Holy Catholic Church, our trust in the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ and its marks of One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic, which show it to be the True Church of Christ from the Ninth Article of the Apostles Creed.

Father Baker touches on God's promise of forgiveness. In this tenth lecture, Fr. Baker talks about the forgiveness of Sin and God's Infinite Love and Mercy from the Tenth Article of the Apostles' Creed.

Father Baker talks of the Communion of Saints and tells us of the Eleventh Article of the Faith contained in the Apostles' Creed, concerning the Resurrection of the Dead and the Second Coming of Christ to Judge the living and the dead.

Fr. Baker talks of everlasting Life in Heaven and the Salvation of Man. In this final lecture in the series on the Apostle's Creed Fr. Baker discusses the promise of eternal life in Heaven, which is the Twelfth Article of the Faith contained in the Apostles' Creed.

Dr. William Marra explains how we know objective truths. He explains that when one comes up with value judgments, one finds contradictions. When the world discovers that there are contradictions in these "deep truths", then we know that there are objective truths.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen reflects on the Passion of Christ. In this lecture he raises the question of "how we live with our trials and frustrations?"

Dr. William Marra talks about devotion to the Sacred Heart. In this lecture, Dr. Marra explains how it is necessary to follow and live in devotion to the Sacred Heart. Dr. Marra explores the twelve Promises given by Our Lord to all who honor this Image.

Fr. Perricone explains that false religions are incapable of giving grace. Jesus Christ is the same now and forever. There is nothing new: nothing to change, improve or correct. What Our Savior gave the Church already was perfect. This lecture analyzes three important points stated by then Cardinal Ratzinger, on this subject.

Father Vincent Miceli, S.J. and Dr. William Marra discuss the anatomy of atheism and man's loss of his care about his relationship with God. Faith and moral goodness keep us connected to God. The metaphysical truths are the truths that make man free. A life without truth becomes monotonous, despairing, and even a psychological suicide. Father Miceli and Dr. Marra describe how atheism is possible s...

Father Vincent Miceli, S.J. and Dr. William Marra discuss modern day atheism as humanism. Humanists believe that denying God liberates man, that no deity will save man, he has to save himself. Father Miceli and Dr. Marra discuss the philosophies of Nietzsche, Hegel and Feuerbach. Particularly, they explain Feuerback's quote, "Gods are Men's Wishes."

Father Vincent Miceli, S.J. and Dr. William Marra discuss Nietzsche's militant atheism and hatred for Christianity. In contrast to Nietzsche who resented God's grace, St. Augustine in his Confessions, addresses himself to God and says, " All things good in me come from Your grace, the only thing that comes from me is my sin." Father Miceli and Dr. Marra discuss the opposing philosophies of Nietzsc...

Father Vincent Miceli, S.J. and Dr. William Marra discuss Auguste Comte's science of atheism. From the television program, "Drama of Truth." Comte wanted to replace the religion of God with the religion of science. He believed that science was the apex of man's development and maturity. Fr. Miceli and Dr. Marra describe how God is gone from politics, legislation, morals, education and the hearts o...

Archbishop Fulton Sheen defines the Authority and Infallibility of the Pope, traces it back to its Divine Source and explains its condition: "Peter, do you love me?"  

Archbishop Fulton Sheen gives us a beautiful analysis of three parables of Jesus: 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.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen explains the basics of prayer and meditation. He addresses a defect of our prayers, in that we usually pray in time of need and for material things. As he says, "Do we love His Hand or the pennies in His Hand?" A fantastic description of meditation and what it really means.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen teaches about pain and suffering, He says, "Why, we ask ourselves, why pain?"

Archbishop Fulton Sheen explains how Christ is 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.

Father Kenneth Baker, SJ explains evolution's influence on society. In this lecture, Fr. Kenneth Baker shows how evolution has contributed to the growth of atheism, materialism, and radical individualism in our modern society. Father Kenneth Baker, S.J., is Editor Emeritus of the Homiletic and Pastoral Review. 

Archbishop Fulton Sheen reflects on the word "world." In this first installment of the retreat, Archbishop Fulton Sheen addresses a common misunderstanding of our relationship with the world. He explains how there is a difference between being "in the world" and being "of the world." He brilliantly shows how Catholics became confused about Christ and his Church.

Archbishop Sheen states this retreat will focus on Christ's words. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen begins this lecture by quoting the question Christ posed, "Who do you say that I am?" Christ's first words were "Come and see" and His last words were "Go and preach." In this lecture, Archbishop Sheen speaks of Jesus, the Eternal Priest. Archbishop Fulton Sheen reflects on Christ's victimhood, His Nature...