Keep The Faith's Podcast

Fr. O'Connor presents a most stirring discourse on the Devil. In this lecture, Fr. John O'Connor discusses the Devil's action in Scripture and in history. Furthermore Fr. John O'Connor analyzes the attempts of the prince of this world, Satan, to destroy the Church both from without and from within.

Fr. Gilsdorf responds to the growing problem of young people leaving the Church. In this first lecture of the series Fr. Richard Gilsdorf begins by informing us of the origin of the Bible and convincing us of its inerrancy. He states that the lack of doctrinal formation is the cause of the great masses of people who have left their faith behind.

Fr. Gilsdorf lectures on the need to recognize the Church's role in interpretation. In this second part of the ten-part series lecture series, Fr. Gilsdorf shows how private interpretations of Scripture needs to be based on the fact that the Scriptures are the Word of God as revealed through the instrumentality of the Catholic Church. As a consequence, the Bible should be studied in the light of t...

Fr. Gilsdorf begins a series of four talks on the beauty of the Eucharist. In this third lecture, Fr. Gilsdorf shows how the Old Testament has all the signs of the coming of the Eucharist. Just as the blood, lamb, and sacrifice are fulfilled in Christ, so too is the manna the first bread from Heaven.

Fr. Gilsdorf speaks of Our Lord's promise to his people of the Holy Eucharist. In this fourth part of the series, Fr. Gilsdorf touches on how this manna of the Old Testament is now renewed in Christ. Furthermore, Christ's multiplication of the loaves is a prefiguring of what is one day to come in his most holy Eucharist. This lecture clearly lays out the signs in the Old and New Testaments that Go...

Fr. Gilsdorf analyzes the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. In this fifth part of the series, Fr. Richard Gilsdorf analyses St. Paul's account in 1 Cor. Ch. 10, where he gives us the best account of Passover, the nature of the participation at the altar, and the actual institution of the Last Supper. Father Gilsdorf manages to draw out great truths from the words "Christ has died, C...

This sixth lecture covers an animating theme, concerning blood. Fr. Richard Gilsdorf traces the meaning of blood in Old Testament times with its meaning now in the Eucharist. However, Father Gilsdorf analyzes not only the Old Testament but other ancient writings, like those of Homer, where the sacrificial quality of blood was still strongly understood. This lecture educates it's listeners on the v...

Fr. Gilsdorf concludes his lecture on the meaning of blood. In this last part on blood, Fr. Gilsdorf takes the discussion to its 'reservoir' in the Heart of Jesus. Fr. Gilsdorf cross-references Ezekiel, Zechariah with the Gospel of St. John (Ch. 7 and 9) to describe the scriptural meaning of the heart. This lecture beautifully expresses how we are "cisterns into which the Master pours His Love" em...

Fr. Gilsdorf analyzes passages in the Bible which are relevant to Mary. In this eighth lecture, Fr. Richard Gilsdorf discusses the subject of the Blessed Virgin Mary, putting scripture together to prove that there is a great deal of evidence to show Mary's importance and significance in scripture, stating that Mary is the "Summa of the Church." This lecture helps to educate Catholics on how to und...

Fr. Gilsdorf begins to close by looking at Vatican II. In this penultimate lecture, Fr. Gilsdorf analyzes the 'extraordinary Synod' which had to be called to settle the misunderstandings that were becoming widespread concerning Vatican II. Fr. Richard Gilsdorf discusses the breach between Holland and Poland, where the problem lies with the interpretation of Vatican II. Father Gilsdorf, therefore,...

Dr. Marra joins to discussion with Fr. Gilsdorf. In this final installment Dr. William Marra closes with a discussion of Tradition, which was central to both Old and New Testament, and of the faulty notion in the modern world that Catholics feel they can read scripture without the guidance of the Catholic Church. Father Gilsdorf has shown how one must have holy scripture, sacred tradition and the...

Fr. O'Connor teaches of the prophecies from Fatima. At Fatima, the Blessed Virgin came to warn us, to plead for repentance, and to enlist us in the service of God. Fr. John O'Connor, O.P., vividly confirms the Virgin's prophecies of war and the spread of atheistic Communism, as well as the crisis of Faith within the Church.

Cardinal Stickler gives a profound talk on the beauty of the Latin Mass. Alfons Cardinal Stickler gives a profound talk on the beauty and attractiveness of the traditional Latin Mass. "Now we can better appreciate and understand the theological background and foundation of the discussions and regulations of the Council of Trent concerning the Mass as the summit of the sacred liturgy. In response t...

Cardinal Stickler continues his discussion of the Latin mass. "Now we can better appreciate and understand the theological background and foundation of the discussions and regulations of the Council of Trent concerning the Mass as the summit of the sacred liturgy. In response to the serious challenge of Protestantism we can now understand the theological attractiveness of the Tridentine Mass, not...

Our Lord and the Apostles considered the Old Testament historical. The liberal supposition that the Pentateuch was composed centuries after the life of Moses (if Moses ever really existed) or that the Creation account is mythical is untenable if we examine the ideas of Christ. Mr. Gerry Matatics explains how we can safely conclude that Darwin is Contra Deum . The arguments for so-called "Theistic...

Stephen Mosher describes China's threat to the U.S. Is war with China inevitable? The Chinese seem to think so. Listen as the political situation between China and America is explored. Steven W. Mosher is an internationally recognized authority on China and population issues, as well as an acclaimed author, speaker. He has worked tirelessly since 1979 to fight coercive population control programs...

Fr. Buckley explains how Original Sin has wounded us. Fr. James Buckley further explains that because this wound man's powers to act virtuously have been wounded. His reason is infected with ignorance, his will with malice and his passions with weakness and concupiscence. These truths have been forgotten over the past forty years, while the truth of his natural goodness has been exaggerated more a...

Dr. McArthur argues that the Catholic Church has always been an advocate of human reason. Unlike the Enlightenment thinkers, however, She has always taught that reason is properly subordinated to Revelation. Dr. Ronald McArthur examines the role reason has played in the Church since its foundation. He shows that no one has been as sensible as the Catholic Church in evaluating the role of human int...

Mr. Edwin Faust explains that we now stand in relation to the Church like the abandoned children of a mother gone mad. For sometime now we have had to devise means of defending ourselves. Some have managed well, others not so well. But we are all acutely conscious of the abnormality of our situation. We feel suspended between the Church that was and the Church that will be, and lost in the no-man'...

Mr. Reilly asks why theology matters in the monumental clash between Islam and Christianity. Is Islam even a religion properly speaking? No one is better qualified to address these critical issues on matters torn from the headlines daily. Mr. Robert Reilly is the Author of The Closing of the Muslim Mind and a Senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council. He is also a Member of the board of...

Christopher A Ferrara, Esquire, looks at the New Hungarian Constitution. He analyses it and Other Possible Counter-Offensives Against the Dictatorship of Relativism. What can we learn from the initiatives that some faithful political bodies are taking in Europe. Christopher A. Ferrara is an author and was President and Chief Counsel of the American Catholic Lawyers Association, Inc.

Dr. Connolly addresses misconceptions about faith. In this lecture Dr. Ronald Connolly enlightens us on the dangers of thinking faith and reason are not compatible. The consequence of thinking that Faith and Reason are enemies has led to a cultural devastation devoid of both faith and reason. Ronald G. Connolly, M.D., practices Internal Medicine in Lafayette, CA. He is the author of I'll Bet My Li...

Father Kenneth Baker, SJ explains how the influence of the theory of evolution on our culture has contributed to the growth of atheism, materialism, and radical individualism in our society. The influence of the theory of evolution on our culture has contributed to the growth of atheism, materialism, and radical individualism in our society. Father Kenneth Baker, S.J., is Editor Emeritus of the Ho...

Archbishop Sheen analyzes the characteristics of a priestly vocation. In this introduction to the retreat for priests given in Dublin, Ireland, Archbishop Fulton Sheen explains what our Lord looks for in a priest, the qualities needed by those who lead His people. The Dublin Retreat is a retreat in 16 parts.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen presents the priest as one who offers Sacrifice. Emptied of self, the priest takes on Christ in a type of continuation of the Hypostatic Union. The Cross is the center of the Priesthood. The Cross is essential. The Dublin Retreat is a retreat in 16 parts.