Keep The Faith's Podcast

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen offers a narrative of Christ's request in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this eloquent narrative Sheen sheds new light upon the spiritual riches received by answering Christ's request "Watch one hour with Me." He laments the decline in the love of the Eucharist. He exhorts priests to center their lives in Christ in the Eucharist. Priests have a deeper mission than "ministr...

Dr. William Mara analyzes the English Translation of the New Rite of Mass. In this lecture, Dr. William Marra argues that the English translation has seriously misrepresented the beautiful phrase, "Mystery of Faith." Dr. Marra tells his viewers what it means, and what it refers to in the old Roman Canon.

Fr. John Perricone tells us how to make a good confession. Our Lord has told us the Church's ministers have been given the power to pardon us. We must frequently make use of this gift.

Fr. George Rutler tells us of the Church's steadfastness. Fr. Perricone argues despite all our weaknesses and stupidities, the Catholic Church stands firm amidst an ever growing culture of death. God did not make the Church the way Zeus made Venus. It is not composed of parts, but it is unified and will last until the end. Today, as in the time of Julian the Apostate, the state is trying to take o...

Dr. David Allen White notes that culture is a reflection of what men love. If vice and self are what they love, then vice and fatuousness will be depicted around them. If virtue and high ideas inform their lives, beauty and nobility will surround them. It stands to reason that only the Church can produce splendid culture, for she alone produces the ' Veritatis Splendor' ; the splendor of Truth.

Fr. John Perricone gives a moving talk on the life of St. Padre Pio. He shows how Saint Padre Pio can be a model, because his life revolved around the Mass and the endless hours he spent in the confessional to breathe new life into souls. While he had the very wounds of Christ, his greatest cross was the intense suffering caused by false accusations and the abuse of authority by his superiors. He...

Thomas Reeves gives a moving talk on the beloved Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He describes him as a man of love as well as having a deep love of the Faith. There are many interesting details covering his boyhood on a farm until his role as Archbishop. Sheen had a first rate mind and the stage presence of a great actor. This talk will make you proud to be a Catholic! From the Campion Series. 45 min.

Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand argues against modern Feminism. Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand shows how Feminism claims to fulfill the potential of women, but its standard is naturalist and limiting. Only a focus on Christ and transformation in Christ can perfect human persons. Anything good that Feminism might seek, Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand explains, can only be achieved in an orthodox Catholic framework. Th...

Dr Alice von Hildebrand discusses the life of Edith Stein. Edith Stein was a gifted Jewish child, who excelled in all her studies,, but as a result was not humble, and eventually became an agnostic. She became a philosopher, but after meeting several men who were her intellectual equals and reading the autobiography of the mystic Teresa of Avila during summer holidays in 1921, she converted to Cat...

Mr. Michael Davies gives the history of the Anglican Ordinal. He discusses in detail the Anglican Ordinal from the time of Thomas Cranmer to Leo XIII. Even though prominent Catholic prelates treat Anglican ministers as if they were priests, Anglican orders are as invalid today as when Leo XIII condemned them. One of the first and most tempting ecumenical efforts of the modern world was that which...

Fr. Mastroeni details the serious discontinuity in moral reasoning in Amoris Laetitia. In this lecture, Fr. Mastroeni takes an in-depth look at the 2016 Apostolic Exhortation on marriage and family Amoris Laetitia. In refusing to recognize the existence of moral absolutes in the matter of intrinsically immoral acts. Fr. Anthony J. Mastroeni was ordained for the diocese of Paterson, N.J. in 1972. H...

Fr. Mastroeni continues his analysis of Amoris Laetitia . In this second section from Fr. Mastroeni's series, he specifically outlines the issues in Amoris Laetitia. Fr. Mastroeni gives great attention to how Amoris Laetitia , in its era of absolute truth, is in fact refusing to make a prohibition against adultery. Amoris Laetitia tries to make the case for admitting Holy Communion to those living...

Fr. Mastroeni explains the priestly obligation to remain celibate. Fr. Anthony J. Mastroeni explains that the obligation for Roman rite priests to live in celibacy is not merely an act of discipline or custom. It goes back to Jesus and apostolic times and was universally mandated by the First Lateran Council. Priestly celibacy is rooted in doctrinal foundations, as the priest is ordained to stand...

Fr. Joseph Illo lectures on the assaults made against the Church. In this talk, Credo in Sanctam Catholicam Ecclesiam (I believe in the Holy Catholic Church), Fr. Joseph Illo explains how although the Church is not in crisis, she is under constant attack. Fr. Illo offers a message of hope, saying that faithful Catholics will only grow stronger in Christ through these many assaults. Fr. Joseph Illo...

Fr. Zachary Akers, gives a short history on the status of the FSSP. In this first of three lectures from the conference- The Vatican and the One-World Religion Are We Now Witnessing the Rise of What Saint Pius X Feared - Fr. Akers looks at FSSP throughout the world today as part of a special presentation.  

Father Joseph Illo wraps up the conference with a sermon during the Sunday Mass. The Conference theme is "The Vatican and The One-World Religion - Are we Witnessing the Rise of What Saint Pius X Feared?" Fr. Illo addresses the beauty of marriage in all its maturity of love, and overcoming obstacles in the way of grace and sacrificial love. From 2020-The Vatican and the One-World Religion

Mr. Michael Davies outlines the indefectible nature of the Church. He defines the indefectibility of the Church, and explains how it is often misconstrued.

Mr. Michael Davies points out the need to understand the Church's truths. He stresses that Catholics must distinguish between the Church and churchmen. He stresses also that the Church cannot fail. The Church teaches us what Our Lord wants us to believe and live, and he goes on to explain the need to enforce the eternal Faith taught by the Church.

Robert R. Reilly discusses the Modern Islamic world. In this eye-opening talk, Reilly masterfully explains the frightening behavior coming out of the Islamic world. Terrorism, he shows, is only one manifestation of the spiritual pathology of Islamism. Reilly uncovers the root of our contemporary crisis: a pivotal struggle waged within the Muslim world nearly a millennium ago. In a heated battle ov...

Fr. John Perricone introduces us to Martyrs of the 20th Century. Did you know that the 20th century has produced many more martyrs than any other century? Father Perricone is at his dramatic and persuasive best as he leads us on a path to love the cross. A must hear! You will never forget the marvelous portraits of those you'll meet on the Way of the Cross.

Dr. Coulson begins a debate with psychological practices. Dr. Coulson dives specifically into the Rogerian system which he explains produces good feelings about oneself while emptying one's mind of all religious truth. This lecture is of great value to anyone seeking to understand my modern psychology in relation to religious truth.

Dr. John Rao looks back at the practices and beliefs to come out of the Enlightenment. Taking his cue from the brilliant work of the late philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand, Dr. John Rao examines the flawed Enlightenment from a Catholic perspective.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen offers meditation on Good Friday in 1979. Christ on the Cross was in great pain, a very unusual kind of pain. It was the burden of all of our sins. He took upon Himself the sin of each and every one of us, whether we know it or not. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's retreat is a perfect aid during Lent.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen offers meditations on Good Friday. The God-Man is the only Person who came to this earth in order to die. But He died in order to conquer it. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen shows you the Wounds of Christ on Good Friday, 1978.

Archbishop Sheen meditates on Christ's Passion. In this second part of his 1977 retreat, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen directs our attention to the different marches people have made in history. There are the marches of soldiers to war, a wedding march, the last mile of the march of a condemned criminal to His Death. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen eulogizes Our Blessed Lord's Passion on Good Friday of 19...