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Do you know what the Catholic Faith teaches? What is our purpose in life? Why can we never satisfy our intellect? How do we discern our direction? Is natural human virtue enough? How do we please God? This is the first episode of the Catechism show, “This is Catholicism.” His Excellency, Bishop Donald Sanborn, will guide us through “A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion” by Father Joseph D...

In this final episode of the series, Bishop Sanborn discusses two different ways of looking at our life on this earth: Father Fahey's concept of Organized Supernaturalism and Organized Naturalism, and Monsignor Delassus' perspective of the Clash of Civilizations. Both perspectives have their merits and neither is "right" in the sense of being the final answer, but both provide a good summation for...

In this episode Bishop Donald Sanborn discusses the Jewish Nation and religion, and its role at the beginning of Christendom, throughout the Middle Ages, post French Revolution, and present day. Christianity has roots in Judaism so the question of Jews and their role in salvation history can often get lost in an age which looks for hatred, insults, and antisemitism under every rock and crevice. Th...

In this month’s episode of The Root of the Rot, Bishop Donald Sanborn analyzes numerous quotes of Paul VI in the light of Catholicism. As it turns out, in the pre-internet era, Paul VI made many shocking statements that were simply not caught and analyzed. In his words and deeds Paul VI led the "revolution in tiara and cope" and paved the way, and probably in many ways, inspired men like Jorge Ber...

This month on The Root of the Rot, host Stephen Heiner and guest Bishop Donald Sanborn discuss various programs to water down Catholicism, all in the 20th century and all before Vatican II. These programs all work within the new "religion" of Humanitarianism, which has as its two central doctrines the denial of a transcendent God and the affirmation of an immanent God. Humanitarianism seeks to ach...

The Root of the Rot returns to the air with fill-in guest, His Excellency Bishop Donald Sanborn. This episode focuses on three aspects of the 1870-1920 period: the secularization of society, the final overthrow of the last vestiges of Catholic social order, and the beginnings of the new world order rising to replace the Catholic old order that had been destroyed. Original Air Date: April 21, 2015...

The Root of the Rot returns to the airwaves this month as His Excellency, Bishop Daniel Dolan and host Stephen Heiner try to clarify where our modern problems originated. This episode focuses on the years between 1866 and 1905, years in which Italy was unified (by stealing the Papal States from the Holy Father, and ultimately, from all Catholics), Germany was unified (at a massive cultural cost to...

In our series finale, Father guides us through the method of St. Louis on how to make the Act of Consecration as most worthily as possible. We then discuss life after the Consecration - for this is only the beginning - and how to nourish the seed of devotion that we’ve planted that it may someday blossom forth into the beautiful tree of True Devotion to Our Blessed Mother! A special note of thanks...

Having completed the book, True Devotion to Mary, Father now guides us through the four-week preparation laid out by St. Louis. During these weeks we will work to rid ourselves of the world and self, and seek to gain a better knowledge of Our Lord and Lady. Also explored are various spiritual exercises which are not only important to this preparation and devotion, but to the spiritual life as a wh...

In this episode, we examine the various interior practices which are particular to this devotion - namely doing everything by Mary, with Mary, in Mary, and for Mary, that we may do them by Jesus, with Jesus, in Jesus, and for Jesus! We complete the book by looking at St. Louis’ recommendation for how to practice this devotion in the reception of Holy Communion. A special note of thanks to our anon...

In this episode, we begin a discussion of the various practices which are particular to this devotion, and we do so by starting with the exterior practices. Father elaborates, of course, on the beauties of the Hail Mary and the Rosary, but also speaks about some perhaps lesser-known practices such as the ancient and beautiful Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin, which honours her prerogatives, and...

In this episode, Father discusses the beautiful and wonderful effects that this devotion has on the faithful souls who practice it. Effects which will help the soul more readily advance towards spiritual perfection and perfect union with our most Blessed Lord, for by it we shall participate in Our Lady’s faith, have a deliverance from scruples, cares, and fears, and be transformed by Our Lady into...

In this episode, Fr. German Fliess and host Alexander Krawczyk finish discussing the various motives which should excite the faithful towards having a true devotion to their Blessed Mother. After this, the discussion turns to the Old Testament prefiguring of this devotion in the story of Rebecca and Jacob. The two explore the interpretation of this event as well as its prefiguration of the elect a...

In this episode, Fr. German Fliess explains how this beautiful devotion and total consecration of ourselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary is truly a perfect consecration to Our Lord Himself, as well as being a perfect renewal of our baptismal vows. Then we take a look at St. Louis’ responses to some common objections, or rather concerns, that persons might have in regards to this practice, and conclu...

In this episode, Fr. German Fliess and host Alexander Krawczyk examine the characteristics that mark a true devotion to Our Lady. It should be interior and tender, holy and constant, and with a disinterestedness of personal gain, but to do all for the honor of serving our Queen and Mother. Additionally, the two examine various false devotions in order to avoid common pitfalls that the devil lays o...

In this episode, Fr. German Fliess and host Alexander Krawczyk discuss five fundamental truths of devotion to Our Lady that are critical to our having a true devotion to her, understanding the relationship that already exists between Our Lord, Our Lady, and ourselves, and the great need we have of her in our spiritual lives. Father will also explain how despite the worries and scruples of critical...

In this premiere episode of our new series, Fr. German Fliess and Alexander Krawczyk delve into the masterpiece of Marian spirituality that is “The True Devotion to Mary” by St. Louis Marie de Montfort. Beginning with a brief biography of St. Louis, Father then gives an overview this beautiful devotion before the two dive right into the book and examine the necessity of Our Lady in our spiritual l...

To bring about the Restoration, we must simultaneously reject the modern culture. Yet, can we Catholics resist the trappings and enticements of these seemingly-inescapable worldly-influences, such as the continually expanding list of secular “holi-days” and other substitutes for religious services and customs, if we haven’t already a strong and integrated Catholic life, rich with meaningful practi...

**PARENTAL WARNING: Parts of this episode are unsuitable for children** This final episode closes out our series with guests, Jacinta and Louise, exposing the main problems with children’s movies and TV. Part 1: https://www.truerestoration.org/season-4-the-catholic-home-episode-8-the-battle-for-your-childs-soul-part-1/ Part 2: https://www.truerestoration.org/season-4-the-catholic-home-episode-9-th...

**PARENTAL WARNING: Parts of this episode are unsuitable for children** The devil is trying to snatch the souls of our children. He poisons their minds and hearts in any way possible, targeting them at the youngest possible age. One of his greatest instruments of corruption in our times is the entertainment industry, including TV, movies, computer games and mainstream popular music. This series fo...

**PARENTAL WARNING: Parts of this episode are unsuitable for children** Navigating our families through the dangerous waters of modern mainstream media, in particular TV and movies, is an ongoing challenge, as any parent of young children knows. In this series our hostess, Theresa, welcomes back Catholic Mums, Louise and Jacinta, who outline some basic principles and guidelines to aid parents in m...

"The Work of Reparation" – Defenders of the Holy Name Devotions – which are expressions of true devotion - are the foundation of every Catholic home. In this show, Veronica explains why this particular devotion is so critical for our current crisis, and how it came into being in its current form. The Holy Face devotion is the union, and representation, of all the devotions pertaining to the Sacred...

Saint Hildegard Von Bingen writes in Causae et Curae: “It happens that certain men suffer diverse illnesses. This comes from the phlegm which is superabundant within them. For if man had remained in paradise, he would not have had the flegmata within his body, from which many evils proceed, but his flesh would have been whole and without dark humor [livor]. However, because he consented to evil an...

In Part 1 we heard all about two Australians' "theological travels" which eventually led them into the true fold and into a mission locality to boot. Wow! What an adventure that was! The exciting journey continues as Phil explains some of the amazing resources his family uses regularly to fulfill the various duties in the Catholic home and how his wife accepted the challenge to take their children...

In our times, many mission countries are without permanent parishes and priests since the enemies of the Christ have torn down most of the external support structures of His One, True Church. Rest assured, however, that God has provided us a whole new host of wonderful supports in their place! Despite the grim world-situation, we faithful Catholics really do have very many things with which to be...