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New Details Leaked About Leo's Big Meeting With The Cardinals - Return To Tradition

It's all synodality all the time. Plus: the bishop of Detroit publicly apostatizes and sells himself out to enemies of the Cross.

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- 17 Jun 26 - The Laity Will Save the Church - Fr. Charles Murr

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- Ask A Priest Live - Open Q&A w. Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP

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- 17 Jun 26 - Perseverance of the Holy Saints

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- 17 Jun 26 - Don't Try to Lead God, He Will Lead You - Bishop Joseph Strickland

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5 Reasons I Could No Longer Reject Infant Baptism - Keith Nester

For more than 20 years, I served as a Protestant pastor. I dedicated babies, baptized believers, and confidently taught that infant baptism wasn't biblical.

I was wrong.

In this video, I share the biblical and historical reasons why I could no longer reject infant baptism—and why embracing this ancient Christian practice became an important part of my journey into the Catholic Church.

Whether you're Catholic, Protestant, considering becoming Catholic, or simply curious about what the early Church believed, I invite you to examine the evidence with an open heart.

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Pope Leo, SSPX, and the Battle for Catholic Identity
Sign Of The Cross

Frank Wright and Father Charles Murr discuss recent remarks from Pope Leo XIV, developments involving the Society of Saint Pius X, and broader questions surrounding tradition, liturgy, and Catholic identity. The conversation also revisits allegations of financial misconduct and governance issues connected to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, as well as Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s latest public appeal. The panel weighs in on contemporary social issues and initiatives they believe are shaping the Church’s public witness and internal life.

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What's The SSPX'S Problem Anyway?
I Miss Christendom

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Daily Readings for Thursday June 18, 2026

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- St. Ephrem the Syrian (June 18) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year

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Liturgy of the Hours
- 6.17.26 Vespers, Wednesday Evening Catholic Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

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- 6.18.26 Lauds, Thursday Morning Catholic Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

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- Learning to Pray with Trust – Thursday, June 18, 2026

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1962 Missal
Readings & Reflection

Second Epistle to Timothy 4,1-8.
Dearly beloved, I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by His coming, and his kingdom : Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine. For there shall be a time when they will not endure sound doctrine but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers having itching ears: And will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables. But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. Be sober. For I am even now ready to be sacrificed: and the time of my dissolution is at hand. I have fought a good fight: I have finished my course: I have kept the faith.
As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice which the Lord the just judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming. Make haste to come to me quickly.

Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew 5,13-19.
At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men. You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house. So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled. He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

St Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) - Benedictine abbess and Doctor of the Church

Book of Divine Works
True believers illumine the world!

In the outpouring of their hearts, the true faithful consider the greatness of divine omnipotence, they note the instability of their spirit and the debility of their heart, they thus temper all their actions, in order not to lose their footing by exceeding the right measure in higher or lower necessities, as Paul recommends to his faithful: “Act in everything without murmuring or dispute, in order to make yourselves blameless and pure, children of God without spot in the midst of a misguided generation and perverted, of a world where you shine like centers of light by presenting to it the Word of Life."(Phil 2:14-16)

Man is as if at a crossroads: if he seeks in the light the salvation that comes from God, he will obtain it; if he chooses evil, he will follow the devil in punishment. Man must in fact bear his nature and all his works without murmuring, without the distortions of sin, without disputes, behaving like a true believer. If he loves good and hates evil, he will never risk his liberation on the day of judgment where he will be separated from all creatures who have deviated from good by embracing evil.

Those who act in this way, seeking not to hurt anyone, live as sons of God, in the simplicity of their good works, they avoid the murmurings and disputes, the negative emotions, which are the lot of the ordinary world. Insensitive to the traps of seduction, they encourage the esteem of those who congratulate themselves on their courage within a misguided and perverted generation. In the perfection of their true faith, they shine like these stars whose mission is to illuminate the world, as decided by the Creator of the universe. Through a doctrine that is incarnated in life, they will convert many men to God: it is in this way that the sinless Son of God gave light to all.

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Feast / Saint of the Day
St. Ephrem (18 June): Humility for the Knowledge of Truth

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💥Archbishop Weisenburger’s Mosque Scandal

👉Archbishop Weisenburger’s recent speech at a Detroit mosque has sparked significant debate within the Catholic community. By appearing to suggest that all religions are essentially equal, many faithful feel this undermines the unique truth of the Catholic faith. Is this a step toward religious indifferentism, or is there more to the story?

In this video, we take a closer look at the Archbishop's words and why they are causing such a stir among Catholics today.

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Eucharist Snapshot: 1st Century Catholic Worship in the "Didache" | Ep. 78 - Eternal Christendom (with Joshua Charles)

Today we are inaugurating a new mini-series: the "Eucharist Snapshot." Like the "Papal Snapshot," the Eucharist Snapshot will go document-by-document to prove the ancient roots of Catholic belief about the Eucharist.

This first "Eucharist Snapshot" will cover the Didache, perhaps the most ancient Christian document outside the Bible, and the incredibly Catholic things it says about the Eucharist as a sacrifice.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
03:50 - Historical Context
04:41 - Overview of the Didache
06:28 - The Didache on the Eucharist
19:43 - Conclusion

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Will Your Faith Survive The Apostasy? - Fr. Robert Altier

In the first reading today, we hear the story of Elijah and Elisha, highlighting Elisha’s unwavering faith and desire to inherit a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. This spirit, associated with prophecy, prayer, and extraordinary works, is seen as a divine gift passed down through generations. A parallel is drawn between Elijah’s time and the present, urging us to remain faithful and persevere in our love for God amidst challenges and apostasy.

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Pope Leo XIV Breaks Silence on SSPX Consecrations: 'Don't Do This' | A Catholic Take - Joe McClane

We cover the news live today and welcome back David John to discuss Pope Leo's approach to the scheduled SSPX consecrations. Then, we welcome back Jason Jones to shine light on the treatment of Christians in the West Bank.

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What Catholics Miss About St. Paul -
Mike Pantile

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May we all become zealous evangelists just like St. Paul - who never ceased to proclaim the mighty name of Christ until his last breath.

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Chapter 19 Lucia's Mission - The True Story of Fatima - Regina Angelorum Institute

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Chapter 1 The Angel - The True Story of Fatima - Regina Angelorum Institute - https://t.co/YVgCdRDmsz

Join Father Pillari to learn the fascinating and soul changing story of Our Lady's apparitions to three shepherd children in Fatima in 1917. The True Story of Fatima by Fr. John De Marchi gives a complete account of the apparitions, taken directly from Lucia's Memoirs and checked by her in person.

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At least Rome announced before the world today that the faith born in the 1960s is fundamentally different than the faith that existed before Vatican 2.
He made it clear that you can be ex-communicated if you do not believe these new fundamental things.
Yet, it is impossible for "new" things to be taught.
Development of doctrine cannot lead to contradiction.
Yes, there is a crisis.
Rome does not hold the faith of the fathers.

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The Jews Strive in Vain to Elude This Text — Isaiah 66:21 and the Catholic Priesthood - Christ The King

Catholic theologian George Haydock said: "The Jews strive in vain to elude this text" on Isaiah 66:21. If Malachi 1:10 prophesied the Gentile sacrifice would replace Jewish sacrifice, Isaiah 66:21 prophesied the Gentile priests would replace Jewish priests. Deep dive into Isaiah 66:21.

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0:00 - Theme Song
0:33 - INTRODUCTION
2:10- PART 1: THE CLOSED DOOR OF THE LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD
3:17- PART 2: ISAIAH 66:18-21 — THE TEXT
5:02 - PART 3: THE LOGICAL TRAP
6:09 - PART 4: PSALM 110:4 — THE PRIMORDIAL ORDER
7:52 - PART 5: HEBREWS 5–7 — THE MELCHIZEDEK SHIFT
10:08 - PART 6: THE WITNESS OF THE FATHERS AND THE MAGISTERIUM
11:31 - PART 7: THE HISTORICAL VERDICT
13:17 - CONCLUSION

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video presents historical theological sources for educational purposes. The teaching documented is theological/doctrinal opposition, not racial hatred. Individual Jews can convert and be saved. Violence against Jews is condemned."**

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Corpus Christi Procession BANNED Because It Might Offend Tourists - Return To Tradition

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Vatican II: Modernism Vs. Tradition at the Council | Dr. Peter Kwasniewski

Was Vatican II a renewal of the Church, the beginning of a crisis, or something more complicated? In this episode, Conor sits down for a second time with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski for a thoughtful examination of the Second Vatican Council, its authority, its documents, and its lasting impact on Catholic life. Together they discuss the question of ambiguity in the council texts, the rise of modernism, the interpretation of religious liberty, questions of outside influences, and the challenges that emerged in the decades that followed.

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Trailer
2:16 - Was Vatican II Hijacked?
18:42 - The Teaching on Religious Liberty
25:00 - The Influence of German Theologians at the Council
31:28 - The Ressourcement Movement
41:26 - Pope Benedict XVI and Pope St. John Paul II
47:35 - Religious Life after the Council
55:32 - The “Smoke of Satan” Entering the Church and the Influence of Freemasonry
1:10:12 - Where Do We Go from Here?

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Bombshell! Pope Leo Finally Speaks About The SSPX
Return To Tradition

Pope Leo's statement has most observers expressing shock because he is by default admitting that Vatican 2 ushered in a new religion.

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That's a wrap on The Resurrection of the Christ — Mel Gibson's long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ.
After a massive 134-day shoot across Italy, director Mel Gibson took a microphone on set to personally thank the cast and crew for completing principal photography on the film, which has been over 20 years in development.
The audio captured him saying:
"Since I'm all yours here and I've got a microphone... I just want to tell you all thank you so much for all your efforts, your support, your sacrifice, your love, the encouragements all through, the prayers and intercessions, thank you all for everything great and everything “small”, in the end it was all worth it.
Now it’s time to make sure the Lord gets glorified in all of this."

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- 16 Jun 26 - Inspirational Stories of the Martyrs

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- 16 Jun 26 - Apparitions of the Holy Apostles

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- 16 Jun 26 BwB YR Broadcast

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- Ask A Priest Live - Open Q&A w. Fr. Michael Duesterhaus

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Pope Leo XIII - Immortale Dei - On the Christian Constitution of States - 1885

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"Since, then, no one is allowed to be remiss in the service due to God, and since the chief duty of all men is to cling to religion in both its reaching and practice—not such religion as they may have a preference for, but the religion which God enjoins, and which certain and most clear marks show to be the only one true religion—it is a public crime to act as though there were no God."

In this encyclical, issued on November 1, 1885, Pope Leo XIII urges Catholics to give particular attention to national politics and to make use of popular institutions for the advancement of truth and goodness. He warns that, were Catholics to abdicate the field of politics, it would “allow those whose principles offer but small guarantee for the welfare of the State to more readily seize the reins of government.”

Leo condemns the politically expedient side-lining of Catholic teaching, warning that it is unlawful for Catholics "to follow one line of conduct in private life and another in public, respecting privately the authority of the Church but publicly rejecting it.” He especially cautions those who hold positions of authority, writing: “they must remember that the Almighty will one day bring them to account, the more strictly in proportion to the sacredness of their office and preeminence of their dignity.”

Indeed, the right exercise of authority—and in particular, the right relationship between the authority of the Church and that of the State— is at the heart of Leo’s concern in Immortale Dei, and the encyclical can be seen as a correction to the defective view of authority that arises from a false notion of liberty. In fact, less than three years after issuing Immortale Dei, Pope Leo XIII issued another encyclical letter entitled Libertas, on the Nature of Human Liberty.

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