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Michael Lofton
In this episode, I unpack the Christian Zionist theme of Trump’s State Fair. I also share my perspective from growing up in Israel. I then discuss Elon Musk’s outrage over a Lebanese flag placed next to an American flag. I also cover updates with the U.S./Iran ceasefire.
The U.N. has just released a very extensive report demonstrating that Israel has deliberately targeted children in Gaza. The same report concludes that Israel has committed a genocide against the Palestinian people since October 27th, 2023. Many of us already knew this, but the provide the indisputable evidence to indict the Israelis of numerous war crimes.
Israel has destroyed the memorandum of understanding and ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran. Just five minutes after a ceasefire went into effect, Israel violated it with over 150 strikes, resulting in 55 Lebanese deaths.
Israeli officials, including Ben Gvir saying “all of Lebanon must burn,” and Minister Katz claim that over 200,000 Lebanese will never return to their homes—homes which the video says have now been destroyed.
These are war crimes and evidence of extreme escalation and destruction in Lebanon on part of Israel.
Will Trump will stand up to Netanyahu or prove to be a paper tiger in the face of escalating conflict and political pressure?
In this video, I cover Trump’s response to questions about the U.S. strike on an Iranian elementary school that reportedly killed 168 children on the first day of the war. Rather than address the deaths or discuss accountability, Trump says nobody will be held responsible, points to an investigation that is still ongoing, and expresses dismay that reporters would even ask about it. I break down why these comments are so reprehensible—particularly coming from someone who regularly presents himself as a defender of Christianity and traditional moral values. I also cover Trump’s jabs at Netanyahu and his war crimes in Lebanon. Finally, I discuss Trump’s comments about taking Iran’s money and what those remarks reveal about his moral standards.
Are Christians and Muslims being manipulated into fighting each other? From online debates to real-world conflict, the division seems constant—but is it by design? I sat down with Bek Lover to uncover who might really be pulling the strings behind the narrative and why these tensions keep escalating. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
In this video, I examine Netanyahu’s 1984 conference and how the term “terrorism” was framed and promoted to broadly apply to Israel’s enemies. I discuss how the conference helped build Western support for Israel’s war against Palestinians, and I explore the role propaganda played in shaping public perception.
I also cover the Lebanese Maronite Christian militia that allied with Israel during the Lebanon conflict and was responsible for the killing of thousands of civilians. The video examines the rationale they used to justify targeting civilians, while contrasting that with how Netanyahu did not apply the label of “terrorism” to their actions, or to the actions of Israel and the United States, despite those actions fitting the same definition presented at the conference.
Overall, the video is an eye-opening look at propaganda, political language, and how definitions of terrorism are selectively applied.
The Israel–Palestine Conflict: Everything You Need to Know (1948-Present) w/ Dr. Zachary Foster
Does President Trump and his administration really care about religious liberty? Former Religious Liberty Commission advisor Sameerah Munshi says no—and ultimately resigned over it. In this interview, she shares her firsthand experience, explains why she stepped down, and opens up about her personal faith.
Tensions are escalating fast between Spain and Benjamin Netanyahu, and the rhetoric is getting explosive. Spain has openly accused Netanyahu of genocide, while Netanyahu has fired back with sharp threats. The situation intensified when an effigy of Netanyahu was destroyed in Spain—sparking outrage from Israel. But here’s the question: why the fury over an effigy, while far less outrage is shown over the real human cost in Gaza? In this video, I break down the growing conflict, Israel’s response, and the deeper contradictions—including accusations of racism from the same government that recently passed controversial policies targeting Palestinians. What’s really going on here, and who’s being held accountable?
Today’s developments are raising serious questions: Is former President Donald Trump threatening catastrophic escalation against Iran—even hinting at the destruction of an entire civilization? And if so, does this imply the potential use of nuclear weapons? In this video, I break down Trump’s latest statements, along with responses from J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio, who have doubled down on the rhetoric. I also examine the powerful response from Pope Leo XIV, who spoke out today condemning both the threat and the broader war with Iran. This directly challenges earlier claims by Bishop Robert Barron, who suggested the Pope’s words were not in opposition to the conflict—raising the question: was I unfairly scolded by Bishop Barron for pointing this out? But, more importantly, is Trump’s post a real threat—or political rhetoric taken to the extreme? We may find out very soon.
Bishop Barron’s team has responded to me—again. But instead of defending myself, I’m taking this as another opportunity to refocus on what really matters.
In this episode, I renew my call for Bishop Barron and Word on Fire to use their immense platform and influence to speak out against the actions and threats that could cost innocent lives.
This isn’t about personal back-and-forth. It’s about whether those with the loudest voices will use them to hold power accountable—and potentially save lives.
Is Bishop Barron spinning Pope Leo’s anti-war message into something more neutral on the U.S.–Iran conflict? Why would he do that?
In this episode, I compare what the pope has actually said about the war—calling for a ceasefire and condemning the violence—with how Bishop Barron presents it.
Why the difference? And more importantly… why does it matter?
I just had a great conversation with Dr. Ian Young about whether we can reconstruct the original text of the Bible. He’s a leading scholar in Biblical Studies and a committed believer—this is one you won’t want to miss!
Professor Robert Pape has advised U.S. presidents and military leaders for more than two decades and has been studying the dynamics of a possible Iran conflict for years. In this interview, he brings that unmatched experience to bear — explaining how the war has unfolded so far, why it may not end quickly, and what could happen next. From strategic insights to geopolitical implications, this is expert analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.
Why did Donald Trump suddenly back off his threat to destroy Iran’s power plants?
After days of escalating rhetoric, Trump is now signaling a shift—hinting at renewed negotiations and even the possibility of a peace agreement with Iran. But what changed? Was it strategic pressure, fear of escalation, or a calculated move to force diplomacy?
At the same time, major questions remain about Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s objectives. If the U.S. moves toward a deal, will Netanyahu go along with it—or push to continue the war regardless?
In this episode, we break down the sudden pivot, the geopolitical stakes, and whether peace is actually on the table—or just another phase in a much bigger conflict.
I sat down with 22 year old Mohammad AlTurk, a survivor from Gaza, and he tells me everything. From the moments of fear to the stories the world rarely hears, Mohammad shares the reality of living through war — the truth the media isn’t telling.
Is This a Religious War? A Christian and Muslim Discussion
Is the war with Iran a political conflict—or is it being framed as a religious one? Across media, sermons, and political rhetoric, many voices on both sides are invoking religious language, prophecy, and theology.
In this video, I’m joined by two respected scholars to explore the religious dimensions of the conflict: Dr. Ali Ataie, a Sunni Muslim professor and scholar of comparative theology and biblical studies, and Dr. Luis Dizon, a Christian scholar and expert on early Islamic views of the Bible. Together, we discuss how religion is being used, interpreted, and sometimes misunderstood in the conversation about the Iran war.
In this episode, we examine a controversial moment in the ongoing Iran war after President Donald Trump responded to reports that US missiles struck an Iranian girls’ school and killed large numbers of children. When asked about the incident, Trump said he did not “know enough” about it but added that he was willing to live with whatever the final investigation concludes.
But what shocked many people was not just the comment—it was the reaction that followed. Across media and social platforms, some voices began defending the deaths as an unfortunate but acceptable part of war.
In this video, I examine those defenses and compare them with the kinds of arguments often used to justify the Old Testament accounts of warfare in the conquest of the Holy Land.
This raises uncomfortable but important questions about moral consistency, war, and how people defend the deaths of children depending on the context.
I’m joined by Cenk Uygur from The Young Turks to break down the growing conflict with Iran. We discuss what led to this moment, whether the war can be morally justified, and why Donald Trump appears to have shifted from criticizing foreign wars to supporting military action.
We also examine Israel’s role, the fallout from Gaza, the political forces driving the conflict, and whether religion is influencing how this war is being framed. Is this a necessary response—or a disastrous escalation?
A Catholic archbishop has declared that attending certain Latin Masses could result in automatic excommunication.
In the Archdiocese of Maceió, Brazil, the Traditional Latin Mass is now restricted to a single approved location. According to the archbishop, attending or celebrating the Latin Mass elsewhere constitutes a “public act of schism,” which carries the most severe penalty in canon law: automatic excommunication.
This raises serious questions.
Does attending an unauthorized Latin Mass actually constitute schism?
Can excommunication be applied this broadly?
And why is this happening now—just as the SSPX prepares to consecrate new bishops despite warnings from Rome?
In this video, we examine the canonical, theological, and pastoral implications of this decision—and what it could mean for the future of the Latin Mass and unity within the Catholic Church.
Another Eastern Catholic priest has become Eastern Orthodox — and it’s not an isolated case. In this video, I take a closer look at why this keeps happening and explore the deeper dynamics behind these conversions.
Why do some Eastern Catholics — including clergy — eventually cross over to Orthodoxy? Is it theological formation, ecclesiology, identity, or something else?
We’ll talk about the unique position Eastern Catholicism occupies, the overlap with Orthodoxy, and why, for some, that overlap can become a bridge.
There are major developments in the relationship between the Catholic Church and the SSPX, especially in light of the SSPX’s intention to ordain new bishops this July. In this video, I explain the history of the SSPX and why this next step is so significant.
This isn’t a show I planned to make today, but reports are circulating that the U.S. has warned the Bank of England to prepare for alien disclosure. Is there any substance to this claim, or is it just another distraction from what’s really happening in the world? In this episode, I break down what we actually know.
The story of an excommunicated “female priest” returning to the Catholic Church while still unrepentant is more than just a headline — it’s a wake-up call. If we stop clearly preaching sin, conversion, and repentance, we shouldn’t be surprised when people want inclusion without conversion. Love and mercy are inseparable from truth. This is why the Church must boldly call people to repentance again — not as harshness, but as the doorway to real healing with God.
In this episode, I put Grok to the test on the biggest questions imaginable. Using what I believe are airtight logical arguments, I press the AI on whether God must exist — and its responses take an unexpected turn. From there, things get even stranger as I ask Grok whether artificial intelligence could be being guided by the Antichrist and whether modern AI systems resemble the biblical “mark of the beast.”
Recently, Candace Owens made a striking claim that has generated a great deal of attention online. She asserted that Charlie Kirk is a “time traveler” sent from the future to disrupt what she describes as a satanic agenda. According to her, the CIA supposedly used ancient Sumerian technology from the future to identify both Charlie and Candace as threats to society, leading government agents to attempt to control them — and, when that failed, to allegedly plan Charlie’s death.
These are extraordinary allegations, and they raise serious questions beyond the claims themselves. Rather than simply mock or dismiss them, I believe this moment calls for a deeper conversation about Candace Owens, her methodology of research, the standards of evidence she relies upon, and the broader impact her rhetoric has on public discourse.
In my latest show, I walk through what she said, why it matters, and what it reveals about the current media and political ecosystem. More importantly, I try to reflect on what this means for our public square and how we should evaluate claims like these when they come from prominent figures.
In this episode, I examine the Pope’s decision to remove a Traditional Latin Mass priest after the use of a homophobic slur, and what this action reveals about church discipline and its public optics—especially when contrasted with the lack of discipline for cardinals who promote doctrinal errors. I then analyze a letter circulated at the extraordinary consistory that sharply criticizes the Latin Mass, raising further questions about the direction of liturgical policy in the Church. Finally, I address a disturbing case of a man who claims he will not receive Communion from non-white priests, and what this reveals about racism, sacramental theology, and Catholic teaching.
In this episode, I examine recent comments from Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly as they call out media narratives surrounding war and propaganda. Building on their critiques, I argue that our generation has a moral responsibility to challenge media-driven war rhetoric and to seriously question continued U.S. funding for Israel’s killing of Palestinians. I also engage the Pope’s recent remarks on war, placing them within a broader theological and ethical framework. This is a sober analysis of propaganda, power, and the cost of war—and why silence is no longer an option.
Most people know there are differences between Catholic and Protestant Bibles—but the reality is far more complex. In this video, I explore the incredible diversity of Bibles throughout history, shaped by geography, religious traditions, theological agendas, and social contexts. From variations within Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Judaism, and even Islam, to striking examples like the Slave Bible, altered to reinforce slavery, and the Jefferson Bible, edited to remove supernatural elements—history shows there was never a single “Bible for everyone.” Join me as I uncover these fascinating stories and challenge the idea that the Bible has always been uniform across time and place.
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An OnlyFans star, Lily Phillips, has gone viral after getting re-baptized and publicly identifying as a Christian—yet her pornographic content remains online, and there’s no clear sign of repentance. This has ignited a massive debate: Should Christians withhold judgment? Is it fair to expect real change after conversion? What does genuine repentance actually look like?
In this video, I break down the controversy, examine what Scripture and Christian tradition say about conversion and repentance, and address the growing tendency to confuse emotional experiences with authentic transformation. This isn’t about condemnation—but it is about truth, accountability, and what Christianity actually demands.
Pope Leo XIV just made headlines with his explosive comments on what it truly means to be “pro-life.” In a bold statement, he declared that you cannot call yourself pro-life while supporting the death penalty or backing American immigration policies that harm human dignity. This shocking take is stirring global debate—tying together abortion, capital punishment, and immigration under one moral vision. In this episode, we break down exactly what Pope Leo said, how it connects to Catholic teaching, and why it’s creating such controversy. Is he redefining the pro-life movement? What does this mean for Catholics in America and beyond?
In this episode, we dig deep into the role of the Church Fathers and how Catholics should understand their authority. We start with the classic criteria—antiquity, orthodoxy, sanctity, and ecclesiastical approbation—and then explore what that means both individually and collectively.
Individually, the Fathers are private theologians: brilliant, holy, and zealous for truth, but not infallible. Collectively, however, they serve as crucial witnesses of Tradition, especially when they show a moral unanimity on matters of faith. We look at how this principle was treated by the Council of Trent and Providentissimus Deus, and ask tough questions:
- What does “moral unanimity” really mean?
- How do we establish it without access to every surviving text?
- What about debated issues like geocentrism?
We also examine the difference between magisterial authority and patristic authority. Only the pope and the college of bishops can bind the universal Church, while individual Fathers—even bishops—held authority only locally in their own day.
Along the way, we confront common misconceptions:
- That the Fathers are always infallible.
- That they hold magisterial authority.
- That they always agree with each other.
Finally, we discuss the practical problems: missing works, inaccessible languages, and manuscript variations that make it difficult to know with certainty what some Fathers actually wrote.
If you’ve ever wondered how much weight Catholics should give to the Church Fathers, and how their authority compares to the Magisterium, this episode is for you.
In a historic first, Pope Leo XIV quoted a hadith during one of his addresses, marking a groundbreaking moment in Catholic–Muslim dialogue. In this video, I cover what this means for interreligious relations, how it connects with the Pope’s broader approach to other religions, and what Vatican II taught about Jews, Muslims, and the Church’s mission of dialogue.
Most people know about the big heresies of the early Church—Arianism, Nestorianism, Monophysitism. But have you ever heard of the Agnoetae? This strange and almost forgotten heresy claimed that Jesus didn’t know everything in His earthly life. In this video, we’ll explore who the Agnoetae were, what they believed, why the Church condemned them, and what their story teaches us about Christ and the faith today. Join me as we uncover one of the strangest early Christian heresies you’ve never heard of!
Newly revealed text messages show the chilling confession of Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of Charlie Kirk. In this episode, we go through the messages and what they reveal about his motive and state of mind.
Some are pointing to official Vatican transcripts. Others are sharing a viral post online. And questions are swirling: Did Pope Leo XIV really use those words? Was something changed or covered up? Or is this just another case of fake news? In this episode, we dig into the sources, compare transcripts, and look directly at the Pope’s speech to find out what’s really going on. Don’t miss this breakdown of Pope Leo XIV, Islam, and the controversy everyone’s talking about. Hit subscribe for more coverage of Catholic news and papal controversies.
LGBTQ+ Catholics processed a rainbow cross into St. Peter’s Basilica during their Jubilee pilgrimage in Rome. Even more shocking, Pope Francis (through Cardinal Leo) personally sent a bishop to celebrate their LGBTQ Mass. The Vatican even listed the event on the official Holy Year calendar, sparking worldwide outrage. In this episode, I unpack what happened, why it’s stirring controversy, and what it reveals about the direction of the Church.
An LGBTQ group officially processed a rainbow pride cross into St. Peter’s Basilica—wearing pride shirts, waving pride flags, and holding a special Mass endorsed by Pope Leo – who personally sent a bishop to celebrate it. In this episode, I break down what happened, why it matters, and what this means for the future of the Church.
In this video, we unpack a shocking statement from R.C. Sproul Jr., who claimed that a child could deserve torment. We break down the reasoning behind this view and expose how absurd and troubling it is when applied to real people. If you’ve ever wondered how far theological reasoning can go, this episode will leave you stunned.
Skeptics often point to some of the most difficult passages in the Bible, especially those involving moral issues that are hard to reconcile. In this episode, we take a closer look at one of the toughest texts in Scripture—unpacking its historical context, wrestling with the ethical questions it raises, and examining how some people have tried to make sense of it.
The Vatican will soon host a pro-LGBTQ Catholic group in Rome, featuring a transgender speaker and Fr. James Martin, SJ. A church has even been given to them to display their rainbow crucifix. In this episode, Michael unpacks what this means for the Church, why it’s stirring controversy, and how Catholics should think about these developments.
A Catholic bishop recently celebrated Mass alongside an Anglican priest who is both openly gay and married to a woman. What does this mean for Catholic teaching, ecumenical relations, and the integrity of the liturgy? In this episode, we break down the details, the controversy, and why this moment has Catholics asking serious questions about the direction of the Church.
Fr. James Martin, S.J., recently met with Pope Leo XIV, raising big questions about what this encounter could mean for the Church. Is it a sign of a new direction under the papacy of Leo XIV? Does it indicate a shift in how the Vatican will engage with Fr. Martin and his views? In this episode, we break down the meeting, explore its possible implications, and discuss what signals it sends to Catholics around the world.
Sentenced by St. Charles Borromeo for heresy, a Franciscan friar escapes the Roman Inquisition. With his life spared only in effigy, this daring escape shocked the Church. Discover the story of The Heretic Friar Who Escaped the Roman Inquisition.
A Catholic priest has been arrested for child sex solicitation — a shocking betrayal that has left many outraged. This case raises urgent questions about accountability, the protection of children, and the ongoing scandal of abuse within the Church. In this video, we break down what happened, why it matters, and how the faithful should respond to such devastating news.
Archaeologists in Abu Dhabi have uncovered a 1,400-year-old cross at an ancient Christian monastery on Sir Bani Yas Island—reshaping what we thought we knew about the spread of Christianity in the Arabian Gulf. Far from being in decline, the evidence shows that believers here were thriving during the rise of Islam, blending local culture with their faith. This find isn’t just about archaeology—it’s about uncovering a hidden chapter of Christian history in the Middle East.
Did Pope Leo really declare that you can’t be Catholic and support abortion—or is this just a modern twist on his words? In this episode, we dive into Pope Leo’s actual teaching, examine the context of his statements, and ask whether today’s headlines are faithfully representing his message or sensationalizing it.
At a recent Catholic annual meeting attended by multiple bishops, a priest made waves by claiming that masturbation can be a “moment of prayer” — a way to thank God for the gift of sexuality. In this episode, I break down exactly what he said, examine the reactions from clergy and attendees, and discuss how these remarks compare with official Catholic teaching. Join me as we explore one of the most controversial statements to come out of the Church this year — and what it really means for Catholic doctrine, morality, and the conversation around sexuality in the clergy.
Pope John XII is often remembered as one of the most scandalous figures to ever sit on the papal throne. Rising to power as a teenager, he became infamous for corruption, violence, and immorality. In 963, a council deposed him—but his downfall didn’t end there. John XII would ultimately be killed by the enraged husband of one of his lovers. In this video, I explore the dramatic rise and fall of Pope John XII, the Council of 963, and how his papacy became a cautionary tale in church history.
Several outlets are claiming that Pope Leo XIV has just banned 12 ancient Catholic rituals, and some are even circulating an alleged audio homily of the Pope announcing the ban. But is it real? In this video, I take a closer look at the recording, examine the claims, and break down what’s actually going on.
Some Catholics claim that each individual believer can decide what the Bible and Tradition mean. But that’s exactly the Protestant principle of private judgment. The Catholic Church has always taught that it is the Magisterium — the Pope and bishops in union with him — who authentically interpret the Word of God. If you’ve ever wondered “Who speaks for the Church — me or the Magisterium?”, this episode will give you the clear answer.
Did animal sacrifices really continue after the crucifixion of Jesus? Many Christians assume the cross ended sacrifices once and for all—but Scripture and history tell a more complex story. The apostles went to the Temple during the daily sacrifices (Acts 3), Paul himself participated in offerings (Acts 21, 24), and traditions like the Armenian matagh and Greek kourbania preserve animal sacrifices in Christianity even today. In this episode, we’ll look at: Why the apostles prayed at the Temple during sacrificial hours. How Paul took part in the Nazarite vow and Temple offerings. Pope Gregory’s surprising words about animal sacrifices. The survival of Christian sacrifices in Armenia and Greece. Far from being wiped out, sacrificial traditions adapted and lived on in Christian practice—long after the crucifixion.
Jerusalem has frozen all bank accounts of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate over an ongoing property tax dispute — leaving clergy, teachers, and staff without pay. The city claims the Church owes millions in back taxes for properties not used as houses of worship, while the Patriarchate says this move breaks centuries of precedent and ongoing negotiations. This standoff has deep historical roots, dating back to Ottoman, British, Jordanian, and now Israeli rule — and could have major consequences for Christians in the Holy Land. In this episode, we break down the history, the politics, and what’s at stake for the Church and the faithful.
Reporters are claiming that for the first time in history, Pope Leo will meet with a pro-LGBTQ+ Catholic group at the Vatican. What does this mean for the Church, the LGBTQ+ community, and the future of Catholic dialogue? In this episode, we break down the significance of this historic meeting, what it could signal about the Vatican’s approach, and why it’s sparking worldwide attention. Watch to get the full story and understand why this moment is making headlines!
An incident at the Basilica of Loreto, where the Holy House of Mary is enshrined, is drawing widespread attention. Footage shows Catholic bishops concelebrating Mass alongside a woman dressed in a cassock and clerical collar, possibly a Protestant “priestess.”
A priest who entered a same-sex civil union was recently reinstated to active ministry—promoted to parish leadership, school oversight, and even the diocesan marriage tribunal. All this, despite a public record of LGBT advocacy and no clear public repentance. In this video, I explore the deeper issue: What happened to the biblical standards for ministry? According to 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, a spiritual leader must be above reproach—free from scandal and of good reputation even with outsiders. So why are these scriptural requirements being ignored? This isn’t about attacking a specific priest or bishop. It’s about calling the Church back to God’s standards for leadership, and restoring trust where scandal has caused confusion and hurt. Scriptures Referenced: – 1 Timothy 3:1–7 – Titus 1:6–9 – Canon 1394 (Code of Canon Law) If we want a holy Church, we need holy leaders. Let’s talk about it. #Priesthood #ChurchScandal #BiblicalLeadership #CatholicCrisis #AboveReproach #1Timothy3 #ClergyStandards #SameSexUnion #MichaelLofton
Leaked Benedict XVI Letter Ends the Resignation Debate A previously unpublished letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI — dated August 21, 2014 — has just been made public, and it delivers a decisive blow to one of the most persistent Catholic conspiracy theories of the last decade. For years, some claimed that Benedict resigned only the ministry of St. Peter, not the munus (the papal office itself), which would have made Pope Francis an “antipope” and Benedict the true pope until his death. In this letter, Benedict calls that idea “absurd,” “contrary to clear dogmatic and canonical doctrine,” and dismisses it as fueling schism. We’ll break down what the letter says, why it matters, and how it confirms what I’ve been saying for years: Benedict fully resigned the papacy. We’ll also revisit an alleged apparition story promoted back in April 2023 by Taylor Marshall and others — claiming that Benedict’s ghost appeared to a nun, said Pope Francis murdered him, and that he remained the true pope. This new letter completely contradicts that story, yet those who promoted it seem oddly silent now.
A priest who entered a same-sex civil union was recently reinstated to active ministry—promoted to parish leadership, school oversight, and even the diocesan marriage tribunal. All this, despite a public record of LGBT advocacy and no clear public repentance. In this video, I explore the deeper issue: What happened to the biblical standards for ministry? According to 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, a spiritual leader must be above reproach—free from scandal and of good reputation even with outsiders. So why are these scriptural requirements being ignored? This isn’t about attacking a specific priest or bishop. It’s about calling the Church back to God’s standards for leadership, and restoring trust where scandal has caused confusion and hurt. Scriptures Referenced: – 1 Timothy 3:1–7 – Titus 1:6–9 – Canon 1394 (Code of Canon Law) If we want a holy Church, we need holy leaders. Let’s talk about it.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is moving forward with the full occupation of Gaza. Former President Donald Trump refuses to oppose it, and some far-right Israeli politicians are even quoting Hitler in defense of wiping Gaza off the map. In the U.S., Christian Zionists like Speaker Mike Johnson are citing the Bible—especially Genesis 12:3—to justify unwavering support for everything Israel does. But does the Bible really teach that? In this video, I respond theologically and historically. I walk you through what Genesis 12:3 actually means, how the Apostle Paul interprets Abraham’s promises in the New Testament, and why Christian Zionism is a recent invention—rooted not in Jesus or the apostles, but in 19th-century dispensationalism. We’ll look at how this theology evolved, how it hijacks Scripture to sanctify violence, and how it’s being weaponized today to excuse occupation, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing. Whether you’re a person of faith or not, this episode will help you make sense of the religious claims shaping U.S. foreign policy and provide a more truthful reading of the Bible.
In this episode, we explore the growing movement in Israel to restore the Temple on the Temple Mount—and what it means for Jews, Christians, and the world. From the prophecies of Ezekiel and Revelation to recent political headlines involving Itamar Ben Gvir and the Temple Institute, this video breaks down the theological, prophetic, and geopolitical stakes. We’ll look at: What the Third Temple is and why it matters Why some Christian Zionists believe it must be rebuilt Why other Christians see it as deception or a return to the Old Covenant Recent events that may be accelerating the timeline Will the Temple be rebuilt in our lifetime? And if it is, how should we respond? Join the conversation, share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more faith-centered analysis.
Did Pope Leo XIV just deny papal supremacy? Here’s what he said—and what it could mean for the Church.
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit has dismissed two highly respected professors from Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The professors are Dr. Eduardo Echeverria and Dr. Ralph Martin. No official explanation has been given for their sudden termination. In this episode, we break down what we know and explore the possible implications. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
Israeli Minister Claims Trump Supported Gaza “Cleansing”; U.S. Denies In a shocking statement, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that former President Donald Trump gave a “green light” to clear Gaza of Palestinians. The White House has pushed back, calling the claim a “conspiracy theory.” In this episode, we break down Smotrich’s explosive remarks, examine the political implications, and analyze the U.S. response. Is this just political rhetoric, or something more serious? What does this say about Trump’s role in Middle East policy—and how should we interpret the Biden administration’s response?
Church Scandals, the Pope, and Israel: A Priest Speaks Out w/ Fr. John Brown In this episode, I sit down with a Catholic priest to ask some of the most pressing and controversial questions facing the Church today. We cover everything from Pope Francis’ call for a ceasefire in the Holy Land, to attacks on Christians by Israeli settlers, to the rise of Pride Masses, and the Vatican’s stance on the Latin Mass. We also dive into hot-button theological issues like salvation outside the Church, the “same God” question, and more. No topic is off limits. Whether you’re Catholic, Orthodox, or just curious — this is a wide-ranging and honest conversation you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, I cover the alarming statements made by top Church leaders in the Holy Land regarding escalating settler violence against the only entirely Christian Palestinian village left in the occupied West Bank—Taybeh. Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III and Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited the village in a rare show of solidarity, denouncing recent attacks and accusing Israeli authorities of enabling and facilitating the settlers’ presence. We’ll discuss the shocking incident of fires being set near Taybeh’s church, the failure of emergency response, and disturbing reports of settlers burning homes, grazing cattle on Palestinian land, and threatening residents with signs reading “there is no future for you here.” We also explore how the broader context of war in Gaza has fueled lawlessness and violence in the West Bank—creating a dangerous environment for both Palestinians and Israelis, and especially for vulnerable Christian communities. Join me as I examine the Church’s response, the implications of these developments, and what it means for Christians in the Holy Land today.
An Orthodox priest speaks out against the rise of online “Orthobros”—a growing subculture marked by zeal without nuance, tribalism, and performative piety. In this episode, we take a close look at his critique: what exactly is he calling out, why does it matter, and how should Orthodox Christians (and others) respond? Whether you’re Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, or just curious about the phenomenon, this conversation explores the difference between authentic tradition and internet-fueled extremism. Don’t miss it.
Join me for a fascinating deep-dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls with scholar Dr. Kipp Davis. We explore his personal work on the scrolls and uncover how their discovery has shaped modern biblical scholarship. We’ll walk through the story of how the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, what they say—and what they don’t say. Do they confirm the later Masoretic texts like the Leningrad Codex? Or do they present textual variants that challenge long-held assumptions about the Bible? We’ll also tackle big questions: Can we get back to an “original” Old Testament text—or is the idea of an urtext a scholarly dead end? Do some of these ancient variants actually impact doctrine? Has the discovery of the Scrolls changed how scholars understand the transmission of Scripture? What do the Scrolls reveal about the authorship of Isaiah—and do they support or undermine the idea of multiple Isaiahs? Is the Great Isaiah Scroll really identical to later Hebrew manuscripts, as claimed on Joe Rogan’s podcast? Why is the Septuagint version of Jeremiah shorter than the Masoretic one? And finally, did studying the Dead Sea Scrolls play a role in Dr. Davis’s personal journey away from Christianity? You won’t want to miss this thoughtful and revealing conversation.
In this episode, I dive into a common response I hear when raising concerns about problematic Vatican or papal documents: “But it’s not magisterial.” For many, that phrase is meant to shut down the conversation—as if non-magisterial means non-consequential. But over time, I’ve come to see why that response no longer satisfies, and why it often sidesteps the deeper issues at play. We explore the limits of this argument, how it functions in practice, and why it can unintentionally enable spiritual confusion.
In this video, I show that Pope John Paul II taught that non-Christians—including Muslims—can be saved through their own religions, even without knowing Jesus. This is no longer something that can be ignored—it deserves honest and open discussion.
Why Are Traditionalists Upset with Pope Leo XIV? In today’s episode, we cover several major developments shaking the Catholic world. John-Henry Westen is no longer with LifeSite News—his co-founder reveals what led to his departure. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV is making waves with a series of controversial episcopal appointments that have traditionalists sounding the alarm. Cardinal Fernández has confirmed that blessings for same-sex couples will remain in place under Pope Leo XIV, continuing a key policy from the previous pontificate. Bishop Strickland is now promoting the St. Gallen Mafia theory to explain the current crisis in the Church, and in a surprising move, one bishop has granted a general exemption from Sunday Mass attendance. We also look at a newly surfaced report about the Latin Mass—some claim it suggests that Pope Francis restricted it for questionable or even bogus reasons. I break down all of this and what it means for the Church today. Don’t miss it.
Did Christians believe in the Trinity before the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD? Was the doctrine developed over time—or was it already present in the early Church? In this episode, Dr. Jim Papandrea, expert in early Christianity and historical theology, joins me to explore how the Trinity was understood before and after Nicaea. We discuss the writings of the early Church Fathers, what the council actually taught, and how the doctrine of the Trinity developed without being invented. Whether you’re Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, or just curious about Church history, this conversation will give you clarity on one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the Christian faith.
Join Michael Lofton and Luis Dizon as they sit down with renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Keener to discuss the reliability of the New Testament. In this in-depth interview, Dr. Keener addresses key questions about the historical trustworthiness of the Gospel accounts, the role of eyewitness testimony, manuscript evidence, and how ancient sources help us better understand the world of the New Testament. Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just curious about how scholars assess the New Testament, this conversation offers accessible and insightful commentary from one of today’s leading voices in biblical scholarship.
Pope Francis has introduced a new Mass for the Care of Creation — what does it mean for the liturgy and the direction of the Church?
We also break down:
- Jay Dyer’s surprising debate performance — what went wrong?
- Fr. James Martin’s shocking comparison of same-sex parenting to the Holy Trinity
There’s a lot to unpack — theological implications, public reactions, and what it means for Catholics today.
Eastern Orthodox apologist Jay Dyer claims that the Catholic magisterium has contradicted itself—specifically when it comes to Islam. He argues that medieval and modern popes taught conflicting things: some affirmed that Muslims worship the same God as Christians, while others (like Pope Urban II) allegedly said Muslims worship demons. But is that actually a contradiction in Catholic doctrine? In this episode, I take a closer look at the historical sources behind Jay’s claim, examine whether the quote from Urban II is reliable, and ask the key theological question: Is this even magisterial? We’ll break down: What the magisterium actually teaches The difference between doctrine and personal opinion Whether non-definitive teachings can develop or even conflict Why one disputed quote doesn’t upend the Catholic framework If you’ve heard this argument before—or you’re just curious about how the Catholic Church handles doctrinal consistency—you won’t want to miss this one.
BREAKING: Sam Shamoun Admits He’s NOT CATHOLIC – Why Has He Been Saying He Is? For months, Sam Shamoun has publicly claimed to be a Catholic and even appeared on Catholic shows sharing his “conversion” story. But in response to questions raised in my previous video, Sam finally admitted he has not formally entered the Catholic Church – and doesn’t appear to have any plans to do so! In this video, I walk through what it actually means to be in full communion with the Catholic Church, what the Church requires for someone from the Assyrian Church of the East to convert, and why Sam’s public claims have caused confusion. I also explore why so many Catholics seem unaware of these basic requirements—and what this says about the state of catechesis today. Since Sam hasn’t made the required Profession of Faith, can he rightly call himself Catholic? Why has no one in Catholic media questioned his conversion story until now?
Did Sam Shamoun really convert to Catholicism? In this in-depth episode, I carefully walk through the evidence, claims, and public statements surrounding Sam’s religious identity and whether he has actually entered full communion with the Catholic Church. This isn’t about accusations—it’s about clarity. We look at Sam’s own words, Church law, the process for reception into the Catholic Church (Latin Rite and Chaldean Catholic), and what the Vatican says about Eucharistic sharing with Eastern and non-Catholic Christians. If Sam is claiming to be Catholic but has not formally converted to the Catholic Church, should he be open about that? Should he be teaching?
Did I misrepresent Sam Shamoun on the nature of the God of the Qur’an and the Trinity? In this in-depth response, I carefully walk through Sam’s claims, public behavior, and theology—while addressing whether my portrayal of his views was fair and accurate. Along the way, I explore the Catholic magisterium’s teaching on Islam, clarify the views of recent popes, and examine Sam’s recurring pattern of blocking, misrepresenting, and attacking others. I also respond to accusations of being divisive, set the record straight on William Albrecht, and reflect on how Catholics can thoughtfully engage tough questions about Islam, heresy, and interreligious dialogue.
In this video, I respond directly to Sam Shamoun’s latest hit piece and clarify key points about Catholic teaching and apologetics. I address misunderstandings and invite Sam to engage with humility and charity. This isn’t just about a disagreement — it’s about truth, respect, and growth in faith. Whether you follow Sam, me, or are new to Catholic apologetics, this conversation offers a clear, honest perspective on some important theological issues. I also ask everyone to pray for Sam, as he’s openly shared about his personal struggles. Let’s all hope he finds the help and guidance he needs moving forward. Thanks for watching — please like, share, and subscribe for more thoughtful content!
The Bible contains some challenging passages that seem to suggest God can mislead or send a “lying spirit” — so what’s going on? In this video, we dive into those difficult texts and explore whether God ever truly deceives people, what Scripture says about His character, and how to make sense of these mysteries. Join us as we unpack key stories like 1 Kings 22 and 2 Thessalonians 2, and look at what Church tradition and theologians have said on the topic. Whether you’re a Bible student, a pastor, or just curious, this discussion will help you wrestle with one of Scripture’s most thought-provoking questions. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more videos tackling tough biblical and theological topics! Let us know your thoughts — Does God ever deceive? Share your perspective in the comments below!
In this video, we take a close, careful look at what the popes have actually said about Islam’s understanding of God. Some people claim that the God of the Quran is Satan — but is that really what the popes and the Catholic Church teach? We’ll explore key statements from Church teaching, highlight what makes Christian and Muslim views of God similar or different, and explain the nuances that often get lost in heated debates. Whether you’re curious about interfaith dialogue or just want a better grasp of Catholic teaching, this video will give you the facts you need. #Catholic
Was the Promised Land Given to Israel on Condition of Obedience? In this video, we dive into one of the most important questions in biblical theology: Were God’s promises about the land of Canaan unconditional, or did Israel have to obey the Law of Moses to keep it? We’ll look at the key biblical texts — from Genesis to Deuteronomy — to see what Scripture really says about the land promises. Plus, we’ll explore how the New Testament understands these passages. If you’ve ever wondered how God’s promises work in the Old Testament, this video is for you!
Ted Cruz says supporting Israel is a biblical obligation — but what does that really mean? In this episode, we go beyond the talking points and ask the uncomfortable questions: What are the implications of basing U.S. foreign policy on biblical prophecy? How does this theological stance shape Cruz’s unwavering support for Israel? And what are the political consequences — both at home and abroad — of merging religious belief with state power? This isn’t just about Cruz. It’s about a deeper trend in American politics — where faith, nationalism, and geopolitics collide.
Pope Leo XIV has just made a surprising new appointment that’s turning heads across the Catholic world—and beyond. In this episode, we break down who was appointed, why it’s so controversial (or groundbreaking), and what this could mean for the future direction of the Vatican. Is this a sign of reform, a political move, or something else entirely? Let’s unpack the buzz behind the headlines. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future updates on major religious and global news.
In a recent appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show, Senator Ted Cruz quoted Genesis 12:3 — “I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you” — as justification for unwavering U.S. support for the modern state of Israel. But is that what the Bible actually teaches?
In this video, we break down the real context of Genesis 12:3, explore who the verse was originally directed toward, and show why applying it to a modern geopolitical state is a serious misreading of Scripture. Even Tucker was taken aback by Cruz’s misuse — and for good reason.
Join us as we dig into the text, unpack its historical and theological context, and set the record straight.
Pride-themed liturgies are being held in Catholic parishes across the country — often with full knowledge of the local bishops. But while the faithful raise concerns, most bishops remain silent. Why? Is it fear of backlash, a strategy of appeasement, or something deeper? In this episode, we examine the rise of so-called “Pride Masses” in Catholic churches, the theological and pastoral implications, and the troubling silence from Church leadership. Are the bishops complicit in this confusion? Or simply unwilling to confront it? Join us as we break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what faithful Catholics can do in response.
Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution site in Gaza, killing at least 51 Palestinians who were reportedly waiting in line for flour and other basic supplies. In this episode, we cover the reports of eyewitnesses who were on the ground when the tragedy unfolded.
In a major development, Israeli authorities have shut down access to the Temple Mount for worshippers, sparking concerns and speculation across the region and beyond. In this video, we break down what led to the closure, and what this could mean for the ongoing tensions in Israel.
Can someone outside the Orthodox Church be saved? It’s a question many ask — and the answer might surprise you. In this episode, we explore what Eastern Orthodoxy actually teaches about salvation beyond its visible boundaries. Drawing from the Church Fathers, councils, and contemporary Orthodox theologians, we dive into the nuanced and often misunderstood doctrine of salvation. Whether you’re Orthodox, curious about Orthodoxy, or simply exploring the wider Christian tradition, this conversation will offer clarity, context, and maybe even challenge a few assumptions. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for more deep dives into theology, church history, and Christian thought.
Join us as we explore the recent rumors, reports, and theological implications surrounding Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández and his role as head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Has there been a reconfirmation? Is the Vatican doubling down on his doctrinal direction? And what would it mean if this move came from a future pontiff — like a hypothetical Pope Leo XIV? We break down the facts, the fiction, and what it all means for the future of Catholic teaching and leadership.
In this episode, we dive deep into the growing conversation around the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and the Vatican’s response under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV. With millions of Catholics around the world embracing charismatic worship, many are asking: Will the Holy Father officially recognize and support this dynamic movement?
Psalm 82 presents a striking scene: God presiding over a council of other divine beings. But what does this really mean? In this episode, we explore the ancient Near Eastern backdrop of this mysterious psalm—drawing from Canaanite and Ugaritic texts that may shed new light on its origins.
A German Catholic bishop has just resigned in a stunning move, citing deep disillusionment with the Synodal Way and the ongoing chaos within the German Church. After years of scandals, unresolved conflicts, and what he calls spiritual exhaustion, he says he can no longer stay silent or pretend the Church is on the right path. What does this resignation mean for the future of Catholicism in Germany? Watch to find out.
In this episode, I examine a critical issue at the heart of Protestant theology: the preservation of Scripture. Drawing on the scholarship of Dr. Daniel Wallace and Dr. Emanuel Tov—two of the most respected textual critics—I explore whether the Old Testament has truly been preserved in the way Sola Scriptura requires. Both Wallace and Tov offer positions that, when taken seriously, present major challenges to the Protestant principle of Scripture alone. If the text of the Old Testament hasn’t been reliably preserved, can Sola Scriptura still stand as a viable theological foundation? I contrast this with the Catholic view on the preservation of the Word of God, which does not rely solely on the text but includes Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium. Join me as I unpack the implications of modern textual criticism for Protestantism and make the case for the Catholic understanding of divine revelation.
The Vatican has quietly removed the artwork of Fr. Marko Rupnik from its official website — a move many see as long overdue. But what they haven’t done is even more shocking. In this episode, we dive into the full story: the abuse allegations, the Vatican’s selective response, and what this reveals about the Church’s priorities. Is justice really being served? Or is this just damage control?
The Dead Sea Scrolls are often mentioned in passing—but rarely explained. In this episode, we uncover what you were never told about these ancient manuscripts and why they matter more than you think.
The Old Testament is at the heart of the Christian faith — but how close is your Bible to what was originally written? In this episode, we dive deep into the complex history of the Old Testament text. We explore the major manuscript traditions — the Masoretic Text, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Septuagint — and uncover the surprising differences between them. What do these ancient sources reveal? How much has the text changed over time? And can we really know what the original authors wrote? If you’ve never looked under the hood of your Bible, prepare to see the Old Testament in a whole new light.
A petition has been launched calling on Pope Leo XIV to remove Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, a prominent figure in the German Catholic Church. In this episode, I break down the reasons behind this growing demand—from his handling of abuse cases to broader concerns about leadership and accountability. But this issue goes far beyond one cardinal. Many German bishops continue to publicly promote teachings that are in clear contradiction with Catholic doctrine.
I explain why this moment will be a critical test for Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. Will he act decisively to defend the faith and discipline those undermining it from within? Or will silence signal that the papacy is unwilling—or unable—to uphold what it claims to teach?
This isn’t just about Germany. It’s about whether the Church is serious about orthodoxy and reform. Don’t miss this important commentary.
In this episode, I take a deep dive into Fr. James Martin’s recent article advocating that Catholics should celebrate Pride Month. Join me as I respectfully examine his claims, highlight key theological concerns, and discuss what authentic compassion and truth look like when it comes to this complex issue. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a conversation we need to have. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Catholic commentary and cultural analysis.
What if I told you there was a Jewish temple in Egypt—outside of Jerusalem—dedicated to Yahweh, where female priests served, other gods were worshipped alongside Him, and some believe the Ark of the Covenant may have once rested there? In this episode, we explore the remarkable temple at Elephantine Island, a 7th-century BCE site that challenges our assumptions about ancient Jewish worship. We’ll dive into the archaeological evidence, the connection to the Book of Nehemiah, and what this means for understanding early Yahweh devotion. Don’t miss this fascinating look at a forgotten chapter of biblical history!
Could this be one of the most important archaeological discoveries in biblical history? Join us as we explore the fascinating ruins of Tel Arad, where experts believe they’ve uncovered a Judahite temple dedicated to Yahweh—a rare and powerful glimpse into ancient Israelite worship practices! In this episode, we’ll break down: The historical and biblical significance of Tel Arad What archaeologists actually found on-site The architecture and layout of the temple Why this find is so controversial—and what it could mean for biblical scholarship How it compares to the Jerusalem Temple described in the Bible Was this a rival temple? A satellite sanctuary? Or something even more mysterious? Dive into the evidence with us and decide for yourself.
Pope Leo XIV just said that marriage is NOT an ideal, but Pope Francis often said marriage an ideal. Did the two popes contradict each other? Michael Lofton examines both claims and considers the question after explaining how the magisterium functions.
A surprising new appointment to the Pontifical Academy for Life has stirred debate across the Catholic world. Msgr. Renzo Pegoraro, the new rector, is being described by critics as someone open to reinterpreting the Church’s teaching on contraception and other key life issues. Is this a deepening of doctrine—or a dangerous departure? Join us as we unpack what this could mean for the future of Catholic moral teaching, the legacy of St. Paul VI, and the ongoing debate over the role of conscience and tradition in today’s Church. Subscribe for more in-depth coverage of Church news, interviews, and analysis.
In this important episode, the Bishop of Charlotte addresses the recent restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass within the diocese and offers a candid explanation of the decisions behind them. Drawing on Church teaching, Vatican guidance, and pastoral concerns, the bishop outlines how these changes are being implemented and why they matter. He also responds directly to critics—both within the Church and in the wider Catholic community—clarifying misconceptions and emphasizing unity, obedience, and the spiritual good of the faithful. Whether you attend the Latin Mass or are simply seeking to understand the Church’s evolving liturgical landscape, this conversation offers clarity, context, and compassion. Subscribe for more Catholic news, interviews, and in-depth discussions.
In a stunning and highly debated move, Pope Leo XIV has appointed a new bishop to the Diocese of St. Gallen, Switzerland—a man who has openly expressed support for reforming the Church’s traditional positions on homosexuality, gay marriage, contraception, and even the ordination of women.
This decision is raising serious questions among Catholics around the world:
Is this a step toward greater inclusivity—or a challenge to sacred tradition?
What does this mean for the Church’s unity and doctrinal integrity?
Could this be a sign of deeper change coming from the Vatican?
In this video, we break down what’s happening, what the bishop has said, and what this appointment could mean for the global Church.
We also examine whether Pope Leo XIV was bound to accept this decision due to St. Gallen’s process of electing a bishop.
Christianity and the Qur’an: The Rise of Islam in Christian Arabia w/ Dr. Gabriel Reynolds
In a historic and unexpected audience at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV breaks his silence on one of the most sensitive topics in modern religion: his views on Jews, Muslims, and non-Christians. In this powerful speech, the Pope addresses interfaith relations and the future of dialogue between the Catholic Church and other faith traditions. His words have already sparked global discussion — and controversy.
In this livestream, we’re diving into a powerful and controversial 2023 video from Pope Leo XIV, where he directly calls out Catholic internet personalities who have been publicly critical of Pope Francis, accused him of spreading false teachings, and harshly opposed the Synod on Synodality. This video from Pope Leo XIV is sending shockwaves through the Catholic world — especially among those who have praised Leo XIV while opposing Pope Francis. The implications are huge, and today we’ll be breaking it all down, analyzing what this means for the Church, and discussing how this could reshape the ongoing conversation within the Catholic community.
In this episode, we take a closer look at the canonical and oversight status of several influential voices within contemporary Orthodox and Anglican communities: Fr. Peter Heers, Sr. Vassa Larin, Fr. Calvin Robinson, and the YouTuber and commentator Jay Dyer.
In a powerful and deeply traditional message, Pope Leo XIV reaffirms the Church’s stance on the foundational role of marriage in society. Speaking from the Vatican, the Holy Father emphasizes that the stable union between a man and a woman is not just a religious ideal but a cornerstone of human civilization. This address touches on themes of faith, family, morality, and the enduring values the Church upholds in a rapidly changing world.
In this episode, I break down Pope Leo XIV’s latest message directed at young people around the world. What is he really saying? What are the deeper implications for faith, culture, and the future of the Church? Whether you’re Catholic, curious, or just following world events, this is a conversation worth having. We’ll explore: The key themes and language in his address Why this message matters now How young people are reacting — and why it’s stirring debate Drop your thoughts in the comments. Let’s talk about where this is all headed. #PopeLeoXIV #CatholicYouth #FaithAndCulture #ChurchToday #MyTake
In this live show, I’ll walk you through: What Pope Leo XIV actually said Why this audience matters right now The theological, ecclesial, and ecumenical implications My personal reaction and commentary Q&A and discussion with YOU, the live chat Whether you’re Eastern Catholic, Latin Rite, Orthodox, or just curious about this historic moment in Church life, this stream is for you.
Can someone be saved without being a member of the Catholic Church? In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood teachings of the Church: “Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus” — “Outside the Church there is no salvation.” What does the Catholic Church actually teach about this doctrine? Has the understanding changed over time? How does it apply to non-Catholics, other Christians, and even those who’ve never heard the Gospel? Join us as we explore Scripture, Church history, the Catechism, and the writings of popes and theologians to unpack the real meaning behind this controversial phrase. Whether you’re Catholic, curious, or skeptical, this discussion aims to inform, challenge, and clarify.
Vatican Sends Message to Buddhists – But No Call to Conversion? In this episode, I break down a brand-new document issued by the Vatican under the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue during the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. Directed to Buddhists, the document emphasizes common spiritual values and shared moral concerns—but notably stops short of calling for conversion or repentance. Why does the Vatican take this approach? I trace the roots of this interfaith tone back to Vatican II, exploring how Church teaching on religious dialogue has developed since then. Most importantly, we dive deep into the dogma “Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus”—”Outside the Church there is no salvation”—and examine how the Church reconciles this with outreach efforts that focus on respect and cooperation rather than evangelization. Whether you’re a Catholic trying to understand the Church’s modern engagement with other religions, or just curious about what this document says (and what it doesn’t), this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
In this video, I react to and analyze Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural address to the Catholic faithful around the world. From the symbolism in his words to the direction he may be signaling for the future of the Church, I break down key themes, theological implications, and what his message might mean for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Whether you’re a student of religion, a curious observer of Vatican politics, or a practicing Catholic, this is a moment worth paying attention to. Join me as we explore the tone, priorities, and global resonance of this historic speech.
In a stunning and unprecedented move, Pope Leo XIV has just revealed his complete vision for the future of the Catholic Church — and it’s sending shockwaves through the Vatican and beyond. In this episode, I break down the key points of his papal roadmap, what it signals for Catholics around the world, and why this could mark a turning point in Church history. From bold reforms to unexpected priorities, this is a must-watch for anyone interested in where the Church is headed next.
In this quick update, we break down what’s coming up for newly elected Pope Leo XIV. From his first public appearances to expected Vatican announcements, travel plans, and key meetings, here’s everything we know about what’s on the horizon for the new pontiff.
Whether you’re following closely or just catching up, this is your go-to guide for what’s next in Pope Leo XIV’s early days.
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Michael Lofton interviews Dr. Stephen Boyce and Dr. Jack Bull about the life, martyrdom and writings of Ignatius of Antioch.
Michael Lofton reports on recent calls from cardinals in Rome urging that Pope Francis’ vision for the Church be carried forward by his successor. He also explores the potential consequences if a future pope were to reverse the direction of Pope Francis’ pontificate.
Michael Lofton dives deep into the shocking claims of Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem, who says he’s the Mahdi, the true pope, and the successor to Muhammad. Is he a false prophet, the Antichrist, or something else entirely? Michael breaks down the evidence, weighs the eschatological implications, and asks the big question: is Hashem a master deceiver — or does he truly believe he’s been chosen?
Michael Lofton covers the breaking news that Pope Francis has just passed away. He discusses his legacy, as well as what happens next.
Michael Lofton brings Ethiopian Orthodox Deacon Mihret Melaku back on the show to break down Cliffe Knecthle’s post-debate response.
Michael Lofton reviews Cliffe Knechtle’s thoughts on his debate defeat with an Ethiopian Orthodox Christian on the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Michael Lofton interviews Deacon Mihret Melaku of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church who recently went viral for his discussion with Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle about the Eucharist and the Church Fathers. Mihret explains the discussion in further detail – offering justification from the Bible and the Church Fathers for his position that the doctrine of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist is true.
Orthodox Christian DESTROYS Protestant in Eucharist Debate | Theology Unpacked (Deacon Mihret Melaku vs. Stuart Knechtle)
Michael Lofton takes a look at the Apostolic Constitutions and the view of some prominent Christians and councils that believed it was written by the apostles and belonged to the Bible.
Michael Lofton covers the head of Pope Francis’ medical team who confirmed that Pope Francis was near death twice during his Gemelli Hospital stay.
Michael Lofton goes over Dr. Robert Fastiggi’s article with Where Peter Is that argues against dissenting against teachings of popes that they disagree with.
Michael Lofton covers the news from Cardinal Fernandez that Vatican judges are being appointed for the Rupnik case, so a trial can be expected to begin soon.
Michael Lofton covers what we know so far about the massive 80,000 pages of JFK Files that President Trump just released!
Michael Lofton examines a number of magisterial interventions on the question of the death penalty and shows why some feel there are a number of unresolved tensions that have not yet been harmonized by the Church.
Michael Lofton reviews the debate between Jake Brancatella (Muslim) and Benno van der Toren (Christian) on the Trinity.
Michael Lofton covers Cardinal Fernandez’s lecture on exceptions to Dignitas Infinita, which he clarifies allows for sex change surgeries in some cases.
Michael Lofton covers the news that the Vatican has chosen to shut down multiple Latin Masses in the diocese of Tyler, Texas. He examines why this happened and also presents the perspective of those who are critical of this decision and those who are favorable to it.
Michael Lofton covers the comments of a synod of bishops father who says the deposit of faith cannot change. He then examines what the deposit of faith is per Scripture and the Magisterium and then considers the question if it can change.
Michael Lofton asks questions about the Trinity, Christology, sacramentology, ecclesiology and other categories and allows the viewer to determine if they hold to either a heretical or orthodox view.
Michael Lofton examines the Catholic dogma of “outside the Church there is no salvation” and considers the position of Andrew Klavan on whether Ben Shapiro should become a Catholic.
Can the Synod on Synodality Reinvent the Catholic Faith? Michael Lofton covers the comments of an Australian archbishop on this topic. He also addresses Pope Francis’ general audience on the Filioque and considers Todd White’s leg lengthening “miracle”.
Michael Lofton covers a wide range of topics on the news, including a Catholic Church that was recently destroyed in an Israeli airstrike.
Michael Lofton covers the news surrounding Pastor Steven Anderson and his admission into a psych ward. He also reviews the claims his children have made about in as it relates to whether he is fit to be a pastor according to the Bible.
Michael Lofton warns people about a new opera filled with sacrilege against the Christian faith. He calls on all Christians to speak out against this so that it doesn’t become normalized.
In this thought-provoking video, we explore the legal challenges faced by music mogul P. Diddy and what valuable lessons Christians can draw from his experiences. Join us as we uncover insights that can inspire personal growth and resilience for believers and non-believers alike. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content on faith and contemporary issues!
Michael Lofton examines Vigano’s rebuke of Bishop Schneider and why he believes he is aiding Pope Francis as an “enemy” of the Church.
Michael Lofton covers the breaking news that the FSSP is going to receive an apostolic visitation from the Vatican. The FSSP is interpreting the visit positively and not a prelude to anything negative. However, numerous commenters are interpreting this as something that may lead to the societies destruction. What is the truth? Michael explores what we know so far.
Pope Francis just affirmed that the Gospel of Jesus Christ “alone” is the source of eternal life and reconciliation with God. Is this a contradiction of what he previously said about all religions being paths to God? Michael Lofton examines the situation and offers some thoughts.
Michael Lofton addresses the results of a new survey that show the pope has decreased in popularity among Catholics and how dissent has become more common among the average Catholic.
Michael Lofton covers the long awaited Vatican decision on the “alleged apparitions” of Medjugorje. He condenses the Vatican’s long report on the matter and explains the most noteworthy highlights of the document and what this means for the average Catholic.
Michael Lofton covers the response of bishop Michael Olson on the Arlington nuns and their recent choice to affiliate with the SSPX.
Michael Lofton examines the new interfaith center in Moscow that features an Orthodox Church, Synagogue, Mosque and a Buddhist Temple. He also reviews Patriarch Bartholomew saying all religions worship the same God, Patriarch Kirill and Patriarch Tawadros II who say Muslims and Christians worship the same God. He then addresses Orthobro objections to these criticisms and calls Orthodox to consistency in their objections against Catholics.
Michael Lofton covers the sad ending of the Texas Arlington Carmelite nuns after their long battle with their bishop Michael Olson. He also addresses Pope Francis comments on the American election, abortion and the war in Gaza.
Pope Francis is in hot water again. This time, it is due to his controversial claims about non-Christian religions and whether they are legitimate paths to God. Michael Lofton examines what the pope said and attempts to get to the bottom of whether his claims are heretical.
Michael Lofton covers Cardinal Schonborn who says Europe has lost to Islam. He also addresses Candace Owens’ suspension from YouTube and considers if her view on free speech is Catholic. He then touches on the question of whether an exorcism should be done during a liturgical service if a demon manifests during a Catholic mass and finally he critiques Darryl Cooper’s comments on Tucker Carlson’s channel where he claims that Churchill was the villain of WW2.
Michael Lofton covers a recent plot against Pope Francis, the Patriarch of Moscow’s encroachment into Alexandria’s territory, and whether bishops or content creators are more influential on the laity.
Michael Lofton calls out Pastor Justin Peters for falsely claiming that Pope Francis is a universalist despite numerous claims from Pope Francis that Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven.
Michael Lofton reviews the debate between Rabbi Shmuley and Candace Owens on the war in Israel.
Michael Lofton examines the claims of Bishop Strickland that Pope Francis is an apostate, the full third secret of Fatima is being hidden by the Vatican and the consecration of Russia requested by the Virgin Mary at Fatima has not yet happened.
Michael Lofton covers some of Trump’s recent comments that are causing concern for some pro-lifers.
Did a man manifest a demon during a Catholic mass? What are some common objections Protestants use against the Catholic view of Mary? Do Catholics and Muslims in Tunisia participate in Marian processions together? Michael Lofton will explore these questions and more!
Michael Lofton shows that the Quran contradicts itself when it tells Christians to judge by the Gospels, but the Gospels affirm the divinity of Jesus, while the Quran denies it. Michael then shows that Muslims can’t claim Christians corrupted the text of the Gospels because Muhammad himself confirmed that Christians have a reliable Gospel in his own day.
The internet is buzzing with fiery debates over Candace Owens’ bold remarks regarding the State of Israel and the Zionist movement. She linked these issues to some controversial actions and challenged those who refuse to question the State of Israel. In this video, Michael Lofton dives deep into her assertions, unlike many who have quickly brushed them aside. Buckle up for an eye-opening adventure!
Did Muhammad initially allow for the intercession of pagan idols in Mecca? Islamic sources say yes. Michael Lofton examines these sources and then considers various Islamic responses that are made to confirm the reliability of Muhammad – despite this incident.
In this groundbreaking video, Michael Lofton delves into the revolutionary advancements of Elon Musk’s Neuralink and how this brain chip technology may CHANGE humanity forever. As he explores the implications of merging human cognition with artificial intelligence, he addresses the potential benefits and challenges that come with such a monumental leap. From enhancing memory and cognitive function to addressing neurological disorders, Neuralink could redefine what it means to be human. Join Michael as he breaks down the ethical considerations of the chip and what the future holds for mankind. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights!
Michael Lofton reviews the explosive moment where Norman Finkelstein goes nuclear on Benny Morris over his take on Israel’s possession of nuclear weapons.
Michael Lofton tackles the question of whether Pope Francis’ position on divorced and remarried people in Amoris Laetitia makes him a formal heretic.
Michael Lofton and Pedro Gabriel discuss what rigid traditionalism is, why it is a problem today in the Catholic Church and how it can be found throughout church history.
Michael Lofton breaks the news that Pope Francis has condemned the mocker of the Last Supper that took place at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. He then considers why Pope Francis took so long in saying something about this event.
In this video, we delve deep into the shocking allegations against Cardinal Muller that have recently surfaced, raising serious questions about his conduct and the integrity of the Catholic Church. What do these accusations entail, and how do they relate to the ongoing discussions surrounding figures like Pope Francis and Cardinal Fernandez? We explore the implications of the financial scandal allegedly linked to Cardinal Muller and what this means for the future of the Church.
Michael Lofton examines the case of the Lutheran World Federation and some Orthodox Churches signing off a joint statement concerning the filioque.
Michael Lofton examines the words of a Paris Olympics spokesperson affirming that Thomas Jolly, the man who organized the opening ceremony, drew inspiration from Da Vinci’s Last Supper. He also addresses more information related to Metropolitan Hilarion and the recent accusations against him.
Michael Lofton examines the statement made by the Paris Olympics and considers whether it is a sincere apology to Christians after its opening ceremony mocked the Christian Last Supper.
Michael Lofton examines the Paris Olympics opening ceremony and shows how it was openly antagonistic towards Christians. He then considers various responses offered by Christian figures and finally shows why Thomas Jolly, the man behind the Olympics ceremony, decided to mock Christians.
Michael Lofton responds to Brian Holdsworth’s recent video asking if Michael’s commentary on politics is the beginning of the end of Reason & Theology.
Michael Lofton covers a CDF survey sent to the French bishops soliciting their feedback on the Traditional Latin Mass. Michael then shows how this feedback impacted Pope Francis’ restriction of the Latin Mass with Traditionis Custodes.
Michael Lofton addresses the situation surrounding a group of Arlington Carmelite nuns and their ties with a “credibly accused” priest.
Michael Lofton addresses disturbing allegations surrounding Mr. Beast’s crew member Kris Tyson that impact Mr. Beast’s channel.
Michael Lofton covers the fascinating interview between Jordan Peterson and Elon Musk, where Elon explains his religious views, discusses his hopes for humanity, expresses concerns over artificial intelligence, and much more!
Michael Lofton reviews the excommunicated former Archbishop Vigano’s most recent diatribe against the Catholic Church. He also addresses LifeSiteNews and their promotion of Vigano’s schismatic content and considers if they are still Catholic.
Michael Lofton goes over J.D. Vance’s position on abortion in light of his claim to have converted to Catholicism in 2019. He then addresses whether Biden will step down and lastly reviews Trump’s RNC speech.
Michael Lofton dives into a whirlwind of topics, shedding light on society’s struggles. From Biden’s NAACP convention mishaps to Jack Black’s reaction to Kyle Gass’ remarks on Trump, and Ingrid Andress’ rendition of the star spangled banner, to the latest updates on the Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks, buckle up for a rollercoaster of intriguing discussions!
Michael Lofton delves into the controversial prayers from the RNC’s opening day, revealing surprising inadequacies.
Michael Lofton interacts with Dr. Ed Feser’s criticisms of the Pope Francis pontificate in areas related to the death penalty revision, communion for divorced and remarried and blessings for gay couples.
Michael Lofton addresses the objection that Pope John XXII admitted in Ne Super His that popes could teach heresy in their magisterium.
Michael Lofton takes a look at Mel Gibson’s letter to the excommunicated Vigano. He also addresses the claim that Athanasius was excommunicated by the pope and refutes Mel Gibson’s attempt to draw a parallel between St. Athanasius and Vigano.
Can bishops dissent against the magisterium? Or, are they obliged to assent to what the magisterium teaches? Michael Lofton examines the profession of faith that bishops and cardinals make and consider if dissent against the magisterium is a violation of their own promise to hold to the profession of faith.
Uncover the latest buzz in Catholic circles as Michael Lofton delves into what some claim to be Pope Francis’ potential groundbreaking move to explore the historical role of women deaconesses and its implications on church traditions.
Does Vatican II Teach Anything Infallibly? Are episcopal consecrations the same as episcopal ordinations? Was the former Archbishop Vigano recently conditionally consecrated a bishop by Bishop Williamson? These questions will be explored in detail by Michael Lofton.
Michael Lofton covers Vigano’s new claim that the authority of the post-conciliar popes must be questioned. He also addresses the implications this has on many Catholics. Then, Michael considers the statements of Bishop Strickland in relation to Vigano and Cardinal McCarrick, as well as John Henry Westen’s (LifeSiteNews) comments about Vigano’s excommunication in light of Rupnik.
Michael Lofton examines former Archbishop Vigano’s excommunication letter from the Vatican.
Michael Lofton covers the massive news that former Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has been excommunicated by the Catholic Church for denying that Pope Francis is the pope (schism). He also explains what the implications are for many of his followers today.
Michael Lofton shows a well celebrated Traditional Latin mass and a well celebrated Novus Ordo side by side in order to get a fair and objective comparison between these two liturgies. Michael also addresses the anticipated objection that Novus Ordo masses are not often celebrated as well as they could be. Lastly, Michael shows that trolls in the chat will ignore everything he said at the beginning of the video and then offer anticipated objections that were already addressed as if they were never anticipated. He then makes certain applications for how such trolls operate in relation to Pope Francis and the magisterium as a whole.
Michael Lofton addresses the teaching of the Catholic Church that retired bishops do not exercise magisterial authority as individuals but may only exercise authority as members of the episcopal college in an ecumenical council or as part of the ordinary and universal magisterium. He then addresses Matthew Hazell’s straw man Tweet about Michael’s content regarding retired episcopal authority.
Michael Lofton examines various magisterial documents to determine who has magisterial authority and to consider whether it includes retired bishops and retired cardinals.
Zionist vs Palestinian Debate on Israel/Hamas Conflict Watch three intense debates between a Zionist Christian (Dr. André Villeneuve) and a Palestinian Christian (Daniel Bannoura) as they discuss the ongoing Israel/Hamas conflict in 2024. Gain insights into the different perspectives on this highly controversial issue and witness a clash of opinions on the political and humanitarian aspects of the conflict. The three debates are: First Debate (30 minutes): Does Romans 9-11 teach the Jews are entitled to the land of Israel/Palestine? Second Debate (30 minutes): Did Zionists steal the land of Israel/Palestine from the Palestinians? Third Debate (30 minutes): Is Israel committing genocide in the Israel-Hamas war?
Michael Lofton examines a statement from the Society of St. Pius X about Archbishop Vigano’s schism trial and he considers whether Marcel Lefebvre was closer to Vigano or the society’s current position on whether the chair of St. Peter is currently empty.
Michael Lofton delves into Crisis Magazine’s article titled “Can the Vatican Ban the Latin Mass?” In this insightful analysis, he carefully dissects Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s response to this pressing question by referencing key passages from the catechism. Lofton goes a step further by comparing Schneider’s viewpoints with the authoritative teachings of the Council of Trent, Vatican I, as well as pontifical documents from Pius IX and Pius XII. Through this comprehensive examination, viewers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding the Latin Mass and the Vatican’s authority in regulating its celebration.
Michael Lofton covers the MASSIVE news about Pope Francis and the Latin Mass. He also interacts with The Hill’s commentary about Vigano, Pope Francis, Fiducia Supplicans, and much more!
Michael Lofton covers Pope John Paul II’s view about the eternality of hell. He then answers questions from the audience and also challenges non-Catholic audience members who offer their objections.
Michael Lofton addresses Archbishop Vigano’s ignoring of his excommunication trial, the excommunication of a group of Spanish nuns and Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s heresy about papal authority over the liturgy.
Michael Lofton reviews Bishop Strickland and Cardinal Burke’s words about Archbishop Vigano in 2018 and asks them if they still hold to what they said in light of the 2020 Vatican report that documents Vigano’s failure to look into claims made about the accused abuser Cardinal McCarrick.
Did Archbishop Vigano skip his excommunication trial in the Vatican yesterday? And is the narrative that Pope Francis covered for accused abuser Cardinal McCarrick true? Michael Lofton tackles these questions and more!
Michael Lofton addresses the explosive news that Archbishop Vigano just attended an excommunication trial in the Vatican for his denial of Pope Francis’ papacy and denial of Vatican II.
Watch as we delve into the controversial topic of Rebel Nuns risking excommunication. Will these Spanish nuns be kicked out for their actions? Join us as we explore the potential schism within the Poor Clare Nuns community.
Is Pope Francis really banning Latin Mass? In this video, Michael Lofton delves into the controversy surrounding this hot topic and separate fact from fiction. He also addresses whether the pope CAN and SHOULD restrict the Latin Mass. Join him as wh examines the rumors and what the church teaches about papal authority over the liturgy.
Get ready for an incredible analysis by Michael Lofton, as he delves into Pope Francis’ daring cautions on the impact of artificial intelligence at the G7 summit. Experience President Joe Biden’s incredible encounter with the Pope like never before, as Michael uncovers the consequences and importance of this monumental event that captivated the world’s attention!
Luis Dizon covers this coming Sunday’s lectionary readings and explains why Jesus spoke in parables.
In this eye-opening video, a Catholic individual delves into the core beliefs and practices of Buddhism, offering a unique perspective on the similarities and differences between the two religions. Join us as we explore the teachings of Buddhism through the lens of a devout Catholic, uncovering surprising insights and thought-provoking comparisons along the way. Whether you’re a follower of Catholicism, Buddhism, or simply curious about different faiths, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in interfaith dialogue and understanding. Don’t miss out on this enlightening journey of discovery!
Michael Lofton delves into the explosive leaked transcript unveiling Pope Francis’ bold stance on gays entering seminary. Brace yourself as he confronts Fr. James Martin’s controversial use of his photo alongside the Pope!
Did Pope Francis just accept gays into seminary? Fr. James Martin’s recent tweet implies yes. Michael Lofton addresses this controversy in light of Pope Francis saying yesterday that gays cannot be admitted into seminary. In this video, Michael Lofton provides a detailed analysis of the statements made by Pope Francis and Fr. James Martin, exploring the implications and potential impact on the Catholic Church. Join us as we delve deeper into this complex and important discussion regarding the acceptance of gays in seminary and the Church’s stance on this issue.
Pope Francis shocks the world once more with a controversial statement on homosexuality within the Vatican! Find out what he said and how it’s stirring up debate. Plus, uncover the latest on the Vatican’s stance on admitting men with deep-seated homosexual tendencies into seminary. Get the scoop on Michael Lofton’s take on Pope Francis’ alleged letter to a 22-year-old rejected from seminary for being gay. Tune in for all the drama and discussion!
In this video, Michael Lofton delves into the intriguing case of a group of Spanish Poor Clare nuns who are facing the possibility of excommunication due to their rejection of Pope Francis as the pope. Not only does he discuss the nuns’ stance on this issue, but he also explores the complex property dispute that has become intertwined with their defiance. Additionally, viewers can look forward to a segment where Lofton addresses chat questions towards the end, adding an interactive element to this thought-provoking discussion.
In this video, Michael Lofton delves into the complex relationship between Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano and Cardinal Theodore McCarrick within the Catholic Church. It explores Vigano’s accusations against high-ranking officials, including Pope Francis, regarding their handling of sexual abuse allegations and the subsequent cover-up within the Church hierarchy. By the end, the identity of who really sheltered Cardinal McCarrick becomes apparent.
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Michael Lofton reviews a description of a papal liturgy in the 7th century and compares it today. He then covers an Orthodox Archimandrite that claims Orthodoxy is teaching heresy and is plagued with problems from modernity.
Michael Lofton covers the new schism in Eastern Orthodoxy and Orthodoxy’s first deaconess.
Michael Lofton covers Cardinal Zen’s article attempting to correct Taylor Marshall and Vigano on the hermeneutic of continuity in relation to Vatican II. In the process, Michael reveals something about Cardinal Zen that many are not aware of.
Michael Lofton covers Vigano’s most recent rant against Pope Francis, which now includes accusations that he is a $ex abu$er. Michael asks Vigano some probing questions in light of the timing of these accusations.
Michael Lofton covers the Breakfast Club’s episode on Pope Francis as the Donkey of the Day. He also addresses Candace Owens’ comments about the moon landing.
Michael Lofton covers Raymond Arroyo and Robert Royal’s reactions to Pope Francis’ 60 Minutes interview where he expressly rejects blessing unions of persons of the same-sex.
Michael Lofton covers the news that Cardinal Fernandez met with Pope Tawadros II in order to clarify their misunderstanding about Fiducia Supplicans – which led to them suspending dialogue with the Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton and Luis Dizon interview Dr. Michael Brown about Israel and the war in Gaza and ask many questions including: 1. Did Israel steal land from Palestinians? 2. What is anti-Semitism and is it anti-Semitic to critique the state of Israel? 3. Does Israel’s army target civilians and is there a genocide taking place in Gaza? Among many more questions!
Michael Lofton reviews the case of a group of Spanish nuns that recently went into schism after embracing the view that there has not been a valid pope since Pope Pius XII. He also examines Michael Knowles’ reaction to Pope Francis’ interview on 60 minutes.
Michael Lofton reviews a mic drop moment from Pope Francis when he was asked whether women’s ordination will be accepted in the Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton addresses the case of Cole Matson – the first openly transgender diocesan hermit in the Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton reviews Cardinal Hollerich’s incredibly ignorant comments that women’s ordination in the Catholic Church is not definitively settled. Michael shows that it is definitively settled per Pope John Paul II and then questions whether Cardinal Hollerich is still in full communion with the church in light of Cardinal Ratzinger’s comments on the subject.
Michael Lofton covers the story of Mossad agent Eli Kopter who allegedly crashed the helicopter of Iran’s president.
Michael Lofton examines a case of an alleged UFO crash in Las Vegas and attempts to discern whether it is a hoax, an alien crash, demonic activity, or something else.
Michael Lofton addresses a number of positions of Peter Kwasniewski, including the view that we should pray for the death of Pope Francis, that illicit ordinations are permissible, and that the Novus Ordo should be avoided and the faithful are not obliged to attend it.
Michael Lofton examines Bishop Strickland’s difficulty with accepting that Pope Francis has NOT authorized the blessing of gay unions.
Pope Francis drops a bomb by correcting 60 Minutes and telling the he did NOT authorize the blessing of gay unions!
Michael Lofton addresses some brief comments that Pope Francis made on 60 Minutes about “conservative” critics in the United States.
Dr. Javad Hashmi talks about Islamic Modernism and how it differs from traditional perspectives on Islam.
Michael Lofton interviews Andre Villeneuve and IDF soldier Ariel Birnbaum about the war in Gaza and explores a wide range of questions – including whether Israel stole land from the Palestinians.
Michael Lofton addresses the scandal caused by Father Joseph Williams, the pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish near downtown Chicago when he recently blessed a homosexual couple. Michael shows his blessing violated Pope Francis’ document Fiducia Supplicans and then asks some probing questions about Fr. Joseph.
Michael Lofton examines Pope Francis’ explosive words to the Syro-Malabar Church and those who are dissenting against him and its synod.
Michael Lofton examines the number of civilian deaths in Gaza and considers how reliable they are given that they just changed drastically. Michael also considers the question of whether Israel is committing a genocide against the Palestinians.
Michael Lofton examines a video that attempts to engage Bishop Strickland’s critics – while disastrously missing the mark.
Michael Lofton covers Bishop Strickland’s redefinition of sedevacantism and his failure to answer whether he believes Francis is the pope in his written response to Michael’s question. However, he shows a video that Strickland elsewhere acknowledges that Francis is the pope and then asks for clarification on why he frequently shares videos that claim Francis isn’t the pope.
Michael Lofton covers Bishop Strickland’s most recent promotion of Bishop Gracida’s video claiming that Pope Francis isn’t the pope. He then shows other instances where Strickland has promoted content that claims Francis isn’t the pope and candidly asks whether Strickland believes Francis is the pope or not. The question has become necessary given that Strickland continues to speak as a Catholic at Catholic parishes, conferences, groups – and such audiences deserve to know where he stands.
Michael Lofton engages a recent statement by “Catholic leaders” accusing Pope Francis of heresy and calling for his deposition.
Michael Lofton examines Israel’s operation in Rafah and also assesses a number of videos that may be instances of propaganda.
Michael Lofton answers a question submitted to him about the Catholic doctrine of the Bible and whether the Bible teaches this doctrine.
Michael Lofton updates viewers with the reasons why the debate between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro on anti-Semitism will likely never take place.
Michael Lofton reviews Bishop Strickland’s recent article on authority and obedience – which flirts with Sedevacantism.
Michael Lofton examines the recent warming from Archbishop Garcia-Siller to the Mission of Divine Mercy and considers a video of theirs that Bishop Strickland decided to promote.
Michael Lofton discusses the recent ordination of a deaconess in the Eastern Orthodox Church and briefly examines different perspectives on deaconesses throughout church history.
John Salza, Robert Siscoe and Michael Lofton discuss the great apostasy, schism in the Catholic Church, sedevacantism, the SSPX, and much more!
Michael Lofton examines a quote floating around the internet that presents Pope Francis as having said that homosexual couples live out the gift of love.
Michael Lofton considers what led to two world wars and then asks whether those factors are present in the world today.
Sister Vassa has recently accused Patriarch Kirill of heresy. She maintains a document he recently signed contains the “Russian world” heresy and has raised some significant questions as to what should be done as a result. Fr. John Behr also chimes in and raises more questions about the Orthodox episcopate. Michael Lofton reviews both Sr. Vassa and Fr. Behr’s articles and offers a Catholic perspective on the situation.
Michael Lofton covers the breaking news that the Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas have filed for a restraining order against their bishop and their legitimate superior, Mother Marie – appointed by the Vatican. Michael also covers the upcoming document by the DDF under Cardinal Fernandez that will address discerning apparitions.
Luis Dizon and Michael Lofton review the discussion between a Unitarian and a Trinitarian on the topic: Is Jesus God?
Michael Lofton offers an update to Candace Owens’ recent conversion to Catholicism and her agreement to speak at the Catholic Identity Conference – a conference known for promoting dissent against Pope Francis and promoting sedevacantists and dissenters.
Michael Lofton covers the breaking news that Candace Owens just converted to the Catholic Church! He then asks the audience to pray for her and also explains how non-Catholic viewers can become Catholic. Lastly, he answers live chat questions.
Michael Lofton covers the updates to the situation between Bishop Olsen and the Carmelite nuns of Arlington, Texas after a recent decree issued by the Vatican.
Michael Lofton and Luis Dizon interview Dr. Bart Ehrman (New Testament Scholar) and Dr. Javad Hashmi (Islamic Scholar) on comparing historical problems between the Bible and the Quran. Lofton and Dizon will soon take the course and then provide a critical review from a Catholic perspective.
Bishop Mar Mari breaks silence and speaks offers a message to his flock and his attacker after being stabbed during a live stream.
Michael Lofton breaks the news that YouTube unjustly and unexpectedly remonetized him after prayer and pressure from the viewers of the channel!
Michael Lofton covers YouTube’s demonetization of his channel and shows some information that doesn’t seem to add up.
Michael Lofton breaks the news that he has been demonetized by YouTube without any warning.
Michael Lofton addresses Australia’s attempt to remove the video of Mar Mari being stabbed from Facebook and X.
Luis Dizon and Michael Lofton review the Trinitarian vs. Unitarian debate between James White and Dale Tuggy.
Michael Lofton offers an update on the case of Mar Mari Emmanuel who was recently stabbed during a live stream homily by a Muslim attacker. He updates the audience with a surprising turn of events.
Michael Lofton shows why Mar Mari Emmanuel was just stabbed today by a Muslim during a church service.
Michael Lofton discusses the horrible attack on Mar Mari and calls for prayer for his speedy recovery.
Michael Lofton reviews Edward Feser’s claim that the pope has taught error about the death penalty in Dignitas Infinita. He then shows how Pope Francis’ words can be harmonized with the words of his predecessors and also addresses the question of public dissent.
Michael Lofton explains what his new course with Catholic Polytechnic University is about and breaks the news that he will begin a career as a professor in addition to a content creator.
Luis Dizon and Michael Lofton review the James White vs. Leighton Flowers debate on John 6:44 and unconditional election.
Michael Lofton covers the new document from the Vatican Dignitas Infinita about human dignity. It covers topics like abortion, surrogacy, transgenderism, sex surgeries, euthanasia and much more! He also covers the press release by Cardinal Fernandez given upon release of the document.
Michael Lofton reviews an interview Michael Knowles recently had with Pastor Troy Brewer on the 2024 solar eclipse, the rapture, the red heifer, the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem and the end times.
Michael Lofton explains the upcoming debate between Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens on Anti-Semitism and then examines the situation of Israel destroying a World Central Kitchen van with civilians in it in Gaza.
Michael Lofton covers Bishop James Powers’ recent episcopal letters about a situation unfolding in his diocese that appears to be related to “Archbishop” Vigano.
Michael Lofton examines the debate between Rabbi Barclay and Candace Owens on whether Candace is an Anti-Semite.
Michael Lofton reviews numerous Muslims who claim to be both Muslims and actively gay. He then considers how some Muslims react to this phenomenon and compares it to Christian reactions.
Joe Rogan and Alex Jones recently claimed that leaked footage from a Israeli drone strike proves that Israel is deliberately targeting random civilians. Michael Lofton examines the video footage, as well as arguments in favor and against this claim.
Michael Lofton reviews some of Candace Owens’ comments about Jews and considers if they are anti-Semitic in nature.
Michael Lofton covers some of the highlight from Pope Francis’ most recent book interview where he breaks silence about his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI and addresses some of his critics.
Michael Lofton examines Tanquerey’s Manual of Dogmatic Theology to explore the role and authority of Church Fathers, theologians and the lay faithful.
Michael Lofton goes over some patristic witnesses to the Catholic understanding of the papacy.
Michael Lofton continues to examine Tanquerey’s Manual of Dogmatic Theology and covers his section on the organs of Catholic Tradition.
Michael Lofton examines Tanquerey’s Manual of Dogmatic Theology and reviews his presentation of Sacred Tradition as a source of Divine revelation.
Michael Lofton examines the recent interview of Ukrainian Catholic Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk on Fiducia Supplicans and its reception in the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton interviews Trent Horn about a wide range of topics, including Fr. James Martin on homosexuality, James White and Protestantism on sola scriptura and purgatory, pro-life issues and much more!
Michael Lofton interviews Jonathan Prejean on his perspective concerning papal authority vs. private acts of the pope.
Michael Lofton reads through the commentary of the 1582 Douay Rheims Bible on the person of the antichrist and the time of the great apostasy.
Michael Lofton reviews Cardinal Fernandez’s remarks on the upcoming Vatican document that is sure to send shock waves throughout the world.
Michael Lofton explores the various definitions that people have offered for terms like hyperpapalism, papal maximalism and papal minimalism and then examines which, if any of these options, is the church’s position.
Michael Lofton addresses a recent post by Fr. James Martin and Fr. Clifford on the nature of the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Luis Dizon explores the lectionary readings for the fourth sunday of Lent (year b) and addresses the psalms that occasionally pray for violence against one’s enemies.
Michael Lofton examines the alleged prophecies coming from the Mission of Divine Mercy in Texas. He also explores what the Church teaches about how to discern what is an authentic prophecy.
Michael Lofton and Deacon Henok Elias compare the Ethiopian Anaphora of the Apostles with anaphoras in the Byzantine and Latin tradition.
Michael Lofton addresses those who are confused by the words of Pope Francis and also by what the media says about him.
Michael Lofton addresses the critical letter of “Demos II” – an alleged anonymous cardinal who wrote a critical letter against the pontificate of Pope Francis.
Michael Lofton tackles the question of whether a Latin-Rite priest can refuse to celebrate the Novus Ordo and/or not participate in his bishop’s chrism mass.
Michael Lofton and Luis Dizon review the James White vs. Trent Horn debate on sola scriptura.
Michael Lofton tackles the question of whether individual cardinals and bishops without a diocese or canonical mission from the pope have authority over the laity.
Michael Lofton addresses the scandal of a blessing in Uruguay that violates the guidelines of the Vatican’s Fiducia Supplicans.
Michael Lofton reviews Eastern Orthodox Brother Nathanael’s video that claims the Eastern Orthodox Church is undergoing a crisis of Modernism. He also examines his controversial perspective on reception of converts by chrismation.
Michael Lofton reviews Cardinal Dolan’s reaction to the recent scandal that took place with St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. He then reviews chapter 34 of the Book of Ezekiel.
Michael Lofton examines the Russian Orthodox Church’s Biblical and Theological commission that recently evaluated Catholicism’s Fiducia Supplicans as departing from traditional Christian morality.
Michael Lofton reviews the Norman Finkelstein vs Rabbi Shmuley debate that took place on Piers Morgan uncensored.
What is sola scriptura and how does it differ from solo scriptura? What is sola ecclesia and is it the position of the Catholic Church? Michael Lofton explains the relationship between Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium to provide answers to these questions.
Michael Lofton covers the most recent step the Vatican has taken to stop the German Synodal Way and then addresses the scandal that recently took place at St. Patrick’s cathedral in New York.
Michael Lofton holds Muslims to the same standards they apply to Christians and shows there are analogous “contradictions” in the Quran of the same magnitude as the alleged “contradictions” in the Bible. He then puts Muslims on the defensive and asks why their apologists tend to be inconsistent in their argumentation.
Michael Lofton responds to Muslims who claim the Bible contradicts itself and is not the word of God. He then shows the problems with Muslims who take this kind of approach in light of what the Quran says.
Michael Lofton goes over a basic introduction to how the Bible (Old and New Testament) was preserved throughout the ages.
Michael Lofton offers a history of the Biblical canon from the time of Jesus unto the present day. He also shows earliest editions of Protestant Bibles that contained the deuterocanonical books and demonstrates they were later removed from Protestant Bibles for cost efficiency.
Michael Lofton examines Jonathan Cahn’s claim that Pope Francis and the Catholic Church are in apostasy. He then uncovers some disturbing facts about the sources Jonathan used to substantiate his claims.
Michael Lofton interviews Pedro Gabriel about the phenomenon of heresy disguised as tradition. They address issues related to fake news, the crisis in the catholic church, and Pope Francis.
Michael Lofton explores various videos on social media on themes of gender and race, and then offers his commentary.
Michael Lofton examines the new document by the Vatican that denounces liturgical abuses and explains how they can be avoided in the future.
Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia offers a priestly perspective on scrupulosity and how to overcome it!
Michael Lofton addresses Bishop Strickland’s concerns that the Vatican may be engaging in deceptive tactics to mislead the faithful about blessings for same-sex couples.
Michael Lofton covers the Catholic and Orthodox view of baptizing children belonging to legal guardians who are in a same-sex union.
Michael Lofton refutes a new petition created to promote dissent against Fidudica Supplicans.
Michael Lofton engages Coptic Orthodox Archdeacon Mark Soliman on the differences between Coptic Orthodoxy and Catholicism on LGBTQ issues delivered at St. Mary and St. Philopater Coptic Orthodox Church – Troy, MI.
Does the Talmud describe the Jesus of the New Testament as boiling in excrement and the son of an adulterous union? Michael Lofton examines the Talmud and shows why the matter is more complicated than one might have originally anticipated.
Michael discusses a near death experience that he had and makes some important applications for the audience.
Michael Lofton reviews Fr. Casey Cole and Fr. Jason Charron’s videos on the Biblical view of homosexuality.
Michael Lofton covers the recent mass that the Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby offered in a Roman Basilica. He offers some commentary on Apostolicae Curae of Pope Leo XIII and some potential developments that have taken place since then.
Michael Lofton interviews Sister Mary Eucharista about her time in Sedevacantism and why she left it and returned to full communion with the Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton covers the incredible phenomenon of massive amnesia that seems to have simultaneously struck numerous Catholics.
Michael Lofton engages Fr. Nicola Bux who claims that Fiducia Supplicans is not magisterial and does not require religious submission of intellect and will.
Noah Bradon from Crossing the Tiber describes his journey from Protestantism to the Catholic Church!
Michael Lofton addresses Pope Francis’ comments that the dissenters of Fiducia Supplicans are “schismatic.”
Michael Lofton covers the news of the terrorist attack that took place this morning in Turkey where a Catholic was shot in a Catholic Church during the consecration.
Michael Lofton examines the trial of Jesus, its context surrounding the destruction of the temple and Jesus’ claim to be the Son of Man. He shows how Jesus’ claim to be the Son of Man is a claim of divinity due to its relation to the cloud rider motif in the prophet Daniel. He also shows the discussion in Jesus’ trial about the temple and the cloud rider motif was fulfilled with the destruction of the temple in 70 AD in light of the Olivet Discourse.
Michael Lofton examines Mar Mari’s rebuke of Pope Francis for allegedly blessing same-sex unions. Michael also examines some comments made about transgender baptisms and then addresses Mar Mari’s position on Nestorianism.
Pope Francis once again sets the record straight and tells priests to bless persons, not disordered unions. Michael examines Pope Francis’ words and then asks some challenging questions about fake news headlines that said otherwise.
Michael Lofton reviews Cardinal Zen’s comments on Fiducia Supplicans and his suggestion that Cardinal Zen has proposed heresy in this document and should resign.
MIchael Lofton reviews John Macarthur and Voddie Baucham’s criticisms of the Biblical tv series The Chosen featuring Jonathan Roumie.
Michael Lofton addresses an inconsistency in Islamic apologists who criticize the Trinity.
Michael Lofton shows how sedevacantists (those who say there currently is no pope) argue like liberals by redefining terminology.
Michael Lofton compares what the Dutch Bishops Conference said about same-sex blessings to Fiducia Supplicans. He then considers some headlines about the Dutch bishops.
Michael Lofton addresses the situation with the removal of two Latin mass priests from public ministry. He also examines the accompanying letter from Pope Francis to the bishops upon the release of Traditionis Custodes and he make some connections between the document and the current situation with the priests.
Michael Lofton (Catholic) and Dr. Stephen Boyce (Anglican) discuss similarities and differences between Catholicism and Anglicanism. They also have a vibrant discussion on Fiducia Supplicans, Pope Francis, Fr. James Martin, and the current crisis in the Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton comments on Pope Francis’ controversial statement that he likes to imagine hell as empty. He then considers Pope Benedict XVI’s view, and Sacred Scripture.
Michael Lofton reviews Pope Francis’ first public comments about those who have chosen to dissent against the new magisterial document Fiducia Supplicans on blessings for same-sex couples.
Michael Lofton covers an interview with Cardinal Fernandez on Jan. 11, 2024 where he reveals that he is being threatened by some of his critics who are likely behind the recent smear campaign against Fernandez.
Is Vatican I’s view of the papal supremacy in the First Millennium? Alex (Eastern Catholic) debates Luigi (Orthodox inquirer) on this proposition.
Michael Lofton examines Bishop Strickland’s interview with Glenn Beck on why he was removed from ministry.
Michael Lofton reviews Cardinal Fernandez’s most recent interview about Cardinal Sarah seemingly accusing the pope of heresy, Fernandez’s controversial book, and an upcoming document that will deal with gender ideology.
Michael Lofton defends the position that the non-definitive acts of the magisterium are guided by a charism of the Holy Spirit that ensures they will be theologically safe.
Michael Lofton interviews Dr. Samuel Klumpenhouwer on his translation of the Glossa Ordinaria of the Book of Genesis!
Bishop Strickland speaks up against the new document from the Vatican on same-sex blessings (Fiducia Supplicans). Michael Lofton shows his objections and analyzes them by comparing them to what the document says and what the Vatican’s later clarification says.
BREAKING: Vatican Clarifies Same-Sex Blessings!
Michael Lofton reviews the Vatican’s 5-page clarification about same-sex blessings from the document Fiducia Supplicans. He notes how the clarification settles many misunderstandings and will go a long way in helping people who have been confused by fake news.
Michael Lofton examines Canon 212 from the Code of Canon Law and considers whether it allows for public dissent of magisterial teachings. He also considers Donum Veritatis, Lumen Gentium 37 and a papal allocution from Pope Pius XII that directly touch on the concept of expressing one’s opinion in public.
Michael Lofton reviews Dr. Regis Martin’s (Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville) hit-piece article with Crisis Magazine against Pope Francis and the most recent document of the magisterium Fiducia Supplicans.
Michael Lofton shows how Dr. Gavin Ortlund, Fr. Peter Heers, Fr. Josiah Trenham, Sneako and other critics of the Catholic Church all misrepresented the Church’s most recent document Fiducia Supplicans on same-sex blessings.
Michael Lofton addresses the claim that lightning recently struck a statue of St. Peter in Argentina on Pope Francis’ birthday and considers the implications this might have on Pope Francis’ pontificate.
Michael Lofton addresses the case of a priest who was just excommunicated for claiming that Pope Francis is a “usurper.” He the addresses what schism is as well as the automatic penalty associated with those who become schismatics. Shifting gears, he addresses the issue of lightning striking a statue of St. Peter around Pope Francis’ birthday. Michael concludes with a teaser on what videos he will do next.
Michael Lofton reviews The World Over and the Papal Posse concerning their criticisms of Christ’s magisterium on same-sex blessings.
Michael Lofton reviews Fr. Terrance’s homily on the new document released by the Vatican on same-sex blessings.
Michael Lofton documents the internally inconsistent and confused position of Bishop Hilarion (Russian Orthodox). He also addresses Fr. Tom Soroka’s misrepresentation of Michael’s comments about Fr. Hilarion and Fr. Tom’s pattern of misrepresenting Michael.
I hope these thoughts, as one who is currently working towards communion with Holy Mother Church, can give at least ONE person out there the ability to feel peace in their faith, even amidst the turmoil.”
Michael Lofton addresses Cardinal Muller’s public dissent against Christ’s teaching authority (the Magisterium). He reviews Muller’s article rejecting the church’s teaching in Fiducia Supplicans and shows why the article is in error.
Michael Lofton covers the monumental interview Cardinal Fernandez gave to The Pillar answering questions about the new VAtican document on same-sex blessings Fiducia Supplicans.
Michael Lofton reads from Cardinal Fernandez’s new interview which completely vindicates Lofton’s position that the new Vatican blessings document refers to blessings of persons, not a same-sex union, when it references blessings for same-sex “couples.”
The interview may be found here: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/cardinal-fernandez-same-sex-blessing
Michael Lofton reviews Fr. Mark Goring’s most recent video about the impending schism in the Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton exposes Fr. Thomas Weinandy’s veiled Eastern Orthodox ecclesiology and shows he misrepresents Fiducia Supplicans while simultaneously accepting what it really says without realizing it. He then raises some other concerns from Fr. Weinandy’s 2019 article on the pope.
I would like to offer the following parallels between the schism in the 5th century over the Council of Chalcedon and the current controversy over Fiducia Supplicans (the new Vatican document on same-sex blessings).
- The schism of Oriental Orthodoxy was started by those who had a misunderstanding of Pope Leo’s Tome and the Council of Chalcedon (451).
- Much like the controversy currently brewing over the misunderstanding of Fiducia Supplicans (FS) today.
- In the 5th century, the atmosphere was one of confusion due to the heresy of Nestorianism (Jesus is two persons).
- Much like today, there is an atmosphere of confusion due to the promotion of sexual immorality in society.
- In the 5th century, many people felt that Leo’s Tome and Chalcedon were ambiguous on the matter of Nestorianism. Any reading of the document and the council shows that is not the case.
- People today think FS was ambiguous on same-sex blessings, though a simple reading of the document shows that is not the case.
- The 5th century schismatics felt that Chalcedon’s talk of “two” natures sounded Nestorian since it holds to “two” persons.
- The critics of FS today say that talk of “couples” in FS sounds like blessing same-sex unions.
- The theologians of the 5th century explained in a very nuanced way that the two natures of Chalcedon are not the same as the two persons of the heresy of Nestorianism. The critics felt this was sophistry and a veiled way of promoting Nestorianism.
- Some today are showing that the highly nuanced position of FS of blessing same-sex couples is not the same as blessing same-sex unions. The critics today feel that this is sophistry and a veiled way of promoting blessings for same-sex unions.
- Chalcedon failed to condemn the Letter of Ibas to Mari the Persian. This letter harshly judged St. Cyril. After a reading of the document, the Council received Ibas back into communion and some (such as the Patriarch of Antioch) at the council even claimed the letter itself was “orthodox”. No rebuke came from the rest of the Chalcedonian fathers though many likely did NOT believe it was orthodox (sadly, open debate was not tolerated at some imperial councils). The argument of the schismatics was that Chalcedon’s failure to condemn the letter of Ibas meant it was in favor of Nestorianism. In other words, they believed that its failure to condemn the letter showed that the proper way to interpret Chalcedon was that it was Nestorian, despite the fact that Chalcedon explicitly rejected Nestorianism.
- Even today, some clergy have not been disciplined (at least so far) for their disregard of FS. Some critics in the church today claim that if they are not disciplined, then that shows that the correct way to interpret FS is that it is in favor of blessing the union of same-sex couples – despite the fact the document clearly rejects the blessing of the union. (N.B. If the critics are right about FS then it would also follow that Chalcedon was Nestorian, Oriental Orthodoxy was right, and Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy are wrong.)
- The schismatics in the 5th century claimed St. Cyril was on their side and that it was they who held to the Traditional faith, which they said Chalcedon had rejected.
- Citing their favorite figures, the critics of FS today claim they are the ones who hold to the Traditional faith, and they often claim FS has rejected the Traditional faith.
- The schism that the critics of Chalcedon caused in the 5th century lasts unto this day.
- Will the schism that has been brewing among the critics of the Holy See, including the critics of FS, last for the next 1600 years?
- The critics of FS today would likely have been the critics of Chalcedon and the schismatics of the 5th century as their criticisms and methods are almost identical.
- The faithful in the 5th century were those who sided with the Holy See.
- The faithful of today will be those who side with the Holy See.
Michael Lofton review Bishop Robert Barron’s response to the new document on gay blessings.
Michael Lofton addresses the confusion people have over the word “couples” in the new Vatican document on gay blessings.
Michael Lofton thanks the bishops of Nigeria for their steadfast commitment to the teachings of the Church and their balanced approach to the new document on gay blessings.
Fr. Deacon Anthony Dragani and Michael Lofton talk about what happens next after the release of the recent document by the Vatican on blessings for same-sex attracted people. They especially focus on concerns and potential dangers that may arise.
Fr. Mark Goring offers an incredible video about the new document from the Vatican on blessing same-sex couples. Michael Lofton reviews the video and thanks Fr. Goring for his helpful message.
Michael Lofton examines Fr. James Martin’s recent photo op blessing a same-sex couple and he considers whether it is a violation of the new magisterial document on blessings for same-sex couples. Michael also addresses the question of church discipline and what faithful Catholics should do about their concerns.
Michael Lofton reviews the introduction of Michael Knowles’ video on Pope Francis and gay blessings. He appreciates Knowles’ moderate position but qualifies it further with various considerations from the Vatican document itself. He also addresses Fr. James Martin and his exploitation of the new document. Lastly, he considers if the document itself is ambiguous or if the source of the confusion in the church over the document is from another source.
Michael Lofton examines the new document from the Vatican on blessing for same-sex couples and demonstrates that the object of the blessing is the persons of the couple, not the union of the couple.
Note: This is an ongoing work, so check back for updates – 12/22/2023
With the help/collaboration of a priest friend, I present to you this catechesis:
I. The Authoring of Fiducia Supplicans
A. The Author, Authority, and Proper Manner of Reception of Fiducia Supplicans
- What is Fiducia Supplicans?
Fiducia Supplicans (FS), meaning “Supplicating Trust” andotherwise known by its English title of On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings, is a Church document about the pastoral meaning of blessings and the question as to whether or not any blessings can be given to same-sex couples.
- Who wrote FS?
FS was written, after much labor and consultation with experts and the Roman Pontiff himself, by the Church’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), but it was formally approved by the Successor of Peter, the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
“In preparing the document, the Dicastery, as is its practice, consulted experts, undertook a careful drafting process, and discussed the text in the Congresso of the Doctrinal Section of the Dicastery. During that time, the document was discussed with the Holy Father. Finally, the text of the Declaration was submitted to the Holy Father for his review, and he approved it with his signature.” (FS, Presentation)
- What is the significance of FS being approved by the Holy Father in a papal audience?
The significance of FS being approved by the Holy Father in a papal audience is that this makes FS to be magisterial.
- What is meant when we say that a document, such as FS, is magisterial?
When we say that a document, such as FS, is magisterial, we mean that it is an official and authoritative teaching of the Catholic Church for it has been taught by the Catholic Church’s Magisterium. Consequently, the document is binding on the consciences of the faithful.
- What is the Catholic Church’s Magisterium?
The Catholic Church’s Magisterium is the Teaching Authority in the Church, consisting of the Successor of Peter (the Pope) and the bishops in union with him (the College of Bishops), to whose teachings Catholics are morally bound to give intellectual assent and whose disciplinary judgements require obedience.
“The Roman Pontiff and the bishops are ‘authentic teachers, that is, teachers endowed with the authority of Christ, who preach the faith to the people entrusted to them, the faith to be believed and put into practice.’ The ordinary and universal Magisterium of the Pope and the bishops in communion with him teach the faithful the truth to believe, the charity to practice, the beatitude to hope for.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), 2034)
- What is meant by giving assent to the teachings of the Magisterium?
What is meant by giving assent to the teachings of the Magisterium is an acceptance of the teachings as true.
- Why are Catholics morally bound to give assent to the teachings of the Magisterium?
Catholics are morally bound to give assent to the teachings of the Magisterium precisely because the Magisterium is the Teaching Authority in the Church and, as such, it has the right to demand assent from the faithful of the Church to its teachings.
- How is it that the Magisterium is the Teaching Authority in the Church?
The Magisterium is the Teaching Authority in the Church precisely because it consists of the Pope, who is the Successor of St. Peter, and the bishops who are in union with the Pope, which bishops are successors of the Apostles.
- What is the significance of the Pope being the Successor of St. Peter and the bishops being successors of the Apostles?
The significance of the Pope being the Successor of St. Peter and the bishops being successors of the Apostles is that they have the supreme authority in in the Church to teach, govern and sanctify, for Christ gave St. Peter and the Apostles this same authority which has now been passed on to their successors, the Pope and the bishops in union with him.
- When did Christ give this authority to teach, govern and sanctify in the Church to St. Peter and the Apostles?
Christ gave this authority to teach, govern and sanctify in the Church to St. Peter and the Apostles on multiple occasions, but most notably when He said to St. Peter, “You are Peter and upon this rock,” i.e., upon Peter himself, “I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven: whatever you bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you lose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven.” Christ gave this same authority of binding and loosing to all the Apostles collectively on another occasion.
- What is the significance of this authority to teach, govern and sanctify that Christ gave to St. Peter and the Apostles being given also to their successors, the Pope and the bishops in union with him, i.e., to the Magisterium of the Church?
The significance of this authority to teach, govern and sanctify that Christ gave to St. Peter and the Apostles being given also to their successors, the Pope and the bishops in union with him, i.e., the Magisterium of the Church, is that we can have great confidence that the Magisterium will not lead us astray by its teachings, sanctification or governance, but, rather, that it will lead us closer to the truth, if we but give assent to its teachings, as we are morally bound to do.
- Are some teachings of the Magisterium irreformable, i.e., certainly true and without error?
Yes, some of the teachings of the Magisterium are irreformable, i.e., certainly true and without error.
- Are some of the teachings of the Magisterium reformable?
Yes, some of the teachings of the Magisterium are reformable.
- Is a Catholic morally bound to give intellectual assent to all the teachings of the Magisterium, even the reformable ones?
Yes, a Catholic is morally bound to give assent to all of the teachings of the Magisterium, even the reformable ones.
- What kind of sin does a Catholic commit who does not give assent to a particular teaching of the Church, even if it is reformable?
A Catholic who does not give assent to a particular teaching of the Church, even if it is reformable, incurs grave guilt.
- How is it that a Catholic who does not give assent to a particular teaching of the Church, even if it is reformable, incurs grave guilt?
A Catholic who does not give assent to a particular teaching of the Church, even if it is reformable, incurs grave guilt because in so doing he places his own opinion above that of the authority of the Church or over divine Revelation itself, both of which are grave matter.
- Is there any exception to the rule that a Catholic must give assent to a particular teaching of the Church, even if it is reformable?
The only exception, which is extremely rare, to the rule that a Catholic must give assent to a particular teaching of the Church, even if it is reformable, is that of a trained theologian who, after prayerfully considering a given reformable teaching, judges that there may be some deficiency in this teaching (in which case he is permitted to dissent internally, but, for the sake of the unity of the Church, he is permitted to communicate his dissent only through the proper, private channels in the Church, not publicly).
- How many kinds of intellectual assent are there towards the teachings of the Magisterium?
There are two kinds of intellectual assent towards to the teachings of the Magisterium, namely, the “assent of faith” and “religious assent”.
- What is the “assent of faith”?
The “assent of faith” is that assent by which we believe the teachings of the Magisterium as an exercise of the virtue of faith by which we recognize that a given teaching has been directly revealed by God and/or is infallible.
- What is “religious assent”?
“Religious assent” is that assent by which we believe the teachings of the Magisterium as an exercise of the virtue of religion by which we trust that a teaching of the Magisterium of the Church is true, even if not declared in an infallible manner, since we trust that God, Who founded the Church, will guide us to the truth through the Church’s Magisterium.
- What sort of assent, therefore, must a Catholic give to the non-infallible teachings of the Magisterium?
A Catholic must give “religious assent” to the non-infallible teachings of the Magisterium.
- What sort of assent must a Catholic give to the teachings of FS?
A Catholic must give religious assent to the teachings of FS since FS is an official (authentic and authoritative), teaching of the Church’s Magisterium, though not an infallible one.
- Alongside willfully giving religious assent to FS, what sort of disposition ought a Catholic to have with respect to it?
Alongside willfully giving religious assent to FS, a Catholic ought to have a disposition of humble docility towards it, since FS is a part of the Church’s Magisterium.
- What is meant by having a disposition of humble docility towards FS?
What is meant by having a disposition of humble docility towards FS is that one approaches it with the attitude of a child and student approaching the teaching of his mother and teacher, eager and ready to learn from it, since this is a teaching of the Mother and Teacher of all Catholics, the Holy Catholic Church, who teaches us through the Sovereign Pontiff, the Holy Father, the Pope, who is the spiritual father of all Catholics.
- What sort of dispositions is not fitting for a Catholic to have in approaching FS?
The sort of dispositions that are not fitting for a Catholic to have in approaching FS is one of suspicion of error, lack of trust, criticism, and a desire to approach the document in the manner of a judge and teacher rather than as a child and student.
- Why are these sort of dispositions not fitting for a Catholic to have in approaching FS?
These sort of dispositions are not fitting for a Catholic to have in approaching FS since FS is a teaching of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, our Mother and Teacher, and of the Holy Father, the Pope, who is the spiritual father and teacher of all Catholics.
- Is it important to have the proper dispositions in approaching FS?
Yes, it is very important to have the proper dispositions in approaching FS.X
- Why is it very important to have the proper dispositions in approaching FS?
It is very important to have the proper dispositions in approaching FS because “things are received according to the mode of the receiver” (as the philosophers say), that is, in this case, the proper dispositions enable us to better perceive and understand the truths contained in it, whereas the unfitting dispositions will tend to blind us from this perception and understanding.
- Is the importance of having the proper disposition in approaching FS unique to FS?
No, the importance of having the proper disposition in approaching FS is not unique to FS, but is a general principle, applicable to most writings, including the Holy Scriptures themselves the saving truths of which are not perceived and understood by those who are not properly disposed to receive them.
B. The Purpose for Fiducia Supplicans
- Why was FS written?
FS was written to respond to a pressing pastoral need.
- What was the pressing pastoral need to which FS was responding?
The pressing pastoral need to which FS was responding was that of needing to clarify how ministers are to minister to persons and couples struggling with sins of a homosexual nature, and, in particular, whether or not there was some way in which such persons and couples were able to licitly receive a blessing from an ordained minister of the Church.
- Why was there a need to clarify how ministers are to minister to persons and couples struggling with sins of a homosexual nature and, in particular, whether or not there was some way in which such persons and couples were able to licitly receive a blessing from an ordained minister of the Church?
There was a need to clarify this because such persons and couples do exist in today’s world and various questions on this matter have come to the attention of the Holy Father in recent years which, even though they were already addressed by the Holy Father (in 2021), still called for further clarification from the Pope.
C. The Form of the Document of Fiducia Supplicans
- In what manner did the Holy Father, utilizing the DDF, make this further clarification with the issuing of FS?
In the issuing of FS, the Holy Father, utilizing the DDF, made this further clarification with a document that is classified as a “Declaration.”
- What is a Declaration?
A Declaration is one of the types of formal Magisterial documents, of significant doctrinal weight, which is binding on all Catholics to give their intellectual assent.
- Why did the Holy Father, through the DDF, make this clarification in a Declaration?
The Holy Father, through the DDF, made this clarification in a Declaration because, in this FS, there is a development of the Church’s doctrine on blessings, which is important enough of a matter to warrant it being communicated through a formal Declaration.
II. The Material or Content of Fiducia Supplicans
- What teachings are contained in FS?
FS contains teachings about blessings, and addresses the question as to whether or not there is the possibility of having blessings for couples who are in same-sex unions (and also those in “irregular unions”).
- What is a blessing?
There are three kinds of blessings: A blessing which comes from God to man, known as a “descending blessing”, is His bestowing His gifts upon us; a blessing which goes from man towards God, known as an “ascending blessing”, is man praising God for His goodness and gifts; a blessing which goes from man to man, which can be fittingly be called a “horizontal blessing”, is a prayer by which one man makes a humble request to call down God’s graces and gifts upon a fellow man.
- What is meant by the word, “couple”?
What is meant by the word, “couple”, is a set of two individual persons who are connected by some kind of union.
- What is meant by the word, “union”?
What is meant by the word, “union”, is a relationship between one person or thing to another person or thing established by some quality or action in common between the two things or persons.
- Does the word “couple” mean the same thing as the word “union”?
No, the word “couple” does not mean the same thing as the word “union”, for the word “couple” signifies two individuals who are in a union of some kind, whereas the word “union” signifies the union itself.
- What is a same-sex union?
A same-sex union is a union in which the two persons are related to each other because of their engaging in same-sex actions with each other.
- What are same-sex actions?
Same-sex actions, aka., homosexual acts, are actions of a sexual nature between members of the same sex.
- Are homosexual acts morally good or morally bad?
Homosexual acts are extremely morally bad and heinous, an abomination in the sight of God and sin that cries out to heaven for vengeance.
- Why are homosexual acts extremely morally bad and heinous, an abomination in the sight of God and sin that cries out to heaven for vengeance?
Homosexual acts are extremely morally bad and heinous, an abomination in the sight of God and sin that cries out to heaven for vengeance because they are an utterly disgraceful use of the sexual faculty and the human body, both of which are sacred to the Lord.
- Can homosexual acts ever be approved by the Church?
No, homosexual acts can never be approved by the Church, because they are morally abominable, and to teach otherwise would be heresy.
- Will homosexual acts ever be approved by the Church?
No, homosexual acts will never be approved by the Church, because the Church is the pillar and foundation of truth and will never teach heresy.
- Does FS approve of homosexual acts?
No, FS does not approve of homosexual acts because they are sinful, and this teaching is not surprising since FS is an act of the Magisterium of that Church which is the pillar and foundation of truth.
- May the Church, through an ordained minister, bless a same-sex union?
No, the Church, through an ordained minister, may not bless a same-sex union.
- Why may not the Church, through an ordained minister, bless a same-sex union?
The Church may not, through an ordained minister, bless a same-sex union because that union, by its nature, is sinful, and the Church cannot bless sin.
- May the Church, through an ordained minister, bless a same-sex couple?
Yes, the Church, through an ordained minister, may bless a same-sex couple, under certain conditions.
- Under what conditions may the Church, through an ordained minister, bless a same-sex couple?
The Church, through an ordained minister, may bless a same-sex couple under the following conditions:
1.) It is not in the context of an established liturgical Rite, but rather it must be done as a spontaneous prayer of blessing.
2.) It does not cause any scandal to others, eg., it must not be done in any way that may make it appear that the couple is being treated as if they were truly married.
3.) The couple themselves recognize that they are destitute and that their union is not in accord with God’s law.
4.) The couple is looking to receive actual graces through the mediation of the Church so that they can be helped to live in accord with the moral law.
5.) The minister communicates in his prayer of blessing that the couple needs grace to live in accord with God’s law.
- What is meant by an established liturgical Rite?
What is meant by an established liturgical Rite is a ritual of prayers and gestures that are fixed within the Church’s liturgy which is the official public worship of the Church.
- Why must the ordained minister give a blessing to a same-sex couple not in the context of an established liturgical Rite, but rather as a spontaneous prayer of blessing?
The ordained minister must give a blessing to a same-sex couple not in the context of an established liturgical Rite, but rather as a spontaneous prayer of blessing, because giving a blessing in an established liturgical Rite would communicate that the union between the couple is good and holy when, in fact, it is not, and keeping it spontaneous gives the minister freedom to adjust his prayer for the circumstances of the given couple.
- How would blessing the same-sex couple in an established liturgical Rite communicate that the union between them couple is good and holy?
Blessing the same-sex couple in an established liturgical Rite would communicate that the union between them is good and holy because it is a property of the liturgy that unions that are blessed within the liturgy are oriented towards God and approved by Him.
- Does the fact that FS forbids such a blessing of a same-sex couple to be taken place in the liturgy show that FS teaches that the unions between these couples are intrinsically sinful and that the actions upon which their union is primarily established, i.e., homosexual actions, are sinful?
Yes, the fact that FS forbids such a blessing of a same-sex couple to be taken place in the liturgy does show that FS teaches that the unions between these couples are intrinsically sinful and that the actions upon which their union is primarily established, i.e., homosexual actions, are sinful, as do many other statements made throughout FS.
- What is the purpose of such a blessing for a same-sex couple?
The purpose of such a blessing for a same-sex couple is that actual graces may be given to these individuals by God so that they may grow in fidelity to the Gospel and that the human relationship between them may come to one in which divine love, not lust,
predominates, i.e., that it becomes a true and chaste friendship.
- Will such blessings truly be a source of actual grace for same-sex couples?
Yes, such blessings truly will be a source of actual grace for same-sex couples, and so help them overcome their vice of homosexuality.
- Will such blessings show same-sex couples the maternal love for the Church for them and the paternal love of her ministers for them?
Yes, such blessings show same-sex couples the maternal love for the Church for them and the paternal love of her ministers for them.
- Will showing same-sex couples this sign of the maternal love for the Church for them and the paternal love of her ministers for them help these couples?
Yes,showing same-sex couples this sign of the maternal love for the Church for them and the paternal love of her ministers for them help these couples and could very well serve as an impetus to help them leave their vices and sinful lifestyles behind.
- Does the blessing of the same-sex couple show approval of the sins of homosexual acts that they habitually commit with each other?
No, the blessing of the same-sex couple does not show approval of the sins of homosexual acts that they habitually commit with each other, but, to the contrary, it recognizes that these acts are sinful and harmful to the couple and so calls upon God’s graces upon them so that they may be given strength to live in accord with the Gospel and cease to commit these sins.
- Should a blessing be given to a couple who manifestly embrace their habitual sins against chastity, i.e., their sins of homosexuality?
No, a blessing ought not be given to a couple who manifestly embrace their habitual sins against chastity, i.e., their sins of homosexuality, for these blessings are for those persons and couples who desire to receive the grace of God to overcome their sin, not for those who are still embracing their sin.
- Did Pope Francis, the Holy Father, create this document for the sake of encouraging homosexual behavior?
No, Pope Francis, the Holy Father, did not create this document for the sake of encouraging homosexual behavior but, to the contrary, he created it because he recognizes the destructive nature of homosexual behavior for those who engage in them and he wanted to mercifully extend the Church’s help to aid them in overcoming their harmful vice.
- How ought a Catholic to view the Church allowing such blessings?
A Catholic, in humble docility and obedience to the Church, ought to view such blessings as extensions of God’s mercy to those souls who are suffering from the disastrous effects of their sins against chastity, such as deep shame and a lack of a sense of God’s love for them, by showing them a sign of the maternal love of the Church for them and paternal love of her ministers for them.
Did the pope just approve gay blessings? Michael Lofton addresses the new Magisterial document Fiducia Supplicans and shows that it is consistent with the faith and rejects the blessing of sin.
Michael Lofton addresses The World Over’s scrubbing of the Bishop Strickland mass ban story and notes a retraction does not appear to have been issued.
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Michael Lofton covers the tragic reports from the Latin Patriarchate and Vatican news about Christians in Gaza being “murdered” by the IDF.
Michael Lofton addresses the conviction of Cardinal Becciu, the ongoing affair with Fr. Rupnik and the USCCB’s reaffirmation that their priority is to address the threat of abortion.
Dale Glover and Luis Dizon talk about Old Testament prophecies that point to Jesus as the messianic fulfillment.
Fr. John Brown offers incredible advice on how to navigate the spiritual life and how to have a better prayer life.
Michael Lofton reviews the most recent debate on Piers Morgan’s show concerning Israel & Palestine and points out some conspicuous patterns of evasiveness that can be observed in these discussions.
Michael Lofton offers an in-depth presentation chronicling the events surrounding the Vatican Ceremony on October 4th, 2019 – which some believe was the day the pope worshipped an image of the goddess Pachamama. Michael offers the most exhaustive account surrounding the event to date and demonstrates how it has become one of the largest artificial controversies in the pontificate of Pope Francis.
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Michael Lofton covers the most recent document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on the question of single mothers receiving Holy Communion.
Michael Lofton reviews Archbishop Vigano’s claim that Pope Francis is an apostate heretic false prophet preparing the way for the Antichrist. He also addresses Vigano’s rejection of Vatican II and the creation of a schismatic seminary. Michael lastly addresses how Vigano is creating a parallel church.
Michael Lofton examines the question of judging the pope for heresy. He begins by analyzing the case of St. Paul rebuking St. Peter. He then addresses the acts of the Fourth Council of Constantinople – along with its 21st canon. Lastly, he reviews older canons as well as the current code of canon law on […]
Michael Lofton reviews Archbishop (soon to be Cardinal) Ferandez’s comments about dissenters in the church. He also examines his comments about same-sex blessings and offers some charitable feedback.
Michael Lofton goes over Taylor Marshall’s alleged vision and Bishop Strickland’s alleged interior locution from the Blessed Virgin Mary. He then covers St. Francis De Sales and his criteria for discerning prophetic claims. He also covers the role of the Magisterium in relation to private revelation and some of the dangers to avoid.
Pope Francis just met to discuss the resignation of Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas. Michael Lofton addresses why this meeting took place and what will likely happen next given the facts that are known.
Michael Lofton reviews Archbishop Peter of Chicago’s (ROCOR) encyclical warning against Fr. Peter Heers. He also reviews Metropolitan Jonah’s comments about Jay Dyer and online Eastern Orthodox apologetics.
Ben Shapiro recently said that Pope Francis is a liberation theology and is causing a schism in the Catholic Church because of his position on climate change. Is this true? Michael Lofton examines Pope Francis’ view on liberation theology and then addresses what schism is and whether a pope can cause one. He also considers […]
Michael Lofton covers what is a sedevacantists and explains the different kinds of sedevacantists that currently exist. He also shows how some are redefining the term and share some concerning similarities with those who redefine what is a woman. He then addresses clergy who have participated in supplied grace ceremonies and lastly addresses the new […]
Michael Lofton examines the “heresies” that Fr. Altman accuses Pope Francis of having committed, which he also claims have led to Pope Francis losing the papacy.
Can the pope speak about matters that are scientifically related such as ecology? Do Catholics have to assent to what he says about such things? Michael Lofton examines the scope of papal authority and settles the question once and for all.
Dr. E. Christian Brugger returns to R&T to offer his evaluation of the status of the death penalty in the Catholic. He covers the Old and New Testaments on the subject. He then addresses the patristic and medieval view about the death penalty. Finally, he examines the teachings of Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict […]
Mikewon the Chef and Voice Face Killah take over Byzantine’s finest with the Apologetics Goon Squad and offer their goon thoughts on Protestant arguments against the Catholic Church.
Dr. John Bergsma returns to R&T to offer an incredible interview about the reliability of the Old Testament. He touches on Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch, the exodus story, Old Testament Bible difficulties, archeological evidence for the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, and much more!
Michael Lofton continues his refutation of Mike Winger’s video Why Catholicism is WRONG.
Michael Lofton takes a stroll through his comment section and answers commenter’s objections.
Michael Lofton reviews charismatic phenomena such as being “slain in the spirit,” speaking gibberish (tongues), prophetic “words of knowledge,” and protestant exorcisms. He then compares them to Scripture – especially what St. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14.
Why doesn’t Pope Francis just excommunicate heretics and schismatics by name? Why doesn’t he get rid of bad bishops who are devouring the flock? Why doesn’t the pope simply condemn pro-abortion politicians and command that the Eucharist be withheld from them? Michael Lofton examines the words and though to Pope Francis and offers answers to […]
Michael Lofton examines the recent comments made by Pope Francis in conversation with Jesuits in Portugal. He explores Pope Francis’ view of Catholics in the United States and shows where his view is accurate and other areas that may be incomplete. This is then followed by a focus on development of doctrine and the death […]
Michael Lofton addresses Archbishop Kock of Berlin, Germany, who recently came out saying he will not discipline priests in his diocese who bless same-sex unions – despite Pope Francis’ decision forbidding same-sex blessings. Michael shows the problems with Kock’s position and then explores similarities with the Nuns of Arlington, Texas who doubled down on their […]
Michael Lofton reviews Protestant anti-Catholic TikTok videos and dismantles their arguments against the Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton reviews bishop Strickland’s (Tyler, Texas) pastoral letter on the synod of bishops. He then talks about the First Vatican Council and what it taught about the papacy and what promises are given to its teaching office.
Michael Lofton and Alex from Voice of Reason interview Fr. Chris Zugger about three Byzantine Catholic martyrs – namely Theodore Romzha, Pavel Peter Gojdič and Basil Hopko.
Michael Lofton examines Luther’s famous quote that the Book of James is an “epistle of straw.” He analyzes why he believed this and why he demoted it in the canon. He also examines why Luther believed James contradicted Paul. He then compares Luther’s view to John Calvin and brings out several internal inconsistencies from these […]
Michael Lofton and Alex from Voice of reason team up to form Reason Squared. They review a wide range of Protestant videos critiquing Catholicism and then show why the criticisms are wrong.
Michael Lofton reviews Larry Elder’s appearance on the Breakfast Club. He shows how Larry destroys the narrative about the United States being systemically racist and also covers how Larry put the host Charlamagne in his place.
Michael Lofton covers the Caremlite nuns of Arlington Texas who seem to have gone into schism with the Catholic Church with their most recent statement on the local bishop (Bishop Olson of Fort Worth). He then covers how Vigano has influenced them and the problems associated with this influence. He also calls people to strive […]
Is the Vatican part of a Luciferian movement? Did Constantine worship Lucifer? Did he create the Catholic Church and the pope? Is there proof that the main cathedral of the Vatican is satanic? Did the Vatican create a telescope named “Lucifer”? These and many other questions will be explored as Michael Lofton reviews a video […]
Michael Lofton dismantles Fr. Josiah Trenham’s video that claims the filioque is a heresy added by the popes due to their pride. He explores the facts from church history and also shows that Trenham’s arguments are inconsistent and come back to hurt his own claims.
Michael Lofton covers Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium on the question of whether the Blessed Virgin Mary died before she was assumed into heaven.
Michael Lofton interviews author Dr. Paul Thigpen about Congress’ most recent congressional hearing about unidentified aerial phenomenon aka unidentified flying objects. They explore the Catholic perspective on UFO’s and consider whether the existence of aliens is compatible with the Christian faith.
Michael Lofton responds to claims made by protestants Mike Gendron and Costi Hinn about the Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton continues with his “Just Stop It” segment by reading wild comments from his YouTube videos and Twitter posts and offering responses.
Michael Lofton goes over his article response to Dr. Ed Feser on a partial suspense of the Magisterium and offers additional commentary.
Did Jesus give the Eucharist to Judas on the night in which Jesus was betrayed? Should private sinners be denied communion from a priest? What about public sinners? Michael Lofton explores all of these questions in light of St. Thomas Aquinas and his work in the Summa Theologica.
Is Michael Lofton a popesplainer? Joe Enders interviews Michael Lofton from Reason & Theology asking him how Catholics should best approach critiquing Pope Francis in the modern use of social media.
Michael Lofton (Reason & Theology) and Alex (Voice of Reason) tag team review a video by protestant Vlad Savchuk called Catholicism vs. Christianity. They cover a wide range of claims made against the Catholic Church and set the record straight.
Michael Lofton goes over Exsurge Domine and the 41 propositions of Martin Luther that Pope Leo X condemned and led to his excommunication.
Michael Lofton and Fr. Dcn. Anthony Dragani discuss the controversial Zoghby initiative from Archbishop Elias Zoghby. They also discuss some of the doctrinal problems involved in this discussion.
Michael Lofton reviews Pope Francis’ in flight press conference from his World Youth Day 2023 return flight. He especially focuses on Pope Francis’ claim that the church is open for all and examines his response to a reporter who asked him about homosexuality and women’s ordination.
Are the entities people experience during a DMT trip real? What kind of beings might one encounter during a DMT trip? Are they good, evil, or a combination of both? Michael Lofton explores such questions from the perspective of a Catholic theologian in light of the Bible.
Can the pope be a heretic? Michael Lofton examines Emmett O’Regan’s presentation of Bishop Gasser’s relatio and the First Vatican Council about papal infallibility and papal heresy. He also explains key terms in the discussion that are often misunderstood and then considers whether the pope can be a heretic in his private person and whether […]
Catholic theologian and apologist Michael Lofton visits New York City and tells all about his experience from a Catholic perspective.
Michael Lofton examines the claim that the Eucharist is being scandalously disrespected at World Youth Day in Lisbon. He also considers these claims in light of Mark 7:1-13.
What is the deposit of faith? Is the Latin mass a part of Apostolic Tradition and is an attack on the Latin Mass the same as an attack on the deposit of faith itself? Michael Lofton answers these questions, and more, in light of Bishop Strickland’s recent tweet about the Latin mass.
Michael Lofton interviews Alex from Voice of Reason about his channel and his work reaching people with the truth of Jesus Christ and his church!
Pope Francis recently gave a trans youth some advice, including the message that “God loves us just as we are.” What did the pope mean by this? Was he affirming gender dysphoria? What has the pope said about gender ideology elsewhere and how does it comport with what he said to this youth? Michael examines […]
Michael Lofton considers whether Sinéad O’Connor was a validly ordained priestess who could celectrate the Latin Mass, as she claimed. He also examines whether any woman can be validly ordained according to the Catholic Church. Lastly, he reviews O’Connor’s video where she describes her conversion from Christianity to Islam.
Michael Lofton covers Bishop Strickland’s recent response to those who are saying he is out the door. He also examines his claim for why he received an apostolic visitation and then questioned it in light of other details that the bishop has not yet addressed.
Is Pope Francis the worst pope in history? Is he the best pope to ever succeed St. Peter? Or is he somewhere in between? Michael Lofton evaluates Pope Francis’ pontificate in the last decade by examining the good and the bad.
Will Cardinal Arinze be the next pope according to a Catholic prophecy? Michael examines the likelihood of this choice for the next papal conclave and also examines the credibility of the alleged prophecy itself.
Michael Lofton just made international news! For years, he admired Catholic World Report, an online publication of Ignatius Press. He even offered them his services, and finally made it to their platform…but not in the way he expected. On July 22, 2023, Catholic World Report, which boats of its “unwavering commitment to the truth in […]
Can we pray to the saints? Is prayer to saints necromancy? Can we find prayer to the Saints in the Bible either directly or indirectly? Did Jews believe in prayers to the saints in the Old covenant period? Did the early church fathers pray to the saints? Luis Dizon (Catholic) and David Russell (Protestant) debated […]
Can we pray to the saints? Is prayer to saints necromancy? Can we find prayer to the Saints in the Bible either directly or indirectly? Did Jews believe in prayers to the saints in the Old covenant period? Did the early church fathers pray to the saints? Luis Dizon (Catholic) and David Russell (Protestant) debate […]
Michael Lofton engages Dr. Ed Feser’s blog post entitled “Lofton’s YouTube straw man.” He critiques Feser’s response concerning the Catholic magisterium and also addresses the defamatory comments he made.
Michael Lofton addresses the claim that Pope Francis has taught 10 heresies. This claim was recently made by Father Jesusmary Missigbètò who was suspended in March of 2021, expelled from Opus Dei, and prohibited from preaching, confessing and celebrating Mass.
Michael Lofton goes over a story about a horrible murder that occurred on October 4th, 2019 and then makes application with a spiritual murder that has been taking place on social media for over four years!
Michael Lofton engages Dr. Ralph Martin’s video: “Ralph Martin – It is Now Unmistakably Clear Where We Are Being Led” where Dr. Martin offered a number of criticisms of Pope Francis. Michael examines them to discern whether they are legitimate concerns.
Michael Lofton reviews a video from Fr. James Martin at Fordham University and addresses some concerns with a number of comments he made about same-sex couples and traditionalists.
Michael Lofton covers a brand new interview from Archbishop Fernandez on his critics and the critics of the pope. He addresses the claim that Pope Francis does not want the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to correct error. He also addresses claims that he mishandled a sex abuse case. Lastly, he addressed his […]
Michael Lofton engages the “suspended magisterium” thesis that is being promoted by some in the church today. He considers whether there is a suspense in the magisterium and why some are promoting the thesis.
Michael Lofton covers the concepts of the indefectibility and perpetuity of the church and compares them to what some people promote about the state of the church today.
Did you know that laity can hear a person’s confession in extraordinary cases? Michael Lofton covers this fascinating topic through an analysis of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Council of Trent and Ludwig Ott.
Bishop Robert Barron responds to the controversial comments by Bishop Americo Aguiar on World Youth Day and converting people to Christ. Bishop Barron offers a balanced take and assures us he will be evangelizing people at World Youth Day during all five of his talks.
Michael Lofton examines several tweets from Fr. Joseph Satish, pastor of St. Helen’s Parish in Dayton, Ohio on the nature of the sin of Sodom, which he attributes to inhospitality. He offers a filial correction to the priest in light of Jude 1:7.
Michael Lofton reviews a wide range of TikTok videos including Ryan Foley storming into a Witchcraft store, Neil deGrasse Tyson on God, Matt Dillahunty on an eternal hell, a Berlin mosque on pride among many other videos!
Michael Lofton examines the words of three popes and the World Youth Day website on the purpose of World Youth Day and compares them to Bishop Aguiar’s words on WYD 2023.
Michael Lofton examines the controversial words of Bishop Américo Aguiar: “We don’t want to convert the young people to Christ.” My analyzes his meaning and then compares it to Scripture and Pope Francis in Evengelii Gaudium and his homilies.
In addition to accepting the 1989 Profession of Faith promulgated by Pope St. John Paul II, I maintain the following 40 propositions on the state of the church: If I have erred in anything above, I humbly defer to the magisterium’s judgment and renounce my error. Michael Lofton 07/10/2023
Michael Lofton responds to Fr. Altman’s misuse of St. Robert Bellarmine on a pope who is a heretic and also responds to Altman’s claims that Pope Francis has “lost the papacy.”
Michael Lofton considers the question “is the synod of bishops rigged by Pope Francis” by examining what a synod of bishops is and comparing it to the 5th ecumenical council.
Michael Lofton considers whether dogma changes. He examines the First Vatican Council, Mysterium Ecclesiae and Joachim Salaverri’s manual on the church for answers.
Michael Lofton interacts with Archbishop Fernandez’ comments about same-sex blessings in a recent interview. He also considers the position of Pope Francis on same-sex blessings as already expressed in 2021.
Joshua Zatkoff tells his incredible story about his conversion to Christianity after a suicide attempt as well as a life of drug abuse and demonic experiences.
Michael Lofton reviews the comments of Fr. James Altman repeatedly praying for Pope Francis. He then compares it to Scripture and offers people an alternative approach to the confusion in the Catholic Church.
Michael Lofton examines Archbishop Vigano’s most recent letter about Pope Francis accusing him of promoting idolatry, LGBTQ and identifies Pope Francis as the False Prophet of the Book of Revelation. He also denies that Pope Francis is the pope…again.
Michael Lofton explains the phenomenon of magisterial dissent in light of Casti connubii and Sapientiae Christianae. He considers the consensus of theologians in the pre-conciliar church on the topic of magisterial dissent and demonstrates where the phenomenon of dissent originated.
Michael Lofton responds to Mike Winger’s video: Why Catholicism is WRONG. He shows that it is Mike Winger who is wrong about Catholicism by offering a play by play rebuttal video.
Michael Lofton addresses the news that Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Fernandez as the new head of the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith. He also reads his letter to Archbishop Fernandez where he made the appointment. Michael also addresses a recent comment by Bishop Strickland as well as comments by Fr. Dave Nix.
Michael Lofton examines the news that Bishop Michael Olson’s criminal charges were dropped, along with his civil case – which was dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
Michael Lofton addresses updates to the story of a nun in Arlington, Tx. who is said to have admitted to breaking her vow of chastity and consequently was removed from her office by Bishop Michael Olson.
Michael Lofton discusses Christian apologetics against Islam with Chris from the Speakers’ Corner in England. They focus on some of the problems with Islamic apologetics, especially with the claim that the Quran has been “perfectly preserved.”
Michael Lofton addresses updates to the story of a nun in Arlington, Tx. who is said to have admitted to breaking her vow of chastity and consequently was removed from her office by Bishop Michael Olson.
Michael Lofton comments on the news of Bishop Stika’s apostolic visitation on the heels of Bishop Strickland’s visitation from Rome.
Michael Lofton responds to the claim that he hates bishop Strickland. He also addresses some developments to the story in light of Strickland’s response to his recent apostolic visitation. He also addresses bishop Stika’s recent apostolic visitation.
Michael Lofton tortures himself by watching progressive videos that tell us what the REAL Our Father is and a progressive congregation that uses the “Sparkle Creed” instead of the Nicene Creed.
Michael Lofton responds to the lie from Avoiding Babylon that Michael wants people to believe in sins against the sixth commandment.
Michael Lofton reviews Fr. James Martin’s article: What is the official church teaching on homosexuality? Responding to a commonly asked question. He also reviews his videos: 5 common questions about LGBT Catholic ministry and Can Catholics celebrate Pride Month? Yes, and here’s why.
Michael Lofton considers why Bishop Strickland has received an apostolic visitation from Rome and what the likely outcome will be.
Michael Lofton interviews the minister who baptized the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer before he was murdered by a fellow prison inmate. He discusses his conversion to Christianity and whether or not it was sincere. He also goes over his personal experiences with Dahmer after ministering to him weekly for over seven months before his murder.
Michael Lofton reviews Fr. Peter Heers’ (Eastern Orthodox) critique of papal infallibility through the use of the writings of St. Justin Popovich. He demonstrates that his view on papal infallibility and papal primacy is contrary to his own ecumenical councils and notes a strong bias against the teachings of saints that confirm these teaching son […]
Rev. Calvin Robinson breaks down his Oxford Union speech on traditional marriage. He also addresses the problems with wokeism, the weaponization of language and pride month.
Michael Lofton reviews a discussion with Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau and Dennis Prager on prayer as a sacrifice. The original video is Praying Is a Form of Sacrifice | Biblical Series: Exodus
Michael Lofton reacts to a number of Muslim apologetics videos on TikTok by Hamza’s Den.
Michael Lofton tackles the question of why lightning struck the Vatican on the very same day that Pope Benedict XVI resigned. Was it coincidence or was it a design of divine displeasure?
Was Pope Benedict XVI forced to resign from the papacy from a “gay lobby” in the Vatican? Did the shutting down of the ATM machines in Rome have something to do with his resignation? Did Pope Benedict remain pope even after his resignation due to pressure or substantial error? Does a forced resignation mean Pope […]
Michael Lofton engages a Muslim apologist who claims the Bible contradicts itself. He then reviews an climate change Anglican service, along with an AI liturgical service in Germany. Finally, he addresses the claims made against the Most Holy Trinity monastery in Arlington, Texas.
Michael Lofton reviews Ray Comfort’s deceptive tactics that are used to convert Catholics to his false version of Christianity.
Michael Lofton examines Pope Francis’ most recent letter to Fr. James Martin and also engages Dr. Jordan Cooper’s (Lutheran) claims about the Catholic magisterium in relation to the letter.
Michael Lofton reviews the recently agreed upon document by the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church entitled SYNODALITY AND PRIMACY IN THE SECOND MILLENNIUM AND TODAY.
Fr. Dcn. Anthony Dragani (Eastern Catholic deacon) examines the so called “Mayan Rite mass” and determines if it contains elements of paganism or idolatry.
Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth, Tx. has been accused of fabricating claims against a nun whom he claims admitted to inappropriate behavior with a priest. The bishop offers a response to the accusations made against him, which Michael reviews. Michael also examines the claim that the Vatican’s decree appointing the bishop […]
Evangelical Todd Friel (Wretched TV) Evangelizes Roman Catholics Michael Lofton reviews three videos of Todd Friel evangelizing three different Catholic Christians. He explains where the Catholics did not correctly understand Catholicism and where Todd Friel misunderstands the Gospel.
Michael Lofton goes over Kennedy Hall’s (SSPX) most recent heretical tweet and compares it to a number of ecumenical councils. He then examines Kennedy’s follow-up tweet that made the situation worse.
Byzantine Catholic priest Fr. Michael Lee speaks about what the Byzantine Catholic Church is and explains the Byzantine tradition in comparison to Latin Rite Catholicism.
Michael Lofton interacts with Raymond Arroyo and Dr. Regis Martin who accused Pope Francis of denying the exclusivity of salvation in Jesus alone, as well as the accusation that Pope Francis taught the “church’s catechesis on sin is in diapers.” He then interacts with their criticism of the German bishops.
Michael Lofton reviews the recent debate on Catholic Truth between Brian Mercier (Catholic) and Justin Bailey (Protestant) found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ9zex7EW3Q&t=3688s&ab_channel=CatholicTruth
A group of nuns in Arlington, Tx is suing their bishop for the removal of their abbess – who was removed for allegedly violating her vow of chastity with a priest.
Michael Lofton gives an overview of the What Is a Woman documentary by Matt Walsh. He examines some of the arguments of the activists in the documentary and dismantles them. He then makes some interesting comparisons between Matt Walsh and Socrates.
What is the three days of darkness? Is it a new prophecy? Is it an authentic prophecy? Is there Biblical precedent for the three days of darkness? Jimmy Akin returns to R&T to answer these questions and many more!
Michael Lofton takes Ryan Foley to task for the arguments he presented in a Catholic Church when he rushed the pulpit and began to preach his protestant heresies against Catholicism.
Michael Lofton goes over two groups in the church, namely the radical progressives and radical traditionalists, and shows that they are two sides to the same dissenting coin. He then shows where their notion of dissent came from and then offers an alternative to these two groups.
Michael Lofton refutes the slanderous claim that Catholics changed the original ordering of the ten commandments. He also shows that the people who make this accusation are the very ones guilty of altering the ten commandments.
World-renowned scholar, author, apologist, philosopher and theologian, Dr. William Lane Craig comes on R&T to present his case for Molinism – a Christian philosophical approach that attempts to reconcile the tension between God’s providence and man’s free will.
Michael Lofton tackles the question of communicatio in sacris (sharing in the sacred) between Catholic and Orthodox both historically and theologically. He examines contemporary sources like Mortalium Animos and Vatican II and considers if they contradict each other. He then compares them to medieval and reformation era decisions of the Holy See. After this, Michael […]
Jimmy Akin goes over the Catholic Church’s teaching on the historicity of Adam and Eve.
Michael Lofton refutes Protestant Pastor Adam Fannin of Law of Liberty Baptist Church in Jacksonville Florida on the claim that Catholics aren’t Biblical Christians.
Michael Lofton reads the response of an Orthodox professor who attempts to reconcile how the Sixth Ecumenical Council (Constantinople III) accepted papal infallibility in light of Orthodoxy’s rejection of papal infallibility. Michael shows the professor doesn’t adequately understand the parameters of the discussion – let alone does he sufficiently solve the problem from an Orthodox perspective. He also shows that the professor’s appeal to the condemnation of Pope Honorius by the same council harms the Orthodox position even further.
Michael Lofton reviews Abbot Tryphon’s straw man arguments against Catholicism – including appeals to liturgical abuses, the filioque and dissatisfied Catholics.
Michael Lofton reads Noah Jefferson’s article exposing the inner tactics of Jay Dyer. He shows how he and his followers have created an environment of harassing and threatening their critics and how the behavior is becoming a parallel church within Orthodoxy. See here for screenshots of Dyer doxing and threatening his critics: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxTtnwJE84FVyxOC30VvxEOLcoUYVucnEy
Michael Lofton talks about the fragmentation of the Radical Traditionals surrounding the Hope is Fuel conference put on by Patrick Coffin.
The Archbishop of Puebla recently released a letter warning the faithful about the “schismatic movement” of the Society of St. Pius X and notes they are not under his authority. He also warns his flock from canonical penalties associated with schism if they were to join the SSPX.
Michael Lofton reviews some of the most provocative comments that Fr. James Martin has recently made about Pope Francis in order to glean from them his perspective on the pope.
Michael Lofton gives an interview to the Logos Podcast and discusses questions related to the relationship between Sacred Tradition and the papacy.
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is considering the implementation of female altar servers, lectors and even deaconesses. Michael considers this news in light of the Alexandrian Patriarchate’s 2017 consecration of female deaconesses. He also considers the phenomenon of female deaconesses in the Armenian Orthodox Church.
Dr. Peter Kwasniewski recently gave a lecture implying that he is willing to go to an “independent rite” church in order to continue the preservation of the Missal of 1962 if Pope Francis were to restrict it further. Michael considers whether this reflects a Catholic view of the papacy or an Eastern Orthodox view.
Michael Lofton explains how Pope Francis could accept 21 Coptic Orthodox martyrs as Catholic saints in light of the Council of Florence. He covers a letter from the Holy Office in 1949, as well as Lumen Gentium 15 to offer the proper context. He lastly, calls on everyone to assent to the Catholic Magisterium instead of dissenting against the teaching authority established by Christ.
Bishop Joseph Strickland has recently made some interesting comments about Pope Francis, as well as the Society of St. Pius X. Michael reviews these comments and then compares them to Bishop Gasser’s Relatio at the First Vatican Council.
Suan Sonna talks about the Catholic view of the papacy in light of Isaiah 22, the veneration of the saints and his reasons for becoming Catholic.
George and Allie recently shared their faith journey and debated the Catholic and Protestant positions on sola scriptura, The Virgin Mary, authority of the church, and more. Michael Lofton reviews the debate by offering his commentary in an effort to strengthen the arguments of both sides of the debate.
George and Allie recently shared their faith journey and debated the Catholic and Protestant positions on sola scriptura, The Virgin Mary, authority of the church, and more. Michael Lofton reviews the debate by offering his commentary in an effort to strengthen the arguments of both sides of the debate.
Do you remember when relativism was the nemesis of Christians and all people of right reason? This idea that “you have your truth and I have mine” was so pervasive and insidious that Pope Benedict XVI warned it was a “dictatorship” that threatened all our freedoms. Then, seemingly overnight, we’re being told that it’s not a problem anymore. Why? Because in today’s “woke” world, most people are now moralists, not relativists. They impose a litany of new, seemingly absolute “commandments” to make sure we’re never racist, sexist, judgmental, bigoted, “anti-science,” or a host of other deplorable things. So, relativism must dead; yesterday’s news. Not so fast, says Karlo Broussard in The New Relativism. The dictatorship of relativism isn’t dead; it’s just hiding—behind the mask of woke moralism. Scratch these modern commandments we’re supposed to live by, and lurking underneath you’ll find the same basic errors of relativism: mutated into new forms, perhaps, but no less dangerous to our world and our faith. Drawing on examples both timeless and fresh as today’s news, Karlo unpacks the various styles and flavors of the new relativism, shining a light on their modern woke disguises and showing how to dismantle them piece by piece. Even more importantly, he shows you how to replace them with better “commandments” that reflect a moral and intellectual universe of objective truth. Karlo Broussard does the important and foundational work of refuting wokeism without polemics or ridicule, but with the simple conviction that we are made for truth. In a time of much coercion and confusion, The New Relativism is a clarifying and compelling read. -Noelle Mering, author of Awake, Not Woke
5 Things to Know About Christianity and Tattoos
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Anonymous Editor’s Preface: The following is an account of an apparition of an angel from heaven who appeared to an anonymous Catholic YouTuber on 05.08.2023 in Monroe, Louisiana while he was deep in prayer. This happened after Pope Benedict XVI appeared to the same YouTuber the night before. The apparition has been named Our Angelic Messenger of Monroe and it has not been approved by the Vatican and is likely to remain unapproved as it condemns the Vatican. Below is a transcript of the apparition, which was recorded via the YouTuber’s cell phone, which was recording the whole day since an apparition from Pope Benedict XVI the night before warned him an angelic messenger would soon appear. The original audio has been preserved as proof for those that doubt the veracity of this message, but discerning minds already know it is true because of the Pachamama ceremony and the one world religion that Pope Francis is clearly trying to establish (see the Abu-Dhabi Abrahamic house)! However, for those who remain skeptical, my sources in Rome tell me that this message has been approved by an anonymous exorcist and an anonymous cardinal who works in the Vatican. The exorcist confirmed it’s authenticity during an exorcism performed in Latin where a demon, while under compulsion, confirmed it is true and demons must tell the truth when under compulsion. The anonymous cardinal was also present for this exorcism. Additionally, a letter from Padre Pio, dated September 22, 1968 and entitled “My Final Testament to the Devil’s Infiltration of the Papacy” contains the following words which have been translated into English by an anonymous translator:
“An angel’s light will shine in the dark bayous of Louisiana when the fullness of time has come. He who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the faithful remnant spread throughout the world. My spirit testifies that the Spirit will never allow the elect to be deceived. Listen to the messenger when he comes, as he will reveal the truth about the third secret of Fatima. He will use a voice from Louisiana and his words will be available to all instantly. If his message is not obeyed, the end will come!” [It is noteworthy that Padre Pio, writing in 1968, was able to predict the internet in the phrase “his words will be available to all instantly,” which was certainly not a possibility in his day.]
Anonymous YouTuber’s Preface: I was praying the rosary and meditating on the mystical meaning of the conjugation of a Latin verb I previously read in my Father Lasance 1945 Latin Mass Daily Missal and at the 11th hour there appeared a light in the corner of the room. My eyes were closed when it initially appeared but the spirit bore witness within me that something was happening. I quickly opened my eyes and my attention was immediately turned to it. It quickly grew to a light that flooded the entire room and pierced through my right side like a spear. Without thinking, I immediately cried out in Latin “Dominus meus et Deus meus” and fell on my face. A voice replied in perfect Latin: “Be not afraid! Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of God. Worship God!” The following is a transcription of the rest of the exchange which was originally uttered to me in perfect Latin, which proves that it is not the message of the enemy – as the enemy hates this sacred language and is unable to use it. The following is an English translation of what was revealed to me in Latin – the language of the angels!
YT: My Lord, who are you?
Angel: I am a messenger from heaven and I have urgent news that you must proclaim to the world!
The angel’s appearance was now revealed to me and he had six wings that were covered in eyes. With two wings the angel flew, with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet.
YT: I am your humble servant, but will you tell me your name that I may tell the nations who appeared to me.
Angel: My name may not be revealed to anyone other than me, since it was given to me on a white stone and must be kept secret as the Book of Revelation says (Revelation 2:17).
YT: Who am I to argue with a messenger of the Lord.
Angel: I must warn you of a plot by the fallen angels, known as the Nephilim, to infiltrate and take over the church.
YT: Woe is me! My ears cannot bear to hear of such impiety within the church. How can this be!
Angel: It is not for you to know how this can be – only that it is.
YT: By God’s grace, I will hear this message and proclaim it to the world.
My heart trembled within me and I fell to the ground once again – unable to hear any of the perfect Latin revealed by the voice of the angel! However, I was strengthened by a single touch of the angel who enabled me to stand again and hear the words that I now bear witness to you.
Angel: TO THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS: The Nephilim have infiltrated the church through cooperation with the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America. In conjunction with humans in the CIA and MI6, they have created a demon and human hybrid race, and, as servants of the prince of the power of the air, they have equipped them with aerial technology that is vastly superior to anything humans have at this time. That is why you have seen videos of unidentified flying objects that cannot be otherwise explained [N.B. here I was immediately infused by the angel with a mental image of the “Tic Tac” UFO that was declassified and shown to the public]. This race, disguised as humans, will usher in the reign of the Antichrist through the worship of Pachamama, and will require all to receive the mark of the beast, which is the symbol of Pachamama, in order to buy, or sell. The St. Gallen Mafia – made up by the alien/human hybrids – has already succeeded in forcing Benedict to resign. They put in his place an imposter who is known to you as Pope Francis! But, he isn’t really Pope Francis. The real Bergoglio was immediately replaced by an imposter who is working with the newly crowned King Charles III to push a message about climate change as a diversion to hide what they are really doing – which is preparing the way for the Antichrist! The cover up that Cardinal Siri was validly elected in 1958 and the 1963 enthronement of Satan in the Vatican enabled all of this to happen. The Virgin Mary already warned about this in the real third secret of Fatima but the roly-poly pope refused to reveal it to the world – since it also condemned his false council (Vatican II). He then replaced the real sister Lucy with a fake sister Lucy and this can be verified by comparing dental photos of the two. Pope John Paul II knew all of this and was going to release the real third secret on June 26, 2000 and expose all the corruption that came before him, but he was threatened by the Gay Mafia, headed by McCarrick, and the German bishops told him the would shut down all ATM machines at the Vatican if he refused to release a fake third secret of Fatima and keep silent about the truth of Siri and the enthronement. The same happened with Benedict when he wanted to reveal the truth. Thus, the Almighty cryptically revealed a real copy of the third secret in Vigano’s August 22, 2018 letter, but the world – and even Catholics – were too dull to see it. As proof, if you were to have examined Vigano’s original 8.5 x 11 inches hand written letter, which was secretly sent to the Cardinal-Patriarch of Lisbon, but destroyed a year ago on the fourth anniversary of its release, you would have seen that the ending included the enigmatic letters TRTSOFIRH. This stood for “The Real Third Secret of Fatima Is Revealed Here” and the letter held under ultraviolet light would have revealed all I have told you [N.B. the angel shifted to English when he said “ultraviolet” due to the absence of this word in Latin]. This phrase was immediately removed from all copies of the letter by George Soros, Hilary Clinton and a select team of Freemasons, because they did not want anyone to know the truth. COVID was sent as a punishment for mankind’s failure to perceive the real message of the third secret in his letter, along with the fake Bergoglio’s worship of Pachamama. However, after the COVID scourge, people did not repent in sackcloth and ashes and sufficiently satiate the divine wrath. The Lord also sent a messenger to confirm all of this to a nun in Colombia recently, but it was intercepted by a demon who appeared to her as Pope Benedict XVI. It wasn’t actually Pope Benedict, but an imposter demon sent to confuse her and obscure the truth. All who are deceived by demons have embrace the false apparition of this Colombian nun! Only the elect who have not been deceived by the devil saw through it. I am now revealing the truth to you and due to the failure of others to repent, a final divine scourge will be sent upon the world and the three days of darkness will soon come upon you! You must prepare!
At the angel’s announcement of a final divine scourge, I marveled at the angel’s perfect Latin and fell to my face and lost all strength. I felt like I was sinking deep into an abyss below me. The angel then took a hot coal from the heavenly altar and reached out to touch my lips but I said “no, I am an unclean man!” The angel persisted and touched my lips with the coal. After this anointing, I was immediately strengthened and stood back on my feet. The angel spoke in perfect Latin and said “I still have more to tell you.” I asked “what must we do to avert for this scourge?” He spoke the following to me:
Angel: You must tell the college of cardinals the truth and instruct them to return to the pre-1955 Latin Mass – which was before the popes, beginning with Pius XII, tampered with the Roman Rite. You must instruct all Catholics of all rites to receive communion kneeling and on the tongue by the use of unleavened bread only! Under no circumstance must a Catholic receive standing or in the hand as this is a protestant heresy! All Catholics must perform the first five Saturdays devotion and pray the rosary daily so that the Immaculate Heart may triumph! The mass must return to Latin only as the demons fear the Latin language. Under no circumstance must the vernacular be used! It is heresy to prioritize people’s understanding of the mass over the use of Latin in the liturgy – this is the Protestant error! The college of cardinals must also remove the imposter from their midst! The fake Bergoglio must be given no quarter! All of his acts must be repealed by a newly elected pope who will be elected by the college of cardinals. St. Peter will descend from heaven and validly ordain all the cardinals who will restore grace to the church – which has been severely limited since the 1963 enthronement of Satan in the Vatican. If they do this, the scourge will be averted and the Lord will send the great Catholic monarch to restore Christendom and return Europe to its Catholic roots. If the people do not heed this warning, the Synod on Synodality will be led by the Nephilim and will deceive many, and the Antichrist will soon be revealed!
At these words, what sounded like thunder struck in my ears and a great light blinded me. I immediately fainted. When I woke up, the angel was gone and I immediately checked my phone to see if it recorded the audio of the angel’s appearance. Fortunately, it recorded the whole thing and I immediately typed the above transcription of the audio. I bear witness this is true and anyone who has been paying attention to other unapproved apparitions will know it is true.
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If you believe this message is authentic, let this be a lesson in gullibility – as it was entirely made up as satire. If you did not believe this message’s authenticity, do you believe the message of other unapproved apparitions? If so, upon what basis did you discard this one but not those? Be aware of unapproved apparitions, which are often made up just like the one above, and do not be quick to believe a message just because it reinforces conspiracies you have already embraced or mixes some truth into it. A fake message will often mix truth with errors and point people to good Catholic devotions (e.g. the rosary, the Latin Mass, etc.). Just because it does so does not mean it comes from God. This is why God gave the church a magisterium that can authentically discern between real and false apparitions.
If you fell for this message, it would be wise to stop chasing after unapproved apparitions and return to the reading of Scripture, daily prayer and weekly liturgies in communion with Pope Francis. Also, check out the Recovering from Radical Traditionalism playlist found here on the Reason & Theology YouTube channel, as it sets the record straight on much of the misinformation that is circulating about the Catholic Church (e.g. Pachamama worship, Abrahamic family house, etc.).
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Unfortunately, some who identify themselves as “Catholics” claim the Novus Ordo, even when properly celebrated with piety, is poisonous and “evil.” For instance, the Society of St. Pius X openly states:
“The dissimulation of Catholic elements and the pandering to Protestants which are evident in the Novus Ordo Missae render it a danger to our faith, and, as such, evil, given that it lacks the good which the sacred rite of Mass ought to have.”
It further quotes Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, the founder of the SSPX, who said:
“The Novus Ordo Missae, even when said with piety and respect for the liturgical rules, …is impregnated with the spirit of Protestantism. It bears within it a poison harmful to the faith.”
Is this true? Is the Novus Ordo, even when properly celebrated, poisonous and evil? Rather than get bogged down in an endless debate on whether the Novus Ordo is sufficiently Catholic the proximate rule of faith, i.e., the Catholic magisterium, assures us of the contrary. Pope Gregory XVI in Quo Graviora, says:
“These men want to utterly reform the holy institution of sacramental penance. They insolently slander the Church and falsely accuse it of error, and their shamelessness should be deplored even more. They claim that the Church, by ordering annual confession, allowing indulgences as an added condition of fulfilling confession, and permitting private Eucharist and daily works of piety, has weakened that salutary tradition and subtracted from its power and efficacy. The Church is the pillar and foundation of truth — all of which truth is taught by the Holy Spirit. Should the church be able to order, yield to, or permit those things which tend toward the destruction of souls and the disgrace and detriment of the sacrament instituted by Christ? Those proponents of new ideas who are eager to foster true piety in the people should consider that, with the frequency of the sacraments diminished or entirely eliminated, religion slowly languishes and finally perishes.” (Emphasis mine)
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Some Radical Traditionalists are appealing to the testimony of a demon named Lucifer to promote their view of Marcel Lefebvre, and by extension, the Society of St. Pius X. Is the testimony of a demon, during an exorcism, reliable? Have these Radical Traditionalists properly verified what the demon said about Lefebvre during Anneliese Michel’s exorcism? In this video, Michael answers these questions, and raises some concerns.
John Salza covers the erroneous ecclesiology of Marcel Lefebvre by examining his own words on the Catholic Church and on jurisdiction.
Michael Lofton interviews John Salza on the discussion of the status of the SSPX between Eric Sammons (Crisis Magazine) and James Vogel (U.S. Director of Communications for the SSPX).
Michael reviews key moments from the discussion between Erick Sammons (Crisis Magazine) and James Vogel (SSPX U.S. Communications Director).
Michael considers the opening speech of St. Pope John XXIII on the medicine of mercy, along with the Code of Canon Law, and then asks some probing question in light of Sacred Scripture.
Michael goes over Pope Benedict XVI’s 2005 Christmas address to the cardinals where he explained the hermeneutic of continuity vs. the hermeneutic of rupture.
Michael examines the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s document clarifying some aspects of Catholic ecclesiology from the Second Vatican Council.
Fr. Roberto Rojas, a leader at the Amazon Synod in 2019, tells us what the statue at the Amazon Synod was and where it originated.
Is schism automatically a mortal sin? What are supplied grace ceremonies? Is a new schism fomenting? Michael goes over these questions, and more!
Is Pope Francis a Universalist? Does he promote syncretism, freemasonry or relativism? Michael gets to the heart of the question with a homily by Pope Francis.
What really happened at the Vatican in August of 2019. Did the pope worship an idol? Did he host a pagan ceremony? Fr. Dcn. Anthony Dragani, Professor of Religious Studies at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, gives a comprehensive answer to these questions, and more!
Does the story of Pope Leo III making two silver shields without the filioque mean that he rejected the theology of the filioque? Michael examines this claim in light of Leo’s own words, along with the work of Orthodox and Protestant historians.
Michael goes over Pope Pius V’s Quo Primum and considers whether it teaches that the Latin Mass is irreformable.
Catholic apologist Michael Lofton questions an AI chatbot on Catholic apologetics issues in order to see if he will still have a job in the future!
BREAKING: Papal Conclave Elects New Pope! Michael Lofton breaks the news about a new pope that was just elected in a papal conclave in Rome. He then takes calls to get live reactions!
Peter Kwasniewski accuses Michael of being a “hyperpapalist” and says hyperpapalism is a “brain disease” that promotes a “hatred of reason.” Michael explores what exactly drove Kwasniewski to make such a wild claim and then engages the claim itself.
In this video, Michael Lofton explores the question of whether the pope can ban the Missal of 1962, which is often erroneously called the Latin Mass and/or the Traditional Latin Mass. Erratum: at the 27:18 mark I said that communion under one kind is apostolic but what I meant to say is communion under BOTH kinds was apostolic.
Fr. Alan Benander, O.Praem., is a priest of the Norbertines of St. Michael’s Abbey and has worked in the pro-life movement for many years.
Michael reviews Fr. Keith Kenny, a Latin Mass priest, who explains why there are restrictions on the Latin Mass from Pope Francis with Traditionis Custodes.
Many Protestants claim that the veneration of icons is idolatrous. Some even claim they are a very late accretion in church history. Are these claims true? Dr. Jim Papandrea weighs in.
Michael Lofton offers his thoughts on the response by Gavin Ortlund to Jimmy Akin and Trent Horn rebuttal on the veneration of icons. He focuses on the hierarchy of truths and the claim of Nicaea II that icon veneration is apostolic.
Michael reviews the most recent misrepresentation about Pope Francis by an author at One Peter Five.
Is there really a new document in the works to further restrict the Traditional Latin Mass? If it is true, why would the pope do this and what should we do in response?
Michael examines the changes with Eastern Orthodoxy on the issue of the filioque and considers whether the Orthodox are still Orthodox.
Michael examines the various opinions on whether a pope can be a heretic and also considers the question in relation to his magisterial teachings. He also engages the book on this topic by Arnaldo Xavier da Silveira.
Us Catholics have often been called Pharisees, by both Protestants and even other Catholics alike. Is there truth to this claim? You might be shocked to find out the answer after considering the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37.
The other side of the story comes out as the Diocese of Amarillo states they notified Pavone of his laicization, contrary to what Pavone claimed. Pavone digs a deeper hole for himself by dropping the bombshell that he forbade his bishop (Zurek) to communicate with him.
https://reasonandtheologycom.files.wordpress.com/2023/01/314ff-pavone_-it_s-possible-i-missed-laicization-notice.mp3
Fr. Erick Gilbaugh makes his debut on R&T to offer advice to Catholics who are confused and/or hurt by problems within the Catholic Church.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A-Chat-on-Ministry-w_-Fr.-Eric-Gilbaugh.mp3
Michael goes over the hierarchy of truths and explains why an understanding of this concept is crucial to move the Protestant/Catholic dialogue forward. He also shows why some of the objections of Protestants are misplaced.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/This-is-Missing-in-Discussions-with-Protestants.mp3
Michael Lofton considers the fundamental difference between Christianity and Buddhism.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Buddhism-vs.-Christianity-on-the-Topic-of-God.mp3
Pope Benedict XVI’s Secretary Publishes Inside Story on Benedict
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pope-Benedict-XVI_s-Secretary-Publishes-Inside-Story-on-Benedict.mp3
Does Eastern Orthodoxy Have a Universally Binding Magisterium?
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Does-Eastern-Orthodoxy-Have-a-Universally-Binding-Magisterium_.mp3
An unnamed cardinal is cited by Daily Mail that testifies to a secret plan of conservatives to force Pope Francis to resign. Is there any credibility to this? And was Pope Benedict forced out of office by the NSA?
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Will-Pope-Francis-Be-Forced-to-Resign_.mp3
Is It Time for the Traditional Latin Mass to Go Away? w/ Dave Gordon
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Is-It-Time-for-the-Traditional-Latin-Mass-to-Go-Away_-w_-Dave-Gordon.mp3
Michael interacts with Timothy Flanders’ comments on Benevacantists, Sedevacantists and the Society of St. Pius X.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A-Response-to-Timothy-Flanders-on-Schism.mp3
Michael reviews an old episode of TnT critiquing sedevacantism and notes the difference in atmosphere compared to contemporary discussions on the topic.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Reviewing-Gordon-and-Marshall_s-TnT-Episode-on-Sedevacantism-.mp3
Was a Catholic Denied Communion at a Papal Mass?
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Was-a-Catholic-Denied-Communion-at-a-Papal-Mass_.mp3
Michael reads the spiritual testament of Pope Benedict XVI, which was released shortly after his passing.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Spiritual-Testament-of-Pope-Benedict-XVI.mp3
Michael puts to death the claim that Pope Francis is not the pope. He distinguishes between material and formal schism and addresses those who appeal to the Western Schism for precedent for schism today.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Are-Some-Catholics-Really-Entertaining-Schism_.mp3
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at the age of 95. Michael speaks of his contribution to the church.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BREAKING_-Pope-Emeritus-Benedict-XVI-Dies-at-95.mp3
Will Patrick Coffin Become a SEDEVACANTIST?
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Will-Patrick-Coffin-Become-a-SEDEVACANTIST_.mp3
Michael Lofton tackles the canon 6 of the First Council of Nicaea argument used by Orthodox apologists like Jay Dyer.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/dwyer.mp3
Pat Flynn interviews Michael Lofton on whether the church can teach heresy.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Can-the-Catholic-Church-Teach-Heresy-A-Case-for-a-Charism-of-Safety.mp3
Taylor Marshall Flirts with Benevacantism…Again
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BREAKING: Benedict XVI is Very Sick – Prayers Needed!
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BREAKING_-Benedict-XVI-is-Very-Sick-Prayers-Needed.mp3
BREAKING: Frank Pavone Does the Right Thing and TAKES OFF COLLAR!
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BREAKING_-Frank-Pavone-Does-the-Right-Thing.mp3
Did Pope Francis Just Slander EWTN’s Mother Angelica? Michael Lofton gets to the bottom of the truth and then examines various reactions to this news.
Pope Francis’s comments: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2022/12/22/0950/02011.html#en
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Did-Pope-Francis-Just-Slander-EWTN_s-Mother-Angelica_.mp3
Michael Lofton offers a friendly response to Dr. Edward Feser’s view on papal infallibility, expressed here: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/12/20/when-do-popes-teach-infallibly/
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Dr.-Edward-Feser-on-Papal-Infallibility_-A-Friendly-Response.mp3
Michael asks the one question that NOBODY has asked so far about Frank Pavone. He then recaps the situation with the following article: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/priest-for-life-a-frank-pavone-explainer/
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-PavoneGate-Saga-Continues.mp3
MIchael Lofton responds to Gavin Ortlund’s video Are Protestants Like Skeptics, found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elKXiXej9OU&ab_channel=TruthUnites
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Response-to-Gavin-Ortlund-on-Are-Protestants-Like-Skeptics_.mp3
Many people are giving their take on why Frank Pavone was REALLY laicized. Michael points out the obvious reasons for this even instead of resorting to conspiracy theories by those who claim to be Catholic but are in dissent against Christ’s church.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-REAL-Reason-Frank-Pavone-Was-Laicized.mp3
Michael interacts with Gavin Ortlund’s criticism about the developments made to the doctrine on no salvation outside the church. The video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5myQc93iswI&ab_channel=TruthUnites
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Response-to-Gavin-Ortlund-on-Outside-the-Church-There-is-No-Salvation.mp3
Michael reviews comments by Fr. Altman about Pope Francis and compares them to Sacred Scripture and canon law. He also addresses a new conspiracy that Altman is promoting on Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation from the papacy. The original interview may be found here: https://rumble.com/v1cr3rh-former-priest-james-altman-why-pelosi-should-be-excommunicated.html?fbclid=IwAR0z7cWUyeddw-wpJ4zhVVC7gp9Jhg6SQ8aEBXzD4bNQH9VmQ1AUa2LbA1U
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Fr.-James-Altman_s-Vitriol-Towards-Pope-Francis.mp3
Bishop Schneider Accuses Pope Francis of Heresy?
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bishop-Schneider-Accuses-Pope-Francis-of-Heresy_.mp3
Did Vigano Just Deny Francis is the Pope? If so, is he still a Catholic? In a letter published over a month ago, Vigano appears to have denied that Pope Francis is the pope in response to a letter asking him if Francis is truly the pope. The article reviewed may be found here: https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/archbishop-vigano-francis-church-no-longer-church/
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Did-Vigano-Just-Deny-Francis-is-the-Pope.mp3
Rorate Caeli recently claimed Pope Francis decided to issue Traditionis Custodes, restricting the Latin Mass, because of Taylor Marshall’s plot to throw the “Pachamama idols” into the Tiber River with the assistance of his friend Alexander Tschugguel. Is this the likely reason for the restrictions?
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Did-Pope-Francis-Restrict-the-TLM-Because-of-Taylor-Marshall_.mp3
The Orthodox Ethos posted a quote by Elder George of Grigorian’s book Catholicism – In Light of Orthodoxy claiming that the Immaculate Conception means the Virgin Mary did not have the same nature as the rest of humanity. Michael shows this is not accurate and also draws out some of the self defeating implications for Orthodox who use this kind of argument.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Did-The-Orthodox-Ethos-Disprove-the-Immaculate-Conception_.mp3
Michael Lofton goes over the claim that Vatican II taught heresy and draws out the implications of this position.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Did-Vatican-2-Teach-Heresy_-Some-Implications-to-Consider.mp3
Pat Flynn joins R&T to discuss various philosophical approaches to God, including cosmological arguments for God.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Philosophical-Approaches-to-God-w_-Pat-Flynn.mp3
Michael answers questions from a live audience.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ask-Me-Anything-Friday-_-RT-Live-_-12.02.2022.mp3
Michael Lofton reviews Sam Shamoun’s responses to Michael on the inerrancy of Scripture, Apostolic Succession and the Trinity.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Response-to-Sam-Shamoun-on-Apostolic-Succession-and-Scripture.mp3
Michael offers his thoughts on the Protestant theologian Steven Nemesh who rejects the Nicene view of the Trinity and maintains that it is a non-essential doctrine for Christians. He shows that Dr. Nemesh is surprisingly more consistent in this denial than other Protestants.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dr.-Steven-Nemes-the-Trinity-and-Essential-Doctrines.mp3
An Orthodox priest announced his conversion to Eastern Catholicism in his last homily to his congregation.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Orthodox-Priest-Drops-a-Bomb-on-Congregation-128-kbps.mp3
A Vatican court recently heard a secret recording between Pope Francis and the accused Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu. The topic discussed was simply shocking!
Why Jay Dyer is Wrong About Catholicism Michael Lofton covers various video clips by Jay Dyer and demonstrates that Jay does not have a systematically consistent apologetic against Catholicism. He also shows Jay often misrepresents the Catholic claims.
Michael responds to James White’s reaction to Cameron Bertuzzi’s conversion to Catholicism.
Michael Lofton responds to Kennedy Hall who recently claimed that Catholics do not have to go to the new mass and that it is imbibed with the spirit of Protestantism.
Michael deals with the question of how Catholic can consistently claim outside the church there is no salvation while venerating non-Catholic saints. He then shows how Eastern Orthodox polemicists need to resolve the same difficulty in their own communion.
Michael Lofton responds to Todd Friel’s video on The Most Scandalous Popes, found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6LpzMx9dWs&t=60s&ab_channel=Wretched
Kalo Broussard from Catholic Answers returns to R&T to discuss his book Meeting the Protestant Response.
Michael Lofton analyzes the SSPX through the lens of the pope. He then considers some doctrinal and disciplinary positions of the society and draws out their implications. Lastly, he examines the status of Marcel Lefebvre in the church today.
Fr. John Brown, S.J. joins R&T for an in person interview on the state of the Jesuit order.
Michael goes over the “hostile takeover” theory that says the synod of bishops will be hijacked by liberals and the pope will promulgate something heterodox as a result. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Cardinal Mueller on the hostile takeover 02:31 The artwork of the synod 03:38 Dr. Larry Chapp on the hostile takeover 07:12 Hostile takeovers in […]
Fr. Dcn. Anthony Dragani returns to R&T to address Eastern Orthodox online apologetics against Eastern Catholicism.
Michael Lofton and Fawaz Yasi (E-Knock) discuss the Catholic scene on social media. They dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Michael puts to rest a very common ad hominem attack that he receives on a daily basis.
Jay Dyer Connects the Dots for Taylor Marshall Followers Michael shows how Taylor Marshall’s views may lead to a radical version of Eastern Orthodoxy. He does so by reviewing Orthodox apologist Jay Dyer, who connects the dots for Marshall’s fans. In the process, he shows why both the Taylor Marshall and Jay Dyer positions are […]
Michael Lofton responds to Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick’s objections against papal infallibility in his book Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy. #orthodox #easternorthodoxy #orthodoxy #catholic #pope #theology #debate
Michael goes over various videos and stories that R&T viewers submitted to him about their own supernatural experiences!
Michael Lofton and James Battle review the recent debate with TOP and Jimmy Akin on authority held on Capturing Christianity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcI7k7xXuMs&t=3489s&ab_channel=CapturingChristianity
Michael Lofton responds to James White on the Catholic magisterium vs. Sola Scriptura and his assessment of the recent appointment to the Pontifical Academy for Life. #theology #debate #catholic #protestant #reformed #calvinism #apologetics
Michael responds to Eastern Orthodox Fr. Lawrence Farley’s recent article on Ancient Faith Radio on the topic of an Orthodox Magisterium. https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/an-orthodox-magisterium/
Michael Lofton and Dr. Larry Chapp debate their respective views about eternal damnation and universalism.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI recently weighed in on the ecclesiology of Vatican II in a letter you do not want to overlook! A copy of the letter may be found here: https://franciscan.edu/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-sends-special-message-to-franciscan-university-president/
Did Pope Francis recently deny the need to evangelize or convince people of the Gospel? In 2016, Pope Francis said: “It is not licit that you convince them of your faith; proselytism is the strongest poison against the ecumenical path.” What did he mean by this? Michael offers an in-depth look at what Pope Francis […]
Michael evaluates Pope Francis’ recent appointment of Italian-American economist Mariana Mazzucato to the Academy for Life. He also evaluates reactions that have been made to this news.
Michael reviews the recent debate on Pints with Aquinas between William Albrecht and Rev. Dr. John Ramsey on the topic of purgatory. The original debate may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfUmRLLAUhA&ab_channel=PintsWithAquinas
Did Pope Francis recently condemn traditionalism? What is meant by this term? Is it synonymous with Sacred Tradition? Michael answers these questions and evaluates the homily of the Holy Father that sparked these questions. The original homily may be found here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/it/homilies/2022/documents/20221011-omelia-60concilio.html
Are Rome, Alexandria and Antioch, the three Petrine sees, really equal to each other in every way? Michael asks how does this account for the Council of Chalcedon, that suggests otherwise?
Cardinal Grech recently gave an address about Vatican II and the synodal process. Some are stirring people up with the claim that the cardinal is bragging about changing the faith. Is this true? Michael analyzes the speech in and also considers relevant magisterial documents. 00:00 Introduction 01:25 The Guidance of the Holy Spirit 16:00 Cardinal […]
Michael reviews recent comments from Dr. David Bently Hart, who mentions some things about Eastern Orthodoxy that most online Orthodox apologists won’t tell their viewers/listeners.
What do figures like Taylor Marshall, Jay Dyer, Peter Dimond, Mike Gendron, Peter Kwasniewski, Bryan Denlinger, and Kennedy Hall have in common? Michael goes over the fundamental problem at the root of all Christian reactionaries. 00:00 Introduction 02:13 The problem 02:49 Example 1 08:22 Example 2 09:11 The Solution 10:01 Solution to Example 1 18:03 […]
Michael considers the message that many Christians present today in light of Paul’s Gospel proclamation in Acts 17.
Michael Lofton and Mike Lewis (Where Peter Is) discuss their areas of disagreement and agreement on the pope, the bishops and Fr. James Martin, SJ.
Misunderstanding My View on the Magisterium: A Response to Classical Theist Michael Lofton responds to a video by Classical Theist who fundamentally misunderstands his position on the magisterium. The original video called “Responding to Michael Lofton on the Magisterium” by Classical Theist may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBvsTIKO2Ec&t=4039s
On the three year anniversary of the “Pachamama ceremony” in the Vatican Gardens, some still claim the pope worshipped a pagan idol. Michael points to some interesting aspects to the ceremony and asks some pointed questions to those who believe the pope worshipped an idol or a demon in this ceremony.
Michael Lofton interacts with Dr. Michael Brown who explains why he is not Eastern Orthodox (and by extension, Catholic). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXPeKdKBZhc What is the Catholic Magisterium and is it Biblical? (w/ Michael Lofton)
What does Vatican I mean by the pope’s episcopal, ordinary and immediate jurisdiction? Michael gives an answer from Fr. E. Sylvester Berry’s The Church of Christ.
Michael goes over 8 “ambiguous” passages in the Bible, which some can read in the worst possible way if they lack the judgement of charity. He then makes applications for how some read the documents of the Second Vatican Council or Pope Francis.
Michael Lofton reviews the comments of the SSPX and Lefebvre on the 1989 Profession of Faith and asks whether their view is faithful to traditional Catholicism.
R&T Live Q&A & Response to Recent Slander | 09.28.2022 Michael Lofton aka “the problem for dissenters” answers live audience questions and comments on the uncharitable slander and accusations made by Kennedy Hall.
Michael Lofton goes over Amoris Laetitia, the Buenos Aires Bishops’ Guidelines, the Dubia and the Council of Trent on Marriage. He demonstrates Amoris Laetitia is not a substantial change to church teaching or discipline on the divorce and remarried. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Outline 03:00 Introductory remarks 09:22 An overview of Amoris Laetitia 57:31 The Buenos […]
Michael reviews clips of Dr. Robert Fastiggi calling out the industry of papal slanderers on various topics like Pachamama, Amoris Laetitia, the Abu Dhabi agreement, and the writings of Archbishop Vigano. The clips reviewed come from here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Tk3MWfRAU&t=902s
What happens when a Catholic Ph.D uncritically buys into dissenting material on social media? Michael provides the answer in this video!
Pope Leo XIII DESTROYS the Recognize & Resist View Does Pope Leo XIII accept the recognize and resist theory? Michael goes over Epistola Tua from Leo XIII to answer the question. He then deals with a seemingly bogus quote from Pope Pius IX about heretical popes, which is often used to respond to what Leo […]
Michael Lofton responds to the critics of Pope Francis who claim that he denies the existence of hell.
Michael Lofton interacts with Timothy Gordon’s questions and comments on the Magisterium found in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDAWKYQ_vxY
Michael Lofton examines the possibility of Pope Francis being deposed and considers whether this would be likely to happen in light of recent discussions on the deposition of a pope in Catholic circles.
Michael Lofton responds to the dubium by Fr. Brian Harrison on non-definitive teachings of the papal magisterium.
Michael Lofton reviews Peter Dimond’s Sedevacantist article on where to receive the sacraments: https://vaticancatholic.com/where-to-receive-sacraments/
Michael Lofton reviews the Jeff Cassman vs. Peter Dimond Sedevacantism debate on Matt Fradd’s Pints with Aquinas. Sedevacantism Debate: Are John XXIII Through Francis True Popes? Jeff Cassman Vs Br. Peter Dimond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIauJB2_y1c 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Initial thoughts about the debate 7:28 Problems with Cassman’s view on the papacy 10:54 The first see judged by […]
Michael considers statements from Pope Francis that determine whether he accepts the necessity of repentance for those in mortal sin in order to receive the Eucharist. He also considers his view on the Council of Trent.
Four bishops and dozens of laity accuse Pope Francis of teaching heresy in the Apostolic Letter Desiderio Desideravi. My questions this claim and demonstrates why the signers have not sufficiently proven their case.
Michael considers the phenomenon of True Orthodoxy (anti-ecumenist Orthodox), who decry the ecumenism of world Orthodoxy (the pro-ecumenists).
Michael Lofton reacts to @mattwalsh and his recent video defending translucent mermaids in light of the African American Ariel from “The Little Mermaid!”
Michael interacts with @Jasmyne Theodora in her recent video explaining her conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy, entitled: From Atheist to Orthodox Christian | My Journey to Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCeVMX8aPi0
Bishops and priests in Nicaragua are being denied access to their churches. Jose Plascencia from La Fe de la Iglesia joins R&T to explain the situation. Visit Jose’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/LaFedelaIglesia
Michael Lofton responds to Dr. Dustin Crummett who claims he has proven Catholicism false. This is part II in response to Dr. Crummett. Part I may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MLvurmqUZo&t=5082s
Michael reviews a clip of Joshua Schooping (former Eastern Orthodox priest) and Gavin Ortlund (Protestant) who discuss some aspects of Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism that may lead to anxiety.
Is Pope Francis an antipope? Is Pope Benedict XVI still the pope? If so, does he “know” he is still the pope? If he is still the pope, how can one be in communion with him? Michael Lofton examines recent comments by Patrick Coffin on Pope Benedict XVI in light of Benedict’s own words.
Is Burning Heretics Dogma? A Look at Pope Leo X’s Exsurge Domine Does the Catholic Church infallibly teach that burning heretics is in accord with the will of the Holy Spirit? Michael considers the common objection against Catholicism, often leveled by Protestants and Orthodox, that the church answers this question in the affirmative, based on […]
Many claim that the document Dei Verbum by the Second Vatican Council teaches that scripture contains error. Defenders of this view claim inerrancy is only partial, and limited to matters that pertain to one’s salvation. Is this true? Is this the correct view of Vatican II? Did the council fathers used weaponized ambiguity with phrases […]
EXPLOSIVE! Bishop Barron Comments on President Joe Biden @Bishop Robert Barron In a direct and charitable way, Bishop Barron calls out President Joe Biden for his inconsistency in claiming to be a Catholic yet advocating for abortion. The original viewed by Bishop Barron may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQB-O8aJTUc Rosaries by Alex Douglas: https://www.instagram.com/rosaries_by_alex/?utm_medium=copy_link&fbclid=IwAR3aSi5QD5yVl7Eo9Lqa4o9wxdVJIdRt1kPJt_II-pdc2WmANvVYTnR52P4
Michael returns from Costa Rica and catches up on the things he missed. He also discusses his experiences on vacation!
Michael Lofton and Fr. John Brown, S.J. sit down for a cup of coffee and a discussion about the priesthood, the Jesuit Order, Pope Francis, the state of the Catholic Church, and much more!
Michael Lofton answers live chat questions on a wide range of topics from a live audience.
If you personally have a story about encountering God, angels, demons, hauntings, aliens then send them to me at reasonandtheology@gmail.com Please try to submit a video of yourself explaining the story and it may be featured on the show!
Michael goes over the news of Shia LaBeouf converting to Catholicism. He also prays for Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, who recently reposed in the Lord. He then talks about his upcoming trip to Costa Rica. Michael then transitions to a near death experience he had in Israel.
Michael Lofton examines the Protestant claims to authority and shows their deficiency. He also addresses some of their inconsistencies in their argumentation against Catholicism. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Is there more theological freedom in Protestantism? 02:57 The problem of Protestantism 08:50 Lingering doctrinal disputes in Protestantism since Trent 13:40 Protestantism’s use of language 15:00 Scripture and […]
Michael holds Protestants feet to the fire and demonstrates that some of their arguments against the assumption of the Virgin Mary are inconsistent with their own claims as Christians.
Michael answers live chat questions and chats with the live audience in a classic R&T chill stream.
Michael reviews a video by prosperity preacher Mike Murdock and compares it to the message of Sacred Scripture.
What if an Orthodox Scrolled Through a Catholic Comment Section? What would they find? Would it lead them to remain Eastern Orthodox?
Michael addresses the chaotic and ambiguous nature of the Council of Ephesus, and some of its leading figures. He then makes certain applications to the Second Vatican Council.
Michael Lofton interacts with Dr. Kevin Vallier’s reasons for converting to Orthodoxy instead of Catholicism. The original video on Capturing Christianity may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cse2B-L-IXo&lc=UgxL7SLE6gDYaiciebp4AaABAg.9eWobcKycdl9eXA99DXuKb
Michael analyzes problems with recent comments by Cardinal Hollerich on some of the church’s moral teachings. He also analyzes problems with liberal and radical traditional comments on the cardinal’s comments.
Michael Lofton answers live chat questions on a wide range of topics from a live audience.
Does the SSPX have a divine mission? Do they have supplied jurisdiction? Is the SSPX in schism? Does the SSPX profess the Catholic faith? These questions, and others, will be answered by John Salza!
Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Church w/ Dr. Paul Thigpen Dr. Paul Thigpen joins R&T to discuss his book on Catholicism and extraterrestrials. He discusses whether they are real and how their existence would impact Catholic theology. He also answers whether they are demons, or something else. Link to the book: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/tan-books/pre-order/extraterrestrial-intelligence-and-the-catholic-faith/
Kevin Symonds explains the truth about the vision of Pope Leo XIII about a dialogue between Jesus and Satan. He explains how this relates to the St. Michael prayer and if there are any connections to Our Lady of Fatima.
Michael answers questions from a live audience on questions related to the magisterium.
Michael considers situations where bishops have restricted the Latin mass in their diocese and priests still say the mass in disobedience to their bishop. He considers whether this is morally permissible or if it is against Christ.
Michael Lofton addresses some of Peter Kwasniewski’s comments about Latin Mass suppressions under Cardinal Wilton Gregory. He addresses the appropriate way to respond, vs. ways which would be considered uncharitable and counterproductive.
Michael Lofton engages Dr. Edmund Mazza’s thesis that the case of Nestorius gives today’s laity the precedent for judging whether Pope Francis holds the papal office.
Pope Francis and the Death Penalty w/ Michael Lofton Michael Lofton examines the perspective of Pope Francis on the death penalty in light of his 2022 comments on a return flight from Canada. The interview may be found here: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251921/full-text-pope-francis-in-flight-press-conference-from-canada Michael’s previous video on the death penalty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7070_Kgee8I #theology #debate #sspx #schism #catholic #pope #deathpenalty […]
Did Pope Francis prophecy the destruction of the liturgy after Vatican II? Was it he, and not Pope Pius XI who is alleged to have said this? How does this relate to the third secret of Fatima. Kevin Symons and Dom from the Logos Project join R&T to answer these questions, among others!
Did the pope recently participate in a native american ritual? What are the consequences of this? Should Catholics accept what was done? Michael tackles these questions, and many more!
Did the pope recently participate in a native american ritual? What are the consequences of this? Should Catholics accept what was done? Michael tackles these questions, and many more!
Is the sspx in schism? Does it reject the magisterium? Was Marcel Lefebvre a saint? These questions, and many more, are answered in an R&T exclusive interview with Andrew Bartel. Andrew Bartel is a lay Dominican of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. He lives with his wife and their three children […]
Michael Lofton examines the role of Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium in reference to the laity and the private reading of Scriptura.
Are Sacrilegious Masses Because of Vatican II? Michael examines a recent mass by an Italian priest in the sea. He considers whether it is in accord with the rubrics of the Novus Ordo and canon law. He then examines Taylor Marshall’s commentary on the video and his claim that this mass is a result of […]
Dom from The Logos Project explains why he left radical traditionalism and why he is not part of the SSPX. He also answers live chat questions from the audience.
Fr. Alexis Baldwin (OCA) and Michael Lofton (BCC) discuss the recent synod by the Orthodox Church in America, with a focus on its recent statement on sexuality and marriage. They also discuss how this relates to the actions of Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America, Archbishop Elpidophoros. OCA’s recent statement on sexuality: https://orthochristian.com/147350.html
Are liturgical and juridical disciplinary decrees infallible? Can the church promulgate a liturgy that is harmful to souls? Must all disciplines of the church be obeyed? Michael Lofton answers these questions by examining the work of Monsignor Van Noort and Joachim Salaverri, along with Pope Pius VI, Pope John Paul II, and Donum Veritatis by […]
Michael Lofton and Kevin Symonds review the video: Missing piece of the 3rd Secret of Fatima: Rome will ‘host the seat of the Antichrist’ found hereL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ywExlQJ32k
Steve Dawson from St. Paul Street Evangelization discusses his personal testimony and gives tips on how to evangelize others. For more information about Steve and St. Paul Street Evangelization, visit https://streetevangelization.com/
Great news from the Holy See on the German bishops and their “Synodal Path.” Holy See Statement: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2022/07/21/220721e.html
Creflo Dollar is trending again, but this time for allegedly repenting of his teachings on tithing? But has he really repented? Has he changed his views on the prosperity gospel? Is he still telling people to send him money so that God will bless them?
Eastern Catholic Canon Law w/ Fr Alexander Laschuk Fr. Laschuk makes his debut on R&T to discuss the importance of the Eastern Catholic Code of Canon Law. Father Alexander M. Laschuk, (Олександер М. Лящук) JCD, PhD, is Executive Director of the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute in addition to being Judicial Vicar of the Toronto Regional […]
Cupich & ICKSP, Lefebvre & Padre Pio, & Recent Reactions to My Videos Is Cardinal Cupich going to shut down the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest? Did Padre Pio kiss the ring of Marcel Lefebvre? If so, what are the implications? What have some people said in reaction to Michael’s recent video on […]
Defending Marcel Lefebvre By Appealing to Demons? Some Radical Traditionalists are appealing to the testimony of a demon named Lucifer to promote their view of Marcel Lefebvre, and by extension, the Society of St. Pius X. Is the testimony of a demon, during an exorcism, reliable? Have these Radical Traditionalists properly verified what the demon […]
A Catholic Priest on All the Hot Button Issues w/ Fr. Jeffrey Kirby To get a copy of Fr. Kirby’s book Sanctify Them in Truth: How the Church’s Social Doctrine Addresses the Issues of Our Time, visit: https://tanbooks.com/contemporary-issues/social-issues/the-church-s-social-doctrine-living-the-gospel-in-our-daily-lives/ #catholic #theology #debate
Do Eastern churches express the heresy of ethnophyletism? Fr. Joseph Matlak, an Eastern Catholic priest, comments on this very controversial question.
Does Taylor Marshall’s Show Lead to Schism? Some claim that it has led them to Eastern Orthodoxy, while others have said it led them to Sedevacantism. Is this fair to Taylor Marshall? Michael Lofton considers this controversial question in a video you don’t want to miss.
A Controversial Baptism in Eastern Orthodoxy? | Michael Lofton 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Elpidophoros praised for “first openly gay baptism” in Orthodoxy? 09:29 Should infants of gay parents be baptized? 14:38 The Orthodox view of same sex acts? 17:57 Why Catholics and Orthodox need each other. #theology #catholic #orthodox #easternorthodoxy #goarch #pope #popefrancis
Answering Patron Questions w/ Michael Lofton Michael Lofton answers questions submitted exclusively by channel patrons! 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Did the Old Covenant have a magisterium? 03:52 Does praying in Latin bring more graces? 04:48 Why did Vatican II want to preserve Latin? 08:47 Should the mass be in Latin or the vernacular? 11:32 Are exorcisms […]
Is Fr. James Martin’s Message Catholic? Fr. James Martin, a Catholic priest, is a very controversial priest. He preaches a message that some believe lines up with the message of Jesus, while others think it is completely opposed to it. What is the truth? Michael tackles this hot button topic in a video that you […]
Michael Lofton responds to Justin Peters and Mike Gendron’s objections to Catholicism. The original video reviewed may be found here: 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Is priestly celibacy a doctrine of demons? 03:40 Is priestly celibacy because of money? 07:09 Do Catholics elevate the pope over Scripture? 10:57 Do Catholics worship Mary? 16:32 Is Mary a cause […]
Michael Lofton and Brian Mercier from Catholic Truth answer live audience questions on anything related to the Catholic faith!
Do Christians Have a Lying Spirit? Are they misleading people on important issues related to the eternal fate of souls? If so, are there any Christians who resist such things? Michael Lofton examines 1 Kings 22 and considers its application for today.
Is There A New Holocaust Today? Though many overlook it today, there is another holocaust going on in contemporary society. Please watch this video to find out what it is. Click here to watch the debate referenced in this video:
Religious Liberty: Continuity or Reversal? w/ Dr. Michael Dunnigan Has the Catholic Church changed its view on religious liberty or has it remained the same, especially after the Second Vatican Council’s document Dignitatis Humanae? Michael Dunnigan is a canon lawyer and civil lawyer. His areas of interest include comparative law, the rights of the faithful, […]
How to Respond to Bad Popes and Bishops How should we respond to bad popes and bad bishops? What about all the scandals in the Catholic Church? Does Christ really expect me to be in communion with bad shepherds? James Battle interviews Michael Lofton and asks him these questions, and many others! 00:00 Introduction 02:05 […]
What Do You Want to Know About Hell? w/ Michael Lofton Michael Lofton answers live audience questions about the topic of hell in Catholic theology. 00:00 Introduction 00:47 What is the Catholic view on hell? 08:20 is purgatory really as painful as hell? 11:53 Will the damned be conscious for eternity? 14:10 When do souls […]
Has the Quran Been Perfectly Preserved? w/ Michael Lofton Has the Quran been perfectly preserved in the last 1,400 years? Michael Lofton tackles the question head-on! Videos referenced: Yusuf Estes on why he left Christianity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSuegJxws8M Michael Lofton and Dr. Shabir Ally’s discussion about the transmission of the Quran: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJcFrXhaij0 #islam #muslim #quran #catholic #christianity […]
Pope Francis Comments on Nancy Pelosi Receiving Communion Michael Lofton reviews recent comments by Pope Francis on Nancy Pelosi receiving communion in the Vatican.
Was Jesus a Muslim? Refuting Zakir Naik Michael Lofton asks whether Jesus was a Muslim, which is the position that was presented by Dr. Zakir Naik, a Muslim apologist, in a video entitled “Will I go to hell because I am a Catholic?” The original video reviewed may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObweqmVjXz4&t=231s If you would […]
Does Islam Disprove the Bible? w/ Dr. Gabriel Reynolds Dr. Gabriel Reynolds addresses the problem of tahrif (falsification) in Islam, and considers whether Islam as disproven the reliability of the Bible. Visit Reasons for Our Hope for more on this topic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHNicN6OhhEN3Ka2BZ0pQLg Dr. Reynold’s Twitter handle: @GabrielSaidR 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Reasons for our hope 03:22 […]
Has the Catholic Church Ever Accepted Abortion? Michael Lofton engages those who claim the Catholic Church once taught it was morally permissible to have an abortion. Articles referenced: The main article critiqued by Michael may be found here: https://theoutline.com/post/8536/catholic-history-abortion-brigid Dr. Donald DeMarco The Roman Catholic Church and Abortion: An Historical Perspective – Part I https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=3361 […]
Live Q&A on the Magisterium | R&T Live | 06.27.2022 Michael Lofton answers questions about the Magisterium, i.e. the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 My trip to Catholic Answers 04:42 Gratitude for the Magisterium 06:44 If the Holy Spirit guides us, why do we need the Magisterium? 09:42 Must Catholics believe […]
The Maronite Church w/ Fr. Alex Harb and Dr. Geoffrey Bain Michael Lofton interviews Fr. Alex Harb, a Maronite priest, and Dr. Geoffrey Bain on the Maronite tradition. #maronite #easterncatholic #catholic #catholicism #theology
Do Unbaptized Babies Go to Hell? w/ Michael Lofton Michael Lofton addresses the question of limbo in Catholic theology. He asks whether infants go to hell and why the church claims people can have hope that they enjoy God in heaven. #theology #catholic #orthod#theology #catholic #orthodox #easterncatholic #easternorthodox #infiltration
Michael Lofton hijack Karlo Broussard’s desk at Catholic Answers for an impromptu live Q&A at the Catholic Answers headquarters in San Diego, CA!
John MacArthur’s Anti-Catholic Biases Michael Lofton reviews John MacArthur’s anti-Catholic views about the papacy. The video reviewed may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKkQxhlcEBU&list=PL_hX1yntQEcGeZ23jr0dnrnfoEbAM0W2G&t=3005s
The History of the Byzantine Liturgy w/ Fr. Dcn. Jeff Mierzejewski Fr. Dcn. Jeff Mierzejewski from the Metropolitan Cantor Institute makes his debut on R&T to discuss the history of the Byzantine liturgy. For more information about the MCI, visit: https://mci.archpitt.org/
Reviewing John MacArthur’s Distortion of the Mass Michael Lofton reviews John MacArthur’s assessment of the Catholic Mass, as found in his video critique here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2216&v=eHQAK4ySw2I&feature=youtu.be
Response to Justin Peters and Mike Gendron on Catholicism MIchael Lofton and Bryan Mercier (Catholic Truth) review a video by Justin Peters and Mike Gendron who attempt to critique Catholicism. The original video reviewed may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl05tTc6Bm8&t=802s
Are Catholics Just as Divided as Protestants? Michael Lofton answers why Catholics are not as divided as Protestants are.
From Mocking Jesus to Worshipping Him / Jeff Shott Jeff’s article with the Coming Home Network: https://chnetwork.org/story/from-mocking-jesus-to-worshipping-him/
John MacArthur Responds to Evangelicals Becoming Catholics Michael Lofton responds to John MacArthur’s comments on Evangelicals becoming Catholics. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrLvwB2CYwo
From Mocking Jesus to Worshipping Him / Jeff Shott Jeff’s article with the Coming Home Network: https://chnetwork.org/story/from-mocking-jesus-to-worshipping-him/
Will Pope Francis Resign Soon? w/ Michael Lofton Michael Lofton reviews an article from the Associated Press that speculates Pope Francis will soon resign from the papacy. The article may be found here: https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-benedict-xvi-religion-2186d6d10d27c67d5154197e50fc590e 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Will Pope Francis resign from the papacy? 15:04 Live Q&A
Ask Me Anything About Studying Scripture w/ Michael Lofton Michael Lofton addresses the importance of studying Scripture as Catholics and also answers live chat questions about Bible study.
Priestly Celibacy In the Eastern and Western Traditions with Fr. Joseph Matlak Fr. Joseph Matlak returns to R&T to discuss priestly celibacy in the Eastern and Western traditions. 00:00 Introduction 11:20 Is abstinence required for married priests? 16:30 Married bishops? 22:30 Western mandatory priestly celibacy 31:20 The Council of Trullo on priestly celibacy 34:00 Eastern […]
Michael Lofton and Timothy Flanders discuss the concept of lawful disobedience to church authority and consider the recent case of Alcuin Reid’s illicit ordination to the priesthood. This is a restream of a video filmed on Meaning of Catholic, available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnIZ9nb_WZI&t=1206s
Answering an Email about Liberal Catholicism w/ Michael Lofton Michael Lofton answers a very shocking email from a catechumen. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The shocking email 21:04 Live Q&A
St. Isaac of Nineveh in the Syriac Tradition w/ Dr. Sebastian Brock 00:00 Introduction 2:00 History of St. Isaac 10:30 Authenticating his works 12:00 Why is St. Isaac so popular today? 15:30 Theological insights from St. Isaac 17:24 His view on the Council of Chalcedon 21:25 Who was Isaac influenced by? 23:30 His view on […]
Trent Horn Gets Interrogated by Michael Lofton (St. Basil Byzantine Catholic Church) This interview was conducted at St. Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church in Irving, TX. For more information about this parish, visit here: https://stbasilsinirving.org/ 00:00 Introduction 03:10 – 1. What are your thoughts on the recent suspension of Nancy Pelosi from Holy Communion […]
Open Mic with Mike 05.27.2022 Michael Lofton answers live chat questions on a wide range of topics.
Bishop Strickland of the Diocese of Tyler Texas returns to R&T to discuss the importance of the sacraments and their worthy reception. He also relates the importance of the Eucharist to the recent school shooting in Texas and addresses the suspension of Nancy Pelosi from Holy Communion by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. 00:00 Introduction 01:14 What […]
Todd Friel on Evangelicals and Catholics Together Michael Lofton reviews Todd Friel on the Evangelicals and Catholics Together movement. The video reviewed may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDVBjLoxSjk The article referenced in this video about the Church Fathers and the Gospel is found here: https://www.calledtocommunion.com/2010/07/ligon-duncans-did-the-fathers-know-the-gospel/ 00:00 Introduction 2:13 Review begins 3:23 Are Catholics and Evangelicals together? […]
One Less God Than You w/ John DeRosa http://www.classicaltheism.com/newbook — Get the book One Less God Than You http://www.classicaltheism.com/episodes — The complete list of podcast episodes http://www.classicaltheism.com/thirdway — Contingency argument for God’s existence http://www.classicaltheism.com/darkpassages — Discussion of Slavery, Genocide, and Dark passages
A Dialogue on Catholicism w/ Mike Signorelli of V1 Church Michael Lofton and Mike Signorelli sit down to charitably discuss Mike’s concerns with Catholicism with the intention of finding common ground and clearing up misconceptions. For more information about Mr. Signorelli, visit his website: https://mikesignorelli.com/ #catholic #protestant #dialogue #pope #popefrancis #reformation
Ray Comfort: A Catholic Critique w/ Michael Lofton and Bryan Mercier Michael Lofton and Bryan Mercier critique Ray Comfort’s video entitled, “This will make you think differently about Catholicism” found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZesJt_8JBIg&t=861
20K Stream! w/ Michael Lofton Michael Lofton celebrates the monumental achievement of reaching 20,000 subscribers!
SVJ888FKF&pd_rd_r=ffe401e4-fceb-4385-94c1-c43202b37d90&pd_rd_wg=5F4De&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi 00:00 Introduction 01:50 The historical context: what led to this council? 5:30 The condemnation of this council at that of 879-80. How did its Acts survive? 11:00 Did 879 entirely overturn 869 or only partially? 15:00 Was 869 merely disciplinary in nature or was it also a doctrinal council? 17:18 Its uniquely poor attendance. […]
Breaking news! Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone banns Nancy Pelosi from receiving Holy Communion. Michael Lofton weighs in with his commentary on the matter, along with the concept of excommunication in general.
A Conversation on the Papacy with an Eastern Orthodox w/ Dr. Nicholas DiDonato Michael Lofton and Dr. Nicholas DiDonato discuss the papacy from Catholic and Eastern Orthodox perspectives. #catholic #catholicism #theology #orthodox
Michael Lofton reviews video clips by Paul Washer, R.C. Sproul, Voddie Baucham, John MacArthur and Jeff Durbin on Catholicism. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOkj3_Gsy70 00:00 Introduction 03:01 Bishop Robert Barron the Council of Trent 06:53 John MacArthur on Catholicism’s false religion 09:00 Jeff Durbin on Catholicism being apostate 22:40 Protestantism’s circular reasoning […]
The Rev. Dr. Richard Price returns to R&T to discuss the Council of Constantinople 869-870, along with its historical relationship to other councils such as 879-880. He also addresses the status of Photius in the Catholic Church, along with the view of the papacy on these councils. 00:00 Introduction 01:50 The historical context: what led […]
Holier Than the Early Christians? Communion and the Council of Trullo Michael Lofton reviews a video by Taylor Marshall saying that he would refuse the Eucharist if it was only available to be received by the hand. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTkrdd5Y9PA&t=52s 00:00 Introduction. 01:00 Michael’s opinion about communion on the hand […]
Would St. Francis de Sales have anything to say about Sedevacantism? What arguments would he use (and avoid)? And how could his Catholic Presuppositionalism change the way Catholics debate present-day Modernist & RadTrad controversies? Join Jeremiah Bannister of @Paleocrat Diaries for PART NINE of his groundbreaking series on Catholic Presuppositionalism, moving chapter-by-chapter through books by […]
Engaging Protestant Objections to Catholicism w/ Erick Ybarra and Luis Dizon Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and Luis Dizon respond to Dr. James White’s arguments against Catholicism in a discussion of his with Cameron Bertuzzi. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8woTgHoR0A&t=3607s #catholic #protestant #theology #debate #reformed #catholicism
Dr. James White Critiques Michael Lofton on the Council of Nicaea Michael Lofton offers a first impression review of Dr. James White’s critique of his content. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma-D4LCK6rg 00:00 Introduction 05:03 Dr. White’s review of Lofton begins 5:58 The “1054” schism between Catholics and Orthodox 10:13 Recent developments to […]
Michael’s Catholic/Orthodox Book Announcement! Michael Lofton reveals that he will release a book on Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, which will be published by Catholic Answers.
Michael Lofton is pleased to announce the first R&T online conference. See below for more details: Theme: Catholicism and Orthodoxy: What Still Divides Us? Air Date on R&T: June 11th at 12 PM Central Live Q&A Session: June 11th at 6 PM Central, after everyone’s prerecorded video sessions have aired. Participation is optional. Access: Free […]
Did Cardinal Ottaviani Reject the New Mass? | Michael Lofton Michael Lofton considers the position of Cardinal Ottaviani on the New Mass and assesses whether he can legitimately be used to critique the Novus Ordo Missae.
Does Canon 6 of Nicaea Refute Catholicism? A Response to James White Michael Lofton responds to James White’s argument that canon 6 of the First Council of Nicaea refutes the universal jurisdiction of the pope. He also briefly offers some initial thoughts on James White’s discussion with Cameron Bertuzzi on the Dividing Line. The original […]
Michael Lofton celebrates 1000 videos in a little over three years. He also announces some very special news!
Concerns with the Traditional Catholic Movement (St. Joseph Diologos) Michael Lofton and Timothy Flanders continue the St. Joseph Dialogos series with a discussion about some of the concerns Michael has about the Traditional Catholic movement. They discuss what Traditional Catholicism is, the view that Benedict is still the pope, the claim that disciplinary decrees can […]
What made St. Francis de Sales method of apologetics so powerful? How does it differ from other apologetic methodologies? Why the constant reference to authority? Why did he say that unbelievers and heretics “destroy themselves”? Did he use/order deconstruction & construction (contra error) like St. Irenaeus did? And why did he believe this method could […]
Divine Revelation in the Thought of Benedict w/ Dr. Richard DeClue Dr. DeClue returns to R&T to discuss his doctoral thesis on Benedict XVI’s view of divine revelation. He addresses topics like the nature of divine revelation, material sufficiency, private revelation. Dr. DeClue is the Cardinal Henri de Lubac Fellow in Theology. He studied genetics, […]
Christ, His Mysteries, and Moral Theology w/ Dr. Matthew Minerd Dr. Matthew Minerd returns to R&T to discuss the mysteries of Christ! #theology #catholic #catholicism #popefrancis
Was the Novus Ordo Infected with Errors by Annibale Bugnini In this video, Michael Lofton examines the claim that Archbishop Annibale Bugnini infected the Novus Ordo liturgy with Masonic errors and considers if the pope could have promulgated such a liturgy. He examines similar cases in history and proposes some wisdom from Msgr. G. Van […]
My Concerns with the SSPX | Michael Lofton Michael Lofton considers the Society of St. Pius X and expresses some concerns with its position on the Novus Ordo. The SSPX video referenced may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hZrRGMs6CY&t=1s Check out Michael’s article on whether the church’s liturgical changes are harmful to souls: https://reasonandtheology.com/2022/05/04/are-the-churchs-changes-to-the-liturgy-harmful-to-souls-michael-lofton/ #sspx #catholic #catholicism […]
Response to James White on Catholicism and Bertuzzi | Michael Lofton Michael Lofton offers a first impression review of James White’s video on the Catholic Magisterium and Cameron Bertuzzi’s discernment of Catholicism. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koGoIdyrwxI&t=3045s Understanding the Magisterium course: https://maximusinstitute.teachable.com/p/understanding-the-catholic-magisterium 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Do Catholics have peace with God? 05:17 […]
Debate Review: “Is the Society of St. Pius X Schismatic?” Michael Lofton offers a few thoughts on the Andrew Bartel vs. Jeff Cassman debate on “Is the Society of St. Pius X Schismatic?” The debate may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DbtGcC94iA Lofton’s article on the church’s changes to the liturgy: https://reasonandtheology.com/2022/05/04/are-the-churchs-changes-to-the-liturgy-harmful-to-souls-michael-lofton/ 00:00 Introduction 06:38 Bad Novus […]
Michael Lofton answers live chat questions on a wide range of topics. 00:00 Introduction 03:22 Petro Gabriel on Amoris Laetitia 04:15 What kind of a Messiah are the Jews waiting for? 06:28 What is a good introductory book to Dogmatic Theology? 06:48 Will Michael clone himself and take over Catholic Answers! 07:58 I struggle with […]
Michael Lofton is interviewed by Dustin Quick from Holy Smokes about his journey. Visit Dustin’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ETruth1
Why Study the Catholic Magisterium? | Michael Lofton (Course Preview) To purchase the full course, visit maximusinstitute.com #catholic #catholicism #theology #magisterium
Michael Lofton responds to Isaiah Saldivar who claims Catholics and Christians are not the same here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJwa5-aLhCg 00:00 Introduction 01:25 How to determine what Catholics believe 03:00 Catholics are Christians! 05:11 Do Catholics believe salvation is by works? 13:55 The Catholic view of baptism in relation to salvation 17:00 Was faith alone condemned at the […]
Major Questions in Qur’anic Studies with Dr. Gabriel Reynolds Dr. Gabriel Reynolds, Luis Dizon and Michael Lofton discuss issues related to Qur’anic studies such as the textual transmission of the Quran and how the Quran compares with Biblical accounts of Biblical figures. Books by Dr. Reynolds: https://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Said-R… Dr. Reynolds’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu0… #catholic #theology #debate #islam […]
Michael Lofton and William Albrecht sit down to discuss the papacy. Both critiques from Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism are engaged. 00:00 Introduction. 02:05 How the papacy led to William’s conversion. 03:31 Do some Catholics read too much into the evidence for the papacy? 04:48 How different are Catholics and Eastern Orthodox on the papacy? 05:58 […]
Elon Musk Buys Twitter REACTION & the Catholic Teaching on Free Speech Michael Lofton reacts to the news that Elon Musk bought Twitter and is making it private. He discusses Elon’s motives for the purchase, namely freedom of speech and addresses the Catholic perspective on the right to free speech. #elonmusk #catholic #catholicism #theology
TODAY’S TOPIC: What do Mormons teach regarding the Holy Spirit, the Virgin Birth, and Soteriology? What are their beliefs about the race, pre-existence, and the End Times? And what of Mormon metaphysics and epistemology? Jeremiah Bannister of Paleocrat Diaries for this (and more) in the grand finale of his series on Mormonism! For more of […]
Answering Atheism’s Toughest Argument with Pat Flynn Pat Flynn returns to R&T to tackle the toughest argument from Atheism, and it is not an argument you would expect. He also addresses the problem of evil and how it favors theism.
A Defense of the Immaculate Conception w/ William Albrecht William Albrecht sits down with Michael Lofton to provide a defense of the Catholic dogma of the immaculate conception. #catholic #orthodox #virginmary #theotokos #debate #theology
Suan Sonna Responds to Gavin Ortlund on the Typology of the Papacy: Part 1 Suan’s channel may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCNjkpXEwIdH-jD8mPJwu_g 00:00:00 – Reason & Theology 00:02:56 – Part One and Part Two 00:04:14 – “Scholarly Consensus on Typology” 00:05:44 – Gavin corrects me 00:08:15 – Why I said “parallel” 00:14:08 – “One-for-One Fulfillment”? 00:15:00 […]
Dr. Sijuwade makes his debut on R&T to discuss divine simplicity! Dr. Sijuwade is a Visiting Lecturer at the London School of Theology. He gained a PhD from the University of York with his research topic being on the metaphysics of the Trinity. His research interests fall into the areas of metaphysics, philosophy of religion […]
Julius, Athanasius, Sozomen and Leo: Four Early Witnesses to the Papacy Michael Lofton goes over Pope Julius, St. Athanasius of Alexandria, the ecclesiastical historian Sozomen and Pope Leo the Great on the papal claims. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 2:25 Joachim Salaverri on the papacy in the first Millennium. 4:25 Pope Julius on the papal claims and […]
E-Knock Traditionis Album Release Party with Fawaz Yasi To purchase a copy of the album, visit: https://linktr.ee/eknock?fbclid=IwAR2gL7YNjaAuDKpcRYU9E465t6FSv4DqN2BvD7eA-2G2LvYCftPI5k0l82g To visit Fawaz’s YouTube page, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoee39n-bhfEqkY5W0dOLQw His Instagram may be found here: https://www.instagram.com/holy40project/?hl=en&fbclid=IwAR2HPdhLSt7O6mb4Q0gcFuLuPY2H7wIre4nonZ5ZXJUUItuWbsTcU4gA5gA
Qur’anic Studies: A Conversation with an Historical Linguist | Marijn Van Putten Michael Lofton and Luis Dizon have a conversation with an historical linguist on the text of the Quran. Purchase a copy of Van Putten’s book here: https://brill.com/view/title/61587?fbclid=IwAR3j-WERDPrKi2Q5aLLYM8c5eKId-cQZxbw_LvuBPkKPF8lcof5J_M6u4Nk Van Putten’s Twitter account: https://twitter.com/PhDniX
R&T Live with Michael Lofton | Chat Q&A 04.18.2022 Michael Lofton answers a wide variety of questions from live participants.
The Book of Mormon: When Latter-Day Saints Come A-Knockin’ On Your Door with Jeremiah Bannister
Michael Lofton reviews a video by First Works Baptist Church that attempts to refute Catholicism. 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Are Catholics Christian? 5:44 On hating Catholics 7:30 Do Catholics believe works save us? 9:54 Do Catholics have a different view of salvation? 14:51 Protestants quoting Scripture. 16:35 Catholics and faith alone 19:03 Meriting eternal life? 21:00 […]
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R&T offers a response to Gavin Ortlund’s critique of the papacy, found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGCLzEI92gI&t=2123s 00:00 Introduction 03:08 Thoughts on Dr. Ortlund 04:09 Catholics appeal to development because there is little evidence for the papacy 26:34 Vatican I and the claim that the papacy was “always” known in “every” age. 43:13 Believing the papacy takes away […]
Michael Lofton considers the objection to the papacy that says all of the apostles received the keys of the kingdom in Matthew 18:17-19.
R&T offers a response to Gavin Ortlund’s critique of the papacy, found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGCLz… 00:00 Introduction 03:08 Thoughts on Dr. Ortlund 04:09 Catholics appeal to development because there is little evidence for the papacy 26:34 Vatican I and the claim that the papacy was “always” known in “every” age. 43:13 Believing the papacy takes away […]
The Historical Development of Holy Week Fr. Dcn. Daniel Galadza Video Description Fr. Dcn. Daniel Galadza makes his debut on R&T to address the historical development of Holy Week and how Catholics may best prepare for it. About Daniel Daniel Galadza was assistant professor at the Chair of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology of the […]
Answering Chat Questions | R&T Live with Michael Lofton Michael answers live chat questions on an wide variety of topics.
Why Should You Believe in God? | Bryan Mercier Book Bryan’s book: https://www.amazon.com/WHY-You-Believe-Conversations-Non-Believers-ebook/dp/B01MRUJMLJ Bio Bryan Mercier is a professional Catholic speaker, a radio host, and an author. Bryan has spoken to adults and teens for nearly 20 years and has been aired on TV and radio, including EWTN. Bryan is a graduate of Franciscan University […]
T.K. Coleman makes his debut on R&T to discuss his recent conversion to the Catholic Church! About T.K. Coleman T.K Coleman is the Director of Entrepreneurial Education for The Foundation for Economic Education. (FEE). He has also featured on Netflix in The Minimalists’ new documentary, Less Is Now. T.K.’s website: https://tkcoleman.com/
Michael Lofton offers a first impression reaction to Patrick Coffin’s response to the consecration of Russia by Pope Francis.
Are there some dogmas Eastern Catholics can reject? Are some things true for Latin-Rite Catholics but not for Easter-Rite Catholics? Is the filioque up for grabs in Eastern Catholicism? Michael Lofton answers these questions, and more from the Code of Canon Law of the Eastern Churches. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 A story of an Eastern Orthodox […]
Did Pope Francis deny the eternality of hell in Amoris Laetitia? If so, is this heresy? Michael Lofton engages these topics in a video that examines the relevant part of Amoris Laetitia in depth. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 The Claim that Pope Francis taught heresy 03:35 The hermeneutic of suspicion 06:23 Is it dogmatic that there […]
The Council of Ephesus with the Rev. Dr. Richard Price The Rev. Dr. Richard Price returns to R&T for an interview on his incredible translation of the documents and proceedings of the Council of Ephesus of 431. A copy of this publication may be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Council-Ephesus-431-Proceedings-Translated/dp/1789621488/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JPSN4KN2PRPF&keywords=richard+price+the+council+of+ephesus&qid=1648562295&sprefix=richard+price+the+council+of+ephesus%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1
Michael Lofton has a major announcement to make. Don’t miss this important announcement!
Michael Lofton responds to the following article about Cardinal Marx: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/03/31/cardinal-marx-the-catechism-is-not-set-in-stone-one-is-also-allowed-to-doubt-what-it-says/ 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Cardinal Marx Queer Mass 05:09 The Catechism on Same-sex acts 20:20 The reformability of the church’s position on homosexuality? 29:56 Cardinal Marx’s shift on homosexuality 40:33 Marx entertaining questions about his sexuality 45:28 Cardinal Marx and church discipline
Michael Lofton refutes a video by Muslim apologist Yusha Evans on the doctrine of the Trinity. 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Muslim Apologists on the Trinity and the New Testament 03:50 Muslim Apologists on Christian History 06:00 If God is One, Then Why the Trinity? 07:21 1 John 5:7 on the Trinity 11:28 Dawah Towards Christians 13:25 […]
Suan Sonna returns to R&T to provide a clear defense of the monepiscopate, with a special focus on the bishop of Rome. Visit Suan’s channel here for more information about him: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCNjkpXEwIdH-jD8mPJwu_g
Michael Lofton interacts with Taylor Marshall’s video on the consecration of Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hadVdKqRFGw
Dr. Andrew Hayes returns to R&T to address whether St. Ephrem the Syrian taught the doctrine of universalism.
Michael Lofton answers live chat questions on a wide array of topics! 00:00 Introduction 02:38 Who did Adam and Eve’s children marry? 04:20 How does God’s knowledge of the future work with free will? 06:37 What do you think about the Orthodox phronema? 08:02 How preterist is the Catholic Church? 10:53 Does a papal address […]
Michael Lofton addresses the evil nature of the doctrine of “once saved always saved” and the implications it has on the fate of souls. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Once Saved Always Saved 01:00 An example of someone who believed this doctrine 05:13 A demonic deception 08:44 Those who do not wage war against sin 10:21 Being […]
Michael Lofton engages R.C. Sproul’s perspective on justification by faith alone in light of Genesis 15:16 where Abraham is justified. The original video reviewed may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ir-p_r1vDI&t=1490s 00:00 Introduction 01:00 My appreciation of Sproul 3:31 Salvation Guaranteed by Sproul 05:47 Sproul as a good speaker 8:05 Abraham reckoned as righteous 8:28 Genesis 15 […]
Was Rome’s position in the church merely due to its position in the Roman Empire? Was its position because of St. Paul? What about Alexandria and Antioch? Were they not also Petrine sees? Michael Lofton considers canon 28 of the Council of Chalcedon and answers these questions, and more! 00:00 Introduction. 01:04 The argument from […]
Is Putin the Christian Monarch? | Fr. Dcn. Anthony Dragani 00:00 introduction 2:04 Catholics who are in support of Putin 2:46 the mainstream media and its agenda 3:47 Fr. Dcn’s source of information 4:25 Bishops on Putin’s kill list? 5:12 is the media wrong about Putin? 6:01 the narrative that Putin is the champion of […]
Do all of the bishops of the world need to consecrate Russia for this consecration to be valid? Does this mean the consecration of 1984 was invalid? What about Sr. Lucia who is reported to have said the bishops did not do their part in the consecration? These questions, and others, will be answered by […]
Michael Lofton considers whether a council is over a pope and addresses questions about Haec Sancta from the Council of Constance. He also examines the thought of Francis Sullivan in his work Creative Fidelity where Sullivan addresses the question. 00:00 introduction 02:10 what is Haec Sancta? 04:29 the words of Haec Sancta that seem problematic […]
Pope Francis just revealed that he will consecrate Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25th, 2022. Michael Lofton weighs in on what this means in light of recent events. 00:00 introduction 00:50 Michael’s birthday present! 01:33 Pope Francis’ Twitter account on consecrating Russia! 02:35 John Paul II’s consecration of Russia 03:37 the […]
00:00 introduction 00:40 did “Pachamama idolatry” lead to COVID or the war in Ukraine? 02:40 did the Pope engage in idolatry with Pachamama? 06:55 the emotional strength of the idolatry explanation for COVID and the war. 09:19 the logical fallacy to the idolatry explanation 13:46 the consequences of the idolatry explanation 17:45 why should one […]
00:00 introduction 01:00 background of Dr. DiDonato 04:42 realism vs. nominalism 12:20 why nominalism is inconsistent 21:03 the secular mindset 40:13 what do you think about “find your own truth?”
00:00 introduction 01:30 Gideon’s background 05:20 Gideon’s first impression about young earth creationism 09:12 the magisterium on young earth creationism 12:40 what about the scientific experts and what they say? 24:50 the fathers of the church and their witness to young earth creationism 32:08 inerrancy of Scripture and old earth creationism 48:00 was the flood […]
00:00 introduction 01:30 is Michael out of step with the bishops? 05:56 difficulties with the Magisterium 22:37 it is a problem that there isn’t an infallible list of infallible teachings 26:50 what do I do if I’m struggling with a de fide teaching? 36:09 if Jesus ascended into heaven, why don’t we see him in […]
00:00 introduction 01:33 comments on being on Catholic Answers Live again 06:32 is it prudent to buy icons from heretics? 08:20 what Bible translation do you use? 09:49 have you seen the Pine Creek vs. Trent Horn debate? 14:41 what are your thoughts about magic? 18:18 what is a good place to buy a chotki? […]
00:00 introduction 02:59 the Donation of Constantine and papal supremacy 05:01 the first ecumenical makes no mention of papal infallibility objection 06:02 none of the ecumenical councils teach papal supremacy objection 14:20 medieval forgeries 16:40 Jimmy Akin and the unanimous consent of the fathers 21:39 does a Pope who resigned still have authority? 25:33 Are […]
Erick Ybarra explains who Pope Vigilius was and how his life impacts discussions on papal infallibility.
Dr. Andrew Hayes makes his debut on R&T with a talk about the Eastern Catholic view of Genesis with a special emphasis on the Syriac fathers like St. Ephrem.
A Dollar Bank account has been set up for donations for Ukrainian orphans arriving in Pittsburgh. Mail Deposits can be sent to: Dollar Bank Ukrainian Orphan’s Care Fund P.O. Box 3500 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 Article 1 on Fr. Jason: https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/pittsburgh-businessman-carnegie-priest-rescue-dozens-children-ukraine/JIFJXNKNPBCUNC722CMWCNBOBE/ Article 2 on Fr. Jason: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2022/03/01/father-jason-charron-in-ukraine-helping-rescue-orphans-pastor-holy-trinity-catholic-church-carnegie-russian-ukrainian-war/stories/202202280108?fbclid=IwAR2mCCa96tAxRmiUKBL8klrUMSsp6V1Kseu7I2nIvvoZOJR66MBoekzxw6o Matt Fradd just did a video with some updates […]
The Catholic View of Protestantism Round Table (Fr. Dcn. Anthony Dragani, Dr. Matthew J. Thomas and Joe Heschmeyer)
Abbot Nicholas offers a talk on spiritual direction and answers questions from a live audience. Donate to Holy Resurrection Monastery here: https://hrmonline.org/donate
Review of Patrick Coffin’s Video that Francis is an Antipope with Michael Lofton Original video: https://rumble.com/vume9o-seven-pieces-of-evidence-that-francis-is-an-antipope.html Catholic Answers response to Patrick Coffin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTu5KOZGucM&t=450s
Deacon Henok Elias joins R&T for a fascinating discussion about Ethiopian Orthodoxy. The conversation includes content on the liturgical, Scriptural and disciplinary tradition of Ethiopian Orthodoxy. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/HenokElias https://ephesusschool.org/
Dr. Lawrence Feingold rejoins R&T to discuss Old Testament messianic prophecies that are fulfilled by Jesus.
Pope Francis and His Comments on Apostates with Riverrun Michael Lofton and Riverrun discuss Pope Francis and his recent comments about apostates and the communion of saints.
A Manual for Suffering with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby To purchase a copy, visit TAN Books: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/become-a-saint/suffering/manual-for-suffering/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAxoiQBhCRARIsAPsvo-yTXm9dI6Uex8kE0u-0eu79ZGUVJd4FdaCGm6o-6EOAyliv3Agg5A4aArZaEALw_wcB
Is Pope Francis an Anti-Pope? | Michael Lofton Michael Lofton considers whether Pope Francis has lost the papal office in light of recent comments about apostates.
Michael Lofton reviews a segment of Joshua Schooping’s conversion story found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUXQiF1MWnQ&t=1403s
Metaphysics and the Catholic/Orthodox Dialogue with Jonathan Prejean Visit Jonathan’s blog here: http://crimsoncatholic.blogspot.com/2022/02/catholic-fundamental-theology-part-1.html
Michael Lofton reviews a clip from Pints with Aquinas where Derek Cummins, an Orthodox catechumen, offers his perspective on Pope Francis and Catholicism.
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Michael Lofton goes over the question of what is heresy in light of its constant misuse in contemporary online discussions. Become an R&T member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z-xXb0tzX2FSCSDEnNJ8w/join
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Michael Lofton discusses cases of Eastern Christian alterations to papal documents in the first millennium, based on the work of Francis Dvornik.
Ask Mike Anything | 02/01/2022 Michael Lofton takes a variety of live chat questions on topics related to Catholicism.
Star Trek and Theology with Jimmy Akin Michael Lofton and Jimmy Akin discuss scenarios from The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager along with their theological implications.
Michael Lofton covers Patriarch Theodoros II’s encyclical to Africa on the Russian schism. He also covers the implications it has between Catholics and Orthodox.
Eastern Catholic Theology with Dr. Brian Butcher Brian A. Butcher has taught for the Institute for the past seven years; at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, as Assistant Professor, he offered courses in both Eastern and Western Christian traditions. His first major monograph has recently been published with Fordham University Press: Liturgical Theology After Schmemann: An […]
Ask Anything About Byzantine Catholicism with Fr. Elias Rafaj The Very Rev. Fr. Elias Rafaj, protopresbyter in the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, joins R&T for a talk about Byzantine Catholicism and answers dozens of live chat questions!
The Church and the Dark Ages with Phillip Campbell To purchase a copy of Campbell’s book, visit: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/church-and-the-dark-ages-430-1027
Dissent Under the Guise of Piety Michael Lofton examines recent comments by Peter Kwasniewski that call for Catholic priests to disobey their bishops and call into question the Book of Blessings on holy water.
Is Jesus the Son of Man? William Albrecht (Catholic) and Shabir Ally (Muslim) square off for a lively debate on R&T!
Steve Ray explains why the Holy Land is holy, how visiting it helps one’s spiritual life, different perspectives on the Holy Land and how to understand the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
To purchase a copy of Pearce’s book, visit: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/spiritual-warfare/virtue-vice/benedict-xvi-defender-of-the-faith/?gclid=CjwKCAiA55mPBhBOEiwANmzoQoAXuR_oiF04iIV_lzLrqhDQo5MKs8U71PFhJ8liTHExnaRhSRbIKhoCxP8QAvD_BwE Joseph’s website: https://jpearce.co/
Ask Anything About Byzantine Catholicism (Upcoming Webinar Announcement) In this video, Michael announces a new webinar on Byzantine Catholicism, led by Fr. Elias Rafaj, on January 29th at 12 PM CST (1 PM EST)! Watch this video for more details! Click the following link to join the webinar on Jan 29th: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79767954816?pwd=IizCny1YTRAMFsBNQSepBEqrqPFH9r.1 Meeting ID: 797 […]
Michael Lofton considers whether the sentence on Galileo in 1633 was a definitive exercise of the Magisterium.
Michael Lofton goes over the Alexandrian synod’s response to the Russian Orthodox Church’s recent attempt to create a parallel church in Africa.
Eastern Catholics on Eastern Orthodoxy: A Roundtable Discussion Michael Lofton, Fr. Joseph Matlak, Fr. Dcn. Anthony Dragani and Nathaniel McCallum discuss Eastern Orthodox from an Eastern Catholic perspective in a round table discussion you don’t want to miss!
Joe Heschmeyer joins R&T to discuss his book The Early Church Was the Catholic Church, available here: https://shop.catholic.com/the-early-church-was-the-catholic-church/
Michael Lofton addresses the question of whether Catholic teachings can change or be in err.
Dr. Matthew Minerd returns to R&T to discuss Jacques Maritain and whether he was a liberal Catholic.
Michael Lofton reviews various alien conspiracy theories concerning the origins of the human race, Our Lady of Fatima and the Eucharist.
Russia Creates a Parallel Church Michael Lofton goes over the recent actions of Patriarch Kyrill in relation to the Patriarchate of Alexandria and considers the implications.
Michael Lofton reviews a clip from Taylor Marshall where he makes factually incorrect and logically inconsistent arguments about Vatican II and the Council of Florence.
Michael Lofton goes over Exodus 3:14 in conjunction with John 8:48-58 and then examines the work of a famous New Testament scholar, Dr. Bart Ehrman.
The Pope’s War on Tradition? Is the Pope against the Traditional liturgy? Is there a war against Tradition itself? Is the Vatican under the control of Satan? Hs the pope destroyed the Roman Rite? These questions, and many more are answered by Michael Lofton.
The Book of Lamentations: The Prophet Jeremiah Speaks to Our Times Michael Lofton goes over Lamentation 2:9 and applies it to our times and our own lives.
Are Roman Catholics Saved? (Review of Matt Slick) Original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8abGONvwv4&t=187s
Allen Parr on Are Catholics Considered Christians: Michael Lofton’s First Impression Review (Part 2)
Allen Parr on Are Catholics Considered Christians: Michael Lofton’s First Impression Review Michael Lofton offers a first impression review of Allen Parr’s Video on “Are Catholics Considered Christians?” The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3mWT93YpKQ
The Byzantine Lists of Catholic Errors What are the Byzantine Lists? Should Orthodox use them against Catholics? What kind of “errors” of Catholics do they describe? Michael Lofton addresses all of these questions with a little levity.
Is the Canon of Scripture in the Bible? Michael Lofton answers whether the Canon is the Bible. He defends the material sufficiency view of Scripture in light of the canon question and explains why sola scriptura and the partim-partim view are untenable positions to maintain. Definitions of terms used: Divine revelation – what God has […]
Engaging Materialism and Panpsychism with Dr. Michael Egnor What is Materialism? Does Science prove God? What is the human mind? Can robots/artificial intelligence attain self-awareness and think? What is Panpsychism. These questions and many others will be answers by Dr. Michael Egnor who is a pediatric neurosurgeon, intelligent design advocate and blogger at the Discovery […]
Part 4 of Mike Winger’s Catholicism Isn’t a Cult (First Impression Review) Michael Lofton continues his review of Mike Winger’s Catholicism Isn’t a Cult video. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PhZZndeZng&t=888s
Review of the James White and William Lane Craig Molinism Debate Luis Dizon and Michael Lofton review the recent debate between James White and William Lane Craig on Molinism and Calvinism and how this relates to the problem of evil. The original debate may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECcN-fisQRk&t=2368s
Part 3 of Mike Winger’s Catholicism Isn’t a Cult (First Impression Review) Michael Lofton continues his review of Mike Winger’s Catholicism Isn’t a Cult video. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PhZZndeZng&t=888s
Post-Debate Review with Robert Spencer Robert Spencer gives his impression of his recent debate with Dr. Hashmi on whether Christianity is more violent than Islam. The original debate may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLoGV8MdPY4&t=8030s
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Mike Winger’s Catholicism Isn’t a Cult (First Impression Review) Michael Lofton reviews Mike Winger’s video “Catholicism Isn’t a Cult.” Original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PhZZndeZng&t=374s To donate to supply the iconostasis with icons, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/iconostasis-fundraiser#
Debate: Is Islam More Violent than Christianity? (Dr. Javad T. Hashmi vs. Robert Spencer)
The Beauty of Coptic Christianity with Fr. Anthony Messeh Some of the questions answered include: 1. What is Coptic Christianity and when did it begin? 2. What kind of liturgies do Coptic Christians celebrate and how old are they? 3. What are some of the prayers and devotions Coptics use? 4. How important are the […]
Evangelicals on Orthodoxy and Catholicism Michael reviews videos from John MacArthur, R.C. Sproul and Ligon Duncan on Catholicism and Orthodoxy.
Michael corrects Gavin Ortlund’s misuse of St. Augustine as a defender of Sola Scriptura, he comments on Fr. Lazarus Anthony’s views on demons and he shows a video of the Holy Mass in Aramaic!
Disputed Questions on Papal Infallibility (Part 1) – Dr. John Joy Dr. John Joy continues his lectures on the Magisterium by addressing disputed cases of papal infallibility in the second millennium.
Dr. Brant Pitre joins R&T to discuss his book Introduction to the Spiritual Life! He answers the following questions: 1. Tell me why you believed it was necessary to write this book. 2. Let’s talk about prayer. When should be use vocal prayer? 3. What is meditation and how is it distinct from contemplation? 4. […]
Orthodox Readings of Aquinas with Dr. Marcus Plested Dr. Marcus Plested joins R&T to discuss the Eastern Orthodox reception of Thomas Aquinas. He answers the following questions: How did Aquinas view the Greek Fathers and the Greek East? How did he view the Latin-Greek Schism? How did Gregory Palamas view Aquinas? Can you give us […]
Eastern Catholic View of the Liturgical Changes after Vatican II Fr. Dcn. Dragani returns to R&T to give an Eastern Catholic perspective to the post-conciliar liturgical reforms!
Let Us Pray to the Lord: Daily Prayer and Readings | 11/16/2021
Michael leads in prayer with the Rule of Pachomius. He then reads the daily Scripture readings and a portion from the Desert Fathers. The Rule of Pachomius: https://stmaryhillsboroughnj.org/files/Prayer/BeginningPrayersPrayerToSanticyTheHours.pdf Sayings of the Desert Fathers: http://www.g4er.tk/books/sayings-of-the-desert-fathers.pdf
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Will the Real Secularism Please Stand Up? Jeremiah Bannister
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“I Knew Padre Pio” – An Interview with a Saint’s Secretary
St. Padre Pio’s personal secretary joins R&T for a discussion about his personal experiences with the saint! Some of the questions asked include: How did you come to be a secretary to Padre Pio? What was your first experience with him like? Did he really have the stigmata? What was it like going to confession with Padre Pio? Tell me about your times assisting Padre Pio at Mass Did you ever witness anything miraculous with Padre PIo? What is your favorite personal story of Padre Pio? What do you think Padre Pio would have thought of our current Holy Father? Was Padre Pio a good preacher? What was a day in the life of Padre Pio like? What did Padre Pio think of the Second Vatican Council? How has Padre Pio influenced your life? What do you think Padre Pio would tell us if he were with us right now?
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The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion – Lawrence Feingold
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Open Mic with Mike | 11/05/2021
Michael Lofton takes live calls on assorted questions related to the Catholic faith!
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Maximus the Confessor and the Filioque.
Dr. Edward Siecienski returns to R&T to discuss St. Maximus the Confessor and his perspective of the filioque, along with his reception at the Council of Florence, from an Eastern Orthodox perspective!
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Religious Liberty in America: Our Dear-Bought Liberty
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What is the Philokalia? – An Eastern Catholic Explains Orthodox Spirituality
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Patriarch Kirill of Moscow Claims Theodore II of Alexandria is in Schism Michael Lofton addresses the claim of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow that Theodore II of Alexandria is in schism and touches on why this is bad for Orthodox and Catholics alike!
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The Head of the Orthodox Church Drops A Bomb!
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The Infallibility of the Papal Magisterium with Dr. John Joy | 10/23/2021
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Jesus and the Old Testament Roots of the Priesthood with Dr. John Bergsma | 10/21/2021
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Reclaiming Vatican II with Fr. Blake Britton | 10/20/2021
To purchase a copy of Fr. Blake’s book, visit: https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/reclaiming-the-second-vatican-council/33862/
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The Cosmological Argument with Pat Flynn | 10/18/2021
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Tragedy, Terror and Triumph with Jeremiah Bannister | 10/15/2021
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Vaccine Ethics with Erin Kinsella | 10/13/2021
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The Crisis of Abortion with Bishop Joseph Strickland | 10/13/2021
Bishop Joseph Strickland, of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, returns to R&T to discuss the crisis of abortion and why the pro-life cause is a hill to die on.
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R&T Chill Stream with Michael Lofton | 10/12/2021
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The Sacramental Economy with Dr. Lawrence Feingold | 09/28/2021
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The Indissolubility of Marriage and the Council of Trent – E. Christian Brugger | 09/24/2021 Dr. Brugger goes over the Council of Trent’s position on the indissolubility of Marriage and how it relates to the Eastern Orthodox practice of divorce and remarriage. For a copy of Dr. Brugger’s book Indissolubility and the Council of Trent, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Indissolubility-Marriage-Council-Trent/dp/0813229529/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=e+christian+brugger&qid=1632531391&sr=8-4
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/The-Indissolubility-of-Marriage-and-the-Council-of-Trent-E.-Christian-Brugger-_-09_24_2021-128-kbps.mp3
The Jesus Prayer with Fr. Dcn. Dragani | 09/22/2021
Fr. Dcn. Dragani goes over the Jesus Prayer and offers tips on how to pray it properly in order to increase the quality of one’s spiritual life!
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Is the Torah A “Way of Salvation” for Jews? – Michael Lofton | 09/13/2021
Is there salvation in the Torah? Are Jews saved by keeping the law? Should Jews convert to Catholicism? Michael Lofton answers these questions, and more, in this episode.
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Who Are Black Hebrew Israelites with Vocab Malone | 09/12/2021
The Street Apologist, Vocab Malone, joins R&T to discuss Black Hebrew Israelism.
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The Council of Chalcedon with Dr. Richard Price | 09/11/2021 Professor Richard Price discusses the Council of Chalcedon with the R&T crew.
Richard Price is Professor Emeritus of the History of Christianity, Heythrop College and Honorary Research Fellow, Royal Holloway, University of London. His many previous publications include The Acts of the Council of Constantinople of 553 (Liverpool 2009), The Acts of the Lateran Synod of 649 (with P. Booth & C. Cubitt, Liverpool 2014), The Acts of the Second Council of Nicaea (Liverpool 2018), The Council of Ephesus of 431 (with T. Graumann, Liverpool 2020) and Canons of the Quinisext Council (691/2) (Liverpool 2020). Thomas Graumann is Reader in Ancient Church History and Patristic Studies at Cambridge University. His previous publications include Die Kirche der Väter (Tübingen 2002); Theodosius II and the politics of the first Council of Ephesus, in: Theodosius II: Rethinking the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity (Cambridge 2013) 109–129; Documents, Acts and Archival Habits in Early Christian Church Councils: A case study, in: Manuscripts and Archives (Berlin 2018) 273-294.
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Professor Weidenkopf discusses his new book Light From Darkness – Nine Times the Catholic Church Was in Turmoil and Came Out Stronger Than Before.
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A Refutation of the Liberal Gospel – Michael Lofton | 09/07/2021
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Michael Lofton goes over different principles to identify the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium as described by Fr. Francis Sullivan, S.J.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/How-To-Identify-the-Ordinary-and-Universal-Magisterium-with-Michael-Lofton-128-kbps.mp3
Archbishop Vigano and Our Lady of Fatima with Kevin Symonds
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Understanding Vatican II with Dr. Larry Chapp | 08/30/2021
Was the Second Vatican Council in error? Was it implemented correctly? Should it have happened? Dr. Larry Chapp answers these questions, and more!
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Review of the Word on Fire Vatican II Collection with Michael Lofton | 08/24/2021
Michael Lofton reviews the Word on Fire Vatican II Collection available for purchase here: https://store.wordonfire.org/products/vaticanii
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Dr. Daniel Haynes discusses his dissertation on St. Maximus the Confessor and addresses his views on grace and theosis, and considers if he was a Palamite. The dissertation is available here: http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/12450/1/Grace_and_Metaphysics_in_Maximus_Confessor.pdf
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Our Lady of Fatima Webinar with Kevin Symonds (Sr. Lucy and Vatican II) | 08/16/2021 Kevin Symonds delivers his fourth webinar on Our Lady of Fatima, with particular focus on the importance of the year 1960 and its significance for the prophecy.
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Answering Arguments Against Catholicism (Vatican II and Infallibility) | 08/12/2021
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Michael and Kevin discuss whether the Traditional Latin Mass objectively offers more grace than the Novus Ordo.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Does-the-TLM-Offer-More-Grace_-Kevin-Symonds-_-08_05_2021-128-kbps.mp3
Michael addresses whether demons are real, what they are, what they can do to humans and how to combat them.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Lets-Talk-About-It_-Are-Demons-Real_-Michael-Lofton-_-08_04_2021-128-kbps.mp3
Do Catholics sacrifice Christ again in the Mass? Do Catholics worship the saints? Do Catholic over elevate the Virgin Mary? Michael answers all of these questions, and more, in his response a video entitled: 7 Reasons Roman Catholicism is Wrong by Dr. John Barnett. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFXT6czCe_Q
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Answering-Arguments-Against-Catholicism-with-Michael-Lofton-_-08_03_2021-128-kbps.mp3
Michael goes over different Magisterial documents to address the extent of papal authority over the liturgy, and matters of discipline.
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Michael Lofton answers live calls on the 1-800-484-3801 line. Topics discussed include the Traditional Latin Mass, Holy Fire in Jerusalem and Eastern Orthodox claims that Catholics are under prelest. The video about Holy Fire referenced in this video appears to have been taken down but a transcript is as follows: “In the old days, it happened miraculously that light came from heaven and lit the candles themselves, but nowadays it doesn’t happen. At least I didn’t see it happening. So, we make sure that we should have a lighter over there. No light comes from heaven today,” says Fr. Samuel Aghoyan. – https://www.timesofisrael.com/sacred-and-profane-collide-in-two-new-films-on-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/
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Michael Lofton shows how Jay Dyer’s position on the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium is painfully ignorant and that his follow-up defense of his position calls into question his credibility. To see my original critique of Dyer on the Magisterium, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AadrSMOS7AU&t=1605s Dr. Joy’s lecture on the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium, shown in the video, may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os0XzOxKFfc&t=547s Dr. Joy’s dissertation, references in the video, may be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Extraordinary-Magisterium-Oecumenica-Friburgensia/dp/340212209X/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=dr.+john+joy+magisterium&qid=1627506581&sr=8-1-fkmr0
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Michael’s Monday Musings: Jay Dyer’s Incredible Blunder on the Magisterium | 07/26/2021 Michael reviews Jay’s incredible blunder on the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, where he conflates the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium with the Ordinary Papal Magisterium. Michael demonstrates Jay’s knowledge of Catholic teaching authority is so poor that he is not in a position to critique it. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=575Db… (beginning around the 9:30 mark)
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Radical Traditionalism and Liberal Catholicism with Dr. Larry Chapp | 07/26/2021 Michael discusses the problems of radical traditionalism and liberal Catholicism in the Catholic Church with Dr. Larry Chapp. Dr. Chapp’s website: https://gaudiumetspes22.com/
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Radical-Traditionalism-and-Liberal-Catholicism-with-Dr.-Larry-Chapp-_-07_26_2021-128-kbps.mp3
poloMichael responds to Jay Dyer’s video Top 5 Simple Arguments Against Papal Infallibility / Vatican I and shows why it is simplistic and easily refutable.
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Michael goes over recent comments from traditional Catholics reacting to the new Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes.
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Michael addresses whether or not Catholics should speak ill of their bishops in light of Biblical principles, especially focusing on St. Paul in Acts 23.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Should-We-Speak-Evil-of-Our-Bishops_-Michael-Lofton-_-07_14_2021-128-kbps.mp3
Discussion on Father James Altman with Kevin Symonds
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Michael reveals the new studio setup and answers live questions about theology.
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Daniel Suazo discusses his Jewish background and the Jewish roots of the Catholic Church with Michael.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/A-Conversation-with-a-Jewish-Catholic-with-Daniel-Suazo-_-07_11_2021-128-kbps.mp3
Steven Augustine Stuart goes over his journey from Charismatic, to Calvinist, to Lutheran, to Anglican and finally to the Catholic Church. He answers how he made his way to Catholicism in spite of its difficulties and why he found Protestantism and Eastern Orthodoxy to impossible options.
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TLM Onlyism??? – Michael Lofton | 07/02/2021
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Will the Latin Mass Be Cancelled? – Michael Lofton | 07/01/2021
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What should we do?
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Open Q&A on the Crisis in the Catholic Church | 06/29/2021
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Rudy Rochman joins R&T for a discussion on the Israeli/Paelstinian conflict, and offers his perspective on the divide, along with solutions.
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Dr. Gaven Kerr, OP and Pat Flynn (Word on Fire Ministries) discuss the problem of evil from a Catholic perspective, with an emphasis on the Thomistic perspective.
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Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason) is an encyclical promulgated by Pope Saint John Paul II on 14 September 1998 which addresses the relationship between faith and reason. This encyclical argues compellingly, and with the authority of papal magisterium, that faith and reason are essential to one another. Most interestingly, there’s an extended section in this encyclical that riverrun will argue is a contemporary and updated treatment of the Church’s attack on theological modernism. Riverrun argues at the encyclical not only renews the attack of Pope Saint Pius X against modernism but vastly improves that attack in a number of ways and gives to us an entire arsenal of conceptual tools whereby we can both identify more precisely than ever before this intellectual enemy and defeat it at its root. Fides et Ratio: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091998_fides-et-ratio.html Riverrun’s channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCLYCaEJDnsDqmroQjDjB7Zg
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The Deaconate in the Eastern and Western Traditions with Fr. Deacon Dragani | 6.16.2021
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Michael goes over St. Alphonsus Liguori, Fr. Joachim Salaverri and Monsignor Van Noort on the infallibility of papal canonizations.
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Michael Lofton interviews Cy Kellet, host of Catholic Answers Live, about his new book entitled: A Teacher of Strange Things. The book discusses who Jesus was, what he taught, and why people still follow him.
If you would like to learn more about Jesus, or would like to hand a copy to a family member or friend, here is a link to the book: https://shop.catholic.com/a-teacher-of-strange-things-who-jesus-was-what-he-taught-and-why-people-still-follow-him/
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In a second Webinar, Kevin addresses the third secret of Fatima, and focuses specifically on Sr. Lucia’s interpretation of the secret.
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The Crisis in the Catholic Church with Bishop Joseph Strickland
Michael Lofton and William Albrecht interview Bishop Joseph Strickland about the crisis in the Catholic Church.
The following questions are asked: 1. Your excellency, is there a crisis in the church today? If so, can you describe what it is about? 2. What do you believe is the cause or are the causes of the crisis today? 3. What do you believe are some solutions to the crisis that the laity can help bring about? 4. How can the faithful grow in their personal sanctity when they feel discouraged by what is going on in the church around them? 5. What would you recommend for a Catholic who is struggling to attend mass that may include liturgical abuses, and there are no other parishes available? 6. What is the most important message our current culture needs to hear?
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/yt1s.com-The-Crisis-in-the-Catholic-Church-with-Bishop-Joseph-Strickland.mp3
St. John Henry Newman and the Syllabus of Errors with Michael Lofton
Michael analyzes the Syllabus of Errors and considers St. John Henry Newman’s perspective on the same.
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The Language of Dissent (Michael Lofton’s Analysis Show)
Michael discusses certain buzz words that liberals tend to use to cover up dissent.
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Michael addresses the concept of “weaponizing the Eucharist” and its problems in light of the New Testament and the testimony of the Saints.
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The Assyrian Church of the East with Qasha Ephraim Ashur Alkhas
Michael Lofton discusses the Assyrian Church of the East with Qasha Ephraim (Aprim), a priest in the ACOE.
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Review of Taylor Marshall’s Infiltration with Kevin J. Symonds and Riverrun Part Two
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Matt Fradd joins Michael for a discussion about his book, The Porn Myth, concerning the dangers of pornography. Visit here to purchase a copy of the book: https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Myth-Exposing-Reality-Pornography/dp/162164006X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=matt+fradd&qid=1622003761&sr=8-3
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Dr. Ralph Martin discusses his book Will Many Be Saved and addresses the proper understanding of Lumen Gentium. He also interacts with figures such as Karl Rahner and Bishop Robert Barron.
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Vatican II through Eastern Catholic Eyes with Fr. Dcn. Dragani
Father Deacon Anthony Dragani (Eastern Catholic) provides an Eastern Catholic perspective on the Second Vatican Council, including other topics such as the deaconate, the liturgy and communion with Eastern Orthodox.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yt1s.com-Vatican-II-through-Eastern-Catholic-Eyes-with-Fr-Dcn-Dragani.mp3
Review of Taylor Marshall’s Infiltration with Kevin J. Symonds and Riverrun
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Michael’s Analysis Show: On the Rot in Some Traditionalist Circles
Michael addresses some of the concerns he has about the behavior of various reactionary traditionalists after hearing there would be a review of Taylor Marshall’s book Infiltration.
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R&T Morning Show (05/17/2021) with Michael Lofton Michael begins the day with a morning prayer from the Eastern Catholic tradition, daily Scripture readings and a passage from the church father St. Gregory Nazianzus.
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Discussion on Toll Houses with Fr. John Whiteford and Fr. Patrick Ramsey Eastern Orthodox priests Fr. John Whiteford and Fr. Patrick Ramsey discuss their understandings on toll houses in the Eastern Orthodox tradition and clear up common misconceptions.
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The Magisterium of the Catholic Church with Dr. Lawrence J. King
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Keith Nester’s tells his conversion story to Catholicism with the R&T crew.
Keith Nester is a former pastor/youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. Keith served in United Methodist, Assemblies of God, and Evangelical Free churches in various roles. In 2017, after a 20 year long discernment process, Keith resigned his full-time ministry position and joined the Catholic Church. In October of 2018, Keith felt the call of God to write a book about what life is like for converts in their first year. The Convert’s Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church is a down to earth, realistic look at the transitions, obstacles, joys and challenges converts face in their first year in the Church. Keith hopes this book will help people who are making the transition into the Church to not only survive but thrive in their new home. As the Executive Director of Down to Earth Ministries, Keith continues to use his preaching gifts to speak to audiences about faith, theology and his journey to Catholicism. Keith also creates content on YouTube and his Podcast “Catholic Feedback”. In his spare time, Keith loves to ride his Harley, spend time with his family and friends. Keith and his wife Estelle have 3 adult children and live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Keith’s website may be found here: https://down2earthministry.org/
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Marshall’s original video discussed in this video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq-IjgM-pvs&t=2611s
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Balancing-Out-Taylor-Marshall-on-Pachamama-and-the-Kissing-of-the-Quran-with-Michael-Lofton-128-kbps.mp3
Michael addresses the inconsistency of radical traditionalists and calls for faithful Catholics to be discerning when they are presented with material from this group.
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Stump the Apologist with the R&T Crew
Michael Lofton, Fr. Patrick, Luis Dizon and Dru the Atheist all answer live questions from the chat and live phone calls.
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Thomistic Cosmological Reasoning for God (De Ente et Essentia) with Pat Flynn and Gaven Kerr
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Trent Horn’s Response to Dr. James White on the Early Church Fathers
Michael Lofton reviews Trent Horns response to Dr. James White on the topic of the early church fathers. The original response may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efMRpIps7_w&t=2038s
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Trent-Horns-Responds-to-Dr.-James-White-on-the-Early-Church-Fathers-128-kbps.mp3
Teaching Authority in Eastern Orthodoxy with Fr. Patrick
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For an expanded take on the dogma outside the church there is no salvation and Lumen Gentium, see this lecture by Michael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IEz3uV3zII&t=18s
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Review-of-Bishop-Barrons-Sermon-on-Salvation-for-Non-Catholics-with-Michael-Lofton-128-kbps.mp3
Michael Lofton addresses Taylor Marshall’s attempt to defend Archbishop Vigano from the concern that he may be saying the antichrist will sit in the chair of St. Peter. He then shows that Taylor Marshall skips the very text that gave the most concern. He also addresses Marshall’s explanation of St. Bellarmine’s view on a heretical pope and shows how his failure to understand the term “manifest heretic” makes Marshall’s argument in favor of Sedevacantism. He lastly addresses Fr. David Nix’s praise of Fr. Peter Heers and also his comments that the Catechism of the Council of Trent was infallibly defined by a pope.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Dr.-Marshalls-Nonresponse-Use-of-Sedevacantist-Arguments-Fr.-Nix-on-Fr.-Heers-the-Catechism-128-kbps.mp3
Debate: Is Vatican I Papacy Biblical? (Fr. Patrick vs. Suan Sonna)
Suan Sonna is a philosophy student at Kansas State University whose main interests are the metaphysics of God, moral and political philosophy, and ecclesiology. He currently runs the Facebook page, podcast, and YouTube Channel Intellectual Conservatism.
Fr Patrick attended University of Waikato in Hamilton New Zealand, completing Bachelor degrees in Science, majoring in Mathematics, and in Law with honours. He then completed a Master of Theology in Orthodox Studies at the University of Wales, in 2010 followed by a PhD in Orthodox ecclesiology in 2015 at the University of Winchester, England. He presently works as a distance tutor for the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, England. He serves as a priest in the Western Rite deanery in the UK under the Russian Church Outside Russia.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Debate_-Is-Vatican-I-Papacy-Biblical_-Fr.-Patrick-vs.-Suan-Sonna-128-kbps.mp3
Michael discusses ghosts, fallen angels and extraterrestrials with Jimmy Akin. Some of the questions include: 1. What are ghosts and are they different than demons 2. Doesn’t the bible say to be absent from the body is present with the Lord. How does that work with ghosts. 3. What do you think about aliens. Are they demons. 4. What evidence is there that aliens are real. 5. What do you think of the ancient astronaut theories. Are they credible 6. When did the concept of ghosts begin 7. We’re there any sightings of aliens in Christian history by Christians 8. Do you think aliens built some monuments like the pyramids.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ghosts-Fallen-Angels-and-Extraterrestrials-with-Jimmy-Akin-128-kbps.mp3
Michael Lofton reviews the claims of Archbishop Vigano that the antichrist will reign in the chair of St. Peter. Vigano’s article may be found here: https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/vigano-on-vatican-health-conference-with-fauci-holy-see-is-making-itself-the-servant-of-the-new-world-order
He also addresses the claim that “Rome will lose the faith and become the seat of the Antichrist” that some report to be part of the message of La Salette.
https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Wait-Vigano-Said-What___-with-Michael-Lofton-128-kbps.mp3