Courageous Clergy

AI podcast review of the book "The Disastrous Pontificate by Dominic Grigio. Available at Amazon and Os Justi Press

Fr. Nick VanDenBroke, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lonsdale, Minnesota offered this heartfelt homily the weekend after the death of Charlie Kirk.

Fr. Morgan speaks the frank truth about voting in the upcoming election.

Fr. Altier discusses the gospel reading of the woman at the well where Jesus says go and sin no more. The Church condemns sin, not people.

Father makes an impassioned case for the veracity of what was depicted in the movie Nefarious -- that Satan is real, that he wants to destroy the Latin Mass, and that he has the same agenda for you, your country, your Church, and your family. What do do about it? Well, says Father, we have all the weapons we need to defend against him. What are they? Watch and see.

Fr. Mark Goring offers a powerful homily on why its impossible for the Church to allow for women deacons.

Fr. Nick VanDenBroeke explains Catholic teaching on contraception.

Father Mark Beard, pastor at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, Louisiana, who died tragically in a car accident on Wednesday, Aug. 2, preached a stirring last homily on the need to unapologetically accept and live by the Catholic faith with a view toward the day we stand before God in judgment.

Fr. Joseph Morgan, CPM offers a meditation on distinguishing Fake Catholics from Real Catholics.

Fr. Chris Alar reviews various end times prophesies and reveals the weapon we have been given to potentially avert this crisis.

Fr. Robert Altier discusses the passage of the pro-abortion and pro-trans legislation in Minnesota during his homily on April 30, 2023.

Fr. Richard Heilman of St. Mary of Pine Bluff delivered this homily on April 19, 2023 warning believers not to be lukewarm in their faith, challenging us to not be afraid of taking a stand for the Truth.

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby discusses the truth about transgenderism and why Christians must take a stand for the truth in love.

Fr. Heilman explains how we must be prepared while things ramp-up among us.

Fr. Jason Charron rebukes Pope Francis call for the decriminalize sodomy during his recent visit to African.

Renowned exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger talks about the state of evil in the world in 2023 -- and why we have reason for hope. The talk was delivered Jan. 5, 2023, at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Catholic Church in Pine Bluff, Wisconsin.

Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke offered this homily at a Pontifical Solemn High Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on the Feast of Our Lady of Loreto, December 10, 2022. Learn more about the Shrine at https://www.guadalupeshrine.org/

Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, F.I., discusses Montana's decision in 2022 elections to reject a ballot initiative that would have made any infant born alive a legal person, accepting infanticide in doing so.

Fr. Richard Heilman discusses the concept of "gaslighting' and its role in trying to suppress the Truth.

Why did so many Germans collaborate with the Nazis during WWII? The last three years of the pandemic may have provided us with some insights. Martyrdom is not about dying; its about remaining faithful to Christ, even in times of distress. During the pandemic, most of us gladly surrender our freedoms to the state. The human soul will manifest problems when it knows something is wrong. We must remain faithful to Christ, not to human institutions.

Fr. Edward Meeks reflects on Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of the temple and His second coming. Jesus warns us about following false prophets and not to fear what is to come. We are living in perilous times. These times provide us with an opportunity to bear witness to the faith. We must view events in the world through eyes of faith.

Fr. Mark Beard recounts an interview between an exorcist and the devil, revealing surprising details about the power of Satan and the nature of evil.

Fr. Edward Meeks reaffirms the non-negotiable issues for Catholic voters: 1) the sanctity of life, 2) the sanctity of marriage and 3) religious liberty.

Fr. Chris Alar discusses the U.S. Bishops' response on Joe Biden's support for abortion as well as why we have a moral obligation to support life when we vote.

Fr. Leon Pereira condemns “modern heretics” who push for changes in the Church’s morals in the name of being “synodal” and “listening,” Fr. Pereira condemned the subtlety of priests and bishops who deny Church teaching while claiming to affirm it and who, he said, then “blame the Holy Spirit for all their errors.”

Father Michael O'Connor reflects upon the question posed by Jesus in today's Gospel: "When the Son of Man returns, will He find faith on the Earth?" Faith is more than belief. Faith is a way of life.

Compares and contrasts the real St. Francis of Assisi versus the "fake saint" of social justice.

On Respect Life Sunday, Fr. Edward Meeks discusses the great divide in our culture created by the issue of aborition. He describes abortion as a demonic sacrifice of the Left in our nation.

Fr. Edward Meeks recounts the story of Lazarus and the rich man to discuss the reality of Hell. Jesus states that we cannot rely upon our religious pedigree to merit the rewards of Heaven. Hell is the natural consequence of the choices people make in life. We need to exercise an urgency about finding our way to heaven and helping others to do the same.

Fr. Robert Altier describes how many saints of the Church considered themselves the worst of sinners. What standard are we using to judge our own lives?

Fr. Mark Beard recounts Paul Harvey's 1965 radio broadcast entitled "If I Were The Devil" as a preface to his recommendation to read the book entitled "The Warning" by Christine Watkins.

Jesus is asked the question "Will many be saved?" Instead of answering "how many", Jesus responds by with "how." Jesus encourages to enter through the narrow gate, because the path that leads to destruction is wide and easy. When we capitulate to the culture, we go along to get along, thus choosing the broad road.

Jesus said that He came to create division - father against son and mother against daughter. Its our choice to be either with Jesus or against Him.

By our baptism, we have been commissioned by Jesus Christ to the mission of saving souls. This mission cannot be accomplished without entering into conflict with the world, the flesh and the devil. It is immoral to remain silent in the face of evil. aptism, we have been commissioned by Jesus Christ to the mission of saving souls. This mission cannot be accomplished without entering into conflict with the world, the flesh and the devil. It is immoral to remain silent in the face of evil.

Cardinal Raymond Burke offered encouragement and hope to traditional Catholics in a recent homily, lamenting the “poison of worldly thinking” within the Church. During his August 7th homily at St. Mary’s Oratory run by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (IKCSP) in Wausau, Wisconsin, Burke spoke to faithful Catholics, warning of attacks both inside and outside the Catholic Church.

Fr. Richard Heilman speaks-out regarding the recent ‘disciplinary action’ enacted by his bishop.

Fr. Richard Heilman discusses how weak bishops have helped to create a "woke" culture that emphasizes "tone" over "truth."

Fr. Richard Heilman discusses the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. He then goes on to discuss the difference between the Good Shepherd and the hireling.

Fr. Edward Meeks offers a dire warning for our nation on the eve of the celebration of her independence. Will America be counted amongst the unrepentant regions mentioned by Christ in Luke's Gospel? The time is short and the urgency is great.

In this Sunday Sermon from South St. Paul, Father vigorously defends traditional Catholics against the charge that they are “divisive”. Employing the theme of “Temples of the Holy Ghost,” he argues that traditional Latin Mass parishes are, in fact, healthy and thriving centers of faith and thus authentic temples of the Holy Ghost.

Fr. James Altman discusses the fact that without God, there is chaos. With God, there is order.

Fr. Edward Meeks comments on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and its relationship to the ever ongoing murder of millions of children via abortion.

Fr. Robert Altier comments on the Gospel reading about the good shepherd. He poses the question to all of us whether we are taking the time to seek out silence in order to listen to the voice of Jesus.

Fr. Thomas Dufner reflects on how far America has fallen in its morality and posses the question of which road we will choose - atheism or Christianity?

Fr. James Altman reflects on the importance of strengthening our spiritual lives now so that we are prepared to survive the impending storm. Fr. Altman discusses the Exodus 90 program as an example of a tool that can be used to help in this process.

Fr. James Altman reflects upon the the story of Joseph, how his brothers betrayed him and how Joseph forgave his brothers. The story of Joseph is a preparation for the story of Jesus.

Fr. James Mawdsley offers the final of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima and LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter VigilPart VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Easter Sunday, visit www.divinumofficium.com. For pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page. Click on "Ordo" for the calendar. Easter Sunday in 2022 is 17 April. Click on "Sancta Missa" for the Mass texts. The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here.

Fr. Altman tells a tragic story about a young woman death and the opportunity to speak with a young man.

Fr. James Mawdsley offers the sixth of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima and LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter Holy SaturdayPart VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Good Friday, visit www.divinumofficium.com. For pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page. Click on "Ordo" for the calendar. Holy Saturday in 2022 is 16 April. Click on "Sancta Missa" for the Mass texts. The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here.

Fr. James Mawdsley offers the fifth of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Part I — Septuagesima and LentPart II — PassiontidePart III — Palm SundayPart IV — Holy ThursdayPart V — Good FridayPart VI — Easter VigilPart VII — Easter Sunday To find Mass texts for Good Friday, visit www.divinumofficium.com. For pre-1955 rites, select "Divino Afflatu" near the bottom of the page. Click on "Ordo" for the calendar. Good Friday in 2022 is 15 April. Click on "Sancta Missa" for the Mass texts. The monthly divisions for Dom Prosper Guéranger's "The Liturgical Year" can be found here. Lent, Passiontide and Holy Week can be found here.