Vatican Bishop Imagines Abolishing Religion & God
June 6, 2026
Two Reflections on the Feast of the Sacred Heart
The profound theological and personal significance of the Feast of the Sacred Heart connects the depths of the human heart to the divine, sacrificial love of Jesus Christ.
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In the Public Square
- Fr. Gerald Murray on the ‘Emergency In The Church’: Catholic Leaders Decry Vatican Report That Pushes Homosexuality
- AI and the Miracle that Makes Us Human | Francis X. Maier
- Pope Leo and the Augustinian Tradition with Robert Royal beginning May 27
- The Dark Side of the Sexual Revolution | Mary Eberstadt
- Robert Royal on Martyrs of the New Millenium | EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch
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The Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart
In consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus today, our bishops are making a public declaration which cannot be easily withdrawn.
‘Madame Bovary’ and Us
Madame Bovary serves as a prophetic warning against the isolating and destructive effects of modern digital technologies.
Beauty in the Power of the Holders
Church leaders should embrace beautiful, sacred architecture and art to awaken us to redemption and transcendence.
Reading the Catechism
with Fr. Gerald Murray
Fr. Gerald E. Murray begins a new series on the Catechism of the Catholic Church with the Faith & Reason Institute. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice each time a new video is released.
What is the plan of God for man? – Ep. 1
May 19, 2026
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