No Nonsense Catholic
220 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Good information about the Catholic faith is more readily available today than ever before. Yet, there is still widespread confusion about Catholic belief and practice. Officially, it is the job of the Catholic bishops to clear up such confusion. But in the current reality, lay Catholics need to take it upon themselves to know, share, and defend their faith.
Every week Catholic author and speaker Matthew Arnold gives clear and simple witness to the Catholic Faith without obscuring, complicating, or watering down the exclusive claims of Christ and His Church.
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ said, “I am the way and the truth and the life… and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 14.6; 8.32). And that is no nonsense.
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08 Jul 24 – The Amazement of Jesus
July 08, 2024 22:21 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Six key reasons why Jesus is the greatest teacher of all time 2) The Amazement of Jesus Mark 6.1-6 3) Ugly as Sin: The "art" of Fr. Rupnick 4) Striving for Spiritual Excellence
01 Jul 24 – Perseverance in Faith: Trusting in God’s Timing
July 01, 2024 21:48 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Are the Luminous Mysteries "Traditional"? / New Divine Mercy Chapel https://www.churchpop.com/inside-nycs-divine-mercy-adoration-chapel-manhattans-first-ever-perpetual-eucharistic-adoration-chapel/ 2) Gospel for 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Mk 5.21-43 3) The Virtue of Persistence from The Imitation of Christ 4) Overview of the Luminous Mysteries
24 Jun 24 – Lies, #*@% Lies, and Statistics
June 24, 2024 18:59 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) More Than Two-Thirds of Catholics Believe the Eucharist is Truly Jesus? https://www.ncregister.com/cna/new-study-suggests-more-than-two-thirds-of-catholics-believe-the-eucharist-is-truly-jesus#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20has%20found,core%20tenet%20of%20the%20faith. 2) Not all the Psalms can be made their own by Christians https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2024/documents/20240619-udienza-generale.html#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20Psalms%20that,make%20the%...
17 Jun 24 – How to Embrace God’s Unique Plan for Your Life
June 17, 2024 20:22 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) The vital role moral virtue plays in evangelization 2) 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time: 2 Corinthians 5.6-10; Mark 4.26-34 3) God's will for your life vs God's plan for your life 4) The origin and meaning of the saying, "Speak the truth to power"
10 Jun 24 – The Shocking Resilience of Catholics
June 11, 2024 19:18 - 51 minutes - 29.9 MBToday's Topics: 1) Why anti-Catholics are surprised when we defend our faith 2) Gospel for the 10th Sunday in OT, Mark 3.20-35 3) Six Ways to sin against the Holy Spirit 4) Should Catholics come up for a blessing at Communion time?
03 Jun 24 – The Real Presence and Holy Communion
June 03, 2024 19:02 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Why we no longer see the more extraordinary charisms that were evident in the early Church 2) The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ aka Corpus Christi, Mark 14.12-16 (New Catholic Bible) 3) The importance of 1 Corinthians 11.23-29 4) Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary
20 May 24 – The Gifts of the Spirit – Unleash the Power Within
May 20, 2024 19:33 - 29.8 MBHow can I know what is God's will for my life? How can I understand what God wants from me? Why is it that I not only understand God but it seems like sometimes God doesn't understand me? Well, the answer to all these questions can be found in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, explained by the Catholic Church. In this episode with Matthew Arnold, discover the truth about the third person of the Divine Trinity, the Holy Spirit. Today's Topics: 1) Who is the Holy Spirit 2) Pentecost (Acts 2.1-11...
13 May 24 – The Ascension & Fatima
May 13, 2024 21:31 - 50 minutes - 29.6 MBBesides addressing some of the lesser scandals surrounding the Catholic Church today, Bishop Strickland seeks, in this episode of The Bishop Strickland Hour, to catechize listeners on Christ's Ascension. Bishop Strickland explains the Feast of the Ascension and shares his biblical exegesis. In the Celebration of the 107th anniversary of the Miracle at Fatima, Host Terry Barber asked Bishop Strickland to give his thoughts on the Apparition which led to the discovery that Bishop leaves for Fati...
06 May 24 – How to Get More Out of Mass
May 06, 2024 18:43 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBWhy is the Mass Boring? How come Mass seems so long? Are you asking these questions? In this episode, you will learn that there is no other Mass outside of the Catholic Church. Matthew Arnold of No Nonsense Catholic dives deep into the reality and nature of the Catholic Mass. Matthew Arnold argues many Catholics do not actually know what the Mass represents and therefore find it boring. Matthew Arnold demonstrates that no matter who the Priest is; the Liturgy will always carry spiritual power...
29 Apr 24 – The “I AM” Statements of Jesus
April 29, 2024 18:33 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) The "I AM" Statements of Jesus; Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Easter (John 15.1-8) 2) More on Catholic Optimism; About the Ordination Class of 2024 https://spiritdaily.org/blog/news/and-the-average-priest-is 3) The Sign of Peace; Thoughts on Saint George; Is Christ Sacrificed Again at Mass? https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/257419/rite-of-peace-is-not-just-a-greeting-or-friendly-gesture-nun-explains 4) The Rise of the Catholic chatbot; Is the Congregation Essent...
22 Apr 24 – Action & Contemplation
April 22, 2024 18:58 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) “I am the Good Shepherd" (John 10.11); Action & Contemplation (Luke 10.38-42) 2) Nine facts about U.S. Catholics https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/04/12/9-facts-about-us-catholics/ https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/04/15/9-facts-about-catholics-in-the-u-s-according-to-pew-research/ 3) Will the Bishops of Africa Save the Church? https://catholicherald.co.uk/cardinal-sarah-denounces-atheistic-western-bishops-who-prefer-the-world-to-the-cross/?fbclid=Iw...
15 Apr 24 – Optimism and the Wrath of God
April 15, 2024 18:49 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) "Peace be with you" Luke 24.35-48 2) Can a Catholic be an Optimist? 3) "Let go and let God?" 4) What the CCC says about "Human Dignity"
08 Apr 24 – The Gospel Truth About Judas
April 08, 2024 19:39 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1, 2, 3) The Gospel Truth About Judas 4) 10 Things Every Catholic Needs to Know about the Annunciation Monday through Friday: 9 am - 12:30 pm, Pacific Time How to listen to ANY show LIVE: Download Virgin Most Powerful Radio App at http://www.virginmostpowerfulradio.org/ or go to Virgin Most Powerful Radio on Facebook, or, Rumble Office: 1-877-526-2151 Keep us on the air with your prayers and donations at VMPR.org Gab.com: @VMPRadio https://gab.com/VMPRadio Twitter: @VMPRadio ...
01 Apr 24 – Why did Jesus Appear to His Disciples?
April 01, 2024 18:41 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) The Easter Season Revealed 2) Why did Jesus appear to His disciples after the Resurrection? 3) Overcoming Hardness of Heart 4) The Truth About Divine Mercy Sunday
25 Mar 24 – Is There Really Any Longer Any Doubt?
March 25, 2024 18:42 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Gospel: John 12:1-11, The Anointing of Jesus at Bethany 2) Is There Really Any Longer Any Doubt? The Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin https://spiritdailyblog.com/news/is-there-really-any-longer-any-doubt 3) What does it Mean that Our God is a "Jealous" God? 4) The Benefits of Studying Scripture and the Catechism
18 Mar 24 – Who Is Really the Head of the Catholic Church?
March 18, 2024 19:38 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Is the Pope really the Head of the Catholic Church? 2) Better Covenant, Better Promises 3, 4) "Alms-living"
11 Mar 24 – What Is the Greatest Verse in the Bible?
March 11, 2024 18:41 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1, 2) Interview with Jim Valois 3) Laetare Sunday Jon 3.14-21 4) Abstinence and Mortification
04 Mar 24 – Truth Matters
March 04, 2024 21:03 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (John 2.13-25) 2) Rethinking the Authorship and Dating of the Gospels 3) "What is Truth?" 4) Cleansing of the Temple and Liturgical Abuse
26 Feb 24 – Catholic Bible Study, Part Two
February 26, 2024 19:48 - 51 minutes - 29.7 MBToday's Topics: 1) My "litmus test" for choosing a Bible Translation 2) The Truth About Temptation 3) #6-10 of the Ten Commandments of Catholic Bible Study 4) Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent - Mark 9.2-10
19 Feb 24 – Catholic Bible Study
February 19, 2024 19:57 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) The Four Last Things for Lent 2) Pope Francis on the Beatitudes 3) Ten Commandments of Catholic Bible Study (Part One) 4) 1st Sunday of Lent - Mk 1.12-15; 1 Peter 3.18-22
12 Feb 24 – The Golden Rule
February 12, 2024 19:41 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Father Thomas Weinandy on Francis https://www.gloria.tv/post/8r7Q8sM3msgtAzT7EM8EGNW4g?fbclid=IwAR27x1h5uF-bEzBgHsjwtv9hMh4OqUMSNBNlQeVtAl7Y6hUGhVk7-MWkjj0 A Wearying Pontificate Nears Its End https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/a-wearying-pontificate-nears-its-end?fbclid=IwAR3tYgNSg_M9oLW0VWm0AP6HsaF6shKdWYqehJ9p-0TDBjHVQqz2KzWlqt8 2) Red Letter Catholicism: The Golden Rule 3) February is a time to honor the Passion of Our Lord 4) 1 Corinthians 10.31-11.1: Do everythin...
05 Feb 24 – Are Catholics Cannibals?
February 05, 2024 19:33 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Is it too late to get Vatican II right? https://www.osvnews.com/2022/09/20/through-study-and-prayer-its-not-too-late-to-get-vatican-ii-right/ 2) Rediscovering the Four Constitutions of Vatican II 3) Just How Many Protestant Denominations Are There? https://www.ncregister.com/blog/just-how-many-protestant-denominations-are-there 4) 5th Sunday Ordinary Time Mark1.29-39; 1 Corinthians 9.16-19; 22-23 / Saint Thomas Aquinas' Mystical Experience
29 Jan 24 – Our Lady’s Prophecies for Today
January 29, 2024 19:41 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Messages of Our Lady of Good Success and Our Lady of America 2) Statistics on Newly Professed Religious 3) 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 1 Corinthians 7.32-35; Mk 1.21-28 4) Saint Bernard and Marian Devotion
22 Jan 24 – Why Should I Believe in Catholicism?
January 22, 2024 19:55 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Francis on Hell, and New Book Fails to Explain Why Protestants Convert to Catholicism https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/01/14/new-book-fails-to-explain-why-protestants-convert-to-catholicism/ 2) Motives of Credibility and the Gospel for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mk 1.14-20)3) Repent and Believe - What is Evangelization? 4) Correcting a Vague Translation https://blog.adw.org/2024/01/a-concern-for-a-vague-translation-in-the-lectionary-and-a-missed-moment-fo...
15 Jan 24 – Ignorance Is Bliss?
January 16, 2024 17:15 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) John 1:35-42 2) A Medieval Peasant Mentality? 3) Love of God 4) Holy Name of Jesus
08 Jan 24 – Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Faith in 2024
January 08, 2024 20:38 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Faith in 2024 2) What was the "Star of Bethlehem?" 3) The Real Novelty of Fiducia Supplicans 4) Belonging to the Mystical Body
27 Dec 23 – Why the TLM is for ALL Roman Catholics
December 27, 2023 21:59 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Every Parish should Have a TLM https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2019/01/should-priest-introduce-usus-antiquior.html?fbclid=IwAR0zdbYYNTnkMdwptd7OOkbO6PSJlWnY_M15NzttwMugbvGimE0kcarqCPk 2) The "Anxiety of Saint Joseph" 3) The Nativity 4) 12 Days of Christmas
20 Dec 23 – Signs of Life
December 20, 2023 22:03 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Cardinal Gregory and the "dominant" rite https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/cardinal-gregory-and-dominant-rite/ 2) Choosing Between New and Old https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/choosing-between-new-and-old 3) Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Luke 3.1-6) Necessity of Penance 4) A Catechism to Reclaim Catechisms https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/a-catechism-to-reclaim-catechisms
13 Dec 23 – Can Non-Catholics Receive the Eucharist?
December 13, 2023 21:53 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Traditions of Advent 2) Why Non-Catholics May Not Receive Catholic Communion 3) Biblical Guide to Mentoring (and Being Mentored) 4) The "O Antiphons"
06 Dec 23 – What Every Catholic Needs to Know About Evangelization
December 06, 2023 21:46 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MB1, 2, 3, 4) What every Catholic Needs to Know About Evangelization
29 Nov 23 – What Do We Know?
November 29, 2023 22:43 - 51 minutes - 29.7 MBToday's Topics: 1) On Temptation to Leave the Church 2) The Mystical Passion of the Church: Stripping of the Garments 3) GOSPEL1st Sunday of Advent – St. Luke 21.25-33 4) Eucharistic Revival: Four Radical Proposals
15 Nov 23 – Ten Ways to Avoid Purgatory
November 15, 2023 21:59 - 5 MBToday's Topics: 1) New Priests are more conservative/orthodox, Saint Gertrude's Prayer for the Holy Souls 2) The Parable of the Cockle and the Wheat 3) The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven 4) Ten Ways to Avoid Purgatory
08 Nov 23 – God Can Change What Seems Unchangeable
November 08, 2023 16:54 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Jesus Heals a Sick Woman and Raises a Dead Girl (Matthew 9:18-26) 2) 14 Questions and Answers About Forgiveness https://www.presentationministries.com/series/publications/publication-14Quest-247827 3) What Every Catholic Needs to Know About Relics 4) Is It Time to Stop Using the Label “Traditional Catholic”? https://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/is-it-time-to-stop-using-the-label-traditional-catholic
01 Nov 23 – Is It Too Late to get Vatican II Right?
November 01, 2023 14:37 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Matthew 22: 34-46, The Greatest Commandment 2) Is it too late to get Vatican II right? https://www.osvnews.com/2022/09/20/through-study-and-prayer-its-not-too-late-to-get-vatican-ii-right/ 3) A lesson from the Lone Ranger 4) More keys to effective prayer https://guideposts.org/prayer/how-to-pray/30-ways-to-move-forward-in-faith/
25 Oct 23 – The Eucharistic Revival’s Elephant in the Room
October 25, 2023 20:57 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) The Eucharistic Revival's Elephant in the Room 2, 3) Feast of Christ the King (John 18:33-37) 4) Some questions to enliven the Synod https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/10/18/questions-to-enliven-synod-2023/
18 Oct 23 – How to Avoid Distractions at Mass
October 18, 2023 20:42 - 51 minutes - 29.9 MBToday's Topics: 1) Heaven and Hell 2) Gospel for 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Matt.18.23-35) The Unforgiving Servant 3) How to put on "the Armor of God" (Eph. 6) 4) How to Avoid Distractions at Mass
11 Oct 23 – Five Reasons Mary Should Reign as the Queen of Your Heart
October 11, 2023 23:26 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) 2 Kings 5.14-17: The Cure of Naaman 2) The Rosary: Five Reasons Mary Should Reign as the Queen of Your Heart https://www.churchpop.com/2018/08/22/5-reasons-mary-should-reign-as-the-queen-of-your-heart/ 3) Five Things Catholics Need to Take Seriously Again https://churchpop.com/2014/11/14/fundamentalists-right-things-catholics-seriously/ 4) Sunday Mass – Your Salvation Depends on It! https://www.churchpop.com/2021/10/28/a-priests-challenge-for-all-catholics-worship-at-s...
04 Oct 23 – The Knight Who Gave Us King Arthur
October 04, 2023 20:55 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Medieval wisdom in Tertio Milenio Ineunte; Forgotten Endings 2) Interview with Dr. Cecelia Linton on her book The Knight Who Gave Us King Arthur 3) Gospel for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Matthew 22: 1–14), The Parable of the Marriage-Feast 4) Active Participation
27 Sep 23 – On Synods and Sedevacantism
September 27, 2023 20:36 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) On Synods and Sedevacantism 2) Is the Real Problem with the Novus Ordo that it is simply "Too Long?" https://catholicreview.org/cardinal-dolan-are-sunday-masses-just-too-long/ 3) Gospel for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Matt. 9.1-8); Origin of the Rosary 4) Origin of the Rosary (cont.)
20 Sep 23 – The True Church & the Mass in Latin
September 20, 2023 20:57 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) The True Church 2) Love of God 3) Why the Latin Mass? 4) Synod on Synodality? Or Council on Conciliarism?
13 Sep 23 – Is the Synodal Process a Pandora’s Box?
September 13, 2023 21:31 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Update on the Traditional Mass in the Diocese of Orange and the "doctrine of the Pope" 2) Marian Feasts of September 3) Interview with Michael Whitcraft on the new book: "The Synodal Process is a Pandora's Box" https://synod23.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/The-Synodal-Process-Is-a-Pandoras-Box.pdf 4) Marian Feasts of September (cont.); and Luke 7:11-16
06 Sep 23 – Persecution, Patience, and Perseverance
September 06, 2023 21:04 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Persecution, Patience, and Perseverance 2) Some points on the Celebration of the New Mass 3) Evangelization and Conversion https://sjvlaydivision.org/debunking-myths-around-evangelization/ 4) A Personal Relationship with Je
23 Aug 23 – Spiritual Leprosy
August 23, 2023 21:40 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Can You Recognize Superstition? https://www.ncregister.com/blog/quiz-on-superstition 2) Modern Errors Catholics Should Know and Avoid https://www.ncregister.com/blog/8-modern-errors-every-catholic-should-know-and-avoid 3) Luke 17.11-19: Jesus Heals Ten Men with Leprosy 4) The "Tuppernacle" and the Abomination of Desolation https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/they-made-my-daughter-cry-at-world-youth-day
16 Aug 23 – Do Not Hide Your Light
August 16, 2023 20:31 - 52 minutes - 30.5 MBToday's Topics: 1) Reflections for the Feast of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux 2) Matthew 5.13-19: The Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World, and The Fulfillment of the Law 3) Veritatis Splendor vs Amoris Laetitia https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/veritatis-splendor-vs-amoris-laetitia 4) More on Monsignor Charles Pope’s article 8 Errors Catholics Should Know and Avoid https://www.ncregister.com/blog/8-modern-errors-every-catholic-should-know-and-avoid
09 Aug 23 – To Deceive, if Possible, Even the Elect
August 09, 2023 21:52 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) To Deceive, if Possible, Even the Elect 2) Eucharistic Miracle & Eucharistic Sacrilege at WYD 3) Saint Lawrence & the Holy Grail; Modern Errors Catholics Must Avoid 4) Mark 7.31-37; Sacraments & Prayer
02 Aug 23 – Is Ecumenism Solemn Nonsense?
August 02, 2023 21:52 - 50 minutes - 29.4 MBToday's Topics: 1) True Friendship 2) Matthew 17.1-9, The Transfiguration 3) Is Ecumenism Solemn Nonsense? 4) The flaw in the system
26 Jul 23 – Is Criticizing the Pope “Going Against the Holy Spirit?”
July 26, 2023 21:29 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Is criticizing the Pope "going against the Holy Spirit?" 2) The Traditional Mass, the Novus Ordo, and the "Reform of the Reform" 3) Saint Jude and the Holy Face 4) Neglect of God's Inspirations (Gospel for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost) Luke 19.41– 47
19 Jul 23 – The Sad Story of Sister Smile
July 19, 2023 20:57 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Does Cardinal-elect Fernandez really want to be taken seriously? 2) Farewell to Prince Charming 3) The Sad Story of Sister Smile 4) The Catholic Walking Dead
12 Jul 23 – Truth Sounds Like Hate to Those Who Hate the Truth
July 13, 2023 00:25 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth 2) Whatever happened to Indulgences? 3) From CDF to DDF a real change 4) Wolves in Sheep's Clothing, Romans 6.19-23; Matthew 7.15-21
05 Jul 23 – What if They Held a Synod and No One Showed Up?
July 05, 2023 21:29 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's Topics: 1) Who needs a Synod on Synodality; Mark 10.15-21 2) Banned Books; the Instrumentum Laboris of the Synod 3) Protests and Boycotts; Q&A on the Synod on Synodality 4) Will the Synod "Change the Teaching of the Church?"