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Pope Francis: I Think of Hell As Empty
January 16, 2024 17:52 - 15.4 MBMichael 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.
Pope Francis Responds to Dissent Against Fiducia Supplicans
January 16, 2024 17:49 - 17.1 MBMichael 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.
Critics Threaten Cardinal Fernandez
January 15, 2024 16:52 - 21.7 MBMichael 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.
DEBATE: Is Papal Supremacy in the First Millennium?
January 14, 2024 22:15 - 153 MBIs Vatican I’s view of the papal supremacy in the First Millennium? Alex (Eastern Catholic) debates Luigi (Orthodox inquirer) on this proposition.
Bishop Strickland Goes on the Glenn Beck Show
January 13, 2024 21:04 - 73.5 MBMichael Lofton examines Bishop Strickland’s interview with Glenn Beck on why he was removed from ministry.
Cardinal Fernandez Addresses Cardinal Sarah’s Heresy Accusation
January 13, 2024 01:11 - 25.4 MBMichael 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.
Protestantism, Catholicism and Authority w/ Jonathan Prejean
January 12, 2024 20:36Protestantism, Catholicism and Authority w/ Jonathan Prejean
A Defense of a Charism of Safety | Michael Lofton
January 10, 2024 20:53 - 39.6 MBMichael 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.
A Catholic Commentary on the Book of Lamentations and Baruch w/ Luis Dizon
January 10, 2024 20:03 - 71.7 MBA Catholic Commentary on the Book of Lamentations and Baruch w/ Luis Dizon
The Glossa Ordinaria on the Book of Genesis w/ Samuel J. Klumpenhouwer
January 10, 2024 01:13 - 47.2 MBMichael Lofton interviews Dr. Samuel Klumpenhouwer on his translation of the Glossa Ordinaria of the Book of Genesis!
Cardinal Sarah REJECTS Papal Document on Same-Sex Blessings!
January 09, 2024 23:39 - 41.1 MBMichael Lofton evaluates Cardinal Sarah’s reason for rejecting Fiducia Supplicans.
Bishop Strickland Speaks Out Against Same-Sex Blessings!
January 08, 2024 19:09 - 15 MBBishop 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!
January 04, 2024 18:25 - 62.2 MBBREAKING: 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.
Canon 212 Does NOT Allow for Public Dissent
January 04, 2024 02:48 - 42.5 MBMichael 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.
Refuting Regis Martin’s Shameful Hit-Piece on Pope Francis
January 04, 2024 02:45 - 50 MBMichael 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.
How Did All These Critics Get Catholicism WRONG?
January 03, 2024 00:47 - 7.64 MBMichael 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.
Shocking Twist on Pope Francis’s Birthday: Lightning Strikes and Halo Disappears?
January 02, 2024 22:33 - 11.5 MBMichael 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.
Priest Excommunicated for Calling the Pope a “Usurper”
January 02, 2024 22:03 - 23.9 MBMichael 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’ […]
The World Over Gets It WRONG Again
December 28, 2023 01:22 - 55.8 MBMichael Lofton reviews The World Over and the Papal Posse concerning their criticisms of Christ’s magisterium on same-sex blessings.
Blessing Sinners or Blessing Sin: A Home Run Homily
December 27, 2023 19:56 - 19.4 MBMichael Lofton reviews Fr. Terrance’s homily on the new document released by the Vatican on same-sex blessings.
The Confused World of Eastern Orthodoxy
December 26, 2023 20:50 - 24.4 MBMichael 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.
Public Dissent Against the Church: Repeating the Same Mistakes
December 26, 2023 20:44 - 70 MBPublic Dissent Against the Church: Repeating the Same Mistakes
A Palestinian Christian’s View on the Israel-Hamas War
December 25, 2023 21:47 - 15 MBMichael Lofton features a Palestinian Christian’s perspective on the Israel-Hamas war.
Thoughts on the Same-Sex Blessings Outrage by Benjamin A.C.
December 24, 2023 17:02 - 14.5 MBI 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.”
Cardinal Muller’s Attack on Christ’s Teaching Authority
December 24, 2023 01:54 - 48 MBMichael 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.
BREAKING: Vatican Breaks Silence; Same-Sex Unions NOT Blessed!
December 23, 2023 16:50 - 33.1 MBMichael Lofton covers the monumental interview Cardinal Fernandez gave to The Pillar answering questions about the new VAtican document on same-sex blessings Fiducia Supplicans.
BREAKING: Cardinal Fernandez Clarifies Same-Sex Blessings
December 23, 2023 07:09 - 8.76 MBMichael 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
Fr. Mark Goring’s Saintly Advice For Us
December 23, 2023 01:15 - 18.8 MBMichael Lofton reviews Fr. Mark Goring’s most recent video about the impending schism in the Catholic Church.
New Blessings Document NOT Magisterial? A Response to Fr. Thomas Weinandy
December 23, 2023 00:17 - 23.5 MBMichael 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.
How to Make the Most Out of Your Local Parish w/ Keith Nester
December 22, 2023 20:16 - 28.4 MBHow to Make the Most Out of Your Local Parish w/ Keith Nester
The 5th Century Schism and the New Same-Sex Blessings Controversy
December 22, 2023 18:12I 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).
Bishop Barron Weighs In on Gay Blessings Document
December 21, 2023 23:07 - 5.59 MBMichael Lofton review Bishop Robert Barron’s response to the new document on gay blessings.
But the Gay Blessings Document Says “Couples”
December 21, 2023 22:15 - 13.2 MBMichael Lofton addresses the confusion people have over the word “couples” in the new Vatican document on gay blessings.
Nigerian Bishops Comment on Gay Blessings
December 21, 2023 22:11 - 6.81 MBMichael 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.
Vatican Gay Blessings? What Happens Next?
December 21, 2023 02:09 - 69.4 MBFr. 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.
Gay Blessings? Fr. Mark Goring Nailed It!
December 20, 2023 23:15 - 26.8 MBFr. 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.
Israel and the Church w Dr. Andre Villeneuve
December 20, 2023 23:11 - 111 MBDr. André Villeneuve discusses the role of Israel in the age of the Church.
Fr. James Martin Should Be Disciplined for This
December 20, 2023 17:01 - 65.3 MBMichael 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 Knowles Misses the Mark on Gay Blessings
December 19, 2023 22:09 - 30.2 MBMichael 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 […]
Did The Pope Bless Same-Sex Couples? Michael Knowles Weighs In
December 19, 2023 22:09 - 30.2 MBMichael 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 […]
Pope Blesses Gay Couples? The TRUTH of the New Vatican Document
December 19, 2023 21:52 - 78.6 MBMichael 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.
What is Being Blessed: The Couple Itself or the Persons of the Couple?
December 19, 2023 21:52 - 78.6 MBMichael 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.
Catechism on the New Gay Blessings Document
December 19, 2023 15:23The following was written by a very holy priest and friend of mine with only a few additions on my part – Michael Lofton I. Introductory Questions 1. What is the Magisterium of the Catholic Church? The Magisterium, aka., Teaching Authority, of the Catholic Church is the Roman Pontiff (the Pope) and the Bishops in […]
Catechism on the New Document for Blessings Same-Sex Couples
December 19, 2023 15:23The following was written by a very holy priest and friend of mine, with only a few additions on my part – Michael Lofton I. Introductory Questions 1. What is the Magisterium of the Catholic Church? The Magisterium, aka., the teaching authority of the Catholic Church, is the Roman Pontiff (the Pope) and the Bishops […]
Catechism on the New Document for Blessings of Same-Sex Couples
December 19, 2023 15:23Note: 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 Fiducia Supplicans (FS), meaning “Supplicating Trust” and otherwise known by its […]
Pope Approves Gay Blessings?
December 18, 2023 22:02 - 80.9 MBDid 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.
The World Over Scrubs Bishop Strickland Story
December 16, 2023 23:05 - 6.45 MBMichael 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.
Latin Patriarchate Says Israel “Murdered” Two Christian Women Inside Church
December 16, 2023 19:58 - 21 MBMichael Lofton covers the tragic reports from the Latin Patriarchate and Vatican news about Christians in Gaza being “murdered” by the IDF.
Vatican Trial Finds Cardinal Becciu GUILTY; Pope Reining Rupnik In
December 16, 2023 18:47 - 22.4 MBMichael 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.
Satanic Idol at Iowa State Capitol DESTROYED
December 15, 2023 21:57 - 11.4 MBSatanic Idol at Iowa State Capitol DESTROYED