Friends, some Catholics in America today are increasingly vocal in their attacks on the Second Vatican Council—an ecumenical council of the Church summoned and presided over by the successor of Peter. How should we understand this disturbing trend? In this video, I trace the missionary purpose of Vatican II from the conciliar texts themselves, through the New Evangelization, and finally to the Magisterium of Pope Francis, whose influences situate him in a particular camp in this history. The Sec

Friends, can you believe that it's been 10 years since we began filming the "CATHOLICISM" series? >> https://catholicismseries.com/watch To celebrate the incredible impact the series has had over the years, I'd like to invite you to a FREE Online Screening Event beginning on August 7th. We'll be streaming all 10 episodes for FREE at https://catholicismseries.com/watch. Please share this post with your friends and invite them to watch. Let's introduce the "CATHOLICISM" series to the whole world!

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Friends, here are my thoughts on the life and influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, a literary evangelist best known for his “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. His many books powerfully carry the Gospel message and continue to subtly evangelize the imaginations of millions of readers today. However, since his death, many have taken the view that J.R.R. Tolkien was dismissive of modern culture and “backward-looking.” “Tolkien’s Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages” overturns these common misconce

Friends, on today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss my favorite books of all time, from theology to poetry, fiction to stage plays. (Download a full PDF guide to my favorite books at https://wordonfireshow.com/books) A listener asks about Thomas Aquinas' views on women. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of o

Friends, the Rosary is one of the most widely recognized prayers of Catholicism—and also one of the most misunderstood. What is it all about? How do you pray it? And what is it meant to accomplish? In my newest book on the Rosary, join me in exploring the meditative depth, rhythmic beauty, and spiritual power of this ancient prayer: https://rosary.wordonfire.org/book After a brief introduction to the Rosary by Pope St. John Paul II and a walkthrough of its various prayers, the book presents the