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Opening Credits

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part 1 - Saints, Angels, and Monsters

St. Michael - The Ideal Monster-Slayer

The Saints Who Slew Dragons

St. Nicholas, the Pickle Barrel, and a Devilish Tree

St. Patrick - Apostle to the Irish and Demon Chaser

Christian Werewolves?

St. Columba and the Loch Ness Monster

Do You Believe in Monsters?

Part 2 - Memento Mori

Ossuaries - Chapels Made of Bones

Christian Mummies?

The Incorruptibles

The Weird and Wonderful World of Relics

Catacomb Saints - The Bejeweled Skeletons of Catholicism

The Cadaver Synod - Putting a Corpse on Trial

Remember Death and the Dead

Part 3 - Spiritual Warfare and Catholic Campfire Stories

Catholic Ghost Stories

The Wizard Clip - A Catholic Ghost Story in Appalachia

Fr. Amorth - The World's Most Famous Exorcist

Saints to Ward Off Evil

Part 4 - Unusual Miracles

Stigmata - The Wounds of Christ

Levitation - When Saints Fly

St. Padre Pio - A Saint in Two Places at Once

St. Joseph's Miraculous Staircase

Part 5 - A Weird Catholic Pilgrimage

About The Author

Closing Credits

Michael Lichens delves into the peculiar and intriguing aspects of Catholic history, uncovering stories of saints confronting mythical creatures, the spiritual significance of bone chapels, and accounts of exorcisms and unusual miracles. Through engaging storytelling, he reveals the profound truths and spiritual lessons embedded in these oddities, illustrating how they have inspired devotion and a deeper understanding of the divine.

Weird Catholic Handbook

Restraint

Humility

Diligence

Habits vs. Superhabits

Gentlefirmness

Forgiveness

Orderliness

Eutrapelia

The Superhabits System

Self-Discipline

Courage

Practical Wisdom

Justice

Conclusion

Dr. Andrew Abela explores how ancient civilizations utilized "super habits" — specific practices for decision-making, emotional management, and interpersonal relations — to achieve remarkable success. He explains that developing virtue doesn't require extraordinary effort but rather consistent daily practice. By adopting these time-tested habits, individuals can experience greater ease, lasting joy, and improved physical, mental, and emotional health. This approach offers a foundational plan for enduring personal growth. 

Superhabits

How do you know you&#39;ve had an encounter with God? Sometimes it&#39;s hard to tell, especially if you were raised in the Faith.

Today, Fr. Mike shares his own conversion story, and encourages us to think of a time or a season where you decided to devote your life to God, because Jesus was there in that time, even if you didn&#39;t realize it.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

How Do I Know If I've Actually Encountered Jesus?

In this episode we complete the four part mini-series Herstory on women in Scripture with the story of Esther. We discuss the providence in the behind the scenes work of God and how God’s call on one person’s life can cause a ripple effect within a nation. We chat about God’s design and plan for each of us and how he desires to use your unique influence to build the kingdom right where you are. We pray that you would receive God’s courage to live out your feminine genius to bring about God’s glory today. Michelle’s one thing -   Magdelena Kyne and the Lorien art prints that she created for me Sister Miriam’s one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3uBLT6H">WoodWick Candles</a> Heather’s one thing - Employees and volunteers at my diocese in Vancouver Other Links mentioned in this episode: <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/feminine-genius-part-1-receptivity?rq=feminine%20genius"> The Feminine Genius Series on the Abiding Together Podcast</a> Discussion questions:     <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What struck you from this week’s episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What do you think of the idea that you were born for a time such as this? What do you think God’s purpose for your life is in this particular time?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where is an area the Holy Spirit is inviting you to speak or act on behalf of others? Where is he inviting you to wield your influence?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Can you recognize times you have listened to the enemy’s out of tune song over your life with themes like diminishing your role or over-emphasizing your sin and when you have listened to God’s song over your life speaking of the truth of who God is and who you are?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How does your personal Fiat affect others? How do the small and simple yeses everyday build up the kingdom of God here and now?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What grace do you need most - courage to speak or act, prudence to know which battles to fight, wisdom to know what to do next - to act upon God’s call on your life?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where is the influence God has given you and where is he calling you to use your influence to bring about his kingdom?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder:  "The feminine genius is needed wherever we make important decisions.” - Pope Francis Scripture for Lectio Divina: “Perhaps you were born for such a time as this.” - Esther 4:14

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The world watches as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV. Who is this man from South Side Chicago, shaped by both American and Latin American Catholicism? Explore his mission roots in Peru, his Augustinian heritage, and his rise in the Vatican. With sharp journalistic insight, this compelling portrait reveals the life, faith, and vision of the Church’s first American pope—and what his leadership means for Catholics across the globe.

Leo XIV

Most people never question the morality of money itself. These pages challenge that silence, showing how fiat currency feeds injustice, inflation, and control — while bitcoin offers a just and decentralized alternative. Learn how bitcoin restores financial freedom, protects against corruption, and aligns with principles of moral order. A clear, compelling case for why this digital currency may be the most ethical money ever conceived.

Moral Money

These meditations on the Litany of Loreto open the treasures of Mary’s titles and virtues, guiding you to a deeper love for the Blessed Virgin. Drawing on Scripture, the saints, and history, each reflection shows how Mary’s mission, intercession, and protection bring you closer to her Son. Discover her role in redemption, her power against evil, and the grace she offers to help you grow in holiness, prayer, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Fairest Flower of Paradise

A firsthand legal account of the battle to defend religious freedom during the COVID-19 lockdowns, this book tells the inside story of three major lawsuits filed against California’s church-closure orders. Written by one of the attorneys involved, it offers a gripping look at the constitutional challenges raised by pandemic mandates and how the courts ultimately responded. Blending courtroom drama with historical insight, it raises urgent questions about liberty, faith, and the role of government during times of crisis.

Unlocking the Churches

God, Divine Revelation, Human Beings, and Free Will

Catholics and Science

Human Life and Life on Other Planets

God, Good, and Evil

Morality and Sin

Human Sexuality

Catholicism, Other Religions, Spirituality, and Doubt

What Jesus Christ Means for the World -- and for Me

The Bible and Its Interpretation

The Church and the Sacraments

Calling to God in Prayer

Heaven -- and Who Goes There

What Happens When We Die

Getting Back on Track with God

About the Author

End Credits

David G. Bonagura Jr. addresses 100 pressing questions about Catholicism, drawn from anonymous submissions by young adults. He provides clear, concise answers on topics such as the existence of God, the soul, the afterlife, the plausibility of the Bible, the relationship between faith and science, and contemporary issues like sexual morality and artificial intelligence. This guide aims to help readers overcome doubts and deepen their understanding of the Faith.

100 Tough Questions for Catholics

Authors' Note

Litany of Consolation

The Age of Anxiety

The Brain and Anxiety

Fear of the Podcaster

Wired to Worry?

Isn't Some Anxiety Good for You?

Trauma and Anxiety

When "Solutions" Make the Problem Worse

When Anxiety Hijacks Our Relationship with God

Mindfulness and the Sacrament of the Present Moment

The Eye Is the Window to the Soul - EMDR

Reframing: A Different Frame of Mind Makes All the Difference

The Purifying Furnace of Anxiety

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

This book offers guidance for understanding and overcoming anxiety through a spiritual lens. Drawing from Scripture and Church teaching, it explains the roots of anxiety and provides practical steps for finding peace in God’s will. Readers are encouraged to trust more deeply in divine providence and to face life’s struggles with courage, faith, and interior calm.

Anxiety

Drawing from real stories in conflict zones, this bold reflection exposes hidden truths about war, persecution, and the fight for human dignity. With hard-hitting insights on politics, culture, and the pro-life cause, it offers lessons from history, answers tough questions, and calls for a return to virtue and the Cross. A wake-up call to reject lies, defend life, and build a culture rooted in truth and human rights.

Dispatches from the Great Campaign

Psalm 16:7-11

Disclaimer

Foreword

Preface

Original Trauma

The Wounded Heart

The Inmost Self

Opening Our Eyes

The Evil I Do Not Want

The Unending Melody

The Closed Heart

Spiritual Confidants

The Inner Kingdom

The Fearful Heart

Unburdening

Inner Harmony

Epilogue

Appendices

Dr. Gerry Crete integrates advanced trauma-based therapy with Christian traditions to guide readers toward inner healing. Through real-life stories, psychological insights, and scriptural reflections, he presents a "parts work" approach to address anxiety and past wounds. The book includes three litanies—of the Closed, Wounded, and Fearful Heart—designed to connect one's inner self with God's love and mercy, fostering a deeper relationship with God and personal restoration.

Litanies of the Heart

Written before joining the Jesuits, these powerful meditations guide you in imitating Christ, growing in humility, and offering every action for the glory of God. With reflections for daily tasks, suffering, and Holy Communion, this spiritual classic leads you to deeper union with Jesus and greater zeal in pursuing sanctity. Practical, profound, and rooted in love, it offers a timeless path to holiness in everyday life.

Meditations on Humility

Theology of Prayer

A Dedicated Life of Prayer Takes Humility

Through Our Prayers, Angels Fight Demons for Us

Prayer Increases Order and Fights Disorder

Prayer Should Be Specific, Ask for What You Want

Prayers That Hurt, Wound, and Torment Demons

Cristeros in the Culture War

Observing the Battlefield, Tactics for Success

Soldiers in Spiritual Warfare, Prayer in Action

No Chance Encounters

My Wife Prayed for Me

Light and Dark, The Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel

Prayer, Torment of Demons

Prayer, Protection from Demons

When the Bullets Start Flying

Rosary in the Breach, Antifa and St. Junípero Serra

At the Hour of Our Death

Annotated Quotations

An Arsenal of Sacramentals

Prayers Are Weapons Made of God’s Words

The Power and Reason of Spoken Words

Angels and Demons Battle for Us

Demons Are in the Air and We Fight Them in the Air

Faith, Cleanliness, and Order

The Saints and Catholic Writers on Prayer

The Role of Prayer in the Power of Redemptive Suffering

Appendix, Prayers for the Joyful Warrior

Prayer is not a passive routine but an act of spiritual warfare. This book calls Catholics — especially men — to rediscover prayer as a weapon in the battle for souls. Drawing from Scripture, Tradition, and powerful real-life examples, it explores how humility, intention, and sacramentals make prayer more effective. With stirring testimonies and practical insights, it urges believers to become joyful soldiers for Christ and to wield the power of prayer to confront evil and transform the culture.

Prayer as a Weapon

What Jesus Said about Hell

Other Scripture References to Hell

What the Catholic Church Teaches about Hell

The Doctors of the Church on Hell

Saints Who Saw Hell

Marian Apparitions and Hell

Dan Burke and Patrick O’Hearn delve into the reality of Hell, drawing from Scripture, Church teachings, and the experiences of saints. They present twelve statements from Jesus about Hell, discuss common temptations that lead souls astray, and share mystical revelations concerning eternal separation from God. The authors also provide practical guidance on turning away from sin and embracing God's mercy, including prayers and reflection questions for personal or group study.

The Truth About Hell

Strained relationships can leave deep wounds, but healing is possible. Learn practical strategies for restoring broken ties, defusing conflict, and cultivating healthier habits of communication and forgiveness. With clarity and warmth, these pages offer real-world advice for navigating hurt, setting boundaries, and living the Golden Rule with peace and purpose.

How to Get Along with Almost Everybody

Barbara Heil’s journey from skepticism to the heart of the Catholic Church began with a powerful encounter with Christ’s love. Once a Protestant missionary and pastor, she was stunned to discover the beauty of Catholic teaching and the Real Presence in the Eucharist. Her story of healing, discovery, and surrender reveals how God gently leads souls home—and how obedience to His will brings true freedom and joy.

Journey into His Heart

Dedication

Epigraph

Part 1 - Bodies

Sex and Reproduction

Transgenderism and Body Modification

Life Extension and Assisted Suicide

The Procrustean Bed

Part 2 - Reality

Virtual Reality

Artificial Intelligence

Augmented Reality

Re-Enchantment

Part 3 - Politics

Liberalism as Transhumanism

Postliberalism

Transhumanism and American Politics

Right-Wing Transhumanisms

Part 4 - Work

Capitalism and Transhumanism

Building a Humane Economy

Post-Scarcity

Part 5 - God

The Nephilim and Theosis

Transhumanist Spiritualities

How Transhumanism Subverts Christianity

Digital Christianity

CRISIS Publications

The ancient lie that we can become gods echoes today in the rise of transhumanism. Genetic engineering, AI, and other technologies tempt us to redefine what it means to be human. This clear and urgent reflection exposes the hidden spiritual dangers behind this movement and calls us back to natural law, true human dignity, and our God-given nature. A thoughtful defense of what it means to remain fully human in a world racing to surpass humanity itself.

The Transhumanist Temptation

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. 

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

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Devin Schadt is a dedicated husband, father, and co-founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate committed to revitalizing authentic fatherhood. As an acclaimed author and speaker, Devin has written influential books such as "Joseph’s Way: 80 Days to Unlocking Your Power as a Father" and "CUSTOS: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph," which explore the spirituality of St. Joseph and the profound impact of fatherhood. His insightful talks and writings guide men in their roles as fathers, drawing from Catholic teachings and personal experiences. Devin's passion for fostering strong families and deepening faith makes him a compelling voice on fatherhood and spiritual growth. Devin's Links: <a href= "https://fathersofstjoseph.org/">https://fathersofstjoseph.org/</a> 🍺 Get episodes a week early, 🍺 score a free PWA beer stein, and 🍺 enjoy exclusive streams with me! Become an annual supporter at <a href= "https://mattfradd.locals.com/support">https://mattfradd.locals.com/support</a> 💵 Show Sponsors: Exodus 90: <a href= "https://exodus90.com/matt">https://exodus90.com/matt</a> Hallow: <a href= "https://hallow.com/mattfradd">https://hallow.com/mattfradd</a> 💻 Social Media: Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href= "https://www.twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas">https://www.twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas</a> TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas">https://www.tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Store: <a href= "https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com/">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com/</a>

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