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Opening Credits

Dedication

Foreword

Introduction

The Antichrist Revisited

Is The Antichrist Theology-Fiction?

The Antichrist in Scripture

The Antichrist and the Greek Fathers

The Antichrist and the Latin Fathers

The Antichrist in Medieval Thought

Newman and The Antichrist

Modern Shadows of The Antichrist

The Antichrists Within

Detente All Around - Catalyst to the Antichrist?

The Apocalyptic Atmosphere

Mary and the Antichrist

Acknowledgment

About the Author

Closing Credits

Speculation about the Antichrist abounds — but what does the Church actually teach? Drawing on Scripture, the early Fathers, and saints like Augustine and Aquinas, this timely book explains the prophecies, signs, and deceptions surrounding the Antichrist’s rise and reign. You’ll learn how to recognize his tactics, avoid spiritual seduction, and stay rooted in the truth. Discover Our Lady’s role, the danger of sacrilege and false prophets, and why staying faithful now is more vital than ever.

The Antichrist

Catholics use Scripture and Tradition because Scripture tells us to use both. St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians:

“So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter” (2 Thessalonians 2:15).

If God wanted us to use Scripture alone, wouldn’t he tell us as much in the Bible? True, St. Paul emphasizes the value of Scripture:

“All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

However, St. Paul is just as emphatic about the value of the Church:

“If I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15).

Fr. Mike explains how the Catholic Church has made all of God’s gifts more accessible to humanity through the ages. Scripture, the Magisterium, and Tradition are not opposing authorities battling for power. They are three pillars that support and inform each other—making God all the more present to us.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Why Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition

Join Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean for a quick dive into the history of Pompeii, St. Frances Cabrini, and Our Lady of the Rosary.

Pompeii

Opening Credits 

Holy Thursday

Jesus Saves

Go into All the World

Discoveries

I Trust You, Lord

Revelations

Friends in Faith

The Evangelists

The Invitation

The Power of Grace

Just Another Step

Not Exactly According to Plan

Epilogue

A Final Thought

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

This week we discuss the title, "Mighty God" and the way in which God shows his might by making himself small, by forgiving us, by coming to us in the Eucharist. God is great and omnipotent but he chooses to become small to us so we can respond to Him in love. He made himself fragile to give us his strength. He became vulnerable so we could finally open our hearts in love, without fear. He is with you. He is for you. And he is enough.

Mighty God

Episode 75 - Trust Comes From Relationship, This episode kicks off a four-part series on a new retreat based on the Litany of Trust from the Sisters of Life. You can get yourself a copy of the book at https://stpaulcenter.com/trust10/ There are some virtues we can work on and grow in—but trust isn't like that. It's not your own project. You don't work on it directly, because it's the fruit of relationship with the Lord. If you want to develop more trust, focus first on that relationship; on conversion, on healing, on experiencing his goodness alive in you. Because the more you get to know God, the more you find that he is good and worthy of your trust. When you have a chance to trust him (you know the kind of moment), hear him speak gently to you through this line from Sr Faustina: "I don't want you to give you 'yes' to a set of circumstances, but to me." The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of generous donors like you. You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

Trust Comes From Relationship

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“I Am the Best”

“I Need to Succeed at All Costs”

“I Deserve Everything I Have”

“God Doesn’t Hear My Prayers; Why Bother?”

“I’ll Show Her How It Feels”

“I Can’t Be Forgiven for Such a Sin Anyway, So I’ll Stop Practicing the Faith”

“I Always Commit the Same Sins; Why Bother Going to Confession?”

“Go Ahead, It’s Only A Venial Sin”

“I Don’t Feel Forgiven, So I Guess I’m Not”

“I Don’t Believe Everything I Read in the Gospel or in Church Teaching”

“I Don’t Have to Help the Poor Because They Don’t Help Themselves”

“Go Ahead! Everyone Is Doing It”

“Since I Already Committed a Mortal Sin, I May as Well Commit Some More”

“I Can’t Control My Feelings; That’s Just Who I Am”

“There Can Be No God in a World with So Much Suffering”

“God Is Not Fair, So I Need Not Be Fair”

“I Gotta Be Free”

“I Can Find Heaven on Earth”

“Nothing Can Help Me Break That Sinful Habit”

“I Don’t Have to Love My Enemies Because They Are Clearly Doing Evil”

“I Can’t Help Acting on My Temptations, So I’m Not to Blame”

“I Will Do Anything to Avoid Loneliness”

“My Life Is Hard; I Deserve Some ‘Compensation’ (A Little Sin Now and Then)”

“My Way or the Highway”

“Going to Confession Is Too Embarrassing; I Don’t Remember How; It’s Easier Not to Go”

“I Don’t Think There Is a Hell”

“I Pray a Little Every Day and Attend Sunday Mass; That’s Enough”

“I’m Just Aiming for Purgatory”

“Heaven Sounds Boring to Me”

Common Threads

Appendix

End Credits

Satan works tirelessly to disturb our peace, twist our thoughts, and weaken our resolve, aiming to mire us in sin and keep us from God. Because sin begins in the mind, we must learn to guard our thoughts and reject evil before it takes root. In these pages, you’ll discover how the devil exploits your thinking to lead you astray, discourage good works, and block intimacy with God. You’ll gain practical wisdom to fight back, overcome temptation, and live for the only true source of happiness: God Himself.

Overcoming Sinful Thoughts