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Opening Credits

Dedication

Foreword by Matt Gaspers

Introduction

An Enemy Has Done This

The Philosophical Origins of Modernism

The Theological Origins of Modernism

Pope Pius X Addresses the Gravity of the Situation

An Attack on the Foundations of Philosophy and Religion

The Lurking Force behind the Modernist Evolution of Religion

The Modernist Misunderstanding of the Origin and Development of Dogma

The Modernist as Believer

How Modernism Distorts the Relationship between Faith and Science

How Modernism Uses Contradiction

The Modernist as Theologian

How Modernism Destroys a True Understanding of History

How Modernism Butchers Sacred Scripture

Modernist Reform: The Confusion of Vatican II

The New Theology behind the New Springtime

Modernist Reform Activated

Modernist Worship: The Liturgy of the Revolution

The Pride of Modernism Rages More Than Ever

The Solution

Conclusion

End Credits

This book explores the rapid changes in the Catholic Church following the Second Vatican Council and examines how modern interpretations have led to confusion and decline in faith practice. It traces the roots of current challenges and offers a call to rediscover clarity, reverence, and the fullness of Catholic tradition as the path to renewal.

What Happened to Catholicism

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Foreword

Preface (and a Promise)

Introduction - Out of the Darkness

Counterfeit Remedies

An Invitation to Healing

Foundations for Discernment and Navigating the Path of Peace

The Voice of the Devil - The Voice of God

Rule 1 - For Those Moving from Mortal Sin to Mortal Sin

Rule 2 - For Those Moving from Good to Better

Rule 3 - What Is Consolation Exactly

Rule 4 - What Exactly Is Desolation

Rule 5 - What Is the Most Important Decision I Can Make When in Desolation

Rule 6 - What Changes Should I Make When in Desolation

Rule 7 - How Can I Adjust My Thinking While in Desolation in Order to Better Overcome It

Rule 8 - How Can I Better Persevere When I Am in Desolation

Rule 9 - What Are the Causes of Desolation

Rule 10 - How Should I Act or Prepare When I Am in Consolation

Rule 11 - How Can Humility Help Me Deal with the Ebb and Flow of Consolation and Desolation

Rule 12 - Understanding and Dealing with the Aggression and Threats of the Enemy

Rule 13 - The Power of Exposing the Enemy's Efforts

Rule 14 - How to Strengthen Yourself against Spiritual Attack

What's Next?

Recommended Resources for Continued Spiritual Growth

Drawing on the wisdom of Catholic mystics and the insights of St. Ignatius, this guide equips readers to recognize and resist the tactics of the Enemy. With practical tools for discerning spiritual movements, confronting desolation, and overcoming habitual sin, it reframes the spiritual life as a daily battle — one that is winnable through grace, vigilance, and faithful perseverance.

Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits

Drawing from newly opened Vatican archives, Johan Ickx reveals Pope Pius XII's covert efforts to save Jews during World War II. This book uncovers secret diplomatic actions, condemnations of totalitarianism, and the organization of emergency baptisms to protect thousands from deportation. It sheds light on the Pope's discreet strategies and the courageous network that risked everything to rescue the persecuted.

The Pope’s Cabinet | eBook

Opening Psalm

Disclaimer

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

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Closing Credits

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

Knowing God

Loving God

Serving God

Fr. Wayne Sattler offers meditations and practical guidance for living more deeply in union with God. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and his experience as a spiritual director, he helps readers recognize obstacles to grace and respond to God’s invitations with greater trust. This book invites a deeper interior life rooted in humility, silence, and a growing awareness of God's continual presence.

Remain in Me and I in You

Dedications

The God of Endurance and the Call to Holiness

Step 1 - Move!

Nutrition Fundamentals

Putting It All Together

The Big Picture

Afterword

About the Authors

This practical guide shows how caring for your body can strengthen your soul. Drawing from St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and modern health insights, it offers simple, sustainable strategies for exercise, nutrition, sleep, and self-discipline to help you grow in holiness, energy, and joy. With achievable goals and actionable steps, you’ll learn to reject harmful habits, embrace wellness, and make a fuller gift of yourself to God and others.

The God of Endurance

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

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

What Is Temperament?

Overview of the Four Temperaments

Which Temperament Is Mine?

Understanding Your Spouse’s Temperament

Temperament Combinations in Marriage

Understanding Your Child’s Temperament

Parenting and Parent/Child Combinations

How to Motivate Yourself and Others

Discovering Your Secondary Temperament

Temperament and the Spiritual Life

Art and Laraine Bennett explore the four classic temperaments—Choleric, Sanguine, Melancholic, and Phlegmatic—offering insights into how understanding these can enhance personal growth and relationships. They provide guidance on identifying your own temperament and using this knowledge to become a loving spouse, effective parent, and good friend. This approach integrates classical wisdom, modern counseling, and Catholic spirituality to help you grow closer to God and discover your unique path to holiness. 

The Temperament God Gave You

Abiding Together: Podcast

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

From London to Rome

In the Service of Leo XIII - Part 1

In the Service of Leo XIII - Part 2

Secretary of State Under Pius X - Part 1

Secretary of State Under Pius X - Part 2

Against Modernism and Other Battles - Part 1

Against Modernism and Other Battles - Part 2

From Pius X to Benedict XV - Part 1

From Pius X to Benedict XV - Part 2

Secretary of the Holy Office Under Pius XI - Part 1

Secretary of the Holy Office Under Pius XI - Part 2

Secretary of the Holy Office Under Pius XI - Part 3

The Mystery of a Death and the Secret of a Life

This fascinating work on the life and times of Cardinal Merry del Val from renowned historian Roberto de Mattei provides a first-ever, in-depth look at the remarkable life of a Servant of God who served four popes. Even in turbulent times, amid anticlerical violence, war, and personal attacks, Cardinal del Val remained the epitome of humility. Whether drafting papal documents, mediating tense religious and political situations, sending consequential encoded telegrams, or defending the teachings of the Church, he lived a life of asceticism and mysticism and steadfastly preserved the truth. In this sweeping life story, you will see how, through it all, Cardinal del Val remained a model of virtue, leading by example in obedience, fidelity, and devotion.

A Cardinal For the Ages

Stephen C. Meyer sits down with Matt to discuss evolution, intelligent design, and the collapse of New Atheism.
 
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Is It Time to Rethink Darwinian Evolution? (Stephen C. Meyer) | Ep. 575

In this week's episode, Frs. Sean and John take a deep dive into two theological topics often untreated (and rarely ever in common) - sin and beauty. The reality of sin, itself a privation, offers a kind of &quot;photographic negative&quot; of the meaning of the beautiful. In a condensed form, Fr. John presents his research on the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and Hans Urs von Balthasar, as well as arguing for the complementarity of their theological visions.

The "Aesthetics" of Sin

Fr. Gregory Pine argues that good conversation is a real moral and spiritual practice: it matters, takes time, and should be used to draw near to others through listening well, welcoming contributions, and sharing life rather than trying to win or dominate. This lecture was given on March 4th, 2026, at Iowa State University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., is an instructor of dogmatic and moral theology at the Dominican House of Studies and the Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly and Your Eucharistic Identity: A Sacramental Guide to the Fullness of Life, and is co-author of Credo: An RCIA Program and Marian Consecration with Aquinas. His writing also appears in Aleteia, Magnificat, and Ascension’s Catholic Classics series. In addition to the TI podcast, he regularly contributes to the podcasts Godsplaining and Pints with Aquinas, and Catholic Classics. Keywords: Catholic Life, Conversation, Communion, Friendship, Human Nature, Humility, Listening, Prudence, Small Talk, Social Skills

Becoming a Good Conversationalist: How Not to Bore, Boast, or Otherwise Blather . . . and More! – Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61.

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

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a>

Day 109: A Heart of Obedience (2026)

God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 110: The People of God (2026)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96.

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

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Day 64: Consequences of Sin (2026)

A Son Is Given

A New Beginning

Chosen By God

New Birth

The Life Journey Begins

Growth and Moral Choices

Adjustment Challenges

Intimacy Issues

The Gift of Marital Love

Establishing a Home

Overcoming Obstacles

The Entire Person

A Domestic Church

Grandparenting

Suffering Together

Facing Death

Family in Crisis

Ongoing Adjustments

Coping with Aging

Sunset

Called to Glory

Through the story of an ordinary life marked by grace, this uplifting work reveals how God’s presence quietly guides every moment of the human journey. From the beginnings of life through family, suffering, and the approach of eternity, it shows how the sacraments, daily choices, and hidden trials all serve a greater purpose in God’s loving plan. With warmth and spiritual insight, these pages help readers recognize the meaning woven into their own lives and grow in trust, hope, and awareness of God’s faithful care.

Rainbows after Rain

This vivid retelling of the story of Joseph brings to life one of the Bible’s most dramatic accounts of betrayal, suffering, and forgiveness. Through richly illustrated scenes and engaging storytelling, children follow Joseph from his father’s house to slavery, imprisonment, and eventual rise to power in Egypt. As the story unfolds, young readers discover how God’s providence works through every trial, teaching enduring lessons of mercy, perseverance, and trust in His plan.

Joseph | eBook

Rainbows after Rain | eBook

In this candid and engaging memoir, a simple retreat in France becomes the setting for a profound spiritual reckoning. As the author journeys from the noise of modern life into the silence of a monastery, he confronts doubt, suffering, and the deeper questions of faith with honesty and insight. Blending thoughtful reflection with moments of humor, this narrative explores the struggle to find God amid confusion and reveals a patient and merciful Lord who meets the soul even in its darkest moments, leading it toward renewed hope and deeper trust.

Talking of Michelangelo | eBook

This charming and beautifully illustrated story invites children to witness the wonder of a papal election through the eyes of two watchful seagulls perched above St. Peter’s Square. As white smoke rises and the world awaits a new Holy Father, young readers are drawn into the excitement, unity, and faith of the universal Church. With warmth and gentle catechesis, this tale inspires love for the papacy, encourages prayer for the pope, and reveals the enduring care of God for His Church across every age.

White Smoke, Two Gulls, and a Pope | eBook

This practical guide brings the transformative power of the Spiritual Exercises into daily life, offering a clear path to deeper prayer and lasting spiritual renewal. Rooted in Eucharistic adoration, Scripture, and Ignatian contemplation, it leads readers step by step through the mysteries of salvation, helping them encounter Christ in a personal and vivid way. With structured guidance and proven spiritual tools, these pages form the soul in discernment, discipline, and generosity, enabling steady growth in holiness and a more faithful response to God’s call.

10 Weeks to Spiritual Advancement | eBook