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AfterMass
by Ana Munley
AfterMass is the podcast for Catholics who want more than just Sunday. If you’re tired of checking the “Catholic” box without seeing real transformation in your life, this is for you.Hosted by Ana Munley, Catholic wife and mom. Send an email and share your thoughts to: [email protected] episodes drop every Tuesday on Spotify, YouTube, Apple + Amazon Podcasts.Find Ana on TikTok and Instagram: @anamunleyand our Podcast socials: @aftermasspodcast
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I Changed How I Receive. Here's Why.
Most Catholics have never been taught the real history behind how we receive communion, or that the "old-fashioned" option is actually still the universal norm. I'm sharing what changed for me, the Eucharistic fast most people don't know existed and being honest about the part of this I haven't fully done yet either.🕊️ Subscribe for more AfterMass#catholic #eucharist #holycommunion #reversion
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The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - July 16, 2026
"Whosoever dies wearing this scapular shall not suffer eternal fire."That's what Mary said to St. Simon Stock in 1251.This Thursday, July 16th, is the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the day the Church commemorates that apparition. In this video I explain what the Brown Scapular actually is, what Mary promised, and why wearing it isn't as simple as just putting it on. Enrollment, the conditions the Church asks for, and why this devotion has been carried by saints and popes for centuries.#BrownScapular #OurLadyOfMountCarmel #CatholicTikTok #Catholic
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The 10 Virtues of Mary That Terrify the Devil (St. Louis de Montfort)
St. Louis de Montfort identified 10 evangelical virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary, virtues so powerful that living them out is described as spiritual warfare against the devil himself. In this video, we walk through all 10: profound humility, lively faith, blind obedience, continual prayer, constant self-denial, surpassing purity, ardent charity, heroic patience, angelic sweetness, and divine wisdom.#CatholicFaith #BlessedVirginMary #LouisDeMontfort #SpiritualWarfare #TrueDevotion
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The Sin I Struggle With Most as a Catholic
I used to think this was too small to confess. I was wrong.This isn't about explosive anger, no yelling, no scenes. This is about the sharp comment, the edge in your tone, the words you'd never write down and show someone. Scripture calls it out directly in James 3. St. Francis de Sales built his entire pastoral counsel around it. St. John Chrysostom said it's worse when it's aimed at the people who trust us most. And St. Ignatius of Loyola's Examen shows exactly where it starts.. long before the word ever leaves your mouth.If you've ever felt in control on the outside while something sharp was building underneath, this one's for you.Daily Examen: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/📖 Scripture: James 3✝️ Saints referenced: St. Francis de Sales, St. John Chrysostom, St. Ignatius of Loyola#catholic #catholicchurch #examinationofconscience #confession
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What Vatican II Actually Said (And Why Catholics Still Argue About It)
Vatican II is probably the most debated event in modern Catholic history. Some Catholics blame it for everything. Others defend every change that followed it. But very few people have actually read the documents themselves.In this video, we walk through:• Why Vatican II was called• What the Council actually taught• The four constitutions every Catholic should know• What changed after the Council... and what didn't• Why Pope Benedict XVI said Vatican II was being misunderstood• Why Catholics are still debating it more than 60 years laterWhether you've been confused by conversations about the Traditional Latin Mass, the Novus Ordo, ecumenism, or religious liberty, my hope is that this gives you a grounded starting point based on the Council itself.The documents are public. Read them. Then decide for yourself. You can find them here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/index.htmIf this video helped you better understand the Catholic faith, consider subscribing for more videos like this.
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The Vision That Explains What Happens After Your Last Breath (St. Faustina's Vision)
St. Faustina Kowalska was given a vision of standing before the judgment seat of God, seeing her own soul completely exposed the way God sees it. In this video, we walk through what she saw about the moment of death, the 3 calls Jesus makes to every soul before it dies, and why the Vatican actually banned her writings for almost twenty years before canonizing her. This isn't about fear for its own sake. It's about understanding particular judgment, final judgment and why God's mercy is more patient than we deserve, but not infinite in the way we assume.If you've ever wondered what actually happens the moment you die, what particular judgment means, or why the Church teaches what she does about judgment and mercy, this video breaks it down clearly, using St. Faustina's own Diary and the Church's actual teaching.🕊️ Subscribe for more videos on Catholic saints, mystics and the truths the Church doesn't shy away from.📖 Referenced: Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, Catechism of the Catholic Church#StFaustina #DivineMercy #CatholicTikTok #Purgatory #ParticularJudgment #CatholicFaith #Catholicism #AfterMassWithAna
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Why the Trad Wife Movement Doesn't Actually Feel "Traditional" Or Christian
Trad wife content is everywhere right now - Savanna Faith Stone, Ballerina Farm, Nara Smith, Estee Williams - and people are picking a side and telling us to pick a side but I'm not picking a side. I think the real problem isn't the lifestyle, it's the posture. In this video I break down what's actually going on with the loudest voices in this movement, why some of their "hot takes" are more calculated than they look, and why I think the goal was never trad wife or feminist.. it's becoming a godly woman, and that's a completely different question.#tradwife #catholic #christianwomen
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Every Catholic Should Know This Before July 4th
Happy Fourth of July.Most Americans know the names George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams. But almost nobody knows the story of the Catholic family that helped shape the United States from its very beginning.In this video, we look at the remarkable lives of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, Daniel Carroll, who helped write and sign the Constitution, and Bishop John Carroll, America's first Catholic bishop and founder of Georgetown University.At a time when Catholics couldn't vote, hold public office, or openly practice their faith in many of the colonies, these men helped lay the foundations of the nation we celebrate today.If you're Catholic, this is part of your history.If you enjoyed this video, I'd love for you to subscribe and share it with someone before the Fourth of July. There's a good chance they've never heard this story either.God bless you, and Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸✝️
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Scientists Discovered What Happens When You Write Scripture by Hand
What if one of the simplest spiritual practices was also one of the most powerful for your brain?Recent neuroscience has found that writing by hand activates your brain in ways typing simply doesn't. Memory improves. Learning deepens. New neural connections form. But here's what's fascinating: Christians have been writing Scripture by hand for centuries.Sometimes the oldest Christian practices turn out to be the wisest.If this video encouraged you, don't forget to subscribe for more videos on Catholicism, Church history, theology, and practical ways to grow in your faith.
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Why the SSPX Just Consecrated Four Bishops Against the Pope
Today, July 1, 2026, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four new bishops in Écône, Switzerland without papal approval, despite repeated public appeals from Pope Leo XIV not to proceed.So what is the SSPX? Why did this happen? Are they Catholic? What's the difference between the SSPX and the FSSP? And what does all of this mean for faithful Catholics who love the Traditional Latin Mass?Many faithful Catholics in SSPX communities sincerely love Christ and His Church. This video is meant to explain the history, the theology, and the current situation with clarity, charity, and fidelity to the Catholic Church.If this video helped you understand what's happening, please consider subscribing for more Catholic history, theology and apologetics every week.
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Padre Pio Revealed What Happens to Your Soul at Communion
What Happens To Your Soul w happens to your soul when you receive Holy Communion?Padre Pio spent more than fifty years celebrating the Holy Mass while bearing the wounds of Christ. He called the Eucharist the greatest gift God has given the Church and believed the moments immediately after receiving Communion were some of the most powerful of a Christian's life.In this video, we'll explore what Padre Pio taught about the Eucharist, what the Catholic Church teaches happens to your soul when you receive Holy Communion worthily, and why those few minutes after Communion may be more important than most Catholics realize.Whether you've been Catholic your whole life or you're just beginning to explore the faith, this will completely change the way you experience Mass.If this video helps you grow in your love for Jesus in the Eucharist, consider subscribing for more videos on the Catholic faith, the saints, Church history, and practical ways to deepen your spiritual life.
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The Prayer Advice I Wish Someone Had Told Me Years Ago
If you've ever wanted a real prayer life but didn't know where to start, this video is for you. We're talking about the questions most people never answer: who you're actually talking to, what to do when prayer feels dry, why your mind wanders, how long you should pray, and the habits that help prayer become part of your everyday life. If you've struggled to stay consistent, I hope this encourages you to begin again.
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Here's Everything You Wanted to Know (Not My Normal Content..Sorry LOL)
I'm answering some Q&As you've all asked!Thanks for being here and for making this little corner of the internet feel like a community. I hope you leave feeling like we know each other a little better.If you enjoyed this style of video, let me know in the comments and subscribe if you're new here! I'll see you in the next one ❤️
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Cardinal McElroy Removed Fr. Rossetti.. Was It Fair?
Monsignor Rossetti is a 74 year old exorcist with 50 years of ministry. He posted a 5 minute Facebook video sharing a personal opinion about UFOs and four days later everything he built was gone. Another exorcist said the exact same thing to 2.5 million people and faced no consequences. But what stood out most was that Monsignor Rossetti didn't fight back, didn't rally his 150,000 followers and didn't make it about whether the decision was fair. He just said "I'm sorry" and kept going and I think that's a story worth telling.#catholic #christian #catholicchurch
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Paul Was Afraid of Being Disqualified. Are You?
Once saved always saved is one of the most comforting ideas in modern Christianity. It's also one of the most dangerous. Here's what Scripture, the early Church,and the saints actually say about whether salvation can be lost and what the Catholic Church teaches that most people on both sides aren't willing to reckon with.
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Padre Pio's Warning About the Last Days (And What As Catholics We Must Do Now)
Padre Pio warned that the greatest dangers to souls in the last days wouldn't come from outside the Church, but from confusion, spiritual complacency and the loss of the sense of sin.In this video, we're looking at what Padre Pio actually said, how his warnings compare to what we're seeing today and most importantly, what he believed Catholics should do in response.This isn't about fear. It's about being ready.📿 Confession✝️ The Eucharist🙏 The Rosary❤️ A serious interior lifeBecause if Padre Pio was right, casual Christianity isn't enough.#PadrePio #Catholic #Catholicism #Saints #EndTimes #LastDays #Rosary #Confession #Eucharist #Faith #Prayer #Christianity #CatholicYouTube #SpiritualWarfare #ChurchHistory
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What Mortal Sin Actually Does To Your Soul (The Church Doesn't Sugarcoat This)
What is mortal sin? and what does it actually do to your soul? In this episode, we break down the three conditions for mortal sin, why sanctifying grace disappears completely, why you won't feel it happening, what the saints (Padre Pio, St. John Vianney, St. Thomas Aquinas) said about it and why dying in mortal sin means permanent separation from God. Plus: the one thing that restores your soul completely.#catholic #christian #mass #mortalsin #confession
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Why Padre Pio Prayed This One Prayer Every Single Day for 50 Years
Everyone knows Padre Pio for the stigmata, the bilocation, and the confession lines that wrapped around the monastery. But almost everything famous about Padre Pio.. the wounds, the suffering, his entire spiritual life.. traces back to one thing: his daily devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.In this episode, we look at Padre Pio's life through the lens of the Sacred Heart, including the transverberation he experienced years before the stigmata appeared, how he understood his wounds in light of St. Francis of Assisi's own vision, the real pattern behind the reported bilocation accounts, and the simple novena prayer he prayed every single day for the people who wrote to him.You don't need the stigmata or the gifts Padre Pio had to live the same trust he lived. This episode shows you the door he walked through.. and it's the same one available to you.🔔 Subscribe for daily episodes#PadrePio #SacredHeart #CatholicSaints #Stigmata #CatholicPodcast
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Can Demons Put Thoughts in Your Mind? Here's What the Church Teaches
Have you ever had a disturbing thought appear out of nowhere and wondered where it came from?Can demons influence our thoughts? Can they plant ideas in our minds? What does the Catholic Church actually teach about intrusive thoughts, temptation, and spiritual warfare?In this video, we explore the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Catechism, and the experiences of saints like St. John Vianney, St. Teresa of Ávila, and St. Padre Pio to answer one of the most common questions Catholics ask about the spiritual life.The answer may be very different than what you've heard before.#Catholic #SpiritualWarfare #Demons #PadrePio #CatholicTeaching #Prayer #IntrusiveThoughts #SacredHeart
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The Real Reason Prayer Feels So Hard Sometimes and What To Do
Why does your mind suddenly wander the moment you start praying? Is it just normal human distraction... or could something deeper be happening?In this video, we'll look at what saints like St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. John Cassian, and St. Francis de Sales taught about distractions in prayer, intrusive thoughts, spiritual warfare, and how to tell the difference between ordinary mental noise and genuine spiritual attacks.If you've ever felt frustrated during prayer, this might change how you see the struggle.
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The 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart Explained
What did Jesus actually promise to those devoted to His Sacred Heart?In this video, we're breaking down all 12 promises given to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, including promises of peace in families, consolation in suffering, conversion of sinners, protection at the hour of death, and the famous "Great Promise" connected to the Nine First Fridays.These promises helped spread Sacred Heart devotion throughout the world and continue to inspire Catholics centuries later. Let's look at what they mean, what the Church teaches about them, and how they should be understood today.
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The Story of Fulton Sheen's Path to Sainthood w/ Msgr Jason Gray from the Fulton Sheen Foundation
In this episode of After Mass, I sit down with Monsignor Jason Gray, Executive Director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, to talk about Archbishop Fulton Sheen's upcoming beatification on September 24th, 2026.We cover the incredible story of the approved miracle, a baby born with no heartbeat for 61 minutes who survived without brain damage, and how the investigation process actually works. Monsignor Gray also shares why the cause faced major delays, what virtue stood out most in Sheen's life, and what comes next on the road to canonization.🔗 Learn more, sign up for updates, and get beatification details: celebratesheen.com📚 Book recommendations from this episode:- Treasure in Clay (Sheen's autobiography) https://amzn.to/4vkuq2g- The Life of Christ https://amzn.to/4uDZRUm📍 Beatification event: September 24th, 2026 - The Dome at America's Center, St. LouisWebsite: celebratesheen.com for museum info, beatification schedule, ticketing updates, and newsletter signupBeatification event details:Full week of events including Masses of Thanksgiving and Holy Hours in PeoriaWill be live-streamed and broadcast on EWTN (possibly another network too)Tickets via Ticketmaster - sign up for the newsletter at celebratesheen.com for release notificationsFollow the Fulton Sheen Foundation:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @SheenFulton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archbishopfultonsheen/If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and leave a comment below!#FultonSheen #Beatification #Catholic #Saints #beatification
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What Jesus Meant By "Reparation" (Feast of the Sacred Heart)
Today is the Feast of the Sacred Heart ❤️🔥You've probably heard the word reparation before, especially in connection with the Sacred Heart, the First Fridays, and the Holy Hour. But what does it actually mean?In this video, we're breaking down the theology, Scripture, and history behind one of the most important and misunderstood concepts in Catholic spirituality, and why Jesus specifically asked for acts of reparation through St. Margaret Mary.#SacredHeart #Catholic #CatholicFaith #Jesus #FirstFridays #Eucharist #CatholicYouTube #FeastOfTheSacredHeart #StMargaretMary #Adoration #HolyHour #CatholicTeaching
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Can Souls in Purgatory Pray for Us? The Surprising Catholic Debate
Can the souls in Purgatory pray for us?It's a question Catholics have debated for centuries. While the Church clearly teaches that we should pray for the souls in Purgatory, the question of whether they can intercede for us remains open.In this video, we'll explore what the Church actually teaches about Purgatory, the Communion of Saints, the arguments made by St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Alphonsus Liguori,and the insights of St. Catherine of Genoa.Can your deceased loved ones hear your prayers? Can they pray for you in return? Here's what Catholic theology says.#Catholic #Purgatory #CatholicTeaching #CommunionOfSaints #HolySouls #AfterMass #CatholicAnswers #Theology #Saints #Christianity
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Joseph of Cupertino: The Saint Who Levitated for Decades - One of the Church's Most Mysterious Cases
Did a Catholic saint really levitate?According to eyewitness testimony, Saint Joseph of Cupertino spent decades rising off the ground during prayer, Mass, and moments of intense devotion. His witnesses included cardinals, bishops, a pope, Protestant observers, and even investigators from the Inquisition.What makes his story insane isn't just the levitations.. it's the fact that the Church spent years investigating him, restricting him, questioning him and ultimately concluding that the phenomena were genuine.In this video, we'll explore the life of the "Flying Saint," what actually happened, how the Church evaluates extraordinary mystical claims, and why Joseph of Cupertino remains one of the most fascinating saints in Catholic history. #Catholic #Saints #JosephOfCupertino #CatholicHistory #Miracles #ChurchHistory #Mysticism
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Why Building a Prayer Life Feels Impossible (And What To Do About It)
Prayer isn't hard because you're lazy, distracted, or doing it wrong.It's hard because prayer asks for something modern life is designed to destroy: sustained attention directed toward God.In this video, we'll look at what the saints, the Catechism, and centuries of Catholic wisdom teach about why prayer feels difficult, why dryness doesn't mean failure, and how to build a prayer life that actually lasts.
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The Open Wound of Christ, And What It Was Opened For
The lance that pierced Christ’s side didn’t just wound Him, it opened something. Something that has been open for two thousand years.In this video, we explore what actually flowed from the side of Christ, why it matters for every sacrament you receive and why the entire month of June exists as an invitation to stop just benefiting from it abstractly and actually go in. This is theology that doesn’t stay theoretical and instead gets personal.📅 Part of our June Sacred Heart series.🙏 Subscribe for Catholic theology that actually goes somewhere.#SacredHeart #CatholicFaith #DivineMercy #JuneDevotions #CatholicTheology
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What Happens During Eucharistic Adoration? (And What Are You Supposed To Do?)
Have you ever walked into an Adoration chapel and wondered what everyone was actually doing?Why do Catholics spend an hour kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament? Is Jesus really present in the Eucharist? What happens during Adoration and what are you supposed to do when you get there?In this video, we'll explore the history of Eucharistic Adoration, the Church's teaching on the Real Presence, what the saints said about spending time before the Blessed Sacrament and practical ways to make a Holy Hour, even if you've never been to Adoration before.We'll also discuss Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Saint John Vianney, Mother Teresa, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and the connection between Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Christ's request for a Holy Hour in Gethsemane.Whether you're brand new to Adoration or have been going for years, this video will help you understand what is actually happening when you kneel before Jesus in the Eucharist.#Catholic #EucharisticAdoration #CatholicTeaching #Eucharist #RealPresence #BlessedSacrament #HolyHour #SacredHeart #Jesus #CatholicFaith
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The Rejected Nun Who Gave Us the Sacred Heart Devotion
Here you can find the writing of Saint Mary Margaret via her Autobiography: https://amzn.to/4elHZIN For centuries, Catholics have prayed to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. But few know the incredible story of the woman behind it.St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was mocked, doubted, investigated and dismissed by many of the very people who were supposed to guide her. Her superiors questioned her and theologians challenged her.. while some believed she was simply deluded.In this video, we explore:• The apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus • The origins of the First Friday devotion • Why St. Margaret Mary faced intense opposition • The role of St. Claude de la Colombière • How the Catholic Church eventually embraced her message • What her story teaches us about obedience, suffering, and trust in God's timingIf you've ever wondered where the Sacred Heart devotion came from, or why June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, this is a story every Catholic should know. #Catholic #SacredHeart #SaintMargaretMary #CatholicSaints #CatholicYouTube #Jesus #FirstFriday #ChurchHistory #CatholicFaith #SacredHeartOfJesus
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The Noonday Devil: The Difference Between Spiritual Burnout and Acedia
Have you stopped wanting to pray? Do Mass, the Rosary, Scripture, and your spiritual life feel dry, exhausting, or pointless?You may be dealing with one of two very different problems: spiritual burnout or spiritual laziness (what the Church traditionally calls acedia).
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June Was Never Lost: The Sacred Heart, First Fridays, and Why This Month Matters
June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but many Catholics don't know why. Every year, conversations start about "taking June back" or "reclaiming June for the Sacred Heart." But what if June was never lost in the first place?
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Pope Leo XIV Just Released an Encyclical About AI.. And Everyone Should Read It
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas ("The Greatness of Humanity"), and it tackles one of the most important questions of our time:What happens when technology advances faster than our understanding of what it means to be human?Whether you're Catholic, Christian, or simply interested in the future of AI and humanity, this document raises questions that affect all of us.Let me know your thoughts in the comments.#PopeLeoXIV #Catholic #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Christianity #Vatican #FaithAndReason #CatholicYouTube #Technology #HumanDignity
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Can Demons Attach Themselves to Objects? What Exorcists and Saints Actually Said
Conference mentioned in the video is Defending the Faithin a Digital Age at Franciscan University in Steubuenville, Ohio!The link for more information is: https://cvent.me/Qy4dzR?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=anamunley_2026&RefId=ANAMUNLEY26 - don't forget to use code ANA25 for $25 off your registration :)Can demons attach themselves to objects? What does the Catholic Church actually teach about cursed items, occult objects, tarot cards, Ouija boards, and spiritual oppression?In this video, we'll talk about* occult objects and spiritual warfare* New Age practices and manifestation spirituality* what Scripture says about divination and sorcery* why Christians throughout history destroyed occult objects* how Catholics should approach spiritual warfare without fear or superstitionThis is about understanding what the Church has consistently warned about for centuries and why spiritual doors matter more than most people realize.#catholic #demons #occult #exorcistbeliever #FranciscanUniversity #go2steubenville #SteubieCon26 #hosted
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The Horrifying Martyrdom of Saint Agatha
Saint Agatha’s martyrdom became one of the most infamous stories in early Christian history. During Roman persecution under Emperor Decius, a young Christian woman from Sicily refused to renounce Christ despite humiliation, imprisonment, torture and death. This is the story of Saint Agatha, the Roman Empire, early Christian martyrdom and the terrifying realization Rome kept encountering again and again: some Christians loved Christ more than they feared suffering.
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Padre Pio Revealed What Your Guardian Angel Does at Night
Padre Pio spent his life speaking about guardian angels, spiritual warfare, temptation and the unseen reality surrounding the human soul.. but some of the most interesting stories connected to him involved what he claimed happens while people are asleep.
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How the Early Christians Survived Rome | MINI HISTORY EPISODE :)
The early Christians had no armies, political power, or social influence, yet Christianity survived one of the most powerful empires in human history. This is the true story of persecution, martyrdom, the Roman Empire and how the early Church continued spreading despite attempts to erase it.
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Can Catholics Accidentally Commit Mortal Sin? Mortal, Venial and Scrupulosity Explained.
Can Catholics accidentally commit mortal sin? What’s the difference between mortal and venial sin? In this video, we break down what the Catholic Church actually teaches about grave matter, full knowledge, deliberate consent, confession, scrupulosity, spiritual numbness and why so many of us misunderstand mortal sin entirely
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The Terrifying True Story of Saint John Vianney and Why Satan Feared Him
Saint John Vianney wasn’t a movie character. He was a real Catholic priest who spent his life hearing confessions, fighting for souls and enduring terrifying spiritual attacks that witnesses around him claimed were demonic. His room shook at night. Furniture moved. His bed was even set on fire. But what terrified hell most wasn’t him.. it was what happened in the confessional.
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Are YOU Lukewarm? This Is What Lukewarm Christianity Actually Looks Like.
What does lukewarm Christianity actually look like? In this video, we talk about spiritual numbness, distraction, comfort, emotional Christianity, social media, silence, prayer, discipline.. and why so many Christians feel disconnected from God while still appearing religious externally.
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What Happened During The Ascension of Jesus?
The Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord is one of the most important feasts in Christianity, but many people overlook what it actually means. From Christ’s bodily Ascension into Heaven to the mission of the apostles, Pentecost, and the kingship of Christ, this feast changes the way Christians understand Heaven, the Church and humanity itself.
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The Bullet, Pope Saint John Paul II and Our Lady of Fatima
On May 13, 1981, Pope Saint John Paul II was shot in St. Peter's Square during one of the most shocking moments in modern Church history. This is the full story behind the assassination attempt, the connection to Our Lady of Fatima and the forgiveness that stunned the world.
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Before You Celebrate Our Lady of Fatima, Watch This First
On May 13, 1917, three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal claimed the Virgin Mary appeared to them with messages about prayer, repentance, war, hell, conversion and the rosary. But what actually happened at Fatima? In this video, I break down the full story of Our Lady of Fatima, the Miracle of the Sun, the Fatima secrets, the children involved and why Catholics still commemorate Fatima over 100 years later.
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IVF, Surrogacy, and Natural Law Explained Clearly
you know why videos like this get hundreds of thousands of likes?because there are so many different christian voices, no central authority and no shared framework for how moral questions are even supposed to be answered.in this video, i break down how the catholic church actually approaches issues like ivf and surrogacy through natural law, what that means and why the conclusions stay consistent even when the situation is difficult.i also share my personal experience with infertility and what it looks like to wrestle with these teachings when they’re not theoretical
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Fr. Chad Ripperger Explains the Real Signs of Holiness
what does real holiness actually look like? in this video, i break down Fr. Chad Ripperger’s teaching on the fruits of the Holy Spirit, interior transformation, chastity, modesty, patience, charity, spiritual maturity and the difference between external religion and genuine sanctity. holiness is deeper than appearances and over time grace leaves visible effects on the soul.
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Mary, Queen of Heaven.. and It’s Actually Biblical?
If you’ve ever wondered why Catholics dedicate the entire month of May to Mary or why the Church calls her Queen.. this video walks through the actual biblical and theological foundation behind it.We go through the structure of the Davidic kingdom and the role of the queen mother, how Jesus fulfills the New Adam, why Mary is understood as the New Eve, and how her queenship flows directly from her divine motherhood. This isn’t something the Church added later, it’s rooted in Scripture and carried through the earliest Christian teaching.I also break down common objections around Marian devotion, including questions about intercession, idolatry and why Catholics ask for Mary’s prayers at all.If you’ve never heard this explained clearly this will give you the full framework.
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These Signs Reveal Where Your Soul Is Headed
most people assume they’re “good enough” or that they’ll figure it out later, but the reality is eternity isn’t determined by random good moments, it’s determined by direction. in this video, i break down 6 signs from Fr. Chad Ripperger that reveal whether your life is actually moving toward heaven, not based on feelings or appearances, but on real patterns like repentance, prayer, discipline and interior transformation.
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How To Discern Friendships (Without Judging People)
discernment isn’t about judging people, it’s about living in truth.in this video, i’m talking about friendships and the people we allow close to us, how to recognize when something is off, when to step back and why you’re not responsible for fixing everyone. this is really about learning how to live with prudence, temperance and self-mastery in real situations.
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9 Things I Had to Cut Out to Actually Grow Closer to God
these are real things i stopped doing as i got more serious about my relationship with God, from what i watch and listen to to how i speak and who i open up to. i'm hoping you'll find this helpful and leave below anything you have also noticed has changed in your life during your walk with God!
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Every Part of the Catholic Mass Explained (And Why It Matters)
If you’ve ever been at Mass just going through the motions, this will completely change how you see it. Every part of the Mass is rooted in Scripture, history and meaning.. and once you understand what’s actually happening, it stops feeling repetitive and starts becoming something you can’t unsee.
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The Sin Padre Pio Said Is More Dangerous Than Lust or Greed
a respected doctor walked into confession expecting absolution.. and Padre Pio refused him. not once, not twice, but three times.this wasn’t a man living in obvious sin. he was generous, faithful, disciplined.. everything most people would call a “good Catholic.” so what did Padre Pio see that no one else could?in this video, we break down the one sin Padre Pio warned about repeatedly, a sin that looks like devotion. something that can quietly grow in the lives of people who pray, serve and take their faith seriously.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
AfterMass is the podcast for Catholics who want more than just Sunday. If you’re tired of checking the “Catholic” box without seeing real transformation in your life, this is for you.Hosted by Ana Munley, Catholic wife and mom. Send an email and share your thoughts to: [email protected] episodes drop every Tuesday on Spotify, YouTube, Apple + Amazon Podcasts.Find Ana on TikTok and Instagram: @anamunleyand our Podcast socials: @aftermasspodcast
HOSTED BY
Ana Munley
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