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Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, we highlight Saint Thomas Aquinas' five remedies for sadness. Aquinas identifies four types of sorrow—pity, anxiety, envy, and torpor—and offers practical, counter-cultural solutions. These remedies include indulging in pleasures, allowing oneself to cry, sharing sorrows with friends, contemplating truth, and rest- emphasizing the timelessness and relevance of Aquinas's wisdom for overcoming sadness in every stage of life.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, on 'Our Fiat' we explore Dr. J. Vernon McGee's writings about what Jesus' teaches about prayer. McGee uses four parables from Luke's Gospel to illustrate different aspects of prayer: the unjust judge parable, the persistent friend parable, the parable of fatherhood, and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. These parables illustrate the importance of persistent faith, God's willingness to answer prayers, and the humility required for genuine prayer, urging us to understand prayer as a vital aspect of a relationship with a loving and merciful God, rather than a mere religious ritual.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, on 'Our Fiat', we explore the seven "I Am" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John. These statements, drawing parallels to elements of Jewish history and culture, such as manna and shepherding, are linked to specific miracles and used to illustrate Jesus's role as provider of spiritual nourishment, light, guide, and source of life and resurrection. This encourages reflection on these metaphors, proposing daily meditations connecting each "I Am" statement to personal experience and spiritual growth.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, on 'Our Fiat' we examine censorship, particularly within the Catholic Church, tracing the historical context of censorship from ancient Rome to the present, exploring its connection to community values and the preservation of identity. The impact of Vatican II on the Church's approach to censorship is analyzed, contrasting it with a fundamentalist perspective. Finally, considering the contemporary challenges and the ongoing debate surrounding censorship in various societal contexts. Censorship, while sometimes necessary to protect vulnerable members of a community, should be approached with discernment and dialogue rather than through repression.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat We explores the Catholic Church's perspective on technology, citing papal pronouncements from John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. Technology is morally neutral; its goodness or badness depends entirely on its use. They warn against over-reliance on technology, highlighting potential negative consequences such as laziness and decreased spiritual engagement. However, they also acknowledge technology's positive applications in spreading the Gospel and improving daily life. Ultimately, advocating for a balanced and mindful approach to technology within a Catholic framework.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, on "Our Fiat" we're discussing lectures by Fr. Chad Ripperger, focusing on the crucial spiritual concept of detachment, or "holy indifference." We systematically explores detachment from three categories of attachment—the world, others, and self— demonstrating how these attachments hinder spiritual growth and union with God: the nature of perfect charity, which involves loving God completely and loving one's neighbor for God's sake alone, contrasting natural love with this supernatural virtue.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, we delve into the fascinating Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ, through excerpts from a liturgical text from Fr. Roger Landry. Each word serves as the basis for a homily, a hymn, and a penitential psalm, aiming to evoke the emotional depth of Christ's crucifixion and its significance for Christian faith. Our reflection on Jesus' suffering and his ultimate sacrifice for humanity's salvation, encourages us to emulate his actions and final words.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/ Today, on 'Our Fiat, we explore Christian anthropology, examining modern understandings of the human person, in comparison with the Catholic perspective. It highlights Pope Francis's concerns about a self-centered culture and the importance of a theology of creation and redemption. The presentation then proposes a robust Christian anthropology based on the image of God, the dignity of the human person, and the importance of traditional views of human sexuality. We further touch on various modern challenges to a proper understanding of humanity, such as materialism, hedonism, and relativism in reference to key Catholic social teachings.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, we discuss spiritual worldliness within the Church, with excerpts from a retreat given by Fr. Roger J. Landry, focusing on Pope Francis's input about the topic. Spiritual worldliness, according to Pope Francis, manifests as prioritizing worldly concerns and self-glory over God's glory, potentially transforming the Church into a mere NGO or reducing the Gospel to ideology. We explore the various forms this takes, from an obsession with institutional efficiency to rigid adherence to doctrine without genuine faith. Ultimately, true Church reform necessitates a rejection of spiritual worldliness and a renewed focus on Christ and His Gospel.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, on 'Our Fiat', we explore the concept of the entrepreneurial vocation as a sacred calling: the universal call to holiness and work within a Christian framework, referenced by scripture and papal encyclicals. We also delve into the characteristics of entrepreneurial work, emphasizing virtues like responsibility and risk-taking, while cautioning against greed and consumerism. The Parable of the Talents illustrates responsible wealth management and the importance of utilizing one's gifts for the greater good.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/ On 'Our Fiat' we examine the Catholic Church's stance on capital punishment and just war theory. This nuanced perspective, distinguishes between the right of legitimate authority to use the death penalty and the conditions under which its exercise is morally justifiable. It addresses common objections, such as the Old Testament and the Inquisition, emphasizing the Church's evolving understanding of its application while upholding the importance of protecting human life. We delve into the criteria for a just war, both in initiating conflict (ad bellum) and conducting it (in bello), highlighting the need for proportionality and the pursuit of peace and the Church's commitment to upholding human dignity and pursuing peace, even amidst difficult moral dilemmas.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, we're discussing Jesus's words about the grain of wheat to emphasize self-sacrifice as the path to finding and following Him. This is connected this to Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical Deus Caritas Est, highlighting self-giving love as essential for both personal growth, evangelization, and living out our faith more authentically to attract those seeking Jesus and improve the Church's missionary efforts.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat In this episode, we discuss 25 spiritual warfare strategies from St. Faustina Kowalska, emphasizing trust in God, humility, obedience, and reliance on spiritual guidance to overcome temptation. Better understand the concept of perseverance in faith and the importance of daily commitment.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Today, we are having a fascinating discussion about The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit according to Saint Thomas Aquinas, exploring each gift individually, detailing their nature, function, and how they enhance our relationship with God, ultimately making us more Christ-like. We review scriptural references and the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary to illustrate how these gifts manifest in a life of faith, emphasizing their lasting impact, even into eternity.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat About the Napa Institute: Napa-institute.org/ Cardinal Robert Sarah's address to the Napa Institute discusses the threat of "practical atheism"—a subtle rejection of faith in daily life—within the Catholic Church and Western society. We examine the concerning assimilation of American Catholics into secular culture and the erosion of faith in Europe, highlighting the warnings of Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis against this trend, emphasizing the importance of a firm commitment to Catholic doctrine and tradition. Cardinal Sarah calls for bishops to be strong, clear teachers of the faith, and urges American Catholics to be a vibrant counter-example to this decline, leveraging their unique position to revitalize the global Church, focusing on the necessity of a renewed focus on Christ and the importance of upholding traditional Catholic beliefs and practices.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat In this episode, we explore Pope John Paul II's critique of consumerism and the thought that, by prioritizing material possessions over human relationships and spiritual values, consumerism represents a form of slavery that contradicts human freedom. We examine the Pope's perspective within the framework of Christian personalism and the free economy, questioning whether current economic policies inadvertently promote consumerism and exploring potential countercultural responses. We also consider the relationship between economic liberty and consumerism, suggesting a need for a strong juridical and cultural framework to prevent the latter from undermining the former, posing several questions about the economic and social implications of a decline in consumerist attitudes.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Get tickets @ https://www.fathomevents.com/events/immaculate-conception/ "I Am the Immaculate Conception" is a new docudrama premiering December 12th, exploring the Immaculate Conception dogma through expert analysis of scripture and tradition. The film, produced by Fathom Events and featuring the Marian Fathers, uses modern technology to depict key moments in Mary's and Jesus' lives. Experts, including prominent priests, offer insights into Mary's role in God's plan for salvation. The filmmakers aim to encourage reflection on Mary's significance, particularly during Advent and Christmas.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/ Catholic social teaching advocates for the right to migrate for survival, while acknowledging a nation's right to control its borders. This must be done justly and mercifully, considering the common good and the equal dignity of all people. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights similarly supports the right to seek asylum from persecution, though it does not extend to those fleeing non-political crimes. We highlight the global challenges of migration, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to address the root causes of displacement and to provide humane solutions for those forced to flee their homes. We also recognize the complexities of immigration policies and the moral obligations of both migrants and receiving countries. Practical solutions and policies are suggested, acknowledging the difficulties in finding perfect answers.

Support us @ BuyMeaCoffee.com/OurFiat Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/ On 'Our Fiat' we examine views of the Catholic Church's condemnation of human trafficking as a grave violation of human dignity. Key themes include the inherent worth of each person, created in God's image, and the moral imperative to combat the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for profit or pleasure. In this discussion, we emphasize the need for international cooperation, strong legislation, public awareness campaigns, and spiritual commitment to eradicate this crime, addressing its root causes and supporting survivors. The overarching purpose is to rally the Church and society to eliminate human trafficking globally.