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Roman Catholic MediaSermon: On Indulgences and How to Gain Them, by Most Rev. Germán FliessLast Sunday after Pentecost, 2025.
2025-11-2428 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: On Indulgences and How to Gain Them, by Most Rev. Germán FliessLast Sunday after Pentecost, 2025.
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Roman Catholic MediaSermon: Mary, Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix, by Most Rev. Germán FliessConsider a small contribution: https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
2025-11-1727 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: Mary, Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix, by Most Rev. Germán FliessConsider a small contribution: https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
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Roman Catholic MediaSermon: How to be Helped by the Holy Souls, by Most Rev. Germán FliessSupport our Seminary: https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
2025-11-0913 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: How to be Helped by the Holy Souls, by Most Rev. Germán FliessSupport our Seminary: https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
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Roman Catholic MediaSermon: The Saints, Helpers on Our Path, by Most Rev. Germán FliessFeast of All Saints, 2025.
2025-11-0715 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: The Saints, Helpers on Our Path, by Most Rev. Germán FliessFeast of All Saints, 2025.
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True Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingSermon: Works Forbidden on Sunday, by Most Rev. Germán Fliess - Oct 1, 2025
2025-11-0223 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingSermon: Saint Therese's Way, by Most Rev. Germán Fliess - Oct 6, 2025
2025-11-0217 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingSermon: The Divine Maternity and the Rosary, by Most Rev. Germán Fliess
2025-11-0218 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingSermon: He Must Reign, by Most Rev. Germán Fliess
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Roman Catholic MediaSermon: Saint Matthew, by Most Rev. Germán FliessSupport our apostolate: https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
2025-09-2109 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: Saint Matthew, by Most Rev. Germán FliessSupport our apostolate: https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
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Roman Catholic MediaSermon: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross, by Most Rev. Germán FliessSupport the Seminary by sending us a small donation: https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
2025-09-1413 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross, by Most Rev. Germán FliessSupport the Seminary by sending us a small donation: https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
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2025-09-0813 min2025-09-0813 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingEaster Condemns Vatican II - Fr. Germán Fliess 04-04-21
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Roman Catholic MediaSermon: Saint John Vianney on Humility, by Most Rev. Germán FliessPentecost X, 2025.
2025-08-1815 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: Saint John Vianney on Humility, by Most Rev. Germán FliessPentecost X, 2025.
2025-08-1815 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingWhy Opinionism is Untenable - Fr. Germán Fliess 07-04-16SummaryFr. Germán Fliess delivered this homily on the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul addresses a critical theological error termed “opinionism,” particularly concerning the legitimacy of the Vatican II claimants to the papacy. Opinionism is described as the erroneous belief that the question of whether post-Vatican II popes, such as Francis, are true popes is merely a matter of opinion rather than an absolute truth. Fr. Fliess clarifies what constitutes an opinion, especially a theological opinion, emphasizing that opinions are held with some doubt and without full certitude. The central argument rejects the notio...
2025-08-1311 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingChrist's Resurrection and the Vatican II Apostasy - Fr. Germán Fliess 04-18-17SummaryFr. Germán Fliess delivers a theological discourse centered on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its paramount importance as the cornerstone of Christian faith and the definitive proof of Christ’s divinity. He begins by declaring Christ’s victory over death, which is the consequence of sin, affirming through Saint Paul’s words that Christ rose by His own divine power and therefore death no longer has dominion over Him. Unlike Old Testament resurrections performed by prophets through God’s intervention, Christ rose by His own will, a unique divine act proving His Godhead.
2025-08-1310 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingChrist the King and Vatican II - Fr. Germán Fliess 10-29-17SummaryThe Feast of Christ the King was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI through the encyclical Quas Primas as a response to the widespread denial of Christ’s sovereign authority over nations and individuals. Pius XI emphasized that Christ’s kingship is fundamental to both social order and individual salvation, warning against the dangerous denial of this kingship, which had been growing for centuries. The encyclical highlights the Church’s divine right, granted by Christ, to teach, legislate, and rule in matters of eternal salvation.Fr. Germán Fliess critiques the Second Vatican...
2025-08-1214 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingFrancis calls the Holy Ghost a "disaster" - Fr. Germán Fliess 05-14-18SummaryFr. Germán Fliess delivers a fervent religious discourse condemning a recent statement made by Jorge Bergoglio, the current claimant to the papacy, who allegedly called the Holy Ghost a “disaster.” Fr. Fliess vehemently rejects this blasphemy, describing it as an insult not only to the Holy Ghost but to the entire Catholic faith. He situates Bergoglio’s comment within a broader critique of the Vatican II reforms, which he claims are inspired by the devil and responsible for widespread heresy, confusion, and the corruption of the Church. Despite these challenges, Fr. Fliess affirms the ind...
2025-08-1210 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingFrancis Approves Sodomite "Families" - Fr. Germán Fliess 07-30-19SummaryFr. Germán Fliess delivers a vehement critique of the modern changes within the Roman Catholic Church, particularly focusing on the effects of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and the ensuing rise of modernism within the Church. He begins by reaffirming the biblical principle that “a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruits,” using this as a metaphor for the Church and its teachings. The Catholic Church, described as a “good tree” planted by Christ, historically produced true, noble, and virtuous fruits both for individuals and society. However, the speaker asserts that in the mid-1...
2025-08-1216 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingBergoglio, Vatican II, and Hell - Fr. Germán Fliess 09-13-20SummaryFr. Germán Fliess presents a critical examination of the modern Catholic Church’s (specifically the Novus Ordo or post-Vatican II Church) treatment and teaching of the doctrine of Hell. He argues that, contrary to the clear and repeated warnings of Hell in Sacred Scripture and traditional Catholic teaching, the contemporary Church largely denies or downplays the reality and seriousness of Hell. Fr. Fliess contends that many Novus Ordo clergy and laity do not truly believe in Hell or the possibility of eternal damnation, which results in the near absence of preaching about Hell fro...
2025-08-1217 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingNo Counsel Against the Church - Bp. Germán Fliess 06-26-23SummaryBp. Germán Fliess delivers a reflective discourse on the current crisis within the Catholic Church, focusing particularly on the aftermath and implications of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and the pontificate of Jorge Bergoglio (Pope Francis). He begins by highlighting a significant shift in mainstream Catholic attitudes toward Vatican II and the papacies that followed it, especially under Bergoglio’s leadership. Previously, most Catholics who remained within the Church’s official structures accepted Vatican II as a legitimate council and the post-Vatican II popes as true leaders, disregarding any criticisms or claims of il...
2025-08-1211 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingThe Jews and Vatican II - Bp. Germán Fliess 11-12-23SummaryThe homily is a theological discourse centered on the primacy of charity (love) as the highest Christian virtue, articulated chiefly through the teachings of Saint Paul and further illuminated by classical theology and contemporary critique. Bp. Germán Fliess begins by emphasizing Saint Paul’s exhortation to the Colossians to embody a suite of Christian virtues—mercy, humility, patience, and modesty—yet above all to cultivate charity, described as the “bond of perfection.” Charity is portrayed not merely as a virtue among others but as the life-giving force that animates and perfects all other virtues. Wi...
2025-08-1117 minTrue Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless TeachingFrancis Is a Heretic - Bp. Germán Fliess 04-21-24SummaryBp. Germán Fliess presents an extended allegory involving a young athlete and an old lawyer who witness a man strangling a woman in front of a house. Despite the presence of a distant policeman, no immediate intervention occurs. The athlete, driven by charity and practical judgment rather than strict adherence to the law, breaks trespassing laws to save the woman, subdues the attacker, and awaits the police. Although technically he has broken the law by entering private property and using force, the judge later exonerates him, recognizing his actions as morally justified and p...
2025-08-1123 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: The Monastery on the Alps, by Most Rev. Germán FliessPentecost IV, 2025.
2025-07-0714 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: The Monastery on the Alps, by Most Rev. Germán FliessPentecost IV, 2025.
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2025-07-0513 min2025-07-0513 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: The Most Holy Trinity, by Most Rev. Germán FliessThe most important work of the Catholic Church is the training of priests. https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
2025-06-1517 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: The Most Holy Trinity, by Most Rev. Germán FliessThe most important work of the Catholic Church is the training of priests. https://mostholytrinityseminary.org/donate/
2025-06-1517 min2025-06-1018 min2025-06-1018 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: Preparing Your Soul for Pentecost, by Most Rev. Germán FliessSunday within the Octave of the Ascension, 2025.
2025-06-0112 minRoman Catholic MediaSermon: Preparing Your Soul for Pentecost, by Most Rev. Germán FliessSunday within the Octave of the Ascension, 2025.
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Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 14: Necessity of SufferingIn this episode, Father Despósito continues his commentary on Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. Today's shows brings to an end the section about the struggle against the world and the flesh, by dealing with the necessity of suffering in order to reach spiritual perfection.
Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality.
2023-07-1659 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 13: The Struggle Against the World and the FleshIn this episode, Father Despósito continues his commentary on Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. Today's topic is the struggle against the world and the flesh. The world as an obstacle to salvation and sanctification, the meaning of the term "concupiscence," and the remedies against sensuality, are some of the issues discussed on the present show.
Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality.
2023-07-0859 minMember Supported Restoration RadioSeason 5, Catholic Spirituality, Episode 12: The Struggle Against SinIn this episode, Father Despósito continues his commentary on Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. The spiritual life involves a constant battle, a struggle against many forces. Advice is given to those who live habitually in mortal sin; the effects of venial sin are explained. What should our conduct be before, during, and after temptation by the devil?
Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality.
2023-07-0148 minMember Supported Restoration RadioSeason 5, Catholic Spirituality, Episode 11: Stages of the Christian LifeIn this episode, Part III: Negative Aspect of the Christian Life begins in Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection with Stages of the Christian Life.
The three principal classifications which have been proposed in the history of Christian spirituality are the classic division into the three ways (purgative, illuminative and unitive), that of the three degrees (beginners, proficient and perfect), and that of St. Teresa of Avila as outlined in her Interior Castle. We shall bend these three classifications in order to construct the following schema of the entire Christian life.
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2023-06-2453 minMember Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 10: Models of PerfectionThe next chapter in Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection is on Models of Perfection.
Jesus Christ is the only way. No one can go to the Father except through Him, for there has been given to us no other name under heaven by which we can be saved.
Mary is, in a word, the shortest and most secure path to Christ. God has wished that Mary should be so intimately associated with the divine plan of redemption and sanctification that they cannot be attained without her. Consequently, this is not merely a question of another devotion, but Mary h...
2023-06-1740 minMember Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 9: Mysticism and Christian PerfectionThis episode continues with Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection on Mysticism and Christian Perfection.
"The essential constitutive of mysticism is the actuation of the gifts of the Holy Ghost in the divine or superhuman manner which ordinarily produces a passive experience of God or of His divine activity in the soul."
Mysticism enters into the normal development of sanctifying grace.
Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic
2023-06-1140 minMember Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 8: The Obligation of Christian PerfectionIn this episode, we continue with the chapter, Christian Perfection, in Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection.
All Christians are obliged to aspire to Christian perfection. We say all Christians in order to signify that the obligation to aspire to perfection is not restricted to priests and religious.
"Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect." Matthew 5:48 "But according to him that hath called you, who is holy, be you also in all manner of conversation holy: Because it is written: You shall be holy, for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:15–16
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2023-06-0329 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioOur Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 8: The NativityIn our season finale, we consider Our Lady in the mystery of the Birth of Christ. Beginning with the discovery by St. Joseph of the miraculous conception, we then discuss all the details surrounding Christ's birth, and even take an apologetical approach, as we refute some objections against the perpetual virginity of Our Blessed Mother. Finally, we conclude with the words of three different Doctors of the Church as they speak of the glorious birth of Christ!
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin...
2021-05-2935 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioOur Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 7: The VisitationIn this episode, we discuss the beauty and charity of Our Lady during the Visitation, and, of course, Our Lady's response to St. Elizabeth - the Magnificat!
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Cekada. Please remember to keep Father and our donor in your prayers.
Also a note of thanks to Nicholas Wilton for allowing us the use his music for this series. You can find out more about Mr. Wilton and his beautiful compositions here...
2021-05-2624 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioOur Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 6: The AnnunciationIn this episode, we study a truly beautiful event in the life of Our Lady and the history of our salvation, the Annunciation! Can words truly describe the beauty of Our Lady's humble consent to become the Mother of God and the magnifience of the Incarnation?
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Cekada. Please remember to keep Father and our donor in your prayers.
Also a note of thanks to Nicholas Wilton for allowing us the...
2021-05-2024 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioOur Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 5: The Life of Our Lady to the AnnunciationIn this episode, we begin our study of the life and virtues of Our Blessed Mother up to the Annunciation. When you love someone, you want to know all about them, and since we, of course, want to love Our Lady as much as possible, how could we not be interested in learning of her life and also her virtues that we might imitate them?
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Cekada. Please remember to keep...
2021-05-1941 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioOur Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 4: The Immaculate Conception (Part 2)In this episode, Father Germàn Fliess discusses the very unique history of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary as men sought to understand it throughout the ages of the Church culminating in it’s dogmatic proclamation by Pius IX in 1854 in the encyclical Ineffabilis Deus.
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Cekada. Please remember to keep Father and our donor in your prayers.
Also a note of thanks to Nicholas Wil...
2021-05-1534 minMember Supported Restoration RadioOur Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 3: The Immaculate Conception (Part 1)In this episode, Father Germàn Fliess discusses the sublime dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the various proofs found throughout Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Cekada. Please remember to keep Father and our donor in your prayers.
Also a note of thanks to Nicholas Wilton for allowing us the use his music for this series. You can find out more about Mr. Wilton and h...
2021-05-1228 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioOur Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 2: Devotion to Mary in the Mind of the Church and SaintsIn this episode, Father Germàn Fliess discusses the main principles concerning devotion to Our Lady, drawn from the teaching of the Popes, the Fathers and Doctors, the Saints and theologians. As well as the important role Our Lady plays in our salvation.
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Cekada. Please remember to keep Father and our donor in your prayers.
Also a note of thanks to Nicholas Wilton for allowing us the use his music f...
2021-05-0845 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioOur Lady in Doctrine and Devotion, Episode 1: The Divine MaternityIn our series premiere, Father Germàn Fliess discusses the foundation of the whole edifice of Mariology and the basis upon which all the great privileges of Our Lady ultimately rest - the Divine Maternity.
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Cekada. Please remember to keep Father and our donor in your prayers.
Also a note of thanks to Nicholas Wilton for allowing us the use his music for this series. You can find out more a...
2021-05-0534 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioThis is Catholicism, Episode 8: Jesus Christ the Promised MessiasWe know Jesus Christ is the 'Messias' or 'Redeemer' promised by God because in Him has been fulfilled all that the prophets have foretold of the Redeemer, as may be seen in the life and sufferings of Christ.
A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion by Father Joseph Deharbe, S.J. was originally written in German, was very popular in the 19th century, and was translated into English. Bishop Donald Sanborn finds the Deharbe Catechism to be the most complete to convert and instruct people in the Catholic Faith.
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2020-10-2138 minMember Supported Restoration RadioThis is Catholicism, Episode 7: On the Angels and Man and his FallOn this episode of This is Catholicism, we welcome guest Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida.
A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion by Father Joseph Deharbe, S.J. was originally written in German, was very popular in the 19th century, and was translated into English. Bishop Donald Sanborn finds the Deharbe Catechism to be the most complete to convert and instruct people in the Catholic Faith.
Part I On Faith (continued)
Chapter II. Chief Truths of Faith
The First Article
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2020-10-191h 01Member Supported Restoration RadioThis is Catholicism, Episode 6: On the Three Divine PersonsThis month on This is Catholicism, we welcome guest Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida.
On the Three Divine Persons: The doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity is most important; for it is the principal and fundamental doctrine of Christianity, insomuch that to reject it would be to deny the Christian Faith.
On the Creation and Government of the World: God created, made out of nothing — the whole world, the heavens and the earth, and all that is in them.
A Complete Catechism of the Catho...
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Member Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 10: The Consecration and Life AfterIn our series finale, Father guides us through the method of St. Louis on how to make the Act of Consecration as most worthily as possible. We then discuss life after the Consecration - for this is only the beginning - and how to nourish the seed of devotion that we’ve planted that it may someday blossom forth into the beautiful tree of True Devotion to Our Blessed Mother!
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Ce...
2020-05-2938 minMember Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 9: Preparation for the ConsecrationHaving completed the book, True Devotion to Mary, Father now guides us through the four-week preparation laid out by St. Louis. During these weeks we will work to rid ourselves of the world and self, and seek to gain a better knowledge of Our Lord and Lady. Also explored are various spiritual exercises which are not only important to this preparation and devotion, but to the spiritual life as a whole!
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr...
2020-05-2635 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 8: Particular Interior Practices of This DevotionIn this episode, we examine the various interior practices which are particular to this devotion - namely doing everything by Mary, with Mary, in Mary, and for Mary, that we may do them by Jesus, with Jesus, in Jesus, and for Jesus! We complete the book by looking at St. Louis’ recommendation for how to practice this devotion in the reception of Holy Communion.
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Cekada. Please remember to keep Father an...
2020-05-2633 minMember Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 7: Particular Exterior Practices of This DevotionIn this episode, we begin a discussion of the various practices which are particular to this devotion, and we do so by starting with the exterior practices. Father elaborates, of course, on the beauties of the Hail Mary and the Rosary, but also speaks about some perhaps lesser-known practices such as the ancient and beautiful Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin, which honours her prerogatives, and the Little Chains.
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memoriam of +Fr. Anthony Cekada...
2020-05-2326 minMember Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 6: Wonderful Effects of This DevotionIn this episode, Father discusses the beautiful and wonderful effects that this devotion has on the faithful souls who practice it. Effects which will help the soul more readily advance towards spiritual perfection and perfect union with our most Blessed Lord, for by it we shall participate in Our Lady’s faith, have a deliverance from scruples, cares, and fears, and be transformed by Our Lady into the likeness of Jesus Christ. Join us, as we discuss these wonderful effects and more!
Being the Month of May - one of Our Lady’s months - it is an excellent time for...
2020-05-2030 minMember Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 5: Further Motives and Its Prefiguring in Sacred ScriptureIn this episode, Fr. German Fliess and host Alexander Krawczyk finish discussing the various motives which should excite the faithful towards having a true devotion to their Blessed Mother. After this, the discussion turns to the Old Testament prefiguring of this devotion in the story of Rebecca and Jacob. The two explore the interpretation of this event as well as its prefiguration of the elect and the reprobate, and how we see our Blessed Mother prefigured in Rebecca.
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in honor of the Blessed...
2020-05-1830 minMember Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 4: A Perfect Consecration to Jesus Christ and its MotivesIn this episode, Fr. German Fliess explains how this beautiful devotion and total consecration of ourselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary is truly a perfect consecration to Our Lord Himself, as well as being a perfect renewal of our baptismal vows. Then we take a look at St. Louis’ responses to some common objections, or rather concerns, that persons might have in regards to this practice, and conclude the episode by beginning to study the various motives that should excite the faithful towards practicing a true devotion to our Blessed Mother.
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor fo...
2020-05-1427 minMember Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 3: Choice of True Devotion to the Blessed VirginIn this episode, Fr. German Fliess and host Alexander Krawczyk examine the characteristics that mark a true devotion to Our Lady. It should be interior and tender, holy and constant, and with a disinterestedness of personal gain, but to do all for the honor of serving our Queen and Mother. Additionally, the two examine various false devotions in order to avoid common pitfalls that the devil lays out in order to tarnish and ruin our devotions; and then lastly take a look at some important interior and exterior practices that mark the true devotion to the Blessed Virgin.
A special...
2020-05-1230 minMember Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 2: Fundamental Truths of Devotion to the Blessed VirginIn this episode, Fr. German Fliess and host Alexander Krawczyk discuss five fundamental truths of devotion to Our Lady that are critical to our having a true devotion to her, understanding the relationship that already exists between Our Lord, Our Lady, and ourselves, and the great need we have of her in our spiritual lives. Father will also explain how despite the worries and scruples of critical persons and false devotees - a topic we shall cover later on - devotion to Our Lady does not draw us away from Our Lord, but on the contrary draws us close to...
2020-05-0729 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioTrue Devotion to Mary, Episode 1: The Necessity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Devotion to HerIn this premiere episode of our new series, Fr. German Fliess and Alexander Krawczyk delve into the masterpiece of Marian spirituality that is “The True Devotion to Mary” by St. Louis Marie de Montfort. Beginning with a brief biography of St. Louis, Father then gives an overview this beautiful devotion before the two dive right into the book and examine the necessity of Our Lady in our spiritual lives as we seek to soar to the heights of Christian perfection with her aid.
A special note of thanks to our anonymous donor for making this series available to the public in h...
2020-05-0435 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 7: The Nature of Christian PerfectionIn this episode, we begin the second section, Christian Perfection, in Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. We have now completed the first section, Doctrinal Principles.
When we speak about Christian perfection, we are speaking about a supernatural perfection, an elevation of man, and the perfection of man as he is elevated to a higher order.
Christian perfection consists especially in the perfection of charity, the supernatural love of God and neighbor.
Christian perfection consists integrally in the elicited act of charity and in the acts of the other infused virtues imperated by charity which are of precept.
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2019-07-1338 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 6: Supernatural GrowthFather Nicolás Despósito continues in this episode with Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection Chapter 6: Supernatural Growth.
Sanctifying grace is meant to increase and develop in our souls. God alone is the efficient cause of the increase of our supernatural life. Ordinarily, the increase of grace is produced in two ways: ex opere operato by the sacraments, and ex opere operantis by supernatural meritorious acts and by the impetratory efficacy of prayer.
Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Cat...
2019-07-0954 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 5: The Gifts of the Holy GhostThis month on Catholic Spirituality, Father Nicolás Despósito continues with Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection Chapter 5: The Gifts of the Holy Ghost. This doctrine of the gifts of the Holy Ghost is very important. It is important for us to understand what the gifts do, how they operate, and their function with regard to our sanctification and salvation.
The gifts of the Holy Ghost are necessary for the perfection of the infused virtues and are necessary for salvation.
Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Semina...
2019-07-0432 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 4: Infused VirtuesIn this episode Father Nicolás Despósito covers the fourth chapter of Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. The topic treated is the infused virtues. What is an infused virtue? How are they divided?
Also, Father reminds us that natural and infused virtues are two essentially different things, and that we absolutely need the latter in order to perform meritorious supernatural acts.
Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality.
Original Air Date: August 20, 2015
Show Run Time: 44 minutes
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2019-06-2244 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 3: Indwelling of the Blessed TrinityIn this episode Father Nicolás Despósito covers the third chapter of Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection.
The topic treated is the Indwelling of the Blessed Trinity in the soul of the just. Sacred Scripture is very clear: "If anyone love Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him" (John 14:23). What is the purpose of the divine indwelling? What are the practical consequences of this sublime mystery? Father answers those questions and gives some advice regarding our duties towards the divine Gue...
2019-06-1539 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 2: Sanctifying GraceIn this episode Father Nicolás Despósito covers the second chapter of Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. The topics treated are: sanctifying grace, its nature and effects, actual grace, its nature and functions.
The supernatural life is analogous to the natural life, and this is clearly seen in the four elements that constitute life. A living subject (the supernatural living subject is the human soul), a formal principle of life (the supernatural principle of life is sanctifying grace), the faculties (in the supernatural order, those are the virtues and gifts of the Holy Ghost) and operations (in the...
2019-06-0839 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 1: The EndOn this episode, Father Nicolás Despósito covers the first chapter of Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection: The End. The consideration of purpose is the first thing required in the study of any dynamic work. The glory of God and our sanctification are two modalities of one single end. Father explains the distinction between the intrinsic and the extrinsic glory of God and how the ultimate end of the Christian life is to glorify God. Even the soul's salvation and sanctification must be sought for the greater glory of God.
What is the difference between the perfection of...
2019-06-0135 min
Member Supported Restoration RadioCatholic Spirituality, Episode 0: IntroductionIn this introduction episode, Father Germán Fliess introduces Father Nicolás Despósito, Vice-Rector and Professor at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida, guest of the new show, Catholic Spirituality. Father Despósito explains how he ended up as a professor at Most Holy Trinity Seminary, his previous years in Argentina, and the circumstances that lead to his becoming a true Catholic.
The book chosen for this series, The Theology of Christian Perfection, by Antonio Royo Marín O.P., is arguably the best manual ever written on the subject. Throughout this series, Father Despósito will cover the mo...
2019-05-2625 min