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Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
A Christmas Message: Christ the Saviour of the World
“Where Christ reigns, love reigns! Where love reigns, peace reigns!” A brief Christmas message as we enter the Christmas season. May God grant you all His many blessings and may you all have a Merry Christmas! God Love You!
2025-12-24
04 min
Advent Calendar House
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa
🎄 What if Mr. Christmas was on the naughty list this entire time, thanks to a curse on his family for generations? Gerry Davila (Totally Rad Christmas) and Guy Hutchinson (Pointless Nostalgia) join us on a Christmas quest back to 1985 as Andy Williams leads a dozen “true believers” on a trip to Finland to find Santa and answer for his totally-not-made-up ancestor. 📺 You can watch “Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa” on the Internet Archive. **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: The NBC Kids are: Soleil Moon Frye, Cherie Johnson, Ami Foster, and Casey Elli...
2025-12-18
1h 18
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Good People Go to Hell
This was originally a Substack article of mine (https://open.substack.com/pub/lawrencethezealot/p/good-people-go-to-hell?r=3hyxcs&utm_medium=ios), but it is so true and so necessary to be proclaimed vocally that I decided to release it in audio sermon form. Good people go to Hell everyday, those who have done good works go to Hell everyday, but those who have faith in Jesus Christ, do good works, and are good people can be saved from the fires of Hell. It all starts with Christ, it is through Christ that we find...
2025-12-17
07 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
First Sunday of Advent (2025) - Are You Rapture Ready?
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the First Sunday of Advent. The reading used for this reflection is from the Novus Ordo and is the Gospel according to St. Matthew 24:37-44. In today’s reflection, we focus on the return of Christ at the consummation of the world. Also, the heresy of the pre-tribulation rapture is addressed. The title of this reflection might throw you off, but it is for to catch the attention of individuals who need to know the truth about the so-called rapture doctrine. ...
2025-12-01
07 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (2025) - Christ the King of Mercy
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 23:35-43. In today’s reflection, the thieves on the Cross are looked back too and the salvation power of the Cross is proclaimed! Christ is King! God Love You!
2025-11-23
05 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome (2025) - The Church’s One Foundation
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the First Epistle to the Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17 6:3-9. In today’s reflection, the Lateran Basilica and the Church’s one foundation is examined. God Love You!
2025-11-09
03 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Do Muslims and Jews worship or rather “adore the one God” of Abraham as the Christians do?
In this episode, the age old question of asking, “do Muslims and Jews worship or rather ‘adore the one God’ of Abraham as the Christians do?” is answered. We must do everything possible to uphold the Christian faith and the necessary belief for salvation that only through Jesus Christ can one have access to the Father in order to reach Heaven. God Love You!
2025-11-07
12 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed: All Souls’ Day (2025) - The Newness of Life
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed or commonly called All Souls’ Day for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Epistle to the Romans 6:3-9. In today’s reflection, the baptism of a person which transforms them into a Christian through a new birth in Christ is examined. Through this new birth, we receive a newness of life. A life which ultimately will lead the baptized to their eternal reward in Heaven with our Lord and Saviour forevermore.
2025-11-03
09 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - Humility Over Pride
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 18:9-14. In today’s reflection, the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee is examined. One had humility and one had pride. One left justified and the other left unjustified. God Love You!
2025-10-26
05 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - This Blessed Old Book
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Second Epistle to Timothy 3:14-4:2. In today’s reflection, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is given a closer look as the topics of Sola Scriptura (Scripture/Bible Alone) and a defense of Biblical Inerrancy is laid down. God Love You!
2025-10-19
06 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - Christ the Healer
Happy Lord’s Day!Today is the Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 17:11-19. The reading this Sunday speaks ten lepers who were healed of leprosy and one who turned back. In this lesson, it is discussed of how we should be like the one leper who turned back to give thanks to Christ after Christ had healed him of his disease....
2025-10-13
05 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Christ: The Superior Sacrifice - SoC Series #8 (Final SoC Series)
This is the final lesson in the Superiority of Christ (SoC) sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the eighth and final lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 10:1-18. This begins our next lesson of Christ being the Superior Sacrifice. In this lesson we discuss the perfect sacrifice that brou...
2025-09-21
09 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
The Effects of Reconciliation - The Sacraments #9
Continuing our series on the Sacraments, in this episode we take a look at the effects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this. This episode begins the break that will be taken for the next month into possibly January of 2026. If you would like to follow other podcasts that I’ve created and will be using, you can find...
2025-09-20
12 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Christ: Minister in a Superior Tabernacle - SoC Series #7
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the seventh lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 9:1-28. This begins our next lesson of Christ being the Minister in a Superior Tabernacle. In t...
2025-09-14
14 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation - The Sacraments #8
Continuing our series on the Sacraments, in this episode we take a look at the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this. May Almighty God bless you abundantly and send you His rich graces through the sacraments of the Church! God Love You!
2025-09-13
11 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
The Remedy to Our Sick Nation: Jesus Christ
Our nation this week dealt with a political assassination, a school shooting, and the Anniversary of 9/11. It seems that every passing hour of this week has been a constant heartbreak as the forces of evil seem like they are winning. Yet we must not forget that there is a remedy in this hour of darkness. The remedy is found in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Where He is, darkness turns into light, death turns into life, and defeat turns into victory. In Christ is our victory found and...
2025-09-12
03 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Does the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Have Power Over Individual Bishops?
In the Diocese of Charlotte (North Carolina), Bishop Michael Martin is enacting certain directives that seem at odds with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). In this episode, we take a look if Bishop Martin or any Bishop for that matter has to follow directives from the USCCB. If not, who do they listen to? Who has power over individual Bishops and the diocese(s) they lead? This and much more is answered today. This episode pertains to the USCCB’s power in...
2025-09-07
07 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Christ: Minister of a Superior Covenant - SoC Series #6
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the sixth lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 8:1-13 and Jeremiah 31:31-34. This begins our next lesson of Christ being the Minister of a Su...
2025-09-07
19 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Sacrament of the Sick - The Sacraments #7
Continuing our series on the Sacraments, in this episode we take a look at the Sacrament of the Sick. This episode leads us into the Sacraments of Healing, focused firstly on the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick (Sacrament of the Sick). If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this. May Almighty God bless you abundantly and send you His rich graces through the sa...
2025-09-06
18 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Christ: Superior to the Jewish Priesthood (Levitical Priesthood) - SoC Series #5
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the fifth lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 4:14-5:10 and Hebrews 7:1-28. This begins our next lesson of Christ being superior to the Jewi...
2025-08-31
25 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
The Paschal Banquet - The Sacraments #6
Continuing our series on the Sacraments, in this episode we take a look at the Pascal Banquet. This episode takes a further look at the Eucharistic and its many effects in our lives. If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this. May Almighty God bless you abundantly and send you His rich graces through the sacraments of the Church! God Lo...
2025-08-30
15 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - The Sacraments #5
Continuing our series on the Sacraments, in this episode we take a look at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This episode focuses on the Mass and continues on with the Sacrament of Holy Communion/the Eucharist which is truly Jesus Christ, body, blood, soul, and divinity! If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this. May Almighty God bless you abundantly and send you His ri...
2025-08-24
13 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Christ: Superior to Joshua - SoC Series #4
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the fourth lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 4:1-11, which begins our next lesson of Christ being superior to Joshua.
2025-08-24
14 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Christ: Superior to Moses - SoC Series #3
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the third lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 3:1-6, which begins our next lesson of Christ being superior to Moses.
2025-08-17
06 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
The Most Blessed Sacrament - The Sacraments #4
Continuing our series on the Sacraments, in this episode we take a look at the Sacrament of Holy Communion/the Eucharist. This sacrament which is truly Jesus Christ, body, blood, soul, and divinity! If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this. May Almighty God bless you abundantly and send you His rich graces through the sacraments of the Church! God Lo...
2025-08-17
15 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Christ: Superior to the Angels - SoC Series #2
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the second lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 1:4-14 and Hebrews 2:5-18, which begins our next lesson of Christ being superior to the ange...
2025-08-10
17 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Confirmation - The Sacraments #3
Continuing our series on the Sacraments, in this episode we take a look at the Sacrament of Confirmation. This sacrament which strengthens us as children of God and turns us into soldiers of God. In this sacrament we receive a strengthening of the Holy Ghost. If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this. May Almighty God bless you abundantly and send you His rich graces th...
2025-08-09
12 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Christ: Superior to the Prophets - SoC Series #1
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the first lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 1:1-3, which starts us off with Christ being superior to the prophets.
2025-08-03
07 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Reborn in Baptism - The Sacraments #2
Continuing our series on the Sacraments, in this episode we take a look at the Sacrament of Baptism. This sacrament which initiates the beginning of the Christian life and makes us adopted children of God. If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this. May Almighty God bless you abundantly and send you His rich graces through the sacraments of the Church! ...
2025-08-01
17 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Introduction to the Sacramental Life - The Sacraments #1
In the next series of episodes, we will take a look at the seven sacraments of the Church. In this episode, the foundation to the sacramental life is laid out to prepare for what is to come in this series. If you’d like to learn about the sacraments, then please give this a listen. If you find this episode interesting, if you learned something, and liked it, then please share this. May Almighty God bless you abundantly and send you His rich graces through the sacraments of the Ch...
2025-07-27
10 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
The Harvest Awaits: Responding to Christ’s Missionary Call
In this week’s reflection, we turn to the missionary call of every baptized Christian. Taking a look at the Gospel according to St. Luke 10:2-3, we turn our gaze to the missionary work that we have been called to do in this world today. All of us have a mission as children and soldiers of God among the wolves of this world to boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith. Let us not live as causal Catholics, but as heroic Catholics, bringing the entire world to Jesus Christ and Hi...
2025-07-13
13 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (2025) - Jesus is Calling You
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost for the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 5:1-11. The reading this Sunday is about the miraculous catch of fish and the calling of St. Peter. In this lesson, it is discussed of how Jesus is calling each of us to be fishers of men in our daily lives as Christians. If you'd like to hear more, then give this episode a listen!
2025-07-06
07 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Are You in the Boat or On the Sea (First Sermon - November 24, AD 2019)
Last week, I shared with you my conversion story. This week I’m sharing with you my first sermon after announcing my call to preach as a young Protestant before becoming Catholic. The Sermon comes from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 14:22-33.I do not process the second sermon that I preached, for it would also be my last before converting to Catholicism. Nevertheless, I hope you find this edifying for your soul and that it will encourage you to step out of the boat, begin walking on th...
2025-06-29
21 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
A Soul on Fire: From Protestantism to Catholicism
Happy Lord’s Day! This podcast episode is a special edition. This isn’t the typical Sunday reflection, but rather my conversion to Catholicism from Protestantism. I hope this might be of benefit to your faith and soul. Please forgive my errors in speech during this podcast episode, none of which is on purpose. This has come from the heart to share with you. God Love You!
2025-06-22
34 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Fifth Sunday after Easter (TLM - 2025) - Religion and Relationship
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fifth Sunday after Easter for the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Epistle of St. James 1:22-27.The reading this Sunday speaks of how we must not just be hearers of the Word, but also doers of the Word. Also, it speaks of how religion is a vital part of being a Christian. Being a Christian, having faith in Christ, is belonging to a religion. That religion is Christianity. In this lesson...
2025-05-25
11 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Fifth Sunday of Easter (2025) - Heaven is Our Home
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the second reading from the Book of the Apocalypse (Revelation) 21:1-5. The reading this Sunday speaks about the new Heaven and new Earth where we will shall spend eternity with our God and God shall spend eternity with us. In this lesson, it is discussed of the home prepared for us where death, sadness, and sickness are no more. A...
2025-05-18
05 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Fourth Sunday of Easter (2025) - From Tribulation to Triumph
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the second reading from the Book of the Apocalypse (Revelation) 7:9, 14-17. The reading this Sunday speaks the great multitude that will be found in Heaven, the tribulation period, and the triumph to follow the tribulation period when it’s all over. In this lesson, it is discussed of how me must of the great multitude to be found in Heaven, the pre-tribulation rapture heresy, and th...
2025-05-11
11 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Third Sunday of Easter (2025) - Lovest Thou Me?
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Third Sunday of Easter for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. John 21:1-19. The reading this Sunday speaks about the appearances of Jesus after His resurrection and the reconciliation plus restoration of St. Peter. In this lesson, it is discussed of how me must like St. Peter strive to love Christ with our entire hearts and lives. If you'd like to hear more, then give this...
2025-05-04
11 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Low Sunday (2025) - My Lord and My God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is Low Sunday in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. John 20:19-31. However, this is the same reading in the Novus Ordo Mass for this Second Sunday of Easter. I have chosen to use the biblical translation from the Tridentine Missal and therefore have opted to use name for this Sunday from the 1962 Mass. The title of this message comes from the phrase St. Thomas used after seeing and touching our Lord. “Dóminus Meus et Deus Meus” in Lati...
2025-04-27
10 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Easter (Resurrection) Sunday (2025) - Christ is Risen, Truly He is Risen!
Happy Lord’s Day! Happy Resurrection Sunday! Happy Easter! Today is Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday as I like to call it for all three branches of Christianity this year! The reading comes from the Tridentine Mass for this Resurrection Sunday and is the Gospel according to St. Mark 16:1-7. The reading this Sunday is focused on the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In this Resurrection Message, the focus is on the resurrection of Christ. Christ paid th...
2025-04-20
13 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Sixth (Palm) Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is Sixth (Palm) Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Gospel reading is that which is the Last Gospel for Palm Sunday according to St. Matthew 21:1-9. The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbishop John Joseph...
2025-04-13
32 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Fifth (Passion) Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Fifth, Sixth, and Ninth Commandments of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is Fifth (Passion) Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from Hebrews 9:11-15 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. John 8:46-59. The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbi...
2025-04-06
45 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Fourth (Laetare) Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Fourth Commandment of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Fourth (Laetare) Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. For those wondering, “Laetare” is a Latin word meaning “Rejoice” in English! Today the Epistle reading is from Galatians 4:22-31 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. John 6:1-15. The following lay reflections will be co...
2025-03-30
27 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Third Sunday of Lent (Extra), (2025) - Let Saturday be Saturday and Let Sunday be the Lord’s Day
In addition to the reflection given today on the Third Sunday of Lent (2025), I have added a little extension onto the reflection. This addition is not to cause controversy or to upset fellow members of the faithful, but rather to encourage them to sanctify their Sundays instead of doing it on Saturdays. For us Christians, Sunday is the Lord’s Day. No other day of the week can claim this. Saturday was once a day of rest, it is still the seventh day of the week. However, since Christianity be...
2025-03-23
08 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Third Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Third Commandment of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Third Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from Ephesians 5:1-9 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. Luke 11:14-28.The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbi...
2025-03-23
20 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Second Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Second Commandment of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Second Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. Matthew 17:1-9.The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbi...
2025-03-16
18 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
First Sunday of Lent (2025) - The First Commandment of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the First Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. Matthew 4:1-11. The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbi...
2025-03-09
20 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - From Corruptibility to Incorruptibility
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Epistle of 1 Corinthians 15:54-58. The reading this Sunday speaks about the victory we have in Christ. In this lesson, it is discussed how we labor not in vain, but for a just cause, that cause being Jesus Christ! Because of Christ, death has been conquered and sin has been defeated. If we believe this, we will inherit, and go from that which is...
2025-03-02
09 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Can A Christian Support Abortion?
Can a Christian support abortion? Can A Christian be pro-choice? Both questions are asked in society today and the timing of this episode is most opportune in addressing it. In this episode, you will find the answer to both of these questions. God Love You!
2025-03-02
05 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Our We All Children Of God? (#5)
Over the next few episodes, you will hear apologetical videos of mine from the past and present that have been converted into a file that can be uploaded into podcast format. Because of this and the depth of the upcoming podcasts there won’t be found much in the description part of each podcast. The description might say, “From the Vault of Videos: What was once an Apologetic Video has been Uploaded to Podcasts” which is to explain that these were once videos. Hopefully the title will capture your attention and you will consider giving...
2025-02-28
05 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Sexagesima Sunday (2025) - From Suffering to Glory
Happy Lord's Day! Today is Sexagesima Sunday in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Epistle of 2 Corinthians 11:19-33; 12:1-9. The reading this Sunday speaks about the infirmities of St. Paul and how he gloried in Jesus Christ through his sufferings and what he saw. In this lesson, it is discussed how we should be like St. Paul and rejoice in our infirmities, not in ourselves, but in Christ. “And he said to me: my grace is sufficient for thee: for power is ma...
2025-02-23
09 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - Place Your Trust in Christ
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Book of Jeremiah 17:5-8. The reading this Sunday speaks about those place their trust in humans versus those who put their trust in God. In this lesson, it is discussed of how me must not trust in fallible men, but rather place our trust in Almighty God. If you'd like to hear more, then give this episode a...
2025-02-16
06 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Why do Diocesan Bishops Submit a Letter of Resignation at 75?
Recently, the Cardinal Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, submitted his mandatory letter of resignation after reaching the age of 75. In this episode of “Answering Catholic with Lawrence the Zealot” the reason about why this happened (and happens) is discussed. For those who would like to see the Canon from the Latin Rite Code of Canon Law that is discussed, you can find Canon 401 §1 and §2 here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/eng/documents/cic_lib2-cann368-430_en.html God Love You!
2025-02-11
03 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Natural Family Planning (NFP) - The Errors about Marriage and Responsible Parenthood
Natural Family Planning can always be a tough issue to tackle. On one hand you must state the truth without error, on the other hand you must deal with it in a way as to inform souls who have been corrupted by the modern innovations that have attempted to be made permissible when using this method within marriage. On this episode of “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot” the topic of Natural Family Planning (NFP) is discussed along with its responsibilities when used and the possible errors plus sins that can follow if not used...
2025-02-10
12 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - The Cockle and the Wheat
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 13:24-30. The reading this Sunday speaks about the evil sower who is Satan who comes to sow cockle, that which represents evil, among the wheat, which represents the good.In this lesson, judgement, the modernist agenda, and keeping our eyes on Christ is the main three topics. If you'd like to hear more, then...
2025-02-09
08 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Homosexuality - A Sinful Abomination
In the modern world, the sin of homosexuality is not being condemned as the sinful abomination that it is. Many liberal and progressive “Christians” and “scholars” attempt to argue that homosexuality as it is known in traditional and conservative Christian circles of today didn’t become an issue like it currently is until the 1940s when some new translations of the Holy Bible were released. On this episode of “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot” the attempt of the liberal and progressive homosexual agenda is tackled and a Biblical defense of the truth is given on the m...
2025-02-05
06 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Invincible Ignorance, No Salvation Outside the Church, & Jesus Christ
Is it possible for people from other religions to be saved? If the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been Proclaimed to the Whole World, Can People still be Saved by Invincible Ignorance? Is it possible for Protestants and Eastern Orthodox to be saved outside of the Catholic Church?In the first episode of “Answering Catholicism” in the sense of answering a question, a look is given toward some hard to accept teachings of the Church. Nonetheless, they are answered with sincerity for the benefit of t...
2025-02-02
14 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - Jesus Calms the Storm
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 8:23-27. The reading this Sunday speaks about when Jesus calms the storm after being asking by the Apostles who lacked faith in the Master of the Sea. In this lesson, the attitude of Christ and His Apostles during this event is examined plus that of how we must place our entire faith and trust in Jesus Christ when the...
2025-02-02
09 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot - New Podcast (Separate Series)
In addition to this podcast, I am launching a catechetical and apologetic branch called “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot.” Soon this podcast and the new one in the making will launch on other podcast networks to further advance the Catholic faith. God Love You!
2025-02-02
01 min
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot - Introduction & Trailer
This is the introductory trailer of “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot” and shall begin with the commencement of the launch of this episode. In addition to "The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall" this podcast will serve as the apologetic and catechetical branch of my ministry. We must advance the faith through the ages and convert the nations. This podcast will answer questions related to the Catholic faith in a period of 1-10 minutes. This is so people can hear quick and brief explanations of the faith to carr...
2025-02-02
04 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Third Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - Lord, I Am Not Worthy
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Third Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 8:1-13. The reading this Sunday speaks about the miracles of the cleansing of the leper and the healing of the Roman centurion’s servant. In this lesson, the cleansing of the leper and the ending of this reading are talked about to a smaller degree in comparison to the healing of the Roman centurion’s servant. The miracle of the...
2025-01-26
17 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Second Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - At Mary’s Request
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. John 2:1-11. The reading this Sunday speaks about the Wedding Feast at Cana. Many know that this is the first miracle performed in John’s Gospel and the first miracle Christ performed. This began the Lord Jesus Christ’s ministry on earth. You may ask: Did anyone prompt Christ to begin His ministry? ...
2025-01-19
06 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
The Baptism of the Lord (2025) - The Humility of St. John the Baptist
Happy Lord’s Day! Holy Mother Church commemorates today the Baptism of the Lord. This episode is focused on the Gospel reading of Year C in the Novus Ordo Missal. The Gospel reading comes from St. Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. This episode isn’t focused so much on the baptism of the Lord itself, but rather another important aspect of the reading, that being the humility of St. John the Baptist. May we all learn to imitate the humility of St. John the Baptist when going before the Lord.
2025-01-12
03 min
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (2025) - Every Knee Shall Bow
Happy Lord’s Day! It is January 5th, AD 2025 and that means it is time for the beginning of “The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall!” Today officially kicks off this new ministry and this ministry is dedicated to the advancement of the Word of God for the glory of Holy Mother Church and the glory of Almighty God throughout the world. This first addition is from a reading from the Introit of the Tridentine Mass which is Philippians 2:10-11. In this episode I have encouraged kneeling for Holy Commun...
2025-01-05
03 min
Advent Calendar House
Mama’s Family: Santa Mama
🎄It’s 1986, and Santa looks different after arriving late to the mall due to a flat reindeer. Unfold that TV Guide you crafted into an angel centerpiece and join us for a semi-festive Christmas episode of “Mama’s Family” that will have you believing in either Santa or ghosts at the end of it. **** 🎙 Guest:Joe Fulton (Christmas Aficionado) **** 💬 Topics & Tangents:1. “Santa Mama” on the Internet Archive. 2. A Mama’s Family reunion on “Vicki!” 3. Vicki Lawrence sings “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georg...
2024-12-16
1h 13
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall - Introduction & Trailer
This is the introductory trailer of “The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall.” This podcast will begin on Sunday, January 5th, AD 2025. God Love You!
2024-12-13
08 min
Totally Rad Christmas!
1983 Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (w/ Mike and Charlie)
What’s up, dudes? 40 years ago, the Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade was broadcast live on National TV! Disney connoisseurs Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and Ague Designs are here with me to break it down!Joan Lunden and Mike Douglas host this 1983 Christmas parade with narration written by Doug Cody. The production was directed by Chico Fernandez. Tinkerbell opened the show, and Cinderella and her entourage processed down Main Street USA. Pinocchio and the Jungle Book crews followed right behind her.The Alice in Wo...
2023-09-18
1h 19
The MATTER Health Podcast
Healthcare 2040: The Future of Chronic Pulmonary Care
What will healthcare look like in 20 years? What should we invest in today to help us get there?MATTER and Baxter present Healthcare 2040, an event series that invites industry leaders working in significantly transformative areas of healthcare to help us explore these questions.Leading up to National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, join us for a critical discussion on the future of chronic pulmonary care. Chronic pulmonary conditions include COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma and more. The prevalence of these conditions is increasing — for instance, in 2019, COPD was the third leading cause of death wo...
2022-10-26
47 min
The PulpMX.com Show
Show #487 - Hunter Lawrence, Phil Nicoletti, Steve Westfall, Tod Hammock with Michael Lindsay In-Studio
A1 is upon us and it's an exciting time. Tonight we prime our selves with a tandem visit with Filthy Phil and Scott Huddleston of Motosport.com. Hunter Lawrence joins us to discuss a cool "mall ride" that he Mirts and Redbull have cooked up. Tod Hammock of the Kicker Arenacross series is on to talk about that series kickoff and Scuba Steve recently retired from Rockstar Husky and he comes on to talk about that choice. Michael Lindsey is in studio!
2022-01-04
5h 11
Startup Geometry Podcast
EP 014 Renaissance Mathematicus Thony Christie
Thony Christie, historian of science and proprietor of the Renaissance Mathematicus and Whewell’s Ghost stops by to talk about Galileo, Newton, the Copernican controversy, and why it was smart to believe that the Earth didn’t move. The story of how we came to understand that the Earth was not the center of the Universe is one of the most fascinating stories in the whole of the history of science. The debate over Copernicus’ heliocentric model lasted for centuries, and was carried out by mathematicians, theologians, philosophers and scientists. Observational evidence initially favored a geocentric model, and de...
2015-11-10
1h 23
Startup Geometry Podcast
EP 014 Renaissance Mathematicus Thony Christie
Thony Christie, historian of science and proprietor of the Renaissance Mathematicus and Whewell’s Ghost stops by to talk about Galileo, Newton, the Copernican controversy, and why it was smart to believe that the Earth didn’t move. The story of how we came to understand that the Earth was not the center of the Universe is one of the most fascinating stories in the whole of the history of science. The debate over Copernicus’ heliocentric model lasted for centuries, and was carried out by mathematicians, theologians, philosophers and scientists. Observational evidence initially favored a geocentric model, and de...
2015-11-10
1h 23