Angels Of God

This EWTN series by Fr. John Horgan teaches us about these wondrous spiritual beings, we call Angels. This series was created to draw us closer into that fidelity which characterizes the life of the angels. Fr. Horgan helps us understand why their ministry to our spiritual formation is so important.


Father John Horgan is a graduate of Harvard. He holds four degrees from the Angelicum in Rome. He received a Licentiate in Moral Theology, summa cum laude, with specialization in medical-moral matters. In June of 1997, he also received a diploma magna com laude from the


Studium of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, certifying his expertise in the investigation and evaluation of candidates for sainthood.

Father Horgan was ordained for the Archdiocese of Vancouver in 1986 by Pope John Paul II.

Angels of God with Fr. John Horgan

1.	Program Name:	The existence of Angels and their importance   to the Church
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2.	Program Name:	The role of Angels in the natural order
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3.	Program Name:	The prayer and ministry of the Angels
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4.	Program Name:	Gabriel, the Messenger of God
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5.	Program Name:	St. Joseph
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6.	Program Name:	The Angels in the life of Our Lord
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7.	Program Name:	The activities of the Holy Angels in our spiritual   lives
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8.	Program Name:	The messages of the Angels
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9.	Program Name:	Contrition/Prayer
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10.	Program Name:	The Angels and the life of the young   Church
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11.	Program Name:	The role of the Angels in the Liturgy of the   Church
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12.	Program Name:	The Book of Revelation
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13.	Program Name:	The Choirs of Angels
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14.	Program Name:	Our friendship with the Angels and their   protection
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The Catholic Church: Builder Of Civilization

Hosted by Prof. Thomas E. Woods, Jr., this series exposes the fact that contrary to the conventional wisdom, the Catholic Church has been responsible for the vast bulk of what we treasure in Western civilization: science, the university system, Western moral principles, law (domestic and international), economic thought, and much else besides.

1.	Introduction	cathbuildciv_01.mp3
	Debunking myths about the Catholic Church and its impact on Western Civilization.

2.	The Church and Science	cathbuildciv_02.mp3
	The scientific world owes much of its discoveries to knowledgeable Catholic monks and priests.

3.	Priests as Scientific Pioneers	cathbuildciv_03.mp3
	The leading pioneers of astronomy, geology and seismology were Catholic priests.

4.	The Galileo Files	cathbuildciv_04.mp3
	Reading between the lines of the Galileo case.

5.	The University System	cathbuildciv_05.mp3
	The Catholic church has long been the protector of knowledge and learning.

6.	Does God Exist?	cathbuildciv_06.mp3
	Church scholars propose the existence of God through arguments of reason and rationalism.

7.	The Monks	cathbuildciv_07.mp3
	The monks were the protectors of learning and knowledge during the barbarian invasions and the Middle Ages.

8.	Catholic Charity	cathbuildciv_08.mp3
	Even anti-catholic commentators have marveled at the selflessness acts of charity administered by Catholics.

9.	Western Morality	cathbuildciv_09.mp3
	Western standards of morality have been decisively shaped by the Catholic Church.

10.	The Concepts of Rights and Law	cathbuildciv_10.mp3
	Modern Western legal systems are a secular residue of religious attitudes historically found in the liturgy, rituals and doctrines of the Catholic Church.

11.	The Origins of International Law	cathbuildciv_11.mp3
	The circumstances arriving from the discovery of the New World gave impetus for theologians to study the general principles of rights and treatment of peoples that developed into a basis for international law.

12.	The Anti-Catholic Atrocities That History Forgot	cathbuildciv_12.mp3
	Catholic s throughout history have suffered for their faith, sometimes those instances, at the least, are not talked about much, others, at worst, are forgotten all together, like the drownings at Nantes or the Cristero War.

13.	Series Recap	cathbuildciv_13.mp3
	The foundational building blocks of Western civilization were laid by the Catholic Church.

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Catholicism: The Heart of History (audio)

Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clark (video)

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Catholicism: The Heart of History

This EWTN audio series about Catholicism from the Birth of Christ in the Roman Empire to the 20th Century is hosted by Joanna & James Bogle.

1. The Roman Imperium and Christendom: Constantine, Justinian and Charlemagne
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History of the spread of Christianity and Catholicism through the Roman Empire and it’s subsequent fall to the Franks – Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III.

2. The Roman Pontiff & Emperor: Keystones to the Commonwealth of Christ

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In Pagan Rome the Emperor was also the head of the pagan church and had the title “Pontifax.” The Church changed the word from Pontifax to Pontiff. The Christian Holy Roman Emperor and the Pontiff were a support for one another – the Pope would approve and crown the Emperor and support the idea of the “Divine Right of Kings, while the Emperor would support and protect the Church.”

3. The Knights Templar and Hospitaller

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Order of Knights created to serve the Church during the Crusades to protect pilgrims and Catholic Christian Churches in the Holy Land from Muslim invaders.

4. The Inquisition: Medieval, Spanish and Roman: What’s the Real Story?
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The Roman inquisition was quite different from the Spanish and in fact was quite mild in comparison. The purpose was to root out heresy and protect the doctrines and deposit of Faith of the Church. In Spain, the State was experiencing cases where false converts, particularly from Islam, were trying to infiltrate and overthrow the Monarchy.

5. Spain, England & America: The Black Legend, True or False?

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The Tears of the Indians, a book published in England, claimed that the Spanish explorers and settlers of the New World were exploiting and forcing the American natives to convert to Catholicism. This was propaganda aimed at denouncing the Catholic Church and the Spanish Monarchy as well.

6. Galileo: The Church and Science
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Galileo was asked to refrain from speaking about his agreement with the Copernican view of the Universe. The Church and the Pope never said that Copernicus theory was wrong, rather the Church wanted to avoid confusion for those who would not understand the change from a Ptolemaic view to a Copernican view of the universe. Almost all of the scientific discoveries of the age were made possible through the Universities established by the Church.

7. The Protestant Reformation and How The People of England Opposed it

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8. The English Civil War: What Really Happened?
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9. The Enlightenment and the Suppression of the Jesuits

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10. The French Revolution and the Destruction of Christendom

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11. The Counter-revolution in France & Austria

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12. 1848 to WWI: The Rise of Secularism, Nationalism & Totalitarianism
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13. The Church in the 20th Century

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Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clark (video)

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Five Pillars Of The Spiritual Life

In this audio series, Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life, Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., President of Gonzaga University, presents a rich practical guide for helping busy people develop a deeper prayer life. Spitzer presents five essential means through which the contemplative and active aspects of our lives can be joined, creating a stronger spiritual life. Contemplation allows God to probe the depths of our hearts and allows us to gain deeper insight into His truth and love. This exchange allows the freedom to love in the very imitation of Jesus Christ himself, " This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." St. Ignatius of Loyola espoused the ideal of becoming "contemplatives in action." He was convinced that contemplation--the deep awareness and appropriation of the unconditional love of God--should affect our actions, and that our actions need to be brought back to our interior foundation. Fr. Spitzer shows that there are five essential means through which this communion can be attained, particularly for busy people: the Holy Eucharist, spontaneous prayer, the Beatitudes, partnership with the Holy Spirit, and the contemplative life itself. Fr. Spitzer invites viewers to contemplate the vast beauty and depth of the spiritual masters, issuing a call to a deeper spiritual life, entering ever more deeply into the heart of God.

	Program Name	Audio File Name - Click to download
1.	First Pillar: Jesus’ Intentions in the Holy Eucharist Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_01.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., explains what the five pillars of the spiritual life are, and begins to discuss the first pillar of the Holy Eucharist.
2.	First Pillar: The Holy Eucharist Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_02.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., proceeds further into his discussion on the Holy Eucharist, a priceless gift which causes us to contemplate upon the love and God and give thanks.
3.	First Pillar: The Grace of the Eucharist Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_03.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., details the graces received in the Holy Eucharist as healing, forgiveness, peace, transformation, and Church unity, all of which are incorporated into the Liturgy.
4.	Second Pillar: Spontaneous Prayers Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_04.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., describes sets of spontaneous prayers designed to petition for divine assistance or help, as well as specialized prayers in times of real suffering.
5.	Second Pillar: Spontaneous Prayers, Part Two Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_05.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., shares sets of spontaneous prayers which offer and seek forgiveness. The motive of personal prayer should not derive from self-centeredness but out of the desire for submission to God’s will.
6.	Third Pillar: The “Our Father” and the Beatitudes Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_06.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., enumerates the five petitions contained within the Lord’s Prayer as the model prayer form. He details the Beatitudes as means of living out the intentions of the “Our Father.”
7.	Third Pillar: The Beatitudes, Part Two Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_07.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., reveals the empathy Christians are to offer to those in need as followers of Christ attempting to love as he loves.
8.	Third Pillar: The Beatitudes and the Examen Prayer Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_08.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., relates that Christians are to mirror the merciful heart of Christ, who forgave and loved his enemies, performed works of mercy, promoted peace and worked for reconciliation among those divided by discord or error.
9.	Fourth Pillar: Partnership with the Holy Spirit, Part One Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_09.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., shares that the Holy Spirit is the best spiritual director one could hope for, aiding the personal discernment process for finding God’s will in a particular circumstance by instilling a sense of lasting peace, guiding through distractions for clear perception, and finally providing inspiration to make proper decisions.
10.	Fourth Pillar: Partnership with the Holy Spirit, Part Two Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_10.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., declares the Holy Spirit’s role in personal guidance, exhorting believers to constancy in times of spiritual consolation and desolation, leading to an increase in the theological virtues of faith, hope and love.
11.	Fourth Pillar: Partnership with the Holy Spirit, Part Three Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_11.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., describes the role of feelings and emotions as natural to the life of faith. Consolations and desolations may come and go, but one should focus on growing in relationship to God—the end of the quest of the spirit and the giver of all true gifts.
12.	Fourth Pillar: Partnership with the Holy Spirit, Part Four Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_12.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., distinguishes between the consolations and desolations which may come from God or the devil. Rules of discernment are given so as to retain clarity and focus amidst potential clutter and confusion.
13.	Fifth Pillar: The Contemplative Life Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_13.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., offers practical guidance for active people who seek to develop a contemplative prayer life. Cultivating the “school of the heart,” contemplatives are encouraged to pray with the Scriptures and give thanks to God for his blessings, thereby receiving his consolation and revelatory insight.
14.	Fifth Pillar: Eight Vehicles of Contemplation Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_14.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., relays eight means to come into contemplation, through giving thanks and praise to God; meditating on his life, his Word and his liturgy; practicing devotions, offering simple prayers and praying in silence. In these ways contemplatives remember to appreciate who God is in their lives, following his will and giving thanks in all things.
15.	Fifth Pillar: How to Begin Contemplation Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_15.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., points out that a key element of contemplation is to recognize that God is love. God’s love is typified by the Scriptures, especially 1 Corinthians 13 and the Beatitudes of Matthew 5. God desires to bestow on everyone the highest good, salvation, and unconditional love.
16.	Fifth Pillar: Vehicles of Contemplation, Part One Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_16.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., declares that thanksgiving is the proper response to contemplating the wonder of God’s creation in general, his creation of the soul, redemption through Jesus Christ and for the gift of one’s entire life.
17.	Fifth Pillar: Vehicles of Contemplation, Part Two Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_17.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., conveys ways we can contemplate the wonder of God’s gifts to humanity: through the Eucharist, reading the Scriptures in general, and by meditating on the life of Christ in the Gospel following the method of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
18.	Fifth Pillar: Vehicles of Contemplation, Part Three Host - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.	fivepillars_18.mp3
	Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., gives further examples of Ignatian Contemplation of the life of Christ in the Gospel, sharing how people living in the time of Jesus loved and trusted him. These meditations may be carried into devotions like the Rosary, simple prayers and the prayer of silence.

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Robert J. Spitzer S.J. is a Jesuit priest, philosopher, educator, author, speaker, and retired President of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Father Spitzer is founder and currently active as President of Magis Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to public education concerning the complementary relationship among the varied disciplines of physics, philosophy, reason, and faith. He is also the Chief Education Officer of the Ethics and Performance Institute which delivers web-based ethics education to corporations and individuals. He is also President of the Spitzer Center of Ethical Leadership, which delivers similar curricula to non-profit organizations.

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Good Or Evil - Who Decides?

In this audio series, Fr. Raymond de Souza discusses the issue of deciding Good and Evil and the Catholic Church.

Fr. Raymond de Souza is a Queen’s Alumnus (B.A. Honours in Economics and Masters in Public Administration). He also holds a Masters degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Cambridge, England. Subsequently, he began studies for the priesthood, earning a Licence in Sacred Theology from the Santa Croce University in Rome. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Kingston in July, 2002. Fr. Raymond is a frequent contributor to various publications, including the National Post, The National Catholic Register, and First Things.

1.	Informed Conscience Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd01.mp3
	Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains the importance of having a well-informed conscience in order to live a moral Christian life.
2.	Morality and the State Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd02.mp3
	The government often tries to make civil rights out of moral wrongs. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains why the state should not be looked at as an authority of morality.
3.	Moral Law Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd03.mp3
	Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains why we should be on our guard and stay away from the moral relativism that we are bombarded with in the media and in society.
4.	Moral Law / Protestant and Catholic Morality Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd04.mp3
	Some Christians believe morality based solely on their interpretation of the bible is enough. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza discusses the problems with this theory and explains why it leads to a subjective morality.
5.	Contraception Part 1 Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd05.mp3
	Christian morality is based on what is good in the mind of Jesus Christ. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains why contraception is not good in God’s mind.
6.	Contraception Part 2 Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd06.mp3
	Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza focuses on family and on the physical and spiritual elements of love.
7.	Celibacy Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd07.mp3
	Many people outside the church don’t understand priestly celibacy. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains the reason for priestly celibacy as well as sacred scripture to back it up.
8.	Celibacy in the New Testament Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd08.mp3
	In our culture many find no need for celibacy in the single life, in priesthood or even in marriage. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains celibacy and what it means for people, whatever their calling in life may be.
9.	What is Evil? / The Devil Part 1 Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd09.mp3
	What is evil? Where does it come from? Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza answers these questions and discusses the real threat of the devil.
10.	What is Evil? / The Devil Part 2 Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd10.mp3
	Living a moral Christian life is hard, especially with all of the temptations of today. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza discusses temptation and the real threat of the devil in our lives.
11.	Ecclesiastical Law Part 1 Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd11.mp3
	Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza helps us understand Ecclesiastical Law and explains the differences between it, Natural and Divine Law.
12.	Ecclesiastical Law Part 2 Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd12.mp3
	Ecclesiastical laws are the laws of the church written by Popes, Bishops or special councils. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains Ecclesiastical Law and the Rights of the Laity.
13.	Ordination of Women Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza	gewd13.mp3
	Is the Priesthood a human right, or a calling? Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza discusses the ordination of women and why it is not in line with the mind of Christ.

Source: EWTN

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Becoming Catholic

Becoming Catholic is an EWTN series hosted by Fr. Ed Krause. He instructs, encourages, and inspires listeners with the wisdom and strength of the Catholic creed, moral tradition, and sacramental life. He demonstrates that becoming a Catholic is a lifelong struggle, beginning with Baptism and ending in Heaven.

1.	Preambles of the Faith Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc01.mp3
	Fr. Krause talks about the basics of the Faith including proofs for the existence of God and the first article of the Creed.
2.	The Second Commandment Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc02.mp3
	Fr. Krause discusses the ways that the Lord's name is taken in vain today in phony religions, and how the Catholic Faith, the true faith has shown herself to be true since its foundation 2000 years ago.
3.	On Christ, Christology, and the Incarnation Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc03.mp3
	Fr. Krause talks about the teaching of Jesus Christ on the Kingdom of God, the beatitudes, and how the Incarnation was God's answer to suffering and death.
4.	The Church and its Mission Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc04.mp3
	Fr. Krause concentrates on the mission and task that Jesus gave us: to break beyond selfish isolation and share a richer life in communion with God and all the Saints.
5.	Baptism, Confirmation and Penance Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc05.mp3
	Fr. Krause talks about the sacraments of initiation, their scriptural sources, and what the Catechism teaches on them.
6.	The Sacrament of the Eucharist Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc06.mp3
	Fr. Krause concentrates on the Sacrament of the Eucharist and the scriptural references to it.
7.	Marriage and Orders: Vocational Sacraments Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc07.mp3
	Fr. Krause talks about how Love is perfected within Marriage or Holy Orders.
8.	The Anointing of the Sick Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc08.mp3
	Fr. Krause discusses the issue of suffering and illness, and how God uses evil to produce a greater good, but also how, without God, suffering would lead to anguish, self-absorbtion or despair. He also talks about how the Sacrament of the anointing of the sick gives people the grace to carry their crosses and healing.
9.	The Moral Imperatives of any Faith Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc09.mp3
	Fr. Krause talks about how Morality is objective, and perceived by the Conscience through Natural Law
10.	The Fifth Commandment: You Shall not Kill The Fifth Commandment: You Shall not Kill Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc10.mp3
	Fr. Krause talks about the sacredness of human life, the heinousness of abortion, and how even hatred against your brother is a sin.
11.	The Fourth, Sixth, and Ninth Commandments Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc11.mp3
	Fr. Krauses ties together the sins of adultery, lust, and dishonor to parents into one theme of preserving the sacredness of family life.
12.	The Eighth Commandment and the Media Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc12.mp3
	Fr. Krause talks about how bearing false witness has affected society today, on a small scale and a larger scale with the media.
13.	The Paschal Mystery and the Last Things Host - Fr. Ed Krause	bc13.mp3
	Fr. Krause talks about the culmination of Christ's life in His death and resurrection, the culmination in our lives through our death to self and our rising in Christ, and the culmination of the Church's mission at the end times.

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