Notable Speakers

Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand presents the life of her husband, Dietrich Von Hildebrand revealing the trials and tribulations of the greatest philosopher of this century.

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Father Vincent Miceli, S.J., discusses the teaching of the Church regarding the Sacrament of Penance. A most urgent and informative address by Father Miceli, wherein he clarifies and unfolds the...

Father George Rutler tells of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Gospel accounts. The Sacred Heart of Jesus was pierced to reveal the inexhaustible fountain of mercy and goodness...

Mr. Michael Davies critiques the Pauline reform of the Mass. He argues convincingly that loyal Catholics have a right to criticize disciplinary decisions of the Holy See. He supports his...

The Franks in Gaul under the Merovingian Dynasty led by Clovis and his descendents were the first German tribe to become Catholic. Dr. John Rao explains that their history from...

The next four talks by Dr. John Rao discuss the various dilemmas and disagreements arising from this movement of Catholic rediscovery. They caused clashes not only with enemies of Catholicism,...

The Fourteenth Century proved to be disastrous in innumerable spiritual, intellectual, and political/social ways. This is is discussed in detail by Dr. John Rao. The Papacy moved to Avignon and...

Marxism-Leninism seems to have collapsed of its own contradictions inside the Christian world. Pluralism, however, has not. This has pressed the Church not only to come to terms with everything...

Dr. John Rao describes the “back to nature” movement called the Enlightenment. The “back to nature” movement called the Enlightenment is the final element that Dr. John Rao brings in...

Father Richard Munkelt shows that the Islamic world had a rich philosophical history in the Middle Ages, including thinkers who worked with theologians and Sufi mystics and others who posed...

Chris Ferrara, starting with a detailed look at the words and actions of Pope Francis, offers a diagnosis as well as a prognosis for the severe crisis that is magnified...

Dr. John Rao explains Tridentine reform in Germany, which was both brilliant and contested. The brilliance came from the aid given by the Jesuits and the German College in Rome,...

Mr. Michael Davies discusses the origin and development of the liturgy from it ancient sources through the Reformation and the Council of Trent.

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Monsignor William Smith warns against the dangers inherent in genetic engineering in the prevailing culture. This is a culture of the functional ethics that views man as a commodity. A...

Fr. Vincent Miceli, S.J., speaks about the Antichrist. In this lecture Fr. Vincent Miceli details how to prepare for the arrival of the Antichrist. Although we cannot know who the...

Mr. Davies discusses the little known heresies in the Church’s early years. Mr. Michael Davies discusses in detail the heresies in the Church’s early years, revealing many less well known...

Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand argues against modern Feminism. Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand shows how Feminism claims to fulfill the potential of women, but its standard is naturalist and limiting. Only...

Fr. Baker pinpoints Saint Paul’s desire for unity in the Church. The theme of this letter is the need for unity in the Church, which is the Body of Christ,...

Dr. John Rao describes the intellect of Pope Pius IX. In this lecture, Dr. Rao presents a most enlightening and scholarly portrait of Pius IX, the total demeanor of the...

Monsignor William Smith, in discussing the foundations of Catholic Moral Theology, draws on the teaching of Saint Thomas Aquinas on human acts and examines the elements and implications of the...