Fr. David Palmer, a priest of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, joins Crisis Point to discuss the Personal Ordinariate, also known as the Anglican Ordinariate. What is the history of this group, and what is its purpose in the Church today? How does its Mass compare to the Novus Ordo Mass and … Read more
The beat of the war drums are growing louder as the West accuses Russia of planning to invade Ukraine. What is really going on? Eric Sammons looks at the recent history of Ukraine/Russia relations, as well as why the U.S. is involved in this dispute, and what should be the Catholic response to this crisis. … Read more
As we mark the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, attorney and Director of the Center for Law and the Human Person Elizabeth Kirk joins Crisis Point to discuss the future of the pro-life movement. What is likely to happen in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court case? How will it impact … Read more
A group of Catholic media outlets have created a “fact-checking” consortium to “to help to clarify fake news and misleading information about vaccines against COVID-19.” Is this necessary? Will it really bring forth the truth, or will it just lead to more misinformation? Links: • Catholic Fact-Checking Support the show (https://www.crisismagazine.com/support)
Dr. Anthony Esolen joins Crisis Point to talk about Catholic culture: what it is, how we lost it, and how we can regain it. Specifically, Dr. Esolen speaks of the need for Catholic parishes to rise up and provide opportunities for young people to live out a healthy Catholic culture. A transcript of the interview … Read more
Record numbers of Americans quit their jobs in 2021. What is driving this “Great Resignation?” Eric Sammons looks at the factors underlying this phenomenon through the lens of the Catholic Church’s perspective on work. Support the show (https://www.crisismagazine.com/support)
Dr. Peter Kwasniewski joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, “Ministers of Christ: Recovering the Roles of Clergy and Laity in an Age of Confusion” (Crisis Publications). He addresses the distinctive roles in the liturgy for both lay and cleric, as well as men and women, and how the confusion of those liturgical roles … Read more
Today we look at the “Reform of the Reform” movement, which decries the post-Vatican II liturgical reforms and attempts to implement what it calls an “authentic” reform of the Liturgy. Is this movement still viable in today’s Church? Links: • A Manifesto of New Traditionalism Support the show (https://www.crisismagazine.com/support)
Eric Sammons looks back at 2021 and discusses the biggest stories Crisis Magazine covered this year. Top 5 Crisis Point Podcasts: 5. Why is Traditional Catholicism Booming? (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) 4: Confessions of a Lefebvrist (Kennedy Hall) 3: The Bishop Crisis (Dr. Janet Smith) 2: A Catholic in a Time of Crisis (Bishop Athanasius Schneider) … Read more
With the recent directives from the Vatican, the future of the traditional Latin Mass is in a precarious state. Will Pope Francis be successful in eliminating the traditional celebration of the Sacraments? Will a future pope annul these decrees? Eric Sammons speculates on the future of the Latin Mass, and what it means for the … Read more
Eric Sammons invites Dr. Nathan Schlueter, his college roommate and the man who led him to the Catholic Church 30 years ago, to discuss how the conversion came about. What did Dr. Schlueter say and do that made Catholicism attractive? What can we learn from this? Links: • Eric’s appearance on The Journey Home • … Read more
In recent years there has been a lot of talk in the Catholic world of “Recognize and Resist” – the idea that Catholics should recognize the papacy of Francis as valid, but should resist him when he goes away from Catholic belief and practice. Is this a legitimate position for a Catholic to hold? Link: … Read more
The use of aborted babies in medical research is far more prevalent than most people realize—and Catholic leaders have been turning a blind eye to this evil for decades. What can be done to to stop these grisly practices? Dr. Stacy Trasancos, who holds a doctorate in chemistry and a M.A. in theology, has been … Read more
Last week Pope Francis apologized to the Orthodox “for the ways Catholics have contributed to division with Orthodox Christians”. What are these “mistakes” and should the pope have apologized for them? What is the future of Catholic-Orthodox relations? Support the show
Dr. Eduardo Echeverria is Professor of Philosophy and Systematic Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. He joins Eric Sammons in a friendly debate about the role of ecumenism in the rise of religious indifference in the Catholic Church. They also discuss Vatican II, John Paul II, and whether “dialogue” is a valid methodology … Read more
The Omicron Variant has become the latest example of the use of fear to control a populace. Eric Sammons looks at how fear is used as a means of control both in society and in the Church. Support the show (https://www.crisismagazine.com/support)
Eric Sammons breaks down last week’s USCCB meeting in Baltimore, and why it demonstrates how out of touch our bishops are to the crisis in the Church today. Support the show (https://www.crisismagazine.com/support)
Jeremiah and Michaela Harrison of Liturgy of the Home joins Crisis Point to discuss how to build Catholic culture in our homes. They also introduce a great tool for achieving that goal: The Illustrated Liturgical Year Calendar. Links: • Illustrated Liturgical Year Calendar • Liturgy of the Home • Clear Creek Abbey Support the show … Read more
How has COVID impacted the Catholic Church? What will the Church look like in the coming years? Eric Sammons looks at recent data and contemplates the future of the Church. Links: • Pillar Special report: Who we are, and what we believe • Pillar Special report: Why Catholics leave; why Catholics stay • Pillar Special … Read more
Casey Chalk, author of “The Persecuted: True Stories of Courageous Christians Living Their Faith in Muslim Lands”, joins Crisis Point to discuss the plight of Christians who face constant harassment and persecution in Pakistan and elsewhere. Learn how they must adapt and often must move to another country, where their situation isn’t much better. Also … Read more