Soldiers of the Immaculate

In this episode Father discusses fidelity to the Catholic faith amid ecclesial scandal and doctrinal confusion, drawing together the kingship of Christ, the necessity of salvation, devotion to Our Lady, and the four last things. Let us persevere in charity and courage, surrender our wills to Christ, and welcome His reign in our hearts, our families, and society.

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Traditional Franciscan priest Fr. Mary-Isaac Relyea joins John-Henry Westen to address what he describes as a crisis of silence within the Catholic hierarchy. Drawing on St. John Eudes and St. Gregory the Great, Relyea argues that priests and bishops have a grave obligation to defend Catholic doctrine and warn souls against sin. He sharply criticizes Pope Leo XIV and other prelates whom he believes have failed in that responsibility, a failure that, he warns, invites damnation.

The discussion addresses reception of Holy Communion, homosexuality, modernism, Vatican II, and the SSPX. Relyea argues that Catholics must remain faithful...

In this episode Father discusses the mystery and necessity of the Cross, emphasizing that Christ’s disciples must renounce themselves, accept the crosses God permits, and follow Him to Calvary; the Cross is presented as the means of salvation, a source of grace, a weapon against spiritual enemies, and the path to conformity with Christ. The episode calls listeners to stop fleeing from suffering, embrace their crosses with patience and love, cultivate humility, prayer, mental prayer, and dependence upon divine grace, and seek the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, particularly through the Seven Sorrows devotion and its associated pr...

In this episode Father discusses the crisis in the Church following the Second Vatican Council, focusing especially on the liturgical reform, the loss of the sacrificial character and reverence of the Mass, the failure of Church leaders to defend Catholic truth, and the growing confusion and apostasy within the Church. We must recognize the seriousness of the crisis, study the Faith and the writings of the Saints, pray and do penance, make frequent spiritual Communions, defend Christ and His Church, instruct those who are ignorant, and remain faithful even amid persecution and suffering. Let us reject cowardice and spiritual...

In this episode Father discusses the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, emphasizing her role as the Immaculate Mother, Mediatrix of All Graces, and model of total conformity to God’s will, particularly through her Fiat and participation in Christ’s redemption. Devotion to Our Lady is connected to the spiritual dangers of the present age and Catholics must detach themselves from worldly possessions, technology, fear, sin, and personal opinions; cultivate mental prayer; practice penance and the sacraments; discern and embrace their vocations; and prepare seriously for death and judgment. Let us consecrate ourselves and our families to Our Lady...

In this sermon Father discusses the proper use of the tongue, emphasizing that sinful speech—including calumny, insults, immodesty, gossip, and verbal abuse—can seriously damage other people and incur responsibility before God. Christians have a duty not only to avoid sinful speech but to speak up in defense of the Catholic faith and Truth, particularly when confronted with error, while doing so with charity and a willingness to instruct those who are sincerely mistaken. We must all remain spiritually vigilant, pray for those who have been led astray, praise God with our speech, defend the Church and the inno...

In this episode Father addresses some of the continuing ripple effects from the SSPX’s July 1 episcopal consecrations, namely the “ecumenical outreach” from Ecclesia Dei parish seeking to regularize supporters of the SSPX. Father also continued reading some excerpts from The Commonitory of Saint Vincent of Lerins which is so applicable to our times!

In this episode Father recaps the consecration of the four new bishops by the SSPX, the DDF's document in response to it, the objective fact that there is a grave crisis in the Church, and how even Church law nullifies penalties and censures when actions are motivated by a state of necessity or emergency circumstances. The storm in the Church is REAL, and staying close to the True Mass and our Mother in Heaven will be our surest guarantee of safety.

In this episode Father briefly discusses Saint John the Baptist and how the world sorely needs someone with his voice crying out in the wilderness of sin to make straight the ways of the Lord. Leo recently made comments in the direction of the SSPX trying to dissuade them from consecrating bishops, asserting the importance of Vatican 2. Father continued reading some excerpts from The Commonitory of Saint Vincent of Lerins.

In this episode Father discusses the continuing crisis in the Catholic Church, criticizing recent actions and statements associated with Pope Leo 14th, Vatican officials, and various bishops as departures from traditional Catholic doctrine and governance. Catholics should remain steadfast during the present confusion by relying on Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, the teachings of the Church Fathers, and especially the principles articulated by St. Vincent of Lérins for discerning truth from error. We must remain steadfast in prayer, study, devotion to the Rosary, perseverance through coming trials, and confidence in the eventual Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary!

In this episode Father discusses the “listening centers” at the upcoming youth vigil in Madrid, the Vatican document on the implementation of the synod on synodality, and address several questions from listeners.

In this episode Father discusses recent developments in Rome regarding homosexuality, synodality, ecumenism, interreligious dialogue, and the current direction of the Vatican which continue to represent a departure from traditional Catholic teaching. In contradiction to the perennial teachings of the Catholic Church, figures such as Father James Martin and Pope Leo 14th continue to promote doctrinal ambiguity and moral compromise. We need to double-down, yet again, with our devotions to Our Lady: she will be our most sure and reliable help to make it through the spiritual chastisement in which we’re living (and the physical chastisement that is co...

In this sermon Father teaches us how to make a truly fruitful confession, emphasizing that the sacrament of penance is a necessary means of salvation after mortal sin. He explains in detail the required elements of a valid confession—contrition, confession, and satisfaction—while warning against modern errors, laxity, and misuse of the Sacrament. We must avoid sin, especially occasions of sin, to cultivate true sorrow, and to seek a regular confessor in order to grow in grace and reach heaven.

In this sermon Father discusses the necessity of carrying one’s cross in union with Christ through silent patience, generous love, and filial abandonment to God. Suffering is a gift permitted by God for the sanctification of souls and must be embraced with humility, trust, and perseverance through grace. Let us rediscover that the path to true holiness requires sacrifice, fidelity to daily duties, and a deep love of God expressed through accepting all trials.

In this sermon Father discusses the mystery of the Cross as the central path to salvation, explaining that God’s wisdom often appears as foolishness to the world but it is the means by which souls are purified and saved. Suffering, united to Christ, is not meaningless but a powerful participation in redemption, made possible through grace and the cooperation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We must to embrace our crosses with love, seeing them as the greatest gift for sanctification and the salvation of our soul.

In this Lenten Mission sermon Father discusses the meaning of Holy Week through the lens of spiritual warfare, emphasizing the necessity of fidelity to Christ and His Church as the sole path to salvation. The Church is the Church Militant and Catholics need to actively engage in prayer, sacrifice, and defense of the Faith amid widespread apostasy and internal corruption. We need to persevere and maintain devotion to the sacraments and the Blessed Virgin, being ready to suffer as the Church endures her present and intensifying crisis.

In this episode Father discusses the new-old idolatry from South America as well as Leo/Prevost’s recent comments praising “Amoris Letitia.”

In this episode Father discussions wars and rumors from war (is Bibi dead?), and covers St. Thomas Aquinas’ Summa on the requirements for a war to be just. Also, for those who have eyes to see they will see that the move toward Noahide Laws is continuing with Senators proclaiming it’s antisemitic to say that Christ is King and the SecDef’s pastor saying that Marian and Eucharistic devotions by Catholics is idolatry. Our Lady has warned us; now is the time to pray, fast, and prepare for what is coming.

In this episode on the First Sunday of Lent Father addresses several listener questions.

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In this episode Father discusses the Society of St. Pius X’s announced intention to consecrate new bishops and how the present crisis in the Church constitutes a grave state of necessity requiring decisive action for the salvation of souls. Father also answers listener questions on discerning vocations, raising children in the faith, discipline at Mass, and the essential role of prayer, especially the Rosary, in forming Catholic families.

In this sermon Father discusses the Catholic doctrine that the Blessed Virgin Mary is rightly called Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix of all Graces, that these titles belong to the deposit of faith and are consistently taught by Scripture, Tradition, the Fathers, Doctors, Saints, and Popes. Denying these Marian titles undermines authentic Christology, rejects the Church’s historical teaching authority, and results in doctrinal collapse masked by false ecumenism. We need unwavering devotion to Our Lady, especially in the present age of crisis, presenting her as God’s chosen instrument for the final victory over error and the salvation of souls.

In this episode Father discusses the profound crisis in the Church rooted in the Second Vatican Council, synodality, and modern ecclesial reforms which contradict prior infallible teaching and have led to doctrinal confusion, liturgical collapse, and moral corruption. The suppression of the traditional Roman Rite, the promotion of moral errors — especially regarding sexuality — and the infiltration of the Church by hostile forces are signs of a long-prophesied apostasy and an approaching chastisement. We must practice spiritual resistance through prayer, penance, fidelity to tradition, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and serious study of the saints and doctors of the Chur...

In this sermon Father discusses the dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary as defined by Pope Pius XII, emphasizing the Church’s infallible authority to proclaim divinely revealed truths and the necessity of assenting to every dogma of the Catholic faith. Mary’s Assumption is inseparable from her perfect detachment from sin and the world, her total conformity to the will of God, and her unique participation in Christ’s redemptive work through love, suffering, and humility. Let us imitate Mary and the saints by practicing detachment, living sacramentally, preparing daily for death, and trusting in Our La...

In this sermon Father discusses the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the foundation of all Marian doctrine and as inseparable from authentic Christology and the Catholic Faith. Attacks on Mary’s titles — especially Mother of God, Mediatrix of all Graces, and Co-Redemptrix — are signs of doctrinal collapse foretold by saints, councils, and Marian apparitions. Heresy against Mary inevitably leads to heresy against Christ; we need to remain steadfast, to defend revealed dogma even amid ecclesial confusion, and to deepen devotion to Our Lady — particularly through the Rosary — as a sign of fidelity and perseverance unto salvation.

In this sermon Father discusses the Immaculate Conception, explaining how Blessed Duns Scotus resolved theological difficulties by arguing that it was fitting for God to preserve His mother from original sin, a doctrine later defined as dogma by Pope Pius 9th. Mary is the “woman” of Genesis who crushes the serpent’s head, and as the “mold of God,” she serves as the perfect mediator to help the faithful be transformed into Christ. We need to practice total consecration to the Immaculate, imitating her virtues and relying on her intercession as it is the surest path to salvation and victory in...

In this episode Father reviews the importance of Mary in the economy of salvation and the absolutely essential requirement that we have a love and devotion to Mary as she will bring us closer to her Divine Son.

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-Fernandez’ “Mater Populi Fidelis”:
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20251104_mater-populi-fidelis_en.html
-Francis wanting to call the angel a “liar:”
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2015/may/documents/papa-francesco_20150529_bambini-malati-santa-marta.html
-Francis’ blatant heresy on Mary: “No one is born saint:”
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2018/december/documents/papa-francesco_20181221_dipendenti-vaticani.html
-WM review:
https://www.wmreview.org/p/co-redemptrix-the-testimony-of-popes?r=nz485&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=audio-player

In this episode Father discusses the Miracle of the Sun: the most public “private” revelation since Apostolic times. Satan knows his time is short, and his final (and he hopes decisive) battle will be against Marriage and the Family, which anyone can see has been well underway for a few decades now. While we know not the day nor the hour, our time is short as well and we need to sanctify the time we have before entering into eternity!

In this episode Father discusses Leo’s announcement of a lifetime achievement award for Dick Durbin on the issue of immigration while continuing to contradict Church and Biblical doctrine on the Death Penalty as well as repeating and ‘confirming’ other heresies. During this time of escalating heresy and scandal remember to stay close to Our Lady and follow her advice: Pray the Rosary, especially in this month of October, staying mindful of the many promises made to those who are fervent clients and servants of Our Blessed Mother!

In this episode Father skips the recent political assassination to address the assassination of the Catholic Faith taking place by the hands of the current Bishop In White. Rather than confirming the brethren in Faith he is omitting to speak out against errors and heresy… in fact, he seems to be propagating them intentionally. Read the signs of the times, heed Our Lady’s warnings at La Salette, Fatima, and Akita for the time of mercy is ending.

In this episode Father discusses Trad Inc and how they seem to be more interested in helping themselves than the Church as well as Leo’s recent meeting and apparent approbation of James Martin, SJ, and the scandal crying out to heaven for vengeance in allowing the QGBLTA+ crowd to enter into St. Peter’s Basilica with their blasphemous paraphernalia.

In this episode Father addresses the apocalyptic development of the sacrificing of the red heifer and how this is a sign of the times pointing toward the coming of antichrist. Father also discusses Our Lady of Good Success and the prophetic warnings contained for our times in those apparitions.

In this episode Father answers a few questions, primarily about how to get over stalling in the spiritual life and practical advice to help make sure your children persevere in the Catholic Faith after they leave home.

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In this episode, Father discusses recent news from Rome, including the recent ratification of Cardinal Castillo by Pope Leo. As the crisis in the Church deepens we need to reflect on the heroic faith of the martyrs, especially as recounted in St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Victories of the Martyrs, so that if God calls us to this glorious honor we wil be ready (worst case scenario: we’re ready to be martyrs but “merely” die holy deaths of some other type).

Greetings to new listeners! In this episode Father reiterates that he’s not a sedevacantist (but likes The WM Review), touches on some recent news from Rome, and talks about the Vision of Hell at Fatima. Hell is real, there are human souls there (and more have arrived while you have been reading this podcast summary) and if you don’t want to go there the only remedy is to know, love, and live the Catholic Faith… and heed Our Lady’s Warnings and use her remedy: The Rosary!

In this short hitchhiker’s guide to the spiritual life Father briefly talks about the recent flooding in Texas, updates from Rome, and answers several listener questions.

In this episode Father discusses the recent bombing of Iran and questions when the last time was that any church prelate spoke about the requirements for a Just War (which have not existed for the U.S. for 250 years, if not longer). Meanwhile many prelates are churchmen are openly celebrating the abomination of “pride month” while the hierarchy is either silent or approving of this scandal. As the time of antichrist approaches there will be more persecution of the Faithful remnant; prepare yourself through prayer and the Sacraments for both white and red martyrdom!

In this episode Father reflects on the deep spiritual crisis facing both Church and society and the urgent need to heed Our Lady’s message at Fatima to do penance and reparation and to have devotion to Her Immaculate Heart. We need to embrace the cross, prepare spiritually for persecution, and stay rooted in prayer, especially the rosary, amid an impending chastisement and collapse of both Church and civil society.

In this episode Father addresses Pope Leo’s new head of the Pontifical Academy for Life, the Bishop of Charlotte’s close friendship with Leo and what that means for the Latin Mass, and Cardinal McElroy’s comments that “Leo will be a faithful continuation of Francis.” And Father also answers several listener questions.

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In this episode Father reviews the sermon of Pope Leo the 14th from his non-coronation Mass (installation?) and reflects with grave concern regarding Leo’s commitment to continuing the work of his predecessor Francis, his attachment to Vatican 2, and his support for synodality. Father contrasts this with quotations from Pope Pius 11th’s encyclical Mortalimum Annos and several quote from unimpeachable Catholic sources. We can never run from the truth, and the truth seems to be we have a Pope who is willing to speak heresy. This is not a time for fear, it is a time for renewed prayer...