What Should Catholics Do?

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
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    As many of you know now, I recently had the privilege of being a guest on Matt Fradd’s Pints with Aquinas Podcast/CZcams channel and I finally have been able to listen to it all the ay through. As I did so, I was a little bothered by something - which is that Matt kept asking a question that I would start to answer and then, maybe the conversation would head in another direction or maybe I just didn’t feel confident in answering it to the extent that it required. But whatever the reason, I don’t feel like I answered it very well.
    So I wanted to take some time to answer it now after having given it a little more thought. So, the question was, “What do we do now?” What he specifically meant was, in examining all the discouraging and distressing news in the world and especially in the Church, with the synod, with corruption scandals, with the rehabilitation of known serial abusers in the Church - if you’re in the habit of paying attention to Church news, which I am to a certain degree, there’s just so much that could cause one someone to lose their faith or their hope, and so what should we do about that? What should our response as lay people be?
    And I don’t think he meant, what should people with a platform do about it. I think he just meant what should your average, pew sitting faithful Catholic layperson do?
    Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
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Komentáře • 181

  • @BrianHoldsworth
    @BrianHoldsworth  Před 10 měsíci +3

    For those asking, here's the link to Fishers Network: www.fishersnetwork.com

  • @pmichael73
    @pmichael73 Před 10 měsíci +26

    A BBC comedy years ago had the line, "Why do politicians spend so much time talking about saving the planet? Because it's easier than fixing the National Health Service." You are spot-on!

    • @jaqian
      @jaqian Před 10 měsíci

      Yes Minister?

    • @pmichael73
      @pmichael73 Před 10 měsíci

      @@jaqian"His Master's Voice" Radio 4 with Robert Hardy.

  • @jerrycotter2000
    @jerrycotter2000 Před 10 měsíci +21

    I’m a 71 year old cradle Catholic who has had a very deep love for the Church and Divine Mercy all of my life. Today I have to stop myself from being constantly angry as I see Satan filling young minds up with all sorts of ideologies that will make them feel like ‘nice’ people and tell them that God isn’t needed. I very much like this young man, he has a good and genuine heart.

    • @lmAIone
      @lmAIone Před 10 měsíci

      I’m 23 in 12 days and I totally feel your frustration, Ive been trying my hardest to not be angry all the time too buddy.
      Brian has been helping me get through these rough times through education, learning is the only way I can cope with this stuff going on in the world.

    • @jerrycotter2000
      @jerrycotter2000 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I was just getting to a point that I could switch off from all of the craziness in the world today and then this came up. The osmosis of these ideologies is slowly spreading and Satan is using identity politics to divide us, breaking us all into groups of mainly victims. But when I hear that the Church is now doing the same I am horrified. God wrote our names in the very palm of His hand before the beginning of time and we can be sure sure that we are completely and uniquely loved. We are not a group and if any group does feel excluded then please, as individuals, change your behaviour and join the Church and be true to yourself. Don't look for a group pass. When I hear all of this I am reminded of every Marian apparition from Lourdes to Fatima, to Medugoje and I wonder what our Blessed Mother would have to say. This synod often referred to the 'spirit' to guide us, when it certainly isn't the Holy Spirit, but something that St. Ignatius very clearly warned us against. You know what, I'm glad that I'm not 23 and I'm very happy to be where I am today, it's been a very long journey and with quite a few dark times but I never lost faith. Footprints in the sand says it all for me. Nothing happens by chance, just keep praying, especially the Divine Mercy Chaplet and God will return in the most amazing consolation that will bring tears to your eyes.@@lmAIone

  • @garyworth6046
    @garyworth6046 Před 10 měsíci +77

    Thanks Brian. What many Catholics fail to remember is that the church dogmas - 255 at my last count -- are inerrant and no other church, EO included, has all of them. Therefore, in today's craziness, stay the course! Jesus will always protect his church. Trust in him.

    • @MikePasqqsaPekiM
      @MikePasqqsaPekiM Před 10 měsíci +8

      What’s a reliable source with those dogmas? I’m familiar with many, but never have found “this is the official list”

    • @garyworth6046
      @garyworth6046 Před 10 měsíci

      @@MikePasqqsaPekiM I got them a few years ago from a catholic website. Sorry, don't recall which. But just by a tally of random sites, 255 is the number.

    • @trosenthal3711
      @trosenthal3711 Před 10 měsíci

      @@MikePasqqsaPekiM this list comes from a 1955 work by the theologian Dr. Ludwig Ott. You can find it by simply searching for „list of Catholic dogma“ on Google. Don’t know how complete it is though.

    • @jacobortega3424
      @jacobortega3424 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Lolol that’s circular reasoning. Don’t use it please. Also No other church has these dogmas that we made up, is also bad logic.

    • @davidmascarenas9830
      @davidmascarenas9830 Před 10 měsíci

      @@MikePasqqsaPekiMThere is not really an official list. Its a bit of a dirty secret of Catholicism. The closest I can find is the Catechism of the Council of Trent. Please see this relevant blog post.
      A Blockchain-Based Approach to Safeguarding the Teachings of the Church for Future Generations
      bezalelsapprentice.blogspot.com/2022/07/a-blockchain-based-approach-to.html

  • @jsn8
    @jsn8 Před 10 měsíci +48

    Catholics need to uplift other Catholics! amazing video as always Brian.

    • @jeazurlantes
      @jeazurlantes Před 10 měsíci +1

      We should pray/intercede for each other and for our leaders

  • @joksal9108
    @joksal9108 Před 10 měsíci +13

    Wise words as always.
    You have reinforced my decision to avoid Twitter today, and strictly limit my time in the future. Thanks.

  • @opencurtin
    @opencurtin Před 10 měsíci +4

    Wise advice , look after your spiritual life to do the good you can to make a change in your life and those you come into contact with , we have enough battles to fight within our own daily grind to work on that …

    • @davidmascarenas9830
      @davidmascarenas9830 Před 10 měsíci

      No this is advocating for cowardice and weakness.

    • @opencurtin
      @opencurtin Před 10 měsíci

      @@davidmascarenas9830 really? ok !

    • @christopher4192
      @christopher4192 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@davidmascarenas9830 Why do so many people use the expression 'to advocate for' something or other? The verb 'to advocate' already does the job. (e.g. 'The politician advocated caution.') Is there a confusion with the noun 'advocate'? (As in 'I am the advocate for the defence in this case'.)

  • @RevolutionDrummer47
    @RevolutionDrummer47 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Thank you for being honest and transparent. Your videos, as of late, have been really intriguing and convicting.

  • @420jdank
    @420jdank Před 10 měsíci +2

    Dude, Thank you for this video. So, genuine and real. IME, Pride is hidden deeply when it comes to defending and navigating our faith sometimes. I love how you set it aside here and really thought this video through. Peace be with you and your family.

  • @reecechlumsky4406
    @reecechlumsky4406 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Epiphany I had during this we all have a broom, a shovel, or a towel. We all possess a means of cleaning up our little part of the world. People are drawn to the peace that surrounds a person like that. As our family or ministry blossoms others will come to see the source of our part and want that too. God bless you!

  • @San-rx9kh
    @San-rx9kh Před 10 měsíci +3

    *Pray 7 sorrows rosary +
    *Pray trad rosary 15 decades everyday until the end.
    Fear Him seek Him & Love Mary!
    May Mother reveal to you her Sorrowful heart and why we keep making Her cry.

    • @szim5551
      @szim5551 Před 10 měsíci +1

      And the Holy Face chaplet

  • @stephane184
    @stephane184 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Our circle of influence is much much smaller than our circle of interest.
    I recall this quote from someone, forget who, and if those words exactly. Maybe it was you in a previous video 😂
    God bless brother

  • @cesarerinaldi6750
    @cesarerinaldi6750 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Paul met the Greeks, even before teaching them the Faith, he said that they had Justice.
    What characterizes the Blessed are the Cardinal Virtues, and what characterizes the Saints are the Theological Virtues.

  • @bfleming5541
    @bfleming5541 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for your thoughtful comments. I appreciate the approach of your channel.

  • @skylerstorm527
    @skylerstorm527 Před 10 měsíci +1

    People ask me all the time “what do you think about ‘x’ ‘y’ ‘z’ happening in such and such state or such and such country?” And I always say, “Man, for most of human history I wouldn’t have had access to any of this information, not until we’ve created this artificial world where everyone can know about everything happening anywhere. I have to concern myself with right here and now, and pray that evil be vanquished over there, whoever is wrong. I don’t know who’s right, Israel or Palestine. I don’t know, and I’m not going to waste my life researching countless hours just to build a potentially wrong opinion about something I’m not living in that’s half a world away. Let the leaders do it. I’m worried about my sanctity and that of my family’s and local community.”

  • @nicolejordan3511
    @nicolejordan3511 Před 10 měsíci

    Amen! Thank you Brian for your work. You certainly give our family hope. God bless your family and your work🙏.

  • @williampeters9838
    @williampeters9838 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I am a Lutheran who enjoys your channel a lot. Something I have been convinced of by the events in western culture and in major sects of Christianity is the need for cultural ecumenism within the church. By this I don’t mean the mush mouthed compromising and obscuring of doctrines distinct to different traditions. What I do mean is that many Christians throughout the west are experiencing the same turmoil Catholics are in their respective denominations. I believe one of the most essential steps forward from this uncertain time is to revitalize the historic distinctly Christian culture which cannot be mistaken as provincialism or prejudice. This, I repeat, does not mean compromising doctrine, but gathering around the central truth of Christ. This would require humility from all parties involved to allow room for others without “othering” them. The reformed would have to allow mysticism a place, the Eastern Orthodox would have to allow a place for systematic theology, the Catholics might have to stop talking about Luther uncharitably, the Lutherans might have to be tolerant of Baptists. I am very excited for what you are doing through Fishers Network. Hopefully within the next few years I will be able to help organize something of a conference which would help expose people to other historic and conservative traditions in Christianity. God used poetry and saints’ writings to really drive home this point to me. Your channel does a good job of encouraging people to challenge themselves. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the most beloved, recognizable, and influential public Christian figures were charitable to other Christians and cultured. They were neither cosmopolitan nor provincial but men interested in the universals which indwelled the particular. Why is Lewis so important to Christians of any denomination? Why was Eliot able to hear the heartbeat of western culture so well and write brilliant essays on how Christendom could reclaim its place? What is it about a fourteenth century Florentine man named Dante that captures the imagination and transforms the way we see the world? These along with many others are part of the same tradition that we as a generation are so ignorant of compared to our predecessors. It is not completely our fault, but to . When I was in a reformed church and tried to share my experience and excitement about reading people like Teresa of Avila, Maximus the Confessor, or St John of the Cross I was met with suspicion. Christian mysticism, though completely Orthodox, was seen as heterodox. The topic isn’t as important as the principle I wish to demonstrate which is that individual Christians tend to be uncharitable to completely Orthodox beliefs and don’t even know it. Absolutely, the degree to which dissent is allowed in a church taking communion together is up to those shepherding the flock and they will answer to God for their decisions. When dealing with other Christians outside of our churches, though, WE answer to God for our actions. It never hurts to remember Job and ask ourselves how much of what we are unequivocally claiming is revealed by God and how much is our arrogant speculation. These unnecessary divisions are weakening us against a religion of Secular Humanism which has found unity in our destruction. If we can witness something as contradictory as the “Queers for Palestine” and are exclusively associated with our own sects, we too are instruments in butchering the body of Christ.

    • @RosieJ7223
      @RosieJ7223 Před 10 měsíci

      There is a group called the Alleluia Community in Augusta, GA that is like what you’re describing. Not an “all roads lead home, man!” kind of group, but ecumenical in a way I haven’t encountered elsewhere. The majority are Roman Catholic, but there is a Lutheran pastor, non-denominational folks, and some mainline Protestants, too. It’s very much about recognizing the sovereignty of God- we can (and should) talk about doctrine and argue (cordially) about it. But there comes a point where two people from different traditions recognize the Holy Spirit working in the other. Their mind doesn’t understand it, but their spirit testifies to the truth. So what do they do? Both can only say “Jesus Christ is Lord and we submit ourselves to Him.” Sometimes you simply must leave it at that and share in the joy of the Lord. It’s about humbling ourselves and actively living out Christian love even when our minds can’t understand what God is doing. Im from the West Coast originally and when I met some of those folks I was shocked at how on fire they were TOGETHER for the Lord. Gives me lots of hope that Jesus really is active and cares about Christians living together in unity. God bless you, brother.

  • @TraceyRenee1
    @TraceyRenee1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    My very wise grandmother told me that becoming overwhelmed with the world’s problems is pointless. Staying focused on our communities is what we have to do. I like to pick up trash along the roads where I live. I started picking up more and more and it became overwhelming. I thought about what my grandma said. As 1 person I cannot handle all of the litter. I can only focus on what is nearest to me.

  • @MikePasqqsaPekiM
    @MikePasqqsaPekiM Před 10 měsíci +1

    Well put, Brian! I’m going to be significantly reducing my time online and reading the news…but I won’t be cutting your channel 😊👊

  • @duals-growthofculture2085
    @duals-growthofculture2085 Před 10 měsíci

    Good answer here, brother. God bless you.

  • @franciscojones6226
    @franciscojones6226 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thx for your views. In these turbulent times getting back to what we can control and referring back to the message from Jesus is probably the best option

  • @fredphilippi8388
    @fredphilippi8388 Před 8 měsíci

    Please remember that journalism is one of the pillars of a democracy. And adhering to the magisterium (including Fiducia Supplicans) is a pillar of Catholicism.

  • @carolsalty1193
    @carolsalty1193 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You are on point , hearing about one more corrupt, cardinal, bishop, or priest ..is not going to enrich my soul ,but reading the word of God , going Mass and receiving the Eucharist , spending time in adoration will!
    Chill on The good the beautiful and the true .
    Pax et Bonum

  • @SensusFidelium
    @SensusFidelium Před 10 měsíci

    What to do? Say ‘good’ and focus on the goal, heaven. Do one’s duty and increase joy

  • @Tunafish262
    @Tunafish262 Před 10 měsíci

    Great reminder for me to focus more on my developing Catholic faith (in RCIA) than on polarizing news or politics

  • @bibbatybobbityboo
    @bibbatybobbityboo Před 10 měsíci +2

    It would be really great to hear what you have to say, as a Canadian, on how Catholics should address the spiraling craziness of SOGI in our schools. As a parent and a Catholic, it seems from my end, that homeschooling is the only way to go at this point. Our school board members are muting us when we try to voice our concerns, and they're openly showing hatred and mockery towards our religion (and others, but specifically Catholicism). The fiance of one of our board members dressed up as Jesus in counter protest and said horrible things about traditional families and Christians just a couple weeks ago. What can we do? I realise that as Catholics we are supposed to expect ridicule and abuse to come our way, and carry that cross, but even our Catholic schools are being forced (and some are willing) to teach and support the indoctrination of the gender and 2SLGBTQ+ ideologies.. which very clearly goes against Church teachings.

  • @MrManageable
    @MrManageable Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you! I think my limited attention should be bent towards prayer instead of worrying about things I can do nothing about.

  • @mrs.y
    @mrs.y Před 10 měsíci

    I just want to thank you for coming back to this topic and answering it. I have personally just been repeating to myself "Jesus, I trust in you" as much as I can, and praying that God's will be done as he wants it done. Nothing that happens thousands of miles away, is going to be anything I can cpersonally change, unless our Lord tells me what he wants me to do. So again, thank you so much for clarifying everything. I loved you on "Pints" and I hope you get to go back again!

  • @MatthewThirteenFourtyFour
    @MatthewThirteenFourtyFour Před 10 měsíci +1

    Amen, great advice and completely agree with the natural limitations god gave us and the devil is most certainly using social media, journaliststic media to lead people away from Jesus. Trust in the lord, great message. Thanks Brian!

  • @horntail51
    @horntail51 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you Brian God bless you

  • @nancygagne5905
    @nancygagne5905 Před 10 měsíci

    Extremely good advice, Brian!!! God bless you!!! ❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @EdVizenor
    @EdVizenor Před 10 měsíci

    Wow. AMAZING insights. Thank you! :)

  • @georginatalamo2451
    @georginatalamo2451 Před 10 měsíci +3

    You hit the nail on the head Brian. It’s my position 100%. Just get me good old time religion and shut out the noise. God bless you and your good business endeavors

  • @ijiikieru
    @ijiikieru Před 10 měsíci

    "That’s how we’re gonna win. Not fighting what we hate, saving what we love." -Rose Tico, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.

  • @Jean_sans_peur
    @Jean_sans_peur Před 10 měsíci +2

    Recognize what YOU have control over and stop stressing about what you don't.

  • @Carina_Rose
    @Carina_Rose Před 10 měsíci

    I’m not Catholic, more Lutheran/Baptist, and I appreciate this video. The world is soooo incredibly overwhelming right now.

  • @marianlindsay1737
    @marianlindsay1737 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I love your site but I strongly disagree with what you said about using Catholic businesses and Catholics only employing other Catholics. When this is the way it was here in Ireland at one time,protestantú companies only employed protestants and if they did employ Catholics it was for menial work. It causes trouble in society and locks people out economically. Your ability for the job should be the criteria.

  • @teach21st1
    @teach21st1 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks Brian. God Bless

  • @Skarlet-ju8sr
    @Skarlet-ju8sr Před 10 měsíci

    Love this

  • @Player-re9mo
    @Player-re9mo Před 10 měsíci +2

    Or maybe it's time to acknowledge the Orthodox were right all along!

  • @RosieJ7223
    @RosieJ7223 Před 10 měsíci

    This made me think about how removed Bishops sometimes are, not through their own fault, but just by the fact that they don’t LIVE in my home! I have to know my faith because I am the first one to answer my children. Then who is teaching catechesis at the church? Usually the laity. And while the director may have a degree, you shouldn’t have to pay for a degree to volunteer to teach youth group. It’s part of our responsibility as Catholics to seek truth and commit it to memory where possible. Thanks for the encouragement.

  • @williamreymond2669
    @williamreymond2669 Před 10 měsíci

    4:15] "I just don't think God intended for us to know about every disaster, every detail of every war, of every misfortune that befalls someone somewhere..."
    I believe that the operational principle that Brian is searching for is 'subsidiarity' which is taught in the Catechism where it teaches about the Communal Character of the Human Vocation in Part Three, Chapter Two, Article 1 from about paragraph 1878 forward.
    Twenty five years ago I formulated my personal political thesis as follows: 'decision making authority should be retained at the lowest practical level.' That is subsidiarity in a nutshell. I think you could insert my independently derived formulation of subsidiarity into the Catechism and you would probably never notice, which attests to its universal character. This Bri is what I think you are searching for, and it is already in the Catechism.
    You could expand my original statement by adding: 'political concern should be focused toward what you have most effective political concern over,' but that is different than our spiritual concerns which can be more universal and should be included in our prayer life precisely because they are outside of our direct political control.
    The other thing I would recommend, Brian, is get rid of all of that awful stock footage in your videos, it's not needed, is probably a waste of your money, and makes your videos worse.

  • @rolandovelasquez135
    @rolandovelasquez135 Před 10 měsíci

    "Shepherdless". Very well said Brian.

  • @daveharburg
    @daveharburg Před 10 měsíci

    Amen!

  • @lux-veritatis
    @lux-veritatis Před 10 měsíci

    More people need to recognize that reading a few news articles does not make you remotely informed nor capable of coming to a conclusion on world events, especially those with long spanning histories. Contrary to popular opinion, you do not have to take a side on matters you know next to nothing about. Focus less on taking sides and more on upholding morality and developing virtues.
    Focus your time and attention on building up your local community and addressing issues on a local scale where you have direct impact. Read the news on Monday and then turn it off for the rest of the week.

  • @Adrian_Mathew
    @Adrian_Mathew Před 9 měsíci

    What is the name of the beautiful background music in Brian's videos

  • @daddycool228
    @daddycool228 Před 10 měsíci

    I agree with this message. We should be careful about being prideful. Follow Christ.

  • @spykezspykez7001
    @spykezspykez7001 Před 10 měsíci

    Good man, carry on, God bless!

  • @odatbygrace8643
    @odatbygrace8643 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Amen Brother!!! Yes!!!

  • @poetmaggie1
    @poetmaggie1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    It occurs why are we calling it rehabilitation of known and harden sinners? Its actually only reinstallation of those sinners.

  • @badthomist5232
    @badthomist5232 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Absolutely bang on right! People should occupy their minds with these matters to the extent that they can do something about it or should do something differently because of it. Which means that most pewsitting Catholics should pay virtually no attention to any of it, ever.

    • @davidmascarenas9830
      @davidmascarenas9830 Před 10 měsíci

      Christians in the past had to worry about getting martyred and now we cannot handle the news? Christians have lost all courage.

  • @paulmualdeave5063
    @paulmualdeave5063 Před 10 měsíci

    Keep the faith, the faith in the church and the holy Spirit working with it and pray.

  • @Mike-qc8xd
    @Mike-qc8xd Před 10 měsíci

    Your are a font of common senseb...ty

  • @lesparks126
    @lesparks126 Před 10 měsíci

    One of your best videos! I have argued that what is at most, local news, gets expanded to a national platform. You have to ask, is this national news? Or Why is this National News? Therein lies either a. the distraction from your world, or b. the need to push an agenda.

  • @JohnSmith-qx8ll
    @JohnSmith-qx8ll Před 10 měsíci

    Brian please invite Dr. E Michael Jones on your show. Logos Rising should be required reading for all Catholics.

  • @MicheleMarychurch
    @MicheleMarychurch Před 10 měsíci

    You're bang on!

  • @daniellares7237
    @daniellares7237 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Much better. I simply could not stand the Matt grade video. Got negative vibes going really hard.
    I’ve noticed a lot of apologist also going negative. They’ve since straightened out and returned to their strong points. Leave the church politics to the pole, the cardinals and bishops. We all need to take care of that trunk in our eyes before criticizing others’ splinters. Be humble. Always pray for the pope.

  • @patty7016
    @patty7016 Před 10 měsíci

    Our example changes the world, not our opinion- random Twitter guy I saw

  • @sebastianofmilan
    @sebastianofmilan Před 10 měsíci

    Hey Brian, another interesting guest you could invite to the stream could be Christian B Wagner of the Scholastic Answers apostolate. I think you could both have an interesting discussion together.

  • @nerdanalog1707
    @nerdanalog1707 Před 10 měsíci

    Fulton Sheen once said a joke that strangely stuck in my gold-fish memory.
    It's set in the 19th century about 2 businessmen, one a Catholic and the other a Jew. The Catholic keeps trying to convert the Jew, but he resists. One day, he tells his Catholic friend that he is about to go to Rome, and promises to convert if he is swayed by what the Vatican has to offer.
    The Catholic friend is quite worried, as he knows of the beauties in the Vatican, but also of the corruption.
    A little over a month passes by, and the Jewish friend has come back. After an exchange of the latest news, he announces that he is ready to convert to Catholicism. The Catholic friend is quite happy, but perturbed, what had convinced his Jewish business partner? Was it the tomb of Saint Peter? The Sistine Chapel and the magnificent paintings? Was it a woman?
    The Jewish friend said it was none of those things. He stated all he saw at the Vatican was depravity and corruption. So why? Why did he want to become Catholic?
    Because, he said, if such a depraved, corrupted, poorly organised structure can survive 2000 years, then truly it is God's will.
    Scandals in the Church will come and go, but the Church still stands. As Catholics we believe in God's promise. So while we can have our moments of sadness or anger, we must never despair, that would be turning your back on God.
    During WWII, not many people had a radio, and most communicated by telegraph or written letters, yet news about the war was still passed, the Allies were able to win, a Resistance had been created in different countries, and all this without TV, Twitter, CZcams, TikTok and the such.

  • @Clevercommenter
    @Clevercommenter Před 5 měsíci

    So, in a nice interesting and rather encoded way, by current events in remote area you meant the annihilation of Gaza and you're saying that we shouldn't say anything about the IDF Gaza stuff, right?

  • @lmAIone
    @lmAIone Před 10 měsíci

    This made me cry man.
    Brian everything you said is so true it hurts my heart…
    Thank you for making this buddy

  • @aaronkessler2857
    @aaronkessler2857 Před 10 měsíci

    Colorist here: I am in awe at how you get those deep purples. Not an easy color to get.

  • @teresasombati3339
    @teresasombati3339 Před 10 měsíci

    You are so right Brian! Sticking to learning more about my faith with your channel and less about the evils you and I can do nothing but pray to God about. Thank you again for your insight.

  • @arunstephan302
    @arunstephan302 Před 10 měsíci

    When I realized that as an individual I simply can't do anything but pray and it is not my cup of tea hence I have left it to The Holy Spirit.
    I have a firm belief that the process of purifying is undertaken by God Almighty and I quote the promise of our Lord Jesus here, " Peter, you are the rock and on this I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."

  • @Artaxian_Debacle
    @Artaxian_Debacle Před 10 měsíci +1

    Medieval Grindset

  • @guyfromnj
    @guyfromnj Před 10 měsíci +2

    Good message!!

  • @gregchrysostom2193
    @gregchrysostom2193 Před 10 měsíci

    Mic drop...

  • @mishasumi6827
    @mishasumi6827 Před 10 měsíci

    Solutions are what we need

  • @anthonyscheibmeir2444
    @anthonyscheibmeir2444 Před 10 měsíci

    good stuff

  • @Teamfra
    @Teamfra Před 10 měsíci

    String video 👊🏻

  • @themirrorflattersnot
    @themirrorflattersnot Před 10 měsíci

    I dont know the answer, but when you say that God didnt make us to be so beyond our limits, i agree, but then i also think: God also gave us our reason and intelligence to arrive at creating things such as the internet and hence global news…
    So perhaps it’s just about what ought we to do. I think subsidiarity might simply be the answer.

  • @davidmascarenas9830
    @davidmascarenas9830 Před 10 měsíci +1

    When the serpent showed up to the garden do you think Adam could have solved the problem by pretending he was not there and going off to read a book?

    • @christopher4192
      @christopher4192 Před 10 měsíci +2

      To have distracted oneself in the face of temptation would surely have been a wise reaction.

    • @johne.8939
      @johne.8939 Před 10 měsíci

      Bad analogy…. The serpent and the temptation it represented was well within Adams sphere of influence and he failed to act. Brian is talking about avoiding what you have no influence or control over.

    • @davidmascarenas9830
      @davidmascarenas9830 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@christopher4192you're missing the point. These Catholic influencers like to blame Adam for not protecting Eve from the serpant.

    • @davidmascarenas9830
      @davidmascarenas9830 Před 10 měsíci

      @@johne.8939 you are also promoting cowardice and sloth. We do have influence over this issue. We can shutoff all donations to the Church until the bergoglian "papacy" is annulled and we can encourage others to do the same. We can communicate that the donations will not come until the bergoglian papacy is annuled.

    • @johne.8939
      @johne.8939 Před 10 měsíci

      @@davidmascarenas9830 spoken like a consumer, not a lay faithful.

  • @douglasbrintnall5762
    @douglasbrintnall5762 Před 10 měsíci

    Very good perspective for maintaining our love for our Catholic faith and avoiding the insanity of our times.

  • @counterpointtv4088
    @counterpointtv4088 Před 10 měsíci

    Keep pushing forward! I love your style of thinking.

  • @feeble_stirrings
    @feeble_stirrings Před 10 měsíci

    Wisdom, let us attend.

  • @tc9459
    @tc9459 Před 10 měsíci

    Yes! I also believe laity needs to be more encouraged to find more reverent churches and move away from the modernist churches. We must uplift and elevate the bar.

  • @evanmcwethy7598
    @evanmcwethy7598 Před 10 měsíci

    What are some good beginner sources for philosophy?

    • @williampeters9838
      @williampeters9838 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Michael Sugrue gives a great overview in his CZcams channel. Reading a stoic like Aurelius or a Christian stoic like Boethius is a good place to start thinking in classical philosophical categories. Plato is actually fairly readable but the significance of what is actually being talked about can sometimes go over your head. Learning to have the same intuitions is something that poetry helps with too. It’s seeing reality in terms of universals and particulars which takes a while to get used to. We moderns have grown up in a society that tries to construct a philosophical framework relative to the self versus the classical system which constructs a system around objective ultimate realities outside of ourselves (a much more Christian view).

    • @henrybn14ar
      @henrybn14ar Před 10 měsíci

      Good liturgy. It teaches philosophy without you realising it is happening.

  • @TnOrchidguy
    @TnOrchidguy Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you, Mr. Brian, thank you.

  • @yeleanacintron1816
    @yeleanacintron1816 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was perfect.

    • @davidmascarenas9830
      @davidmascarenas9830 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Seriously? Christians used to worry about being turned into candles and now we can't handle watching the news?

  • @WorldWide-xm2ob
    @WorldWide-xm2ob Před 10 měsíci +1

    Pope need to be clear

    • @harleymann2086
      @harleymann2086 Před 10 měsíci

      Indeed, but he has been. Also, he has been in line with the Tradition of the Church. The media (even some Catholic media) has turned against him.

  • @troig43
    @troig43 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Well, maybe you could stop living in the 16th century...

  • @johnnyg.5499
    @johnnyg.5499 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have cut down my time online, listen to the new once or twice a day, and practice the Catholic Faith I was baptized into 76 years ago.
    Think about what your life was like before all this 24/7 "news" nonsense. As for the present pope, I simply ignore him and am
    waiting for the next puff of white smoke!

  • @ludwigfranzpl
    @ludwigfranzpl Před 10 měsíci

    🕯😊👏🙏♥

  • @Hypexotic
    @Hypexotic Před 9 měsíci

    Where are the jobs? 🤔

  • @sherin5201
    @sherin5201 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Do pope francis defend all religions

    • @carolynkimberly4021
      @carolynkimberly4021 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Yes except Catholicism

    • @harleymann2086
      @harleymann2086 Před 10 měsíci +2

      No. Pope Francis recognizes some value of God in all religions; but the fullness of God is found on the Catholic Church. This is what he teaches.

  • @icommitedwarcrimes4879
    @icommitedwarcrimes4879 Před 10 měsíci

    Convert to orthodoxy

  • @jamesdewanca
    @jamesdewanca Před 10 měsíci +1

    Stick with the barque of Peter. No pope is impeccable nor inerrant.

    • @littlerock5256
      @littlerock5256 Před 10 měsíci +1

      They do, however, hold to and teach Catholic truth.

  • @awreckingball
    @awreckingball Před 10 měsíci

    In nun dated.

  • @calebstarcher4934
    @calebstarcher4934 Před 10 měsíci

    Whole-heartedly support the Fisher's Network, praying it succeeds around North America in an edifying way and doesn't succeed in a Pan-Catholic Mafia way.

  • @DavidLopez-gv8mo
    @DavidLopez-gv8mo Před 10 měsíci +1

    Noice. Let’s go read some books.

    • @davidmascarenas9830
      @davidmascarenas9830 Před 10 měsíci

      Really? This is a really cowardly message. We are so weak we can't watch the news?

    • @DavidLopez-gv8mo
      @DavidLopez-gv8mo Před 10 měsíci

      @@davidmascarenas9830 him no say that bro

  • @tommasosantojanni
    @tommasosantojanni Před 10 měsíci +4

    How I wish that we had a Catholic Pope 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @billyhw5492
    @billyhw5492 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The only thing appropriate to do during an interregnum period is to wait, and pray.

  • @keithsmith3386
    @keithsmith3386 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I'm losing a lot of interest in Matt's channel

  • @nathancrever5161
    @nathancrever5161 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Vote him out! Place our own men on the college of Cardinals!

  • @jimmy5634
    @jimmy5634 Před 10 měsíci

    I recommend you look to the scriptures and put aside your concerns about a man made religion and it’s human leader.
    It’s a distraction placed by Satan
    Our relationship with God is personal… us and Him.
    Release yourself from the bonds of this nonsense. This nonsense changes, God never changes.
    It’s not difficult. Read Gods Word.

    • @carolynkimberly4021
      @carolynkimberly4021 Před 10 měsíci +13

      Jesus founded the Catholic Church. All others were founded by men like Luther, Calvin, Mohammed, etc,

    • @kiwisaram9373
      @kiwisaram9373 Před 10 měsíci

      The Church is holy but the catholic church is not. If it were the it would not be said, more than 200,000 children are estimated to have suffered sexual abuse from Spain's Catholic clergy, an independent commission has found.

    • @HumanDignity10
      @HumanDignity10 Před 10 měsíci +8

      Jesus was a man, he came in an incarnated body, so saying "man-made religion" is not helping your case. Jesus, the man with both human nature and divine nature, established the Catholic Church. You are welcome to join us anytime.

    • @michaelogrady232
      @michaelogrady232 Před 10 měsíci +1

      You are the one who has the man made religion. A religion made by one man: you.

    • @henrybn14ar
      @henrybn14ar Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@carolynkimberly4021
      Was it the Roman Catholic Church? Would Jesus recognise it?

  • @willolol3353
    @willolol3353 Před 10 měsíci

    you hould put fishers network link in description or pin comment