An audio-only version of the Christian television series The One True Faith. Join host Michael Voris as he explores the Catholic Faith, the only Church personally founded by Jesus Christ Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media http://www.catholictelevision.org/podcast/ No Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:00:00 EST en-us Copyright 2006 Saint Michael's Media Inc. Join host Michael Voris as he explores the role of angels in the history of the Church and clarifies their often-misunderstood identity. Voris tackles such topics as matter vs. spirit and the realities of a spiritual being contrasted with the flawed perception of angels in modern society. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:00:00 EST Host Michael Voris clarifies the role and calling of the Catholic Church as the historical and spiritual root of Christ's Church as instituted by the apostle Peter in this episode. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:14:00 EST The realities of Hell and our inability or unwillingness to truly conceptualize it come to the forefront in Episode 3 of The One True Faith. Using a fictional, "average Joe" character to help solidify the concepts of the paths to and within Hell, host Michael Voris paints a vivid and horrific picture of the fiery afterlife in this DVD episode. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Fri, 8 Dec 2006 14:06:00 EST Catholic Mass is the highest form of worship man can give to Almighty God because there is nothing man can offer God except God Himself. Learn from host Michael Voris how the Son is eternally offered to the Father in the Catholic Mass. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:41:00 EST Far from being a secret coded text for end of the world secrets, join host Michael Voris as he lays out the REAL meaning of the Book of Revelation by exploring its authors meaning, how the first hearers would have understood it and how the Church Fathers viewed it. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Thurs, 9 Nov 2006 13:05:00 EST Develop a deep appreciation for one of the most misunderstood, maligned teachings of the Catholic Church. Far from being made-up in the Middle Ages, Purgatory has been an essential element of the Faith back to the Apostolic Age. Host Michael Voris explains how it is an extension of the Mercy of Almighty God, even in the next life. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tues, 14 Nov 2006 13:18:00 EST Christ Our Lord prayed that "all may be one". Examine some of the causes of the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century as host Michael Voris details the havoc the errors of the Reformers have caused - not the least of which is that hundreds of millions of souls have been led into heresy and are separated from the One True Faith established by Jesus Christ Himself. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:09:00 EST Millions of people are expecting to be taken from the earth before the great Tribulation mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Learn how nothing could be further from the revealed truth of God in Sacred Scriptures. Explore with Michael Voris how the Rapture is a wild fiction, invented less than 150 years ago -- one that has nothing to do with authentic Christianity. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:33:00 EST A common charge leveled against the Catholic Church is that Catholics aren't Bible-based and many teachings of Catholicism aren't found in the Bible. Newsflash: All the teachings of Christ aren't explicitly in the Scriptures. Follow along as host Michael Voris shows how Sacred Scripture is just one source of knowledge of Jesus. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 4 Dec 2006 15:34:00 EST Learn why Catholics esteem the Mother of God so highly without actually worshipping her as many non-Catholics charge. Join host Michael Voris as he reveals the intimate relationship Our Lord had with His Blessed Mother - the only time in history, in fact, that a son gave life to his mother. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 5 Dec 2006 17:33:00 EST Death does not put an end to life with loved ones in Christ. It actually enhances Life. Find out about one of the most beautiful teachings of Catholicism as host Michael Voris reveals how we are in communion with our dearly departed - sometimes without even being aware of it. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Fri, 8 Dec 2006 14:26:00 EST Christ Jesus has given to His Catholic Church the means to call down from Heaven the Holy Trinity to bestow life on us. Those means are the Sacraments, 7 in all, that He instituted. Join host Michael Voris as he helps you develop a deeper appreciation for the Sacraments as a "guarantee" of Heaven. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:22:00 EST Before He ascended to heaven, Our Blessed lord promised His followers, "I will not leave you orphans alone". Discover with host Michael Voris how Jesus keeps that promise in a most beautiful and magnificent manner - remaining present in the tabernacles of Catholic churches throughout the world. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:25:00 EST The second season of the One True Faith opens with an examination of the great heresies and false teachings that have plagued the Church. Join host Michael Voris as he takes you through the historical, political and theological origins, consequences and evidences of many of these incorrect notions portrayed as truth - and explains how many of these errors have returned to plague the modern Church. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:38:00 EST Nowhere is the power of God more obvious and His hand more plainly seen than in miracles and mystical phenomena. In this episode, host Michael Voris explores the nature of mystical phenomena and studies the impact of miracles in the lives of the Saints, and makes clear the Catholic Church's position on miraculous events. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Monday, 26 Mar 2007 15:09:00 EST Father Pablo Straub joins hosts Michael Voris in this explosive and shockingly relevant episode of the second season of the One True Faith. What is the relationship between the media and the Church, can the media act responsibly and - most importantly - do they? With their extensive experience in both the Church and the media, these insights are something not to be missed. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed 7 Mar 2007 16:01:00 EST In this episode of the second season of the One True Faith, host Michael Voris tackles one of the most well-publicized and yet most misunderstood aspects of the Church and Catholic life. The many well-documented Marian apparitions are the focus of this episode; are they real, can we rely upon them and - most importantly - what do they signify for us as the Church which is founded by her Son? Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:00:00 EST Host Michael Voris addresses one of the major concerns of parents, teachers and indeed Americans in this illuminating and exciting episode of the second season. Voris tackles the common misconceptions about the demonic and the occult, explains its relevancy to the lives of ordinary Catholics, and once and for all rescues 'exorcism' from Hollywood sensationalism. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:03:00 EST There are times when all Catholics suffer the pain and loss which come with being human, and sometimes God can seem very far from us indeed. In this thought-provoking and emotional episode, host Michael Voris addresses the issue of suffering - both for individuals within the Church and for the world as a whole. Answering questions such as 'Where is God when it hurts?', this is an episode not to be missed. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Thur, 29 Mar 2007 20:10:00 EST In our modern world, everyone is doing it - or so we are told. In a provocative and frank style, host Michael Voris addresses this often-taboo subject which touches us all. Drawing on Pope John-Paul II's seminal 'Theology of the Body', he makes clear the spiritual power and glory of Sacramental sexual intercourse, and the spiritual dangers and destruction of the other forms of sex with which we are assaulted in our modern lives. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:06:00 EST This episode of season two of the One True Faith tackles an issue both ancient and modern - the great schism between the Catholic and Orthodox churches. Join host Michael Voris as he explores the historical background and theological implications of the history of the two churches, and explains what relevance this has for Catholics today. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:42:00 EST What is the notion of "Once Saved, Always Saved", and when did it appear? Is this incorrect and false notion innocent, or is it a dangerous heresy which leads and has lead many once-faithful Christians away from Christ and His Church? Join host Michael Voris as he explores this topic in a direct, accessible and engaging style. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:42:00 EST Between Catholics and Protestants there is much confusion concerning the relevance of "good works" and the place of prayer and devotions within authentic Christianity. Join host Michael Voris as he explores and explains the scriptural and Apostolic origins of many of the devotions and prayers which are part of authentic Christianity as practiced by the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, and why these are an essential element of daily worship. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed, 04 April 2007 14:14:00 EST Christians believe in life after death, but Catholics believe in life before death too. Watch host Michael Voris' damning and shocking expose of the 'Culture of Death' which is gripping America. Tackling such emotive and current topics as euthanasia, abortion, stem-cell research and suicide, this episode of the One True Faith provides essential information with which all Catholics should arm themselves. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Thur, 1 March 2007 15:17:00 EST Often Christians - Catholic and otherwise - are shocked and horrified by the brutality perpetuated in the name of Our Lord. Join host Michael Voris as he fearlessly tackles these issues head on in this revealing and surprising episode of the second season of the One True Faith. Beginning by explaining the historical truth of what happened during these dark days, and without shying away from any aspect, he moves on to explain the true role of the Inquisition and corrects misconceptions held by many non-Catholics. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 10 April 2007 15:36:00 EST In this, the finale of the second season of the One True Faith, host Michael Voris addresses the most significant and far-reaching theological and religious documents of our time; the Second Vatican Council. Learn what the Vatican II documents really say, how they have been grossly misrepresented and distorted, and what the authentic role of the laity in the Church is. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 9 April 2007 15:16:00 EST An oft-asked question which causes puzzlement among Catholics is "Are you Christian?" Far from understanding the simple truth that Catholics are not only Christian, but are in fact the first Christians and the only ones who keep to the pure faith as Jesus taught it, many Protestants are confused by authentic Christianity. Join host Michael Voris as he shows that Catholics are not only Christian, but that the claims of other groups to authentic Christianity might not be as secure as they think. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Fri, 4 May 2007 12:14:00 EST The Catholic Church is the best-known and perhaps most misunderstood organization in the history of the world. The Vatican, the Roman Church, the Bride of Christ, His Mystical Body - what do all these terms mean, and how should they be used? Most importantly, what promises did God Himself make regarding the Church and how can we see those being kept today? Join Michael Voris as he answers these and more questions. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 7 May 2007 16:18:00 EST "I pray, Father, that they may all be one, as You and I are one." The body of Christian believers is supposed to be whole and unified, but now - 2000 years after Christ prayed that prayer - it is split into almost 40,000 different denominations. Join host Michael Voris as he explores the great divide in Christianity between the Church that Jesus Christ founded and Her separated brethren - the Protestants. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Thur, 10 May 2007 18:05:00 EST All have sinned and fallen short of perfection - and in the Sacrament of Reconciliation of the Catholic Church we can be assured of forgiveness. Join host Michael Voris as he explains the process of this misunderstood sacrament and shows that it is in fact scriptural and one of the greatest gifts Jesus left to His people. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 22 May 2007 14:59:00 EST The Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Christ and His Bride - yet sometimes it can seem as if She does not live up to such lofty expectations. Join host Michael Voris as he addresses the nature of the Church, Her role, and the damage that has been done to Her from both within and without - and shows how our expectations and criticisms are often hypocritical and unjustified. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 29 May 2007 18:02:00 EST Although all Christians agree that the Bible is the word of God, how did the bestselling book of all time come to be? Who were the men and women who wrote the words contained in it? How and when was it decided which books would be in the Bible, and who translated those books from Greek and Hebrew? And how has the Bible survived through thousands of years of persecution when other books have mouldered to dust? Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed, 6 June 2007 12:07:00 EST "You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church" are the clear words of Christ in the Gospels - yet misunderstandings about the nature of the Papacy abound. Join host Michael Voris as he address such issues as Papal infallibility, "binding and loosing" and the importance of the Bishop of Rome. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Fri, 8 June 2007 11:13:00 EST The authentic Christian faith - the Catholic Church - was personally founded by Jesus Christ, yet He Himself wrote nothing down. He sent the Holy Spirit to teach all Truth to His Church, and used the Church Fathers to elucidate the teachings of the early Church. Join host Michael Voris as he explores the role of these early Christian scholars, and asks why - when they purport to reject everything else of Catholicism - so many of the Protestant sects say they set such stock by them. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 26 June 2007 13:27:00 EST When Christ spoke of the Church, He always used the singular - and yet now there are over 40,000 different denominations of Christians in the world, with the number only rising daily. If these Churches hold conflicting views, can all of them be the "True Church"? Can there be such a thing as a "True Church", and does it still exist? Join host Michael Voris as he answers these questions and shows that the One True Church is the Catholic Church. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 26 June 2007 13:27:00 EST "Don't you think Mary is God?" "You worship statues, right?" "Catholics don't read the Bible!" All Catholics have heard these lies and more - join host Michael Voris as he tackles a dozen of the most common myths head-on, answering once and for all those who might believe them, and providing you with solid arguments if you are presented with such falsehoods. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Thur, 5 July 2007 14:58:00 EST In our modern world, we are told that there is no such thing as sin - that we must act "according to our conscience" and everything will be okay. Newsflash : our consciences must be properly informed if they are to help prevent us from falling into sin. Join host Michael Voris as he shows that sin is not only very real and very dangerous, but that without grace and an informed conscience were are defenseless against it. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 20 August 2007 18:50:00 EST Far from being a method created by the Church in the Middle Ages to supplement the wealth of the Papacy, indulgences are a beautiful gift from God to the Church, and an example of the mercy of God extending even after death. Join host Michael Voris as he reveals all this and more, and also shows how you can obtain indulgences for you and your loved ones. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 20 August 2007 18:50:00 EST Unlike many of the puritan Protestant reformers, Catholics celebrate their faith, not mourn it. But this is not a merely physical pleasure; the Catholic faith is a spiritual joy which eclipses earthly pleasures. Join Michael Voris as he reveals the central, fundamental reason for being Catholic - the Joy of the Faith. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 20 August 2007 18:50:00 EST The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the single most significant event in the history of the world, and yet too many people today do not understand what the elevation of Jesus on the Cross means. Join Michael Voris as he explores the meaning of this event and how we can be joined to it through the Catholic Eucharist. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Thurs, 27 December 2007 13:56:00 EST "If you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood you have no life in you." These words from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John seem to be clear, but what do they mean? And why do so many people today completely and sometimes willfully ignore them? Join Michael Voris as he explains and discusses the correct Catholic interpretation of John chapter six. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue 22 January 2008 12:10:00 EST "This is my body" said Jesus Christ at the Last Supper. What did He mean? And what did He mean when He said "Do this in memory of me"? Host Michael Voris talks about the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist in this exciting episode. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 22 January 19:10:00 EST Some Protestants claim that Saint Paul never met Jesus Christ in the flesh, but Catholics know differently. Saint Paul met Jesus in the flesh in the Eucharist. Michael Voris explores Pauline theology as it relates to the central mystery of the Christian faith - the Eucharist - in this fascinating episode. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Tue, 22 January 13:56:00 EST When Jesus Christ returns in glory, what will our relationship with Him be like? When the Second Coming happens, what will our reaction be? Join Michael Voris as he explains that we can gain a foretaste of the triumphant return of Jesus through the greatest gift He ever left us, His own flesh and blood in the Eucharist. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Wed, 23 January 14:14:00 EST In the Old Testament, the Jews sacrificed lambs to atone for their sins. Jesus Christ is known as the Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sins of the World. How should we understand Jesus Christ's sacrifice in light of the Old Testament and the Catholic Mass? Michael Voris explains this and more. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 11 February 15:53:00 EST The early Christian Church participated in the Eucharistic sacrifice - but how precisely did they view it? What was their understanding of the Eucharistic meal? How did they celebrate it and prepare for it? And, therefore, how should we - as faithful Christians today - approach the Mass? Join Michael Voris as he answers these and more questions. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Fri, 8 February 09:50:00 EST Few men were as close to Christ in life as Saint Peter, the head of the apostles, and since that time, Peter's successors, the Catholic popes have been devoted to and staunch defenders of the Eucharist. Join Michael Voris as he delves deeply into the relationship between the papacy and the Eucharist, and talks about papal defense of Jesus in the flesh. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 11 February 15:53:00 EST Many Protestants think that all is needed is faith - but faith in what? And what does that faith actually mean? In this exciting episode, Michael Voris shows that faith in Jesus Christ begins and ends with a faith in the Eucharist and a brave declaration that it is the flesh and blood of God. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 18 February 13:33:00 EST The first time bread and wine appear together in the Scriptures in when the mysterious figure Melchizedek appears. But it wouldn't be the last time. Why do bread and wine have such significance in Scripture? Michael Voris tackles essential questions, showing that the transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ is Biblical, essential and entirely in keeping with the whole meaning and purpose of the Eucharist. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Mon, 18 February 13:33:00 EST All Christians know that Judas betrayed the Son of God to His enemies - and that Jesus' flesh was broken and His blood poured out on the Cross as a result of this. But what is the relationship of Judas to the Eucharist? How can we better understand our own betrayals of Christ in light of this teaching? Join Michael Voris as he answers these questions and more. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Fri, 7 March 11:49:00 EST Mary, the Mother of God, is the mother of Jesus Christ - it was from her that He took His flesh, the flesh which hung on the wood of the Cross and with which He redeemed the world. What does this relationship mean when considered in light of the flesh and blood of Christ offered for us, the Eucharist? Michael Voris explores this question in this fascinating episode. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Fri, 7 March 11:49:00 EST The Eucharist is the body and blood of Jesus Christ, and yet it appears to our senses to be simply bread and wine. But there are times, well-documented occasions, when what appears to be bread and wine is not only transformed in substance, but also in appearance. Michael Voris discusses these Eucharistic miracles in this fascinating show. Michael Voris & Saint Michael's Media Fri, 7 March 11:49:00 EST